A clogged converter will cause an extreme loss in power, poor mileage, and hard starting. If it is clogged really, really, bad it may cause the engine to not even start.
Yes, if it is clogged very badly.
Yes it is possible.
They can become clogged or they can burn out.
Yes, you can do serious damage to the engine if the converter is clogged.
Loss of power, and a converter that gets red hot.
A bad catalytic converter can cause hard starts if it has become clogged. This produces excessive back pressure in the engine.
Yes, a clogged converter will rob you of power and speed.
No a bad muffler shouldn't, but a clogged catalytic converter will.
Most cars won't even run is the converter is clogged. Clogged converters can get very hot, maybe even start fires.
Rev limiter?Bad fuel filter?Bad air filter?Clogged catalytic converter?
If it is glowing red it is partially clogged or the engine is running rich.
Hard starting, loss of power, poor fuel mileage are symptoms of a clogged converter.