absolutely it will have more power however it wont pass the smog
If it is a 1996 or later model the computer will try to adjust for the incorrect oxygen sensor readings ,due to the missing cat. This can and will hurt power and economy.
Plus it is very illegal to remove a catalytic converter.
Yes, a car can be driven without a catalytic converter. However, it is illegal to drive a car without them because of emissions.
Your car will not run better and you will get no better mileage. In fact you car will not run correctly without the converter as the ECU will not be able to adjust the correct fuel/air mixture properly without the converter on place. Know that is illegal in all 50 states to remove a catalytic converter. The fine is from $2,500 to $25,000.
Can? Yes. Should you? No. It is illegal to drive a car that came equipped with a catalytic converter without one. There is no benefit to removing a converter from a modern car.
No.
Yes and No. A dealer should not be able to sell a car without a catalytic converter. However, the dealer should assume that every car it purchases has a catalytic converter. Therefore, if the dealer was unaware, then the dealer has no liability in selling a car without a CAT. Ultimately, the liability lies in the individual whom removed the catalytic converter in the first place.
If you drive your car without a catalytic converter, you can be pulled over and given a ticket. You cannot drive your car with a lot of noise, it's considered a violation of the noise ordinance.
No, it is illegal to remove the converter. The car will also not run correctly without the converter in place.
Yes, a car can technically operate without a catalytic converter, but it is illegal in many places due to emissions regulations. The absence of a catalytic converter can lead to increased exhaust emissions, which can harm the environment and public health. Additionally, removing it can cause the vehicle to fail emissions tests, potentially resulting in fines or penalties. Furthermore, running a car without a catalytic converter may affect its performance and fuel efficiency.
It's illegal to sell a car anywhere in the U.S. without a catalytic converter. It's a Federal, not State law
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Absolutely not. The fumes released from any engine can be deadly without a catalytic converter and severely harm the environment no matter how efficient the engine is and no car can legally not use a catalytic converter.
You can't, period. It is illegal to remove a catalytic converter without installing another one. Besides no modern engine will run correctly with the catalytic converter removed. Suck it up, buy a converter and have it installed.