try cleaning or replacing the cylanders
Yes
Direct to fit Catalytic Converters come ready to install with all parts pre-welded. These are better for the DIY professional. Universal converters are cheaper, but require cutting, welding, etc. These installations are best left for the shop professionals.
Yes it can
You failed to mention the year but I would suspect a plugged fuel filter or a damaged catalytic converter.
your engine exhaust willnot be able to filter harmful elements that go into the air and you cant pass an inspection for a new sticker if its removed
Excellent question. I don't have the answer, but perhaps someone else will. Had same difficulty. Wound up cutting the pig tail & splicing!
A factory catalytic convertor can be mounted to the exhaust manifolds and muffler pipe through hardware fittings. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converters will be a direct replacement and not requiring the cutting or welding of the exhaust system. In contrast, aftermarket "universal" catalytic convertors may have to be welded in or mechanically fastened on through screw-tensioned clamps.
Yes, the Mazda RX-8 can have a different catalytic converter, but cutting it off can lead to potential damage or issues with emissions and legality. Replacing it with a pipe is possible, but it may affect performance and could trigger a check engine light. To find the cheapest catalytic converter, consider checking local auto parts stores, online retailers like RockAuto or Amazon, or salvage yards for used parts. Always ensure that any replacement complies with local emissions regulations.
check you distributor, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, battery, and alternator if its not there its more internal. also make sure your catalytic converter is not clogged.
It depends on which of them. There are at least 3 of them. In any case you will have disassemble the exhaust system. In most cases it will require some bolt cutting, and tool like torch good tool set and a lot of time.
Well one example I know of is I have a 1995 cheverolet silverado with a 5.0 v8 and I heard that cutting of the cat helps give me 20-30 more horsepower. Not as much resistance for the exhaust to go through if you take off the cat with all the baffels and other things inside it. If anyone was going to put true dual exhaust system on their vehicle it would make it louder and better. Know that it is illegal to remove a catalytic converter from any vehicle. Also any vehicle with the OBD2 system will not run properly with the converter removed.
you will need a exhaust pipe cutting tool and a socket set