The only negative effects will be on th planet so I chuck it out.m102486 said:i have an old ford ltd 302cid v8 will it be ok if i remove the catalytic converter and just replace it with a pipe? what will be the negative effects? or should i just replace it with a bigger cat converter
sandor_ said:if you are in the US, the one downside will be an inability to pass inspection/emissions testing.
bone said:sandor_ said:if you are in the US, the one downside will be an inability to pass inspection/emissions testing.
one of my friends has his one emptied out, and passes the tests fine
If you are in the US, the one downside will be an inability to pass inspection/emissions testing.
epp_b said:The best thing is...
- On some cars, removing a cat will actually cause the exhaust to spit flames when you lift your foot off the throttle (apparently, an RX-7 will do this)...so, if you want to have the coolest car within 500 miles, then go for it!
epp_b said:If you are in the US, the one downside will be an inability to pass inspection/emissions testing.
So put it back on when you sell it
I have no personal experience, but I've learned that...
The negatives are...
- more emissions (but who really cares...)
And the positives car...
- A slight power boost
- Louder/better sounding engine
The best thing is...
- On some cars, removing a cat will actually cause the exhaust to spit flames when you lift your foot off the throttle (apparently, an RX-7 will do this)...so, if you want to have the coolest car within 500 miles, then go for it!
bone said:an RX7 does this caus it has a rotary engine and uses ports instead of valves
unless you have a high performance engine, a piston engine shouldn't be allowed to spit a lot of flames
if it does, it's about time to change your valveseals, or to have your valvetiming checked
an RX7 does this caus it has a rotary engine and uses ports instead of valves
unless you have a high performance engine, a piston engine shouldn't be allowed to spit a lot of flames
if it does, it's about time to change your valveseals, or to have your valvetiming checked
bone said:an RX7 does this caus it has a rotary engine and uses ports instead of valves
unless you have a high performance engine, a piston engine shouldn't be allowed to spit a lot of flames
if it does, it's about time to change your valveseals, or to have your valvetiming checked