Catalytic converter

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by denisond3

As for replacing catylytic converters with a through-pipe: Besides the 'computer' being unhappy about it and the check light staying on (which can mask other problems), I think its a violation of federal law for anyone with a business license to do such work. If the private owner of the car does it - I dont think thats illegal. Yet.

Yes it is illegal, has been since The Clean Air Act of 1990. Both business owners and vehicle owners can be fined.

[jakegday]

i was just thinking it'd let more air out faster, like a high performance muffler

[shakewell]

If it was a carburated engine with no electronics then yes, it would make it faster. There's more to this one than just fuel/air in -> exhaust out.