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Old 02-22-2004, 05:26 PM
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I heart that after removing the catalytic convertor the engine is gone worse and the engine can't reply for the accelerations to kick-downs!!!can you explain me if there are disadvantages?

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Old 02-22-2004, 07:31 PM
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loss of torque until you tune.
Old 02-22-2004, 07:37 PM
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Default Re: removing the catalytic convertor? (cute301guy)

The exhaust is going to stink pretty bad if you take the cats off, I removed mine, and had it re-tuned, but I am now considering putting them back on.
Old 02-22-2004, 07:49 PM
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Default Re: removing the catalytic convertor? (msuc5vette)

I removed my cats and have corsa indy mufflers... does not smell at all. I have a good tune, but my off road pipes were welded very well.


Other guy, go back and have your off road pipes re-welded with some skills,
Old 02-22-2004, 08:41 PM
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Default Re: removing the catalytic convertor? (cute301guy)

DID YOU NOTICE A LOSS OF TORQUE, MINE FELT LIKE IT INCREASED BUT THE CAR ONLY HAD A FEW MILES ON IT WHEN I REMOVED THE CATS. :confused:
Old 02-22-2004, 09:59 PM
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Default Re: removing the catalytic convertor? (ELIJAHCOLEMAN)

yes, def loss of torque without tuning. You don't get much HP until you tune for the higher exhaust flow.

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