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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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Catalyc converter

Would removing my catalyc converter make much of a difference on how my car runs? I'm going to make a custom dual exhaust system and I need to know if I can remove this.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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You can, But check your Smog law's First
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Just hollow it out
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pete8717
Would removing my catalyc converter make much of a difference on how my car runs? I'm going to make a custom dual exhaust system and I need to know if I can remove this.
Yes, There are several threads on this already but... If your car is not highly modded, it either won't help at all, or it will actually hurt performance.

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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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There are only two reasion's why I would take a Cat off, or hollow it out. It's cloged or I want lound sound.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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Alot of the z32 guys talk of noticing a significant loss of low end torque when they remove the cats. Backpressure does serve a purpose.
Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by FubarI33t
You can, But check your Smog law's First
I don't have any smog laws here in Nebraska. Ha ha in your face...j/k . My car isn't modded at all yet, but when I sell my 300zx I'm going to buy taylor hi po wires, Crane cams electronic ignition system and performance coil, full exhaust, and a cold air intake.
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