'95 A6 - Catalytic converter

[Fay Kelley]

>Just my $0.02.
>
>Many years ago I had an '85 5000 (fwd) on which the cat got clogged up. As
>Huw correctly states: power way down, heat way up.
>
>I cut it out and replaced it with straight pipe.

Thanks

>Of course, the car was not subject to emissions testing (western slope
>Colorado, home to many old pickup trucks).
>
>The "repair" worked fine.

I thought that might be a better idea than
gutting the cats but then I have not looked
at how the pipe are shaped and if just
a "straight" pipe will owrk.

>But there's no way I'd rig up the same fix on my S6.


>As another lister pointed out, there are plenty of aftermarket options out
>there, which are cheaper than stealer prices.

I will check on that when I get a chance between packing boxes.

>The big deal on the early S cars is the damn bolts. They rust all to hell
>and then you have to cut the old cats out. Makes it worth looking at
>aftermarket/high performance options if you have the cash.

I'll see how the car holds up til then.

Thanks for your feedback.