[V8] catalytic converter removal?

[dsaad at icehouse.net]

I ended up removing the cat from my '83 Ranger - not because I wanted to, but
because overzealous state inspectors running "sting" operations on muffler shops
taught them they could not install a used cat on a car - even if - as in my case
- I had bought it only a few weeks prior and still had the receipt. Not to get
too far into that story, but now I don't have a cat and the exhaust stinks.
I like to breath clean air, and the cats help in this regard. I seriously doubt
that in a non-racing situation you will be able to tell the difference so why
not just leave them on? Even if you pick up 4HP, is it worth the extra
pollution?
The 3.6L V8 is designed to not need a air pump or EGR valve so you can bet the
emission system relies on a specific back pressure range and the cats are part
of the design.

My $000.020

Dave



Quoting Peter Littlewood <littlepete_19 at hotmail.com>:

>
>
> hello everybody
>
> Does anyone have any thoughts about the removal of the Cats on a V8? my
> whole system is off at the moment due to a gearbox rebuild. I'm thinking,
> while its off to remove the Cats (legal in the UK on cars made before 1992)
> My buddies car has had his removed and its made the car sound how every V8
> car should do.. On some cars this is beneficial.. on some it is not with
> regards to performance.
>
> any response welcome
>
> as usual
>
> Pete Littlewood
>
> 3.6 V8 1991 uk spec
>
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