Re: Clogged cat?

[johnc@together.net]

>From what I hear, it seems that there is one hypothetical enviro downside to
cats - that all the nasty stuff - CO & hydrocarbs, etc. - gets converted to CO2
which adds to greenhouse gasses.  Other than that, the cat eliminates 80-90% of
the CO, hydros & Nitrogen oxides.  So how is putting out 800% more pollutants
more enviro friendly?

I have to affirm Ti's experience: I have had the cat on/cat off with several
cars to no noticable effect on power. If you ever look into one of those puppies
you know the mesh is large and open.. Taking the cat off is high school hot
rodding - like turning the air filter cover upside down on your mom's station
wagon - you feel cool but it don't do much.  Put your car on a dyno and let us
know - I suspect it'll be an insignificant difference.  After sucking fumes in
Europe, I'll take the cats anyday.

jc