Catalytic converter removal
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Catalytic converter removal
What are the benefits of removing the catalytic converter? And I guess replacing it with a straight pipe. I'm not a fan of loud exhaust so hopefully this would not increase the volume output of the exhaust. I was just curious as to what the benefit would. be if it would be one less piece that would build carbon, break down, etc. Thanks!
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Take it down, sell it for scrap(its over $500 if it has both honeycombs inside), replace with a dual resonated midpipe. Removes headaches of clogged cats and changes slightly the sound.
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If it's a good cat, DON'T scrap it.
Some members could use a good OEM cat.
Some members could use a good OEM cat.
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Also it will smell. The cat cleans up the exhaust, so without the cat you're getting unburnt fuel in your exhaust. Some people don't mind, some can't stand it. Next time your car is cold, have someone start it while you stand behind and take a good whiff of the exhaust. That's what it will smell like all the time.
But it's a good idea to at least take it down to inspect it, make sure it's not clogged now.
But it's a good idea to at least take it down to inspect it, make sure it's not clogged now.
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It will definitely increase exhaust noise and shoot flame under certain conditions.
Rotary Engine & Catalytic Converter = Lose-lose situation.
Remove cat. Keep it for future if it's in good condition.
Rotary Engine & Catalytic Converter = Lose-lose situation.
Remove cat. Keep it for future if it's in good condition.
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I actually have to turn on recirculate on my Camaro and my friend's Mazda6 I am borrowing in the morning when I back out of the driveway as well. Apparently, these direct-injection gas engines dump a lot of fuel in the exhaust to light them up more quickly. If you have a friend with a car with DI engine, the cold start exhaust smell will also be decently accurate as to what a rotary will smell like all the time without a cat.
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. I'm going to take Loki's advice and get it inspected. My car is a bit strong on the fumes and that could be because one of the wires is broken on one of my solenoids. I have 3 new solenoids but I have not had the time yet to get under there and take off the intake to put them on and replace the wire.
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. I'm going to take Loki's advice and get it inspected. My car is a bit strong on the fumes and that could be because one of the wires is broken on one of my solenoids. I have 3 new solenoids but I have not had the time yet to get under there and take off the intake to put them on and replace the wire.
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Cool that's good news.
Is your neighbors compression tester for regular engines or for a rotary? A regular one can be used in a pinch, but you need a rotary tester to be sure about the results.
What do you mean by "strong on fumes"? If it's running rich that could be a symptom.
Is your neighbors compression tester for regular engines or for a rotary? A regular one can be used in a pinch, but you need a rotary tester to be sure about the results.
What do you mean by "strong on fumes"? If it's running rich that could be a symptom.
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Cool that's good news.
Is your neighbors compression tester for regular engines or for a rotary? A regular one can be used in a pinch, but you need a rotary tester to be sure about the results.
What do you mean by "strong on fumes"? If it's running rich that could be a symptom.
Is your neighbors compression tester for regular engines or for a rotary? A regular one can be used in a pinch, but you need a rotary tester to be sure about the results.
What do you mean by "strong on fumes"? If it's running rich that could be a symptom.
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Replaced the 3 solenoids today, plugs, coils and wires. I swear the car fires up faster. What a relief! On another topic i had up, i also found the source. Of the grinding/scraping in the rear end. Took a wheel off and found out the offset for my aftermarket 18x8s is 50mm. Good news. However, i kept the 16 inch lugs on, so that was a problem. Replaced them. Also, the inner hub for the aftermarket 18s I have was about 5mm too big for my car. Took forever to find them, but i found a set of rings to fill the gap. Finally, for whatever reason the rear suspension under a load of 2 ppl or more was the cause of the grinding. Metal hitting metal. Put half inch spacers on and have not heard so much as a squeak.
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Replaced the 3 solenoids today, plugs, coils and wires. I swear the car fires up faster. What a relief! On another topic i had up, i also found the source. Of the grinding/scraping in the rear end. Took a wheel off and found out the offset for my aftermarket 18x8s is 50mm. Good news. However, i kept the 16 inch lugs on, so that was a problem. Replaced them. Also, the inner hub for the aftermarket 18s I have was about 5mm too big for my car. Took forever to find them, but i found a set of rings to fill the gap. Finally, for whatever reason the rear suspension under a load of 2 ppl or more was the cause of the grinding. Metal hitting metal. Put half inch spacers on and have not heard so much as a squeak.
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