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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: TheEskimo on February 09, 2006, 06:06:20 AM

Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: TheEskimo on February 09, 2006, 06:06:20 AM
Okay, so I'm pretty sure it/they are plugged up. I have an '85 T-Bird with the 302. So, does the car really need them? I don't have to smog the vehicle in my county. I know, probobly a stupid question. But better to ask once then fix twice.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: Blck85TBirdV8 on February 09, 2006, 09:13:04 AM
Since you live where theres no emissions,  I would just take them off, gut them and reinstall them and be done with it.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: 5.0willgo on February 09, 2006, 09:14:07 AM
Your car should run perfectly fine without one. They aren't necessary and I don't have any on my car right now like many other people here.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: TheEskimo on February 09, 2006, 09:15:38 AM
Cool, I was worried since a friend said it needed them for a sensor er' something.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: t-bird85 on February 09, 2006, 10:30:55 AM
O2 sensor will prolly set codes, but they are not needed, And i think you can find an 02 delete.  Someone verify this for me, My computer is in the ocean :) , so i cant be sure this is accurate, just what I've read.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: Nate on February 09, 2006, 10:43:34 AM
his o2 sensor should be above the cats in the manifold so im not sure if it will effect them at all, but he will get better mpg expecialy sence their plugged up.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: CougarSE on February 09, 2006, 11:39:18 AM
O2s are only effected on OBDII cars with sensors after the cats to monitor there performance.  You will be fine.
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: TheEskimo on February 09, 2006, 11:42:26 AM
Sweeeeeet! Thanks guys!
Title: Catalytic Converter Question
Post by: Cougarcruisin on February 09, 2006, 03:09:49 PM
Cat Free is the Way to be!!

A lil stink doesn't hurt anyone.