exhaust question

t12tninja · 10-25-2010, 04:23 PM

cant i just bust the cat out of my exhaust to gain horses?

cre · 10-25-2010, 05:31 PM

Unless it's clogged you won't gain anything really.

btwilson86 · 10-25-2010, 05:38 PM

The short and long answer.... No. Besides, it's illegal...

Personally (as far as N/A's are concerned) the car is more enjoyable to drive with a catalytic converter. It creates a much smoother transition through the powerband of the engine, whereas without the cat it's fairly uneven.

Grandavi · 10-25-2010, 06:03 PM

Depending where you live it is illegal. I personally think that cats are a waste and whats inside them is more toxic than what passes through them (Rhodium?)
but.. thats a different argument.

t12tninja · 10-26-2010, 07:24 PM

well i think it is a waste of space honest but i dont know

cre · 10-26-2010, 08:07 PM

A waste of space? Are you F'ing kidding?

As for toxic..... you're not breathing the cat. ...

wow, IQ's have really jumped in the past couple months....

Grandavi · 10-26-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

currently research is underway by the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) in the United States in response to fears that catalytic converters may actually rearrange nitrogen-oxygen compounds and form harmful compounds like laughing gas, nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide is especially dangerous with respect to global warming as it is “…300 times more potent than carbon dioxide…”[1]. A study by the E.P.A. has also shown that unlike most gases, the emissions of nitrous oxide are increasing rapidly each year. “The increase in nitrous oxide…stems from the growth in the number of miles travelled by cars that have catalytic converters.”[2] As the efficiency of catalytic converters in dealing with smog increase, the production of nitrous oxide increases.

Im not a scientist.. and like I said.. its another argument. (not interested myself.. because I dont need to have one.. I just do.)

Oh yeah.. answering the OP... in a very old car with a Cat (the first ones) you may get more HP.. today's cars (even our MKIII's) will not benefit from it if I understand it correctly. The only reason to leave out a Catalytic converter is to save $$ or if you have come to the conclusion that it does more harm then good.. (back to the argument.. lol)

10-25-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
t12tninja Intake Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: texas Posts: 40	exhaust question cant i just bust the cat out of my exhaust to gain horses?

10-25-2010, 05:31 PM	#2
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10-25-2010, 05:38 PM	#3
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	The short and long answer.... No. Besides, it's illegal... Personally (as far as N/A's are concerned) the car is more enjoyable to drive with a catalytic converter. It creates a much smoother transition through the powerband of the engine, whereas without the cat it's fairly uneven. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

10-25-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
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10-26-2010, 08:07 PM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	A waste of space? Are you F'ing kidding? As for toxic..... you're not breathing the cat. ... wow, IQ's have really jumped in the past couple months.... __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

10-26-2010, 07:24 PM	#5
t12tninja Intake Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: texas Posts: 40	well i think it is a waste of space honest but i dont know

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