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Old 07-18-2005, 09:08 PM
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Catalytic Converter Max Temp

As part of this latest 'lost power' issue I decided to connect the Harrison scanner and record versus sensors while driving home from work - the hot part of the day. While I have not yet had the loss of power issue with the computer connected I had noticed what I would think is a high catalytic converter temp - as high as 1730 degrees. For a short period of time however. Mid 1600's isn't unusual however.

I did a considerable amount of 'searching' on this forum and I see several topics that say 1600 seems high, and one that said rotary engines' CAT can go as high as 2000 - which is really a bit much.

Has anyone else connected the scanner and observered CAT temps....and what was the highest seen?
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feeling is sluggish...at least for me...and then only for a short period of time. Check this forum for more information

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/power-loss-then-died-62339/
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Last year (and in talking with Canzoomer then) the high temp in the cat was discussed. This subject came up because they where looking into going to a high flow cat. At that time the high flow cats out there could not be mounted because they could not tolerate a 1600-1700 degree temp. They where designed for piston engines and their 1200 degress. So the knowledge that the cat is reaching 1700 is not new. However, I have never heard anyone going over 1700 either. Just for your info .
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