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Old 01-20-2008, 02:51 AM
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Removing My Cat

I am new to rotary's and I was wondering what kind of power gains are available by removing the cats. I am also aware this is illegal, but does anyone know what the actual consequences are for doing this. I have heard varied things, from just a ticket all the way up to having your vehicle impounded. By the way I live in Texas. Thank your for your help.
Old 01-20-2008, 09:30 AM
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In this DOC Which I found at http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/implemen...tampering.html lists a $25,000 fine also. There are some gains when you remove the CAT but in my opinion the noise, smells, CEL are not worth the small HP increase.
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Listen to expo.

CAT is there for a reason, it helps to reduce a lot of the *useless* crap from the exhaust gas. Not to mention, exhaust gas flows around, and if you go cat-less, and it flows into your cabin, and you breathe it ...

I had my cat totally *burned* once and the exhaust smell is horrible.
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Don't do it, the smell sucks and the performance gain isn't noticeable.
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Not worth the many downsides - including the warranty problems and the never-going-out Check Engine Light.


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