removing catalytic converter
08-21-2005, 04:22 AM
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removing catalytic converter
Greetings,
Had anybody remove the catalytic converter, and replace with a straight pipe for more power?
Do you need to replace any other parts besides just the catalytic converter to increase power?
Your help would be most apreciated.
Regards,
Simon Low.
Had anybody remove the catalytic converter, and replace with a straight pipe for more power?
Do you need to replace any other parts besides just the catalytic converter to increase power?
Your help would be most apreciated.
Regards,
Simon Low.
08-21-2005, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by simlow
Greetings,
Had anybody remove the catalytic converter, and replace with a straight pipe for more power?
Do you need to replace any other parts besides just the catalytic converter to increase power?
Your help would be most apreciated.
Regards,
Simon Low.
Had anybody remove the catalytic converter, and replace with a straight pipe for more power?
Do you need to replace any other parts besides just the catalytic converter to increase power?
Your help would be most apreciated.
Regards,
Simon Low.
08-21-2005, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by simlow
Greetings,
Had anybody remove the catalytic converter, and replace with a straight pipe for more power?
Do you need to replace any other parts besides just the catalytic converter to increase power?
Your help would be most apreciated.
Regards,
Simon Low.
Had anybody remove the catalytic converter, and replace with a straight pipe for more power?
Do you need to replace any other parts besides just the catalytic converter to increase power?
Your help would be most apreciated.
Regards,
Simon Low.
08-21-2005, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard023
Ran my E430 for 4.5 years with no secondary cats and never once had any issues with the vehicle going into "limp mode". Yes, you can run test-pipe, I opt to replaced the OEM 2" dia. tubing with larger mandrel bend & H pipe. On a dynojet I gain 3-5rwhp w/o the sec. cat., the weight saving is a plus and the open V8 sound @WOT is priceless!
08-21-2005, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
Are the second set of O2 sensors BERFORE the secondary cats or after?
08-21-2005, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard023
I would say 6"-8" inches before the secondary cat.
Thanks for the info
08-22-2005, 06:00 AM
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Greetings Richard023,
Are you saying that it will function properly by just removing the catalytic converter and replacing it with a steel pipe??
No need to adjust or reprogram the ECU?
Hmm.... where do you get the steel pipe? is it custom made?
Regards,
Simon Low (mine is a w210, year 1998 E240 V6)
Are you saying that it will function properly by just removing the catalytic converter and replacing it with a steel pipe??
No need to adjust or reprogram the ECU?
Hmm.... where do you get the steel pipe? is it custom made?
Regards,
Simon Low (mine is a w210, year 1998 E240 V6)
