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 Jan 20, 2006 - 2:59 AM
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im getting my exhaust system done at a shop and someone told me if i take the catalytic converter out you will loose some torque. is this true? if it is then how much horse power would a performance catalytic converter give you.....thanks
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Jan 20, 2006 - 9:58 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
catalytic converters don't really affect your hp/torque anymore..
The technology used in catalytic converters today makes it so that they don't really hinder your flow and should be LEFT IN PLACE....all your going to do is pollute more and fail emmissions..... |
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Jan 20, 2006 - 1:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
On a 95 car though, it might not hurt to get a new one. They do wear out. Mine on my 94 was fine when I took it off though.
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Jan 21, 2006 - 1:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 1, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
hey sory i know i already asked this question but i didnt askt the question clearly......
when getting a cat bak system and getting my piping bigger...........what is the diff between keeping my stock catalytic converter, vs a performance catalytic converter vs. no catalytic converter on a 95 celica. thanks for u guys help lata |
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Jan 25, 2006 - 2:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From southern cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the flow of air is less restricted with a performance catalytic, if u have no problems with passin the smog test u shouldn't even have one just take it off, u'll have easier air flow
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Jan 25, 2006 - 2:47 AM
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You should probably think about the environment and at least have a streetable sports cat tho...
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Jan 25, 2006 - 2:51 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From southern cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
truth is u gain nothin from a catalytic converter but unless u get a really good one (which i havent found) it'll restrict the air flow which makes u lose power, if u take it out, ur def not gonna pass emisions but u'll get better air flow.. and its true cus we did it on my buddys maxima better wit out it but hes got no problems on passin emisions
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Jan 25, 2006 - 12:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE(thedro @ Jan 25, 2006 - 2:51 AM) [snapback]383907[/snapback] truth is u gain nothin from a catalytic converter but unless u get a really good one (which i havent found) it'll restrict the air flow which makes u lose power, if u take it out, ur def not gonna pass emisions but u'll get better air flow.. and its true cus we did it on my buddys maxima better wit out it but hes got no problems on passin emisions you will not pass emissions without one.... and they don't impead the flow enough to make a sizable/noticable difference (maybe 1hp) stay smart, keep the air clean, keep your cat! www.magnaflow.com for "performance" cats |
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Jan 25, 2006 - 1:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts"
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Jan 25, 2006 - 3:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 1:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Muffler guy lied. It all matters. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Jan 25, 2006 - 8:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 6:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Best performance muffler is NO muffler... -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jan 26, 2006 - 6:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '04 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jan 26, 2006 - 1:43 AM) [snapback]384340[/snapback] QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 6:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Best performance muffler is NO muffler... Is that entirely true? My celica's muffler fell off, and I tell ya. Its not performing as well as it use to. |
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Jan 26, 2006 - 6:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Jan 26, 2006 - 11:17 PM) [snapback]384918[/snapback] QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jan 26, 2006 - 1:43 AM) [snapback]384340[/snapback] QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 6:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Best performance muffler is NO muffler... Is that entirely true? My celica's muffler fell off, and I tell ya. Its not performing as well as it use to. If that belief makes you feel better... that's fine. I'm not here to convince you. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Jan 26, 2006 - 7:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Jan 26, 2006 - 6:17 PM) [snapback]384918[/snapback] QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jan 26, 2006 - 1:43 AM) [snapback]384340[/snapback] QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 6:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Best performance muffler is NO muffler... Is that entirely true? My celica's muffler fell off, and I tell ya. Its not performing as well as it use to. That's just in your head. There's no reason it would preform better with a muffler. Mufflers are just there to creat tone, and muffle noise. -------------------- Live Free, Be Happy
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Jan 31, 2006 - 7:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '04 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jan 26, 2006 - 11:36 PM) [snapback]384931[/snapback] QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Jan 26, 2006 - 11:17 PM) [snapback]384918[/snapback] QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jan 26, 2006 - 1:43 AM) [snapback]384340[/snapback] QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 6:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Best performance muffler is NO muffler... Is that entirely true? My celica's muffler fell off, and I tell ya. Its not performing as well as it use to. If that belief makes you feel better... that's fine. I'm not here to convince you. I'm not asking to be convinced. I'm just asking? Is it entirely true? |
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Jan 31, 2006 - 7:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '04 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Jan 27, 2006 - 12:00 AM) [snapback]384941[/snapback] QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Jan 26, 2006 - 6:17 PM) [snapback]384918[/snapback] QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jan 26, 2006 - 1:43 AM) [snapback]384340[/snapback] QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jan 25, 2006 - 6:28 PM) [snapback]384062[/snapback] Muffler guy told me...."Piping size don't matter, Its your Muffler that counts" Best performance muffler is NO muffler... Is that entirely true? My celica's muffler fell off, and I tell ya. Its not performing as well as it use to. That's just in your head. There's no reason it would preform better with a muffler. Mufflers are just there to creat tone, and muffle noise. Ummm no its not in my head. I've had two cars where I bought with a rusted exhaust and the muffler fell off. Didn't have the funds to fix it so I just had to deal with it till I could get it fixed. It never performed any better. Low end would feel weaker too. |
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Jan 31, 2006 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 26, '04 From Sacramento, California Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Maybe something crawled in and clogged it.
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Jan 31, 2006 - 8:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Feb 1, 2006 - 12:37 AM) [snapback]387189[/snapback] I'm not asking to be convinced. I'm just asking? Is it entirely true? So you're not sure it's entirely true... therefore you want me to convince you with some facts... right? Umm... how's common sense? What does "muffler" mean? -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
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Feb 2, 2006 - 7:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '04 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Feb 1, 2006 - 1:17 AM) [snapback]387212[/snapback] QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Feb 1, 2006 - 12:37 AM) [snapback]387189[/snapback] I'm not asking to be convinced. I'm just asking? Is it entirely true? So you're not sure it's entirely true... therefore you want me to convince you with some facts... right? Umm... how's common sense? What does "muffler" mean? Well, with no muffler often comes backfire. That kind of backfire can't be good for performance. |
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Feb 2, 2006 - 8:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(pokemeintheeye @ Feb 3, 2006 - 12:23 AM) [snapback]388211[/snapback] Well, with no muffler often comes backfire. That kind of backfire can't be good for performance. You should just quit. Do some research. ALL A MUFFLER DOES IS MUFFLE SOUND! 
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