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Old 06-07-2003, 07:08 PM
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what do you guys think about honing the cat converter on your car? yes i know its illegal but i was just wondering.
Old 06-07-2003, 09:33 PM
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heh i've never heard "honing" and "cat" used in the same sentance before. usually people refer to it as gutting a cat, in case your search didnt turn up any results. anyways, its really not recommended since the hollow non-tubular body will disrupt the velocity of the exhaust gasses. instead, consider purchasing a test pipe if thats what you're after.
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Yes, it is garbage. I ******* hate it when people do this type of **** to gain 1 hp, maybe. I read an article In Car Craft in which a camaro made the same power and MORE TORQUE with a high flow cat... something to think about. DO NOT REMOVE your catalytic converter. I'd like to be able to breathe in the future, and that won't help things at all.
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Gutting cats is more work than its worth.. Just get a test pipe and use that instead. I have had great sucsess with removing cat convertors.

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you can always get high flow cat's for cheap if you look.
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thanks i was thinkin about gettin a race cat..or just leave the one i have..
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I recommend getting a high-flow cat. Carsound makes a great quality high-flow catalytic converter which some companies rebadge as their own (notably Magnaflow). Look into it - if a place sells Magnaflow mufflers, chances are they sell Carsound (ie Magnaflow) high-flow cats.
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