cat question

[mlcase27]

My catalytic converter is going bad or just clogged not sure, it is the original, new ones are expensive! Can I run her withought one or will it f*#k **** up??? Emissions are not regulated here, Indiana

 

[the_don]

being a '94 it can run without it, although illegal in many areas. i dont know what you consider expensive but heres an oem for $300: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fex/full.aspx?Page=84

 

[Wolfie_85]

Running without one is illegal. If a cop feels like looking under it for any reason, and he doesn't see a cat, you can get fined. If your state does inspections, it won't pass. I'd look around online for one.

 

[nitris]

a universal one from a shop I have used for years only charge $250 installed

 

[mlcase27]

Will it make her run worse? Less efficient? Loader? Ext?

 

[the_don]

If the combs collapse it will choke out the engine and it wont run, same thing if the combs fall apart and clog up the muffler.

 

[nitris]

You will lose power as well if it's not completely clogged.... it will feel like it takes forever to go.

 

[2stroke]

You can hollow them out and it won't hurt performance in the slightest. It will probably get a little louder, but if you have a good muffler, it won't be bad. Its probably a good idea to put a piece of pipe all the way through to keep it open. If you just break all the insides up, it can block air flow. I would gut your catalytic converters now, but if you plan on keeping it more than a couple years, I would plan on getting new ones soon. They do a lot for emissions, and everyone needs to do their part to help out.