How many catalytic converters on a Sport?

[Downstrike]

After some failed searches and research I have decided to ask, I apologize if its been covered before.

How many cats on the Sport? I thought it was 3 but couldn't find confirmation.

If it's 3 has anyone deleted the 3rd and still passed emissions?

Thanks!

 

[peterk9]

Looking at www.fordparts.com it looks like there are two. 5E212A and 5E212B.

http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/CatalogResults.aspx?y=2014&m=Ford&mo=Explorer#Search

Peter

 

[dcpatters]

3

 

[Downstrike]

Anyone want to break the tie?

 

[dcpatters]

Anyone want to break the tie?

1 on each down-pipe (2) and 1 before the resonator (1) = 3

 

[peterk9]

When checking out 'Catalytic Convertor' on Fordparts.com, it shows the exhaust system and only 2 catalytic convertors. It doesn't show or list a 3rd one.

Peter

 

[vteckiller2000]

When checking out 'Catalytic Convertor' on Fordparts.com, it shows the exhaust system and only 2 catalytic convertors. It doesn't show or list a 3rd one.

Peter

The third is in the catback behind the flange. I cut mine out.

 

[peterk9]

The third is in the catback behind the flange. I cut mine out.

Which I assume would be illegal.:thumbdwn:

Peter

 

[vteckiller2000]

Which I assume would be illegal.:thumbdwn:

Peter

Not pollution controlled over here if it is in the catback.

 

[Downstrike]

Vtech, do you have to pass emissions there?

Have you been since you removed it?

 

[vteckiller2000]

Vtech, do you have to pass emissions there?

Have you been since you removed it?

No emissions testing here.

 

[LROB75]

So, if it's not listed as a third cat what's its purpose? I'm thinking of removing the "third cat" and resonator and replacing with x-pipe. Thoughts?