Catalytic converter removal

[MMcc]

Since I had two bad plug wires replaced along with a fire in the muffler from all the raw gas I feel that my :spyder2: is not performing as well as it did before. I have no way to check for damage to the catalytic converter but I was wondering about removing it completely. Spoke to the dealer and of course they do not recommend it and they also told me that it would not be replaced under warranty. If I remove it from the exhaust system what type of problems might I incur. Will it affect the computers ability to properly meter the fuel to the engine.

 

[NancysToy]

The GS/RS cat converter is in the muffler. People remove them all the time.

 

[boborgera]

The GS/RS cat converter is in the muffler. People remove them all the time.

YEP, The Spyder will never know it's gone,

 

[MMcc]

Thanks; I will take some time this week-end to remove the muffler and see what it takes to get rid of the cat.

 

[NancysToy]

Thanks; I will take some time this week-end to remove the muffler and see what it takes to get rid of the cat.

New muffler.

 

[IWN2RYD]

New muffler.

:agree:

That is what is so heavy in the muffler. And why nearly every aftermarket Muffler advertises 7+lbs in weight loss. They do not have the Converter in them, just a muffler...

Now the RT is a different story. The Converter is a separate item...

 

[coz]

muffler

let us know what happens, with pics, if you can. you can never know too much.

 

[Raptor]

you can never know too much.

Ah, but you can. Many people now sleep with the fishes because they knew too much!! :roflblack:

 

[coz]

BADA - BING

I LOVE THE SOPRANOS:thumbup:

 

[Colin]

Quite a few here in NZ have been getting the converter taken out and some baffles and it is recomended you use a Juice Box or similar, It gives a bit deeper tone which sounds great but you get a bit of popping without the JB. Also a slight gain in HP but also a bit more fuel hungry.