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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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I'm a heavy equipment mechanic.I know nothing about cat converters.Seeing my truck don't need emission test any more .What would happen if i cut the cat out??
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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since its a 96, the check engine light will come on, telling you that your cat is messed up. other then that, you might notice a little more response from the throttle. unless your cat is clogged up.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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There is really no advantage to dropping the cat unless its malfunctioning.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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You'll get a little more power but lose low end torque because of the reduction of backpressure.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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You'll get a little more power but lose low end torque because of the reduction of backpressure.
Sorry to blow your bubble but the need for backpressure is a myth. High velocity of exhaust gasses is what is needed for torque.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 11:45 PM
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by f150cam
since its a 96, the check engine light will come on, telling you that your cat is messed up. other then that, you might notice a little more response from the throttle. unless your cat is clogged up.
The light actually won't come on,
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by liftededdiebauer
The light actually won't come on,
its suppose to if your 96 which is OBDII you sure your check light aint out? lol
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