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12-24-2006, 01:01 PM

65coupe88hatch

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Catalytic Converter

The welds on my converters heat shield have broken over 4 times so untill I could get around to welding it back up I used JBWeld to hold it. Worked fine for a few weeks and broke again. A few people said just yank the thing off saying you dont need it. So do I really need it?

12-24-2006, 01:08 PM

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RE: Catalytic Converter

Do you have to go through emissions? If so, then yes you need it. Have it fixed or replace it.

12-24-2006, 01:20 PM

65coupe88hatch

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RE: Catalytic Converter

Yeah I do. But I dont see why you need such a useless piece of an exhaust system.

12-24-2006, 07:40 PM

bds95stang

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RE: Catalytic Converter

its not useless for emissions...just for performance lol

12-24-2006, 07:55 PM

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RE: Catalytic Converter

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its not useless for emissions...just for performance lol

I think you misread what I said (im only talking about the heat shield on the catalytic converter)

12-25-2006, 05:06 AM

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RE: Catalytic Converter

they block air from hitting the cats and keeps them warmer (they work best very hot). i think lol. or they could be protection from those high speed bumps.[&:]