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    Catalytic converter

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    Dont know how many of you have read July edition of Ride but it has an article on bying 2nd hand TAs.

    It talks of removing the Catalytic converter for more power, saves weight and improves economy,......... any one done it ???? and what are the concequences

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    Re: Catalytic converter

    All I can safely say to that is The TA Barks a little bit louder if you remove the CC

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    Re: Catalytic converter

    Does this mean removing it means it wont pass an MOT

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    Re: Catalytic converter

    Thats what I was thinkin!!!
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    Re: Catalytic converter

    You should check with local legislation , but it is legal is SA

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    Re: Catalytic converter

    Quote Originally Posted by Frad View Post
    Hi All

    Dont know how many of you have read July edition of Ride but it has an article on bying 2nd hand TAs.

    It talks of removing the Catalytic converter for more power, saves weight and improves economy,......... any one done it ???? and what are the concequences

    Cheers Frad
    there's quite a few on here done it, including me, and lots of threads and posts on the subject. Try a search.

    In summary it does give a little boost in power, especially midrange, and makes a bit of a nicer noise. It can also improve MPG - but I didn't really see an improvement. If done well it can also make removing the swinging arm a lot easier as you don't need to remove the exhaust.
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    Re: Catalytic converter

    Have done the search and found lots, thanks for the tip, new to this forum stuff !!!!!!!!!
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