Scrap the Cat, is it worth it?
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Scrap the Cat, is it worth it?
Hi ls1tech guys,
Has anyone out there got dyno results of before and after removing the catalytic converter?
I am going to get a headers to tips exhaust system for my 84 z28 and I don’t know if I should scrap the cat to gain HP because here in England it is not necessary on a car of this age.
Has anyone out there got dyno results of before and after removing the catalytic converter?
I am going to get a headers to tips exhaust system for my 84 z28 and I don’t know if I should scrap the cat to gain HP because here in England it is not necessary on a car of this age.
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Since they are not required where you are I would not bother putting any on the car.
I ran a 'gutted' cat a few years ago (for testing purposes only of course). The gains we saw were 2-3 hp on several pulls. Not a lot but every little HP helps.
I ran a 'gutted' cat a few years ago (for testing purposes only of course). The gains we saw were 2-3 hp on several pulls. Not a lot but every little HP helps.
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here you go this is what i found....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/960015-boy-does-catted-custom-y-suck-some-power.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/dynamometer-results-comparisons/960015-boy-does-catted-custom-y-suck-some-power.html
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Hi ls1tech guys,
Has anyone out there got dyno results of before and after removing the catalytic converter?
I am going to get a headers to tips exhaust system for my 84 z28 and I don’t know if I should scrap the cat to gain HP because here in England it is not necessary on a car of this age.
Has anyone out there got dyno results of before and after removing the catalytic converter?
I am going to get a headers to tips exhaust system for my 84 z28 and I don’t know if I should scrap the cat to gain HP because here in England it is not necessary on a car of this age.