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Old 07-11-2010, 01:10 AM
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I am not referring to the new 4 cat systems on the Camaro, CTS-V, etc. With those, one is a light off cat to get the second working more quickly - same idea as the AIR system on our cars, lights the cats more quickly.

What I am proposing and asking for opinions about is using inline cats on both sides for a cleaner sniffer test. The idea would be to splice into the AIR tube and run a secondary into the second cat inline. With the AIR on, I believe the emissions would be improved, but once the car enters closed loop, would any effects remain?
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Why...? With only 2 cats the emissions test shows almost zeros.
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Looks like I was overthinking life on that one. I had no idea that 2 cats were so efficient! Thanks for the heads up and info!
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Huh?




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