It is a violation of Federal law, carrying a very stiff fine. Never gut a catalytic converter that is in good operational condition. The only reason you might get away with it is if the cat is indeed clogged, and you have to gut it to test to see if it corrects the problem. Of course then you are obligated to replace it with a new one. Karl Westy Ventures
----- Original Message ----- > Is it difficult to >gut a cat, or is that considered inappropriate (or > rather; Just not >nice for people who appreciate clean air)? > |
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