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og350 · 04-22-2010, 10:30 PM

on a 92 chev with the big pancake style converter can i cut it out and put in a pipe? will i have check engine light problems?

timcrow00 · 04-23-2010, 12:20 AM

should be fine as long as you dont have a O2 sensor after the cat. shouldnt be one on a 92

BigBlocksRule · 04-23-2010, 08:10 AM

Even if you're never planning to use it again, don't toss it - I get $75 apiece for that converter, they're recycled for the platinum in 'em.

ChevLoRay · 04-23-2010, 01:11 PM

"Back in the day", when catalytic convertors were new to the automotive scene, there were Test Pipes, which replaced your convertor so you could "test" your vehicle w/o it and "see" if it was bad, or not. Usually, it was "bad" so it didn't get reinstalled....okay, right?

Finding a shop that will remove it is probably not going to happen unless you know the owner and he's feeling lucky.

On the other hand, I've seen vehicles parked in the usual clandestine spots with For Sale signs on them and also seen the tell-tale sign that someone with a Sawzall had been by and harvested the convertor.

Now, there's an option....

JWall · 04-23-2010, 02:39 PM

My 94 had no cats with no problems.

carter442 · 04-23-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

"Back in the day", when catalytic convertors were new to the automotive scene, there were Test Pipes, which replaced your convertor so you could "test" your vehicle w/o it and "see" if it was bad, or not. Usually, it was "bad" so it didn't get reinstalled....okay, right?

Finding a shop that will remove it is probably not going to happen unless you know the owner and he's feeling lucky.

On the other hand, I've seen vehicles parked in the usual clandestine spots with For Sale signs on them and also seen the tell-tale sign that someone with a Sawzall had been by and harvested the convertor.

Now, there's an option....

hey i must be blessed there is a shop down the street from me that as long as u go up and personally talk to him will cut it for 40 bucks that includes a pipe welded in. i got mine cut off and that same day two of my friends stopped to see if i was there and in about 5 minutes of talking gave them the same price so i know he will even though he gives you the "i am really not supposed to" line haha it does make a difference especiialy in sound

ChevLoRay · 04-23-2010, 10:20 PM

Good for you. There are shops that won't do anything but replace a convertor because they face a $10,000 fine for removing it and not replacing it.

63chevyll · 04-23-2010, 10:52 PM

your ok with no cat til 96

04-22-2010, 10:30 PM	#1
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	catalytic converter removal? on a 92 chev with the big pancake style converter can i cut it out and put in a pipe? will i have check engine light problems?

04-23-2010, 12:20 AM	#2
timcrow00 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: mulvane, KS Posts: 200	Re: catalytic converter removal? should be fine as long as you dont have a O2 sensor after the cat. shouldnt be one on a 92

04-23-2010, 08:10 AM	#3
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: catalytic converter removal? Even if you're never planning to use it again, don't toss it - I get $75 apiece for that converter, they're recycled for the platinum in 'em.

04-23-2010, 01:11 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: catalytic converter removal? "Back in the day", when catalytic convertors were new to the automotive scene, there were Test Pipes, which replaced your convertor so you could "test" your vehicle w/o it and "see" if it was bad, or not. Usually, it was "bad" so it didn't get reinstalled....okay, right? Finding a shop that will remove it is probably not going to happen unless you know the owner and he's feeling lucky. On the other hand, I've seen vehicles parked in the usual clandestine spots with For Sale signs on them and also seen the tell-tale sign that someone with a Sawzall had been by and harvested the convertor. Now, there's an option.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

04-23-2010, 02:39 PM	#5
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: catalytic converter removal? My 94 had no cats with no problems. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-23-2010, 10:20 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: catalytic converter removal? Good for you. There are shops that won't do anything but replace a convertor because they face a $10,000 fine for removing it and not replacing it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

04-23-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: catalytic converter removal? your ok with no cat til 96



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