First problem - It's against Federal law.

Second problem - you may not be solving anything, since a properly
functioning cat does not provide much resistance.  If it does, it is more at
higher end  More exhaust volume = more back pressure.  If you're not
convinced, just try removing the cat and seeing if it makes a big
difference.  You'll make a lot of noise, but a run around the block should
give you enough of a test.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonc" <jonc@webgears.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2000 12:59 PM
Subject: When pestered with low end torque problems ...

> What is the down side of putting an 1 1/4 inch pipe right through the
middle
> of the Cat converter and the muffler...??/  given that one lives in a non
> emission test state
>