Removing the Catalytic Converter can get you into trouble in the future! Some
states REQUIRE it be in full working order to pass inspection. This could be a
problem for you in two ways - first as an owner you may have an expensive
readdition in the future to be legal, second you may not be able to sell your
van to someone else who either is concerned about the environment or who needs
to pass inspection.

Kenyon

> 
> I was concerned about that, but some folks claim even better (cleaner air) 
> results with other exhaust systems.  Have you heard about this at all?
> 
> Thanks again!
> 
> Ivan
> 
> On Fri, 27 Jun 1997, Ron Lussier wrote:
> 
> > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 1997 13:25:27 -0700
> > From: Ron Lussier <coyote@zuni.likeminds.com>
> > To: boyd@unm.edu
> > Cc: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> > Subject: Re: 85 Vanagon performance enhancements
> > 
> > At 03:18 PM 6/27/97 -0500, Ivan Boyd wrote:
> > >Some people have told me the least expensive enhancement is to remove the
> > >catalytic converter and replace it with a straight pipe.
> > 
> > This would cause an increase in pollution.  Don't do it!
> > 
> > Coyote
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> 

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