Catalytic converter bypass ???

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Radarman69r - 10 Jul 2007 03:41 GMT

Will bypassing the catalytic converter on a 2.4L 1996 Grand Am damage the
engine?

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Jeff DeWitt - 10 Jul 2007 04:28 GMT

Depending on where you live not as much as it will damage your wallet!

It shouldn't damage the engine, but your check engine light should come
on. For 100 to 200 bucks you would probably be better off just replacing it.

Jeff DeWitt

> Will bypassing the catalytic converter on a 2.4L 1996 Grand Am damage the
> engine?

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Radarman69r - 10 Jul 2007 16:17 GMT

>Depending on where you live not as much as it will damage your wallet!
>
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>> Will bypassing the catalytic converter on a 2.4L 1996 Grand Am damage the
>> engine?

Thanks Jeff,
I am trying to get it fixed, replaced the coil pack and don't want to put
much into it until I find out how good it is going to be. I might just run it
with a straight pipe until I get it running well.

Thanks again
Radarman

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ROY BRAGG - 06 Aug 2007 23:06 GMT

Depends on where you live. Some areas are very strict on emissions
inspections, and the cost of a ticket for disabling emission equipment could
be more than the replacement parts.
Roy

>>Depending on where you live not as much as it will damage your wallet!
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> Thanks again
> Radarman

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Car... - 22 Sep 2007 16:14 GMT

Ok, good

> Depending on where you live not as much as it will damage your wallet!
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>> Will bypassing the catalytic converter on a 2.4L 1996 Grand Am damage the
>> engine?

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