Removing a Cadillac Converter... - Page 2

TRR · 07-05-2005, 11:01 AM

I've got a 25th Anniversary Camaro that I am thinking about removing the cadillac converter on. I got a guy who will do it for $30.00.

My question is, will it give my Camaro a nice ring to it, or will it sound like crap? Also if I choose to have it removed, will it be louder than crap (I still want to be able to listen to music, and not have to my music drownded out by the sound of the car), or will it just make it have a little more muscle sounds?

Thanks car gurus.

**Skip Towne** · 07-05-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

I drive a cataract, maybe I have some spare parts for you

(lame yes, but I had to write something here, carry on)

Does your cataract have a Cadillac converter?

Brock · 07-05-2005, 11:17 AM

Cat back exhaust system.

chagrin · 07-05-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

Does your cataract have a Cadillac converter?

07-05-2005, 11:22 AM

Yeah - if the thing is clogged removing it will improve your sound.

chagrin · 07-05-2005, 11:23 AM

and my sight too

ct · 07-05-2005, 11:23 AM

I had to pop in here, to see if that subject line was a joke!

07-05-2005, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TRR

I've been told by 2 guys that have been doing muffler work for 25 years that it would significantly improve the sound. I'm not sure why the guy would lie about it for $30.00. Thanks for the tip though. I'll do some more research.

Heh heh. If you've been told by 2 experts that it will do "X", then why are you asking a bunch of dipshits on the internet if it will do "Y"?

TRR · 07-05-2005, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Heh heh. If you've been told by 2 experts that it will do "X", then why are you asking a bunch of dipshits on the internet if it will do "Y"?

I respect the Planet posters opinions. I know it will improve my sound some, I just didn't know how much. I guess that was my main question.

**Skip Towne** · 07-05-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Heh heh. If you've been told by 2 experts that it will do "X", then why are you asking a bunch of dipshits on the internet if it will do "Y"?

Because we have geniouses dammit.

07-05-2005, 11:28 AM

Unless the thing is severely clogged, I don't think it will improve your sound to remove it. But, I'd say a $30 risk is pretty insignificant.

TRR · 07-05-2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Unless the thing is severely clogged, I don't think it will improve your sound to remove it. But, I'd say a $30 risk is pretty insignificant.

Kind of what I was thinking.

dtebbe · 07-05-2005, 07:09 PM

Just make sure you dont live near a major city. Back in the late 90's everyone in the outlying counties of Atlana were hacking thier converters, then Atlanta got hit by the EPA and started emission testing , for the most part count on about $200-$300 to replace a converter. On late model cars there really isn't much performance gain to be had by removing the cats.

My advice would be to spend the $30 on a haircut to get rid of that mullet

Sorry, couldn't resist....

DT

Chiefs_Mike_Topeka · 07-05-2005, 07:16 PM

If the car is old enough you may be able to sneak by any state regs about HAVING to keep your catalytic converter. Seeing how yours isn't I would leave it on there and look at replacing it with a higher performance one. No use getting nailed without one and having to park your car until you get one installed again. Now to the issue of removing it for performance or sound; you will see in increase in horsepower and it will be louder but not as significant as you might think/hope. If you really want to get louder and more horsepower the only way is to put headers and bigger exhaust. 31/2" straight pipes with a catback would be my suggestion! With a higher performance cat conv.

07-05-2005, 07:25 PM

If you are taking the chance of getting fined for removing the converter go all the way and have them put glass packs on. I did it to my Chevelle and it sounds like the muscle car it is. It didn't have a corvette or a cadillac to take off though, it is too old.

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07-05-2005, 07:25 PM	#29
Electric Guest Casino cash: $	If you are taking the chance of getting fined for removing the converter go all the way and have them put glass packs on. I did it to my Chevelle and it sounds like the muscle car it is. It didn't have a corvette or a cadillac to take off though, it is too old.
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