[W126 Coupe] Catalytic Converter questions

[Shayegan, Richard]

So without cats these cars won't pass an emissions test? I thought they burned clean enough that they could barely get by without cats.
Richard

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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of Jonathan Hodgman
Sent: Sat 2/26/2005 8:52 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Catalytic Converter questions



It will improve performance and I would wager longevity of your
engine.  Was your Euro federalized when it came over?  Regardless, my
SEL felt great sans cats.  I hollowed out each so it would look
correct for a visual inspection.  As long as you don't have emissions
testing you should be fine!

Jonathan



On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 02:05:06 EST, PONDERSOA at aol.com <PONDERSOA at aol.com> wrote:
> 
>  well  if you remove the cats the cars" zoom factor "will be noticeable 
> because there is less restriction in the exhaust stream there will be a
> chance for the engine to breath better
>  there probably will be a difference in the smell of the exhaust  especially
> on heavy acceleration  but this will only be a problem for the BMW drivers
> behind you
>  oh yeah you have to get a state inspection mechanic  to pass your car if
> your state has this  because its is illegal to do this to your car
>  oh what the hell do it .......
>  mike Collins
> phila pa
> 1985 500 sec
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