In a message dated 98-09-12 10:50:53 EDT, you write:
<< The cat delete is normally worth 10 HP or more on most vehicles. I
agree that with headers AND a low restriction DUAL exhaust,
subsequently deleting the cat may produce so little restriction as to
somewhat compromise low end torque. >>
Have you done any dyno testing to prove this?
In every situation, low end torque was lost, and it was very noticable.
(Headers, exhaust, minor bolt ons) There is a gain on the top end, but 90% of
the people out there that I've talked to will agree it's not worth it on a
near stock truck. Like I said in a previous post, 5 spd trucks may not notice
the loss as much as the automatic guys will. In heavier trucks (like a Ram, or
maybe a 4x4 Dak) the loss is more apparent.
It's a cheap mod (my "favorite" muffler shop removed mine for $20), so, try it
out yourself.... just don't throw the cat away!
ttyl
Patrick
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