Removing the downstream cat

[Chris]

I'm "done" with VW - just like my dad was. We both owned green VWs, his was a '77 Rabbit, mine was a '96 Passat TDI. By the time those cars got through with us, we were broken men!

My story is very similar!

 

[TheBoogieman]

I'm "done" with VW - just like my dad was. We both owned green VWs, his was a '77 Rabbit, mine was a '96 Passat TDI. By the time those cars got through with us, we were broken men!

I miss my old Wolfsburg edition VW.

 

[Link]

Like I said, read the entire post, I am not deleting my catalytic converters attached to 02 sensors in any way. I am thinking about removing the "THIRD" catalytic converter which is not attached to any 02 sensor. Therefore, my vehicle would still pass NEVADA STATE, emissions. No we do not have visual inspections like CALFIRONIA. Our process is done with OBD II plug in. Thanks for all the feedback.

So I guess you are good. What’s stopping you?

 

[Link]

Interesting! I love the smell of vehicles without cats. Every time I start up my '73 Chevy K10 the smell of the dual exhaust is awesome.

You're right though, some people don't like that smell.

I am old enough to remember the days of no catalytic converters and my clothes stinking like exhaust after a drive in heavy traffic. I remember going with my dad through the Lincoln or Holland tunnel into New York City many many years ago. The overpowering exhaust smell was horrible. I don’t miss it at all.

 

[akajibio]

Ever hear the sound of a VW VR6 engine with an intake? That was a good sounding engine to say the least, albeit an awful, problematic, and unreliable design.

Yep, sounds are definitely unique, for example I can tell the difference between an AK47 and AR 10. Both .30 caliber but AK sound is so unique.

 

[KennethS]

I'm "done" with VW - just like my dad was. We both owned green VWs, his was a '77 Rabbit, mine was a '96 Passat TDI. By the time those cars got through with us, we were broken men!

And then you bought a Jeep.

 

[Zorba]

And then you bought a Jeep.

No kiddin' huh?