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Old 11-05-2009, 01:05 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jamesqf View Post
You might also consider the fact that a catalytic converter does next to nothing to affect the amount of CO2 that goes out the tailpipe. There's just a very small effect from converting CO-->CO2 and oxidizing those unburned hydrocarbons (which are measured in parts per million).
I was about to say that...cats are designed to recduce CO, NOx, and unburnt fuel. Not co2... And yes a good quality performance cat will flow more than your engine, so there really is no gain to be had. I do not believe in the whole global warming(as a way of life, not the theory) but i DO believe in cleaning up the air. If youve ever driven a car without a cat, youll want one back. It stinks and gives you a headache even with the windows up
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