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Originally Posted by IamIan
Actually it is 2 catalytic converts ... between them both there are two catalysts ... and there is also a 3rd piece involved ... the NoX catalytic converter also has a NoX storage mechanism to store surplus NoX until it can later ( outside of Lean Burn ) catalyze it.... but even with that ... it still will produce more smog emissions ( like NoX ).
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A catalyst is a catalytic converter. However you are correct in that lean burn performs worse from an emissions standpoint. That's why Civic VX models from CA/CARB states don't have lean burn. They wouldn't meet their more stringent emissions standards.
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