STAINTUNE exhaust systems are not currently equipped with catalytic converters. They have produced prototype catalytic equipped mufflers and systems, but it is not currently a production item. The system components of a STAINTUNE exhaust may eliminate the catalytic converter on your bike, if so equipped. It is currently illegal in the U.S. to remove emissions equipment on any vehicle.

The biggest restriction to your flames is the catylitic converter(cat) that is installed on late model cars to burn off excess fuel before it leaves the exaust system, because the flamethrower system relies on unburnt fuel coming out the exaust to create flames the cat may reduce the size of flame you will get.

A - An oxygen sensor which monitors the exhaust gases before the catalytic converter feeds a signal back to the LH computer, forming a closed loop system.- a "lambda control loop". This loop adjusts the amount of fuel injected, keeping the air/fuel ratio within the very narrow limits required in order to meet emissions standards. The cat can be contaminated by an incorrect fuel/air ratio, so this feedback loop is essential.

OBD stands for On Board Diagnostic. There are 2 versions. OBD-I and OBD-II. In 1970 Congress passed the Clean Air Act and established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This started a series of graduated emission standards and requirements for maintenance of vehicles for extended periods of time. To meet these standards, manufacturers turned to electronically controlled fuel feed and ignition systems.

Please note that in the UK from 1st January 1996 the MOT has included an emissions test for vehicles equipped with three way catalytic converters. Cars registered after 1st August 1992 (i.e. K prefixes onwards) are required by law to have catalytic converters fitted and will fail the test without them. Cars registered before 1st August 1992 (i.e. J prefixes and earlier) do not require catalytic converters to pass the test.

No. Since the use of nitrous is normally limited to 10-20 seconds of continuous use, there usually are no damaging effects. Temperatures are typically well within acceptable standards.

The Chevrolet Cavalier Z24/Pontiac Sunfire GT header is sold only as a complete unit, including the catalytic converter. Because GM manufactured the original parts with the catalytic converter welded to the down pipe, it is a violation of US Federal law to sell a header and down pipe assembly without a catalytic converter as part of the assembly. It is illegal to sell this product without the catalytic converter and we will not break the law by doing so.

Yes, with certain stipulations. We suggest in those cases, especially where the car requires an OBDII catalytic converter that you contact an experienced installer. Placement of the universal catalytic converter can be very critical.

It is described in technical manuals and parts listing as a catalytic converter. Removing it may violate federal regulations regarding emissions equipment.

No. The increase in oxygen present in the exhaust may actually increase the efficiency of the converter. Since the use of nitrous is normally limited to 10-20 seconds of continuous use, there usually are no appreciable effects. Temperatures are typically well within acceptable standards. Not really. In most cases the percentage of increase is greater from a stock engine because it is not as efficient as the modified engine in a normal non-nitrous mode.

A Catalytic Converter is a post combustion device that filters and deposits the pollutants in its chamber. KSTC is a pre-combustion device that ensures that unburned fuel (pollutants) will be completely burned every time through a ratio of 15 parts of air and 1 part gas mixture.

Answer - Yes, otherwise harmful polluting gases like Carbon Monoxide, Hydrocarbons and Nitrogen Oxides would get emitted into the atmosphere if the modern vehicles were not fitted with Catalytic Converters. In fact it has become mandatory to fit catalytic converters in order to remove such polluting gases.

Check your emission test results. As a general rule if you failed on the Carbon Monoxide (CO) this is usually an indication of a bad Oxygen Sensor. If you failed on the Hydrocarbons (HC) this is usually an indication of a bad Catalytic Converter. If you failed on the Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX) this is usually an indication of a bad Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve.

Yes, this is an indication that the inside substrate is starting to break apart. An overheated Catalytic Converter was likely the cause of the failure. This problem should be taken care of right away. If the substrate breaks down further it could plug the exhaust and could leave you stranded on the side of the road.. This has been a tricky problem for most mechanics and exhaust shops, When diagnosing the problem with a scan tool.

When a converter comes in from a wrecked vehicle - it is bench tested. If it passes California's strict tests, and Tested Products strict tests, and it is rated so highly that it can be Re-Certified and approved for legal sale in California and be warranted for 5 years and 50,000 miles - then we will resell the unit. Technically, you can call it a used unit, as it is not new and it is not rebuilt. We have it or we can make it If you do not see your cat in our catalog, please contact us.

No. All cars fitted with catalytic converters are designed to run on lead free fuel only. A number of enthusiasts with highly-tuned or re-chipped cars, such as Nissan Skyline GTRs, Subaru Impreza P1s and Mitsubishi Evo Series, are removing the catalytic converters and using TetraBOOST as an octane booster and anti-knock agent.

Answer: When a performance gain can be achieved or the fitment improved by the replacement of the factory down pipe or pre-cat pipe, JBA will offer an upgrade. Some applications feature the Cat-Front? pre-cat pipe as part of the package and on some it is optional.