3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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When I am getting the exhaust work done aka headers and new muffler. Should i keep the catalytic converter off? Would i gain any extra hp with it being gone?
Doesn't anyone or does everyone just keep it on? I am just curious because a friend of mine told me too and i wanted a second opinion on whether it would matter
The Camry is a car that I can rip out someone's pride, stab it, beat it, and completely bash their egos, and it's so ridiculous that the person comes back with a hysterical laugh... ROFL They got trainlengthed by a Camry that in their mind, was a 18 sec car.
Removing or spending money on an after market cat will do nothing for a 5s-fe, maybe 5 horsepower and it is bad for the environment. Really, you are not going to make a noticeable difference in horsepower removing it so you might as well keep it on.
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Last edited by Luckynumber5; 01-25-2008 at 11:16 PM.
none of it is gonna really help. but the cat is one of the few places on the 5sfe where u can pick up some power up top. highflow cat is better then no cat, wouldnt u agree? however the exhaust may become a little more raspy and ull loose some back pressure which may cause a small loss in low end power.
honestly, id only screw with the cat if u have the money and are thinking of going further with the car then just adding a few exhaust components. if u did a larger catback for example ud want a higher flow cat to make the cost of that catback actually worth it. other then that its a waste of money IMO.
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Catalytic converter on or off?
. but the cat is one of the few places on the 5sfe where u can pick up some power up top. highflow cat is better then no cat, wouldnt u agree? however the exhaust may become a little more raspy and ull loose some back pressure which may cause a small loss in low end power. 
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