Catalytic converter

[imupabove]

i have a 1993 camry le 2.2L. a while back my cat converter was damaged and it made alot of noises when the car was on. so my mechanic welded a ordinary metal pipe replacing the old cat. will my car pass the smog test? am i loosing gas or any bad side effects that i just have a metal pipe on. thanks.

[Alexdb7]

I doubt its going to pass any emissions tests. It shouldn't effect performance.

[imupabove]

I doubt its going to pass any emissions tests. It shouldn't effect performance.

you know where they sell universal cats for my car that will pass emissions?

[Guest Scylloga]

I doubt its going to pass any emissions tests. It shouldn't effect performance.

Actually this isnt totally true. Some, no most newer cars are designed to perform with a catalytic converter.

OP check you local mufflet shops. I had to have the cat replaced on a truck I had three years ago and installed it cost like 150 bucks. but for the most part most of that was the cat price. I think he charged like 45 bucks to weld it in.

[imupabove]

Actually this isnt totally true. Some, no most newer cars are designed to perform with a catalytic converter.

OP check you local mufflet shops. I had to have the cat replaced on a truck I had three years ago and installed it cost like 150 bucks. but for the most part most of that was the cat price. I think he charged like 45 bucks to weld it in.

so what should i do? my car is a 1993.

[Guest Scylloga]

OP check you local muffler shops. I had to have the cat replaced on a truck I had three years ago and installed it cost like 150 bucks. but for the most part most of that was the cat price. I think he charged like 45 bucks to weld it in.

so what should i do? my car is a 1993.

[jagblazer01]

without a cat i doubt you will pass emissions. I believe they still put a sniffer on the tailpipe with that year car. You should really look into getting a universal cat and put on there. summit racing and jegs sell them or you could check out muffler shops in your area. Just make sure you get the right size for your piping

[Guest Scylloga]

without a cat i doubt you will pass emissions. I believe they still put a sniffer on the tailpipe with that year car.

IF they do the inspection like its done here once on the lift it will be noticed and a big ole stamp of denial.

OP find a local muffler shop and have them install it. Faster and prolly cheaper unless you have a welder.