Difference between revisions of "Catalytic converter"
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| + | [[Image:Catalytic coverter 1.jpg|thumb|left|Standard CAT]] | ||
A catalytic converter (colloquially, "cat" or "catcon") is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine. | A catalytic converter (colloquially, "cat" or "catcon") is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine. | ||
| + | See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter Catalytic converter] on Wikipedia for further information. | ||
| − | + | These are often replaced in the exhaust system with a [[sports CAT]] or [[CAT replacement pipe]]. | |
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| + | ==Storage== | ||
| + | Whilst using a [[CRP]] you need to store your CAT. Basically keep it dry such as at the bottom of an airing cupboard in a bag. | ||
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| + | ==S1== | ||
| + | [[Image:S1 cat.jpg|thumb|left|Elise S1 catalytic converter]] | ||
| + | Pre-TF MGF's have the same cat as an S1. Weight 4,3Kg | ||
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| + | ==S2== | ||
| + | [[Image:S2 cat.jpg|thumb|left|Elise S2 catalytic converter]] | ||
| + | The S2 CAT is different from the S1. | ||
| + | {{clr}} | ||
[[Category:Exhaust]] | [[Category:Exhaust]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lotus Elise]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S2]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:50, 17 April 2007
A catalytic converter (colloquially, "cat" or "catcon") is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine.
See Catalytic converter on Wikipedia for further information.
These are often replaced in the exhaust system with a sports CAT or CAT replacement pipe.
Storage
Whilst using a CRP you need to store your CAT. Basically keep it dry such as at the bottom of an airing cupboard in a bag.
S1
Pre-TF MGF's have the same cat as an S1. Weight 4,3Kg
S2
The S2 CAT is different from the S1.