Difference between revisions of "Catalytic converter"

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See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter Catalytic converter] on Wikipedia for further information.
 
See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalytic_converter Catalytic converter] on Wikipedia for further information.
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These are often replaced in the exhaust system with a [[sports CAT]] or [[CAT replacement pipe]].
 
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==Storage==
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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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[[Image:S1 cat.jpg|thumb|left|Elise S1 catalytic converter]]
 
[[Image:S1 cat.jpg|thumb|left|Elise S1 catalytic converter]]
Pre-TF MGF's have the same cat as an S1.
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Pre-TF MGF's have the same cat as an S1. Weight 4,3Kg
 
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Latest revision as of 12:50, 17 April 2007

Standard CAT

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

Elise S1 catalytic converter

Pre-TF MGF's have the same cat as an S1. Weight 4,3Kg

S2

Elise S2 catalytic converter

The S2 CAT is different from the S1.