Is the second catalytic converter necessary?

[AboveAverageJoe.]

Is the second catalytic converter necessary for anything other than emissions on a turbo car? Just curious. I didn't know there was two converters on my 2008 CX-7 until today.

 

[Rgurleyjr]

catalytic converters necessary for only emissions, thats all.

 

[Easter Bunny]

On the ms3 the second cat is unmonitored and usually removing it is one of the first mods someone will do as it doesn't throw a CEL. might be the same on the cx7

 

[Raider]

You can remove it

 

[AboveAverageJoe.]

Thanks everyone. I didn't see any sensors on it and actually thought it was a resonator. That was until the connection on the rear of it broke away from the pipe. What does it sound like?

 

[Rgurleyjr]

I don't understand what your asking? If the pipe connection broke at the catback then it'll be loud.

 

[DubC]

What’s the point of pic? Not sure if you’re trying to show something here.


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[AboveAverageJoe.]

I don't understand what your asking? If the pipe connection broke at the catback then it'll be loud.

It's not too loud.
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What’s the point of pic? Not sure if you’re trying to show something here.


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Click on the pic, it will take you to the video and play it.

 

[AboveAverageJoe.]

All fixed, I was too busy to fix it myself so I took it it to a place. Not really a muffler shop but the work is just as good and a lot cheaper. Excuse the out of focus pic. I used a turnip because it was cheaper than a potato. I think it said Sandford & something on the gate.

 

[Alpha Wolf]

If you live in a state like California (I do) they check for these so I cannot remove them.
Note that Versa Tuner did allow me to pass my check when put back to stock. Thanks again Versa Tuner.