02' Dodge 5.9 L diesel, 230k miles..I want to remove the converter and either knock the internal framework out of it or simply replace with straight pipe. Anybody done this and can perhaps tell me what to beware of? I don't see any sensor connection that may frigg up the ECM but then again I am presbyoptic as hell! Thanks in advance for your help. Doc

 

they do it all the time straight pipe that hoe

 

hahahahahahahah I will indeed....I can tell from your response that there is probably nothing unforseen so I will do just as you admonished. Doc

 

You do NOT have a CAT. That is a resonator on an 02 and it doenst plug like a cat will.

 

What does the resonator do? Is it at least similar to a converter?

 

Its there make the exhaust less noisy. As I said, they dont plug up like a cat does. Theres no real reason to remove it.

 

X2........no cat until 4.5s.

 

Thanks for the advice...will leave it alone. You guys are great for guys like us....I am living proof that a little knowledge can be dangerous

 

I have 4" all the way back and love it