Q: Catalytic converter delete

Hi Brandon. Thanks for contacting us. One thing you’ll discover about cars is that there is a difference of what COULD be done, or SHOULD be done. This is a great example of this. Is it possible to complete a catalytic converter "delete" and many home-based mechanics complete this with cutting tools and a welder. However, this is something that SHOULD NOT be done for multiple reasons. First, the catalytic converter is connected to multiple vehicle monitoring systems, that must all work together to collect data. All of this data is sent to the ECU and impacts the fuel & air mixture and ignition timing. When you remove the catalytic converter, you’re essentially disrupting the overall operation of the ECU. This leads to poor fuel economy, excessive wear of engine components and can lead to overheating problems as well. So, I wouldn’t recommend doing this at home - or having a professional attempt it - as it’s going to create more problems than help. There are some exceptional aftermarket exhaust system that can improve overall engine performance that you can install rather easily.