Need some help

[toomanytoys]

If you’re hitting the pedal and getting no response then it seems like a load problem. So either you have a really clogged exhaust or the trans is slipping like crazy. Does the rpm rise when you hit the pedal or does it bog down?

 

[Clemson82]

Emissions are Federally mandated so it is above the State level.

https://www.nytimes.com/1982/09/29/us/fines-levied-in-catalytic-converter-removals.html

The article is 36 years old, but it states "Federal law allows the agency to fine repair shops $2,500 for each catalytic converter they remove, although it is not a violation to manufacture the kits, nor is it against the law for an owner to install a kit.". Based on the article, it's only a state violation. It says the "kits" are "essentially a piece of pipe and clamps". Sounds simple enough!

Of course, federal law could have changed since then...

 

[toomanytoys]

It is a federal offense to remove a catalytic converter that is functional from a motor vehicle that will be used on public roads. That goes for private owners as well as shops

 

[Eric08]

If you’re hitting the pedal and getting no response then it seems like a load problem. So either you have a really clogged exhaust or the trans is slipping like crazy. Does the rpm rise when you hit the pedal or does it bog down?

If I’m running 35-45 and I put it to the floor It will just steadily climb but sometimes it will kick in and take off. I got a code for a temp sensor and changed it out, now my bag light has come on. The battery is rather old and the plugs are a little 100k, so I may change out a lot of things soon. But I do plan on taking it to a good mechanic.

 

[stamp11127]

Great! Guess we're done here.