putting catalytic converter near rear muffler

[VectorX2]

hi guys,

what is the effect of putting the catalytic converter all the way near the rear muffler? is it a huge power loss? will the catalytic converter still work?

 

[crazykatak]

the cat con operates at a certain temperature range only. any lower or higher, then it is no use.
Temperature range is between 600-700 degrees C.

and mind you, the honeycomb construction causes restriction to the exhaust flow; like putting thick cotton wool in your nostrils when you're trying to breathe out..difficult aye ? :)

 

[VectorX2]

so the best idea is put it as close to the extractor/downpipe?

 

[crazykatak]

so the best idea is put it as close to the extractor/downpipe?

if your idea is to help protect the environment, yes, the placement is near the exhaust manifold where exhaust gas is hot.

 

[VectorX2]

let say i have turbo in my car, then i put the cat con right where the downpipe is, is that ok?

 

[DanzEterna]

nope..dun worry too much bout the cat con...it wont work after 2-3 yrs......

 

[VectorX2]

will kena saman a if dun put? lol or will face any problems driving down to singapore?

 

[DanzEterna]

should be ok...

 

[Veloc]

If you really want the cat con to work, put is as close as possible to the manifold. It needs to be hot to work.

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nope..dun worry too much bout the cat con...it wont work after 2-3 yrs......

Bro seriously? Cat cont lifespan so short? Not even 5-7 years?

 

[DanzEterna]

thats wat i heard la.....dunno true anot...

 

[VectorX2]

mine lasted, less than 2 years >_< the whole thing got burn up...

 

[8voltpreout]

mine lasted, less than 2 years >_< the whole thing got burn up...

catch fire under your car? hahahaha! just joking!!

 

[VectorX2]

catch fire under your car? hahahaha! just joking!!

yes catch fire hahaha... but inside the cat con lol...