1990 Pontiac Firebird Catalytic Converters 2 Been Removed Emptied Welded

1990 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
75,000 MILES
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The catalytic converters (2) have been removed, emptied, and welded back in on my 1990 firebird/gta trans am with the TPI / 350. Ever since, the car runs bogged down and idles hard and high. i think its due to the change in back pressure.....
First, should i put new converters on? Is the computer programmed to run specifically with both converters?
Second, if i keep them like they are, what needs to be done to fix? Can I remove EGR or will that help or hinder?
I think it is best to have the exhaust system with all its parts......but I am one of those "NO n-rigging" folks!!!!!


Mar 19, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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You shouldn't be removing anything which, by the way, is a 25,000 fine.
Put the converters back on and see what you have then.
Mar 19, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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