can i put a straight pipe on this car

1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
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CURLYSUE
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My catalytic converter is gone
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Yes you can put a straight pipe but you'll be polluting the air and EPA don't like that
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It is a violation of federal law to remove the catalytic converter. I wouldn't recommend it.
Sep 29, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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CURLYSUE
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Thank you I didn't know that's why I asked I got it given to me and I know very little about cars.
Sep 29, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not a problem. You need to have the catalytic converter not only by law, but the vehicle is designed to have a converter. If you remove it, the O2 sensors will not read correctly and cause new problems for you. If you have other questions, let us know.
Sep 30, 2011 at 12:22 AM
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