I took off my catalytic converter for a better sounding exhaust and now my car doesnt run correctly?

1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO
13,000 MILES
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KEVMAN53
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I think my air to fuel ratio is off but idk how to fix that and i dont want to spend alot of money i was gonna just get like a flow master exhaust and put it on professionaly i need help thx
Sep 15, 2011 at 1:11 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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By removing the converter, the computer is running in a close loop setting. The engine is forced to run rich. Thus, it doesn't run properly. It is federal law that the vehicle has a catalytic converter, so you should replace it for that reason too.
Sep 15, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You can be fined if a State Trooper finds out.
Sep 16, 2011 at 6:13 AM
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