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

Tiny
KEVMAN53
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  • 1994 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 13,000 MILES
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
Thursday, September 15th, 2011 AT 8:11 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Friday, September 16th, 2011 AT 1:22 AM
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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You can be fined if a State Trooper finds out.
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Friday, September 16th, 2011 AT 1:13 PM

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