can i gut the front catalytic converter?

1997 MERCEDES BENZ E420
220,000 MILES
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JOE_GRAHAM74
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my front converter is clogged. If i gut it will my car run fine?
Dec 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Probably. But then the vehicle will no longer be emissions legal.
Dec 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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