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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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Dual Cats??

i have a 93 xlt with a 3.0, i looked under the frame today and noticed that it looks like it has two cats in a row on the same pipe? does this sound right to anyone?
 
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Old May 18, 2004 | 10:46 PM
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My 93 AWD with 4.0 has same set up. Can't say why it's set up that way though SORRY
 
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Old May 19, 2004 | 08:47 AM
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I would think that it is a cat converter and a resonator.

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Old May 19, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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On some Fords their are 2 cats inline the first is a smaller to heat up faster for emissions.
 
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Old May 22, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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both my 3.0 and 4.0 have what looks like 2 cats in a row, took em out of my 3.0. the 4.0 is next.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 04:44 PM
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Hi
how do you de-cat them?
are there any advantages/disadvantages to do de-catting
thanx
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 09:04 PM
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Hi
how do you de-cat them?
are there any advantages/disadvantages to do de-catting
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advantages, i think there is beter airflow which would mean increase hp. disadvantages would be, its illegal, well here in ontario it is
 
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