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Old 04-18-2015, 08:11 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by BlueDubbinTDI View Post
I knew the car would stink a little, but can you just explain why exactly...
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A catalytic converter is a vehicle emissions control device that converts toxic pollutants in exhaust gas to less toxic pollutants by catalyzing a redox reaction (oxidation or reduction).

-Wikipedia
That's why it smells more without a cat. The fumes are coming out of the car without any catalyst material there to convert the pollutants.
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