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Old 06-16-2022, 06:34 PM   #2
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unburnt fuel inside the catalytic converter isn't the issue, it is excessive temps beyond 1700F that only happens when the car runs excessively rich after operating temperatures are reached. so when the catalytic converter is cold, it doesn't matter.

beyond 1700F you start to melt/destroy the honeycomb and metals inside the cat.

high idle cold start isn't needed for cars without a cat.
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