can you hollow out a catlayc converter on a 2000 hyandai elantra and still run right?

Asked by rkoking Jun 25, 2013 at 11:36 PM

Question type: Car Customization

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Yes you can however is illegal in most states and will make the car where you CANNOT get smog,deq,inspection. Depending on your state can get you a fine and or jail time. Ebay is your best bet for a new one.

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just take the converter off, get a bypass pipe, and sell the expensive little metals inside it at a salvage yard- win, win! (you didn't hear this from me)

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