Dodge Dakota ForumDodge Dakota PhotosDodgeDakota.net Membership
  Forums   Forum Tools
13:49:15 - 12/29/2024

V6 Dakotas
FromMessage
Monkey_man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

2/26/2003
11:43:31

Subject: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
Hello all, I am new to this site so don't get mad if I do something wrong. I have a 1996 dodge dakota sport club cab with the 3.9 V6 auto. Now my question is, I installed a Dynomax cat back exhaust and for some reason I have two cats in the pipe. The second one slightly smaller then the first. is there any reason for this? or is it safe to take it out? please help.



DakotaDan
*GenIII*
 User Profile


2/26/2003
12:15:49

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:


My 2001 has 3 cats, 2 pre and 1 main Cat

I've read different emission levels get different setups....CA East Coast etc etc etc .....

Dan

Next Time You Think You're Perfect
~~~~~Try Walking On Water~~~~~

Monkey_man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

2/26/2003
12:17:40

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
I am in maine, so I live on the east coast. There is no emmision control or anything. I also should add that the second cat has a small leak in it.



Monkey_Man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


2/27/2003
18:49:09

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
Trying to keep this one alive. I am going to take the second cat out of my truck and put a conector pipe the exhaust this weekend. should work better then the currect set up. thanks everyone



Amy
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

3/03/2003
10:48:20

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
I am new to this board also, and I have a 1997 Dakota 4x4 that runs terrible. I live in Florida and we have no emission controls here either. My questions are....can the cat converters be removed without any damage to the engine? If yes, how many should mine have?



Deano
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
 Email

3/03/2003
10:54:24

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
I'm pretty sure that Dak's have only one catalytic converter. What you are looking at is probably closer towards the front of the truck. Those are actually resonators. There are two of them (one each side) and yes they can be taken out. In fact, if you want a better sound from your truck, I recommend having a muffler shop take them out and replace them with straight pipe.

Deano
2001 3.9L 4x4 CC



Monkey_Man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


3/03/2003
12:22:11

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
A Muffler shop, or any shop that is state certified can not alter or remove the cat converter legally in any state. I have checked up on that.



Monkey_Man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


3/03/2003
12:25:19

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
Turn the key to the on postion and turn it back off, repeat two more times and then watch the engine light, it should start to flash. count the numbers and then enter them on that site above. Auto Zone can tell you more about how this works.



Monkey_Man
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE


3/03/2003
14:39:34

RE: Two Cat converters??
IP: Logged

Message:
Shoot, nevermind about that engine light thing. Wrong post.



   P 1


Post a reply to this message:

Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages


Name:
Email:
Notify me when I get a reply to my message:Yes  No

Icons:            

          

Subject:
Message:
 



Home | Forums | Members | Pictures | Contact Us

This site is in no way affiliated with Chrysler or any of its subsidiaries.