Catalyst removal

[Frankie-Boy]

I was chatting earlier about removing the cat from my 95 300tdi Disco, however another discussion later brought up some questions,

Does removing the cat from a diesel engine have any negative effects like increased fuel consumption?

Does a diesel need back pressure in the exhaust to ensure the engine runs correctly?

I know a diesel of this age doesn't actually need to have a cat fitted (or particle trap) but will it cause any harm by removing it?

Any thoughts please?

[karlo]

I've just done mine and I think its a little better on juice tbh, feels happy a lot more free reving.

[bambamjj]

I agree with Karlo, more free reving, fuel consumption has not increased, maybe slightly more mpg but not really checked, still get around 30mpg, plus it is a cheap alternative to replacing a knackered CAT any way and one less thing to fail on the MOT.

[biggerlandy]

it has no negative implications removing it ok mot wise does not effect back pressure will more than likly give you better mpg their is a couple of ways to do it get the replacement pipe and just swap it over or cheaper way if you are handy with a mig cut it out and just weld in a section of pipe