Originally Posted by kschachn
Here is a basic paper on different types of catalyst poisoning, Older but it still seems legit:
Paper
Good readðŸ‘..so while there's technically a coating, it's more the clogging of flow that not only can elevate temps (melt down) but reduce efficiency of reducing HC's in the exhaust stream. (did I word that right?...‚)
Has anyone ever cleaned one - is it worth it? I know they can be a royal PITA to get off..I helped a friend get his off to install cat bypass... that thing was heat welded onto the exhaust.
Here is a basic paper on different types of catalyst poisoning, Older but it still seems legit:
Paper
Good readðŸ‘..so while there's technically a coating, it's more the clogging of flow that not only can elevate temps (melt down) but reduce efficiency of reducing HC's in the exhaust stream. (did I word that right?...‚)
Has anyone ever cleaned one - is it worth it? I know they can be a royal PITA to get off..I helped a friend get his off to install cat bypass... that thing was heat welded onto the exhaust.
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