[Larry Lawton]

My son needs to remove the catalytic converter from his new car. Now, don't get all excited here, he's not a scofflaw, and understands that (despite rumors to the contrary) it won't help performance.

He's purchased a brand-new 2004 Honda CR-V (Yea, I know, it's not a Tundra, but he can't afford one.) Now, he's transfered to Ghana, in Africa. A small 4X4 with standard transmission is just what he needs, and his employer will haul it over there, free. Besides, he loves the car, his wife loves it, even the kids love it.

One catch: There ain't no unleaded gas in Ghana.

The obvious solution is to remove the catalyic converter, put in a "test pipe" and save the converter to re-install when he returns.

Now, here's the question for all you gear heads: What are the consequences that flow from removing a catalytic converter from a modern, computer controlled engine?

Thanks,

Larry/2001RedLimitedV-8TRD4X4