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Terrellford12 · 11-01-2009, 12:18 PM

What are Cats?

Havok1327 · 11-01-2009, 12:32 PM

From Wikipedia...The cat (Felis catus), also known as the domestic cat or housecat[5] to distinguish it from other felines and felids, is a small carnivorous mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermin and household pests. It has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years[6] and is currently the most popular pet in the world.[7]

I couldn't resist..

or you might be referring to a Catalytic Converter.. Also from wikipedia.

A catalytic converter (colloquially, "cat" or "catcon") is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine.

MyNewSolstice · 11-01-2009, 12:57 PM

THESE?

wrek · 11-01-2009, 01:00 PM

Damn it you guys beat me to it

SPANKT U · 11-01-2009, 01:01 PM

Catalytic Converters are devices that superheat your exhaust as it passes though them to "burn off" most of the toxic fumes your car produces to minimize air pollution.

^^ Pinheads

v6sonoma · 11-01-2009, 01:23 PM

They also contain Platinum which is used as the catalyst and is why they are so expensive.

Terrellford12 · 11-01-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPANKT U

Catalytic Converters are devices that superheat your exhaust as it passes though them to "burn off" most of the toxic fumes your car produces to minimize air pollution.

^^ Pinheads

thanks

SLT223 · 11-01-2009, 09:42 PM

I got to comment on something here. I'm 29. My first car was a 1971 SS Chevelle. I was always in love with old muscle cars. I love to see the enthusiasm that the 5th Gen Camaro was induced with car buyers. It seems to me there is an enourmous "re-learn process", as represented by this thread. We have been without muscle real cars for so long that general knowledge is long gone. Reading through the modern performance car forums reminds me of how the knowledge of how to make cement was lost for a 1000 years after the German barbarians sacked Rome. Thank God we are getting back to playing with affordable performance cars. People who formerly didn't even know what cat coverters are, are now inspired to the questions, and seek the knowledge.

Yesterday, I popped the hood on a 2010 Camaro for the first time. I was very happy to see all the plugs are easilly accessible, headers look like they will fit just fine, and I can buy an LSX Bowtie block and shoe horn a 510ci super charged beast right in there, with out too many geometric concerns. I'm glad to see the American muscle car situation is coming back to where is once was...GREATNESS.

Edited to mention:
I have a few Heinekens in me...incase you are wondering why I'm alittle off topic. Just thought I'd share my observations.

JJ2010 · 11-01-2009, 09:54 PM

I love this site........

*The_Blur* · 11-01-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLT223

I got to comment on something here. I'm 29. My first car was a 1971 SS Chevelle. I was always in love with old muscle cars. I love to see the enthusiasm that the 5th Gen Camaro was induced with car buyers. It seems to me there is an enourmous "re-learn process", as represented by this thread. We have been without muscle real cars for so long that general knowledge is long gone. Reading through the modern performance car forums reminds me of how the knowledge of how to make cement was lost for a 1000 years after the German barbarians sacked Rome. Thank God we are getting back to playing with affordable performance cars. People who formerly didn't even know what cat coverters are, are now inspired to the questions, and seek the knowledge.

Yesterday, I popped the hood on a 2010 Camaro for the first time. I was very happy to see all the plugs are easilly accessible, headers look like they will fit just fine, and I can buy an LSX Bowtie block and shoe horn a 510ci super charged beast right in there, with out too many geometric concerns. I'm glad to see the American muscle car situation is coming back to where is once was...GREATNESS.

Edited to mention:
I have a few Heinekens in me...incase you are wondering why I'm alittle off topic. Just thought I'd share my observations.

I share your enthusiasm. In fact, I'll drink to that!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ2010

I love this site........

11-01-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
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11-01-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
SPANKT U Drives: 2010 2SSRS Inferno Orange LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 144	Catalytic Converters are devices that superheat your exhaust as it passes though them to "burn off" most of the toxic fumes your car produces to minimize air pollution. ^^ Pinheads __________________ 2010 2SSRS Inferno Orange Metallic It's stock, I swear!

11-01-2009, 01:23 PM	#6
v6sonoma Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 8,108 View My Garage	They also contain Platinum which is used as the catalyst and is why they are so expensive. __________________ Mods: BBK Intake, BBK LT's and High Flow Cats, Corsa Cat-back exhaust, Hurst short throw shifter, SLP skip-shift eliminator. 7/1/09 Placed order for IOM/IO int/ SS/RS 6M 9/26/09 Took delivery!

11-01-2009, 12:32 PM	#2
Havok1327 Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Peters, Missouri Posts: 293	From Wikipedia...The cat (Felis catus), also known as the domestic cat or housecat[5] to distinguish it from other felines and felids, is a small carnivorous mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermin and household pests. It has been associated with humans for at least 9,500 years[6] and is currently the most popular pet in the world.[7] I couldn't resist.. or you might be referring to a Catalytic Converter.. Also from wikipedia. A catalytic converter (colloquially, "cat" or "catcon") is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine.

11-01-2009, 09:42 PM	#8
SLT223 Drives: 1971 Chevelle SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 13	I got to comment on something here. I'm 29. My first car was a 1971 SS Chevelle. I was always in love with old muscle cars. I love to see the enthusiasm that the 5th Gen Camaro was induced with car buyers. It seems to me there is an enourmous "re-learn process", as represented by this thread. We have been without muscle real cars for so long that general knowledge is long gone. Reading through the modern performance car forums reminds me of how the knowledge of how to make cement was lost for a 1000 years after the German barbarians sacked Rome. Thank God we are getting back to playing with affordable performance cars. People who formerly didn't even know what cat coverters are, are now inspired to the questions, and seek the knowledge. Yesterday, I popped the hood on a 2010 Camaro for the first time. I was very happy to see all the plugs are easilly accessible, headers look like they will fit just fine, and I can buy an LSX Bowtie block and shoe horn a 510ci super charged beast right in there, with out too many geometric concerns. I'm glad to see the American muscle car situation is coming back to where is once was...GREATNESS. Edited to mention: I have a few Heinekens in me...incase you are wondering why I'm alittle off topic. Just thought I'd share my observations.

11-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#9
JJ2010 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Smithfield,NC Posts: 1,203	I love this site........

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