Leaded/Unleaded

[Alexander Wenning]

> Anybody have ideas on the consequences of the following actions  ?:
>
> a) On a GM vehicle, 2ltr 16V, ECU,  CAT, EGR, knock sensor etc.
>    Removing the CAT and running on Leaded fuel (higher octane rating).
>   Would ECU be able to tell ?, would any sensors (eg lamda) get 
> damaged ?

The ECU will realize the higher octane rate as the knock sensor´s detonation 
rate decreases. Leaded fuel will destroy your lambda sensor in a very short 
time!!!