Cat Convertor Results

[kv at us.ibm.com]

FYI

I have a 300 HP Chevy Crate motor installed in my 87 K5 Blazer-  TBI.

This list (the people) have been EXTREMELY helpfull in getting this thing
to run... Thanks!

I recently asked a question about Cat convertors and their effectiveness.
Now I can report my findings.

I purchased a brand new Cat from Summit Racing--  the best one they had.

Here are the smog readings before installing the Cat.

Idle
HC:   682 PPM
CO:  5.75 %
CO2: 11.2 %
O2:  7.3 %

And After Cat installation
Idle
HC:   23 PPM
CO:  0.00 %
CO2: 15.3 %
O2:  3.6 %


Most people said that a Cat may reduce HC 300 PPM or so but most thought
600 PPM would be too much for any cat to handle...  needless to say, I am
pleasantly surprised.

Conclusion:
Goal #1 reached... SMOG check passed...!


Kevin "it is so nice to have my license up-to-date again" Vannorsdel

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  Kevin Vannorsdel     IBM Arm Electronics Development
    408-256-6492                Tie 276-6492     kv at us.ibm.com