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Will my catalytic converter be a problem?

Will my catalytic converter be a problem?

Catalytic converters like many other exhaust components, act as a restriction to exhaust flow. Whilst the nitrous system is activated, the volume of exhaust flow through the exhaust system is increased. By restricting the exhaust flow from the engine, less power is produced from a given amount of nitrous. Some people believe that nitrous oxide damages the converter, but that is not the case. Excess fuel however, can reduce the life of the catalyst, so it is very important to have the system jetted correctly, to avoid fuel wastage and damage to the converter. On most modern cars O2 monitoring and closed loop fuel adjustment, normally prevents excessively rich mixtures causing damage to the catalyst.