Catalytic converters were an annoyance for a lot of drivers when they were first installed in new vehicles, starting around the mid 1970's. Not only were they forced to pay extra for the new "unleaded" gas (which sure doesn't seem like such a big deal, today!), but the old-time catalytic converters with all those pellets inside were heavy and sucked the power right out of your engine. Things have changed quite a bit since then.

Today's Dodge Truck Catalytic Converter is a leaner, more efficient device. Instead of pellets, you'll find a ceramic "honeycomb" coated with a compound of platinum and ceramic.

Using a process called "oxidation," this "catalyst" breaks the molecular bonds of potentially deadly compounds such as nitrous oxide and carbon monoxide, rendering them into less harmful CO2 - not a perfect solution, as CO2 is the main cause of the "global warming" phenomenon, but still better than the old cars that released toxic fumes. Now, there are times when a catalytic converter can get clogged. Anything that impedes the flow of exhaust is going to have a negative effect on engine performance. In the old days, if a bit of unburned gas managed to get into the exhaust system, it would explode there, causing the noise we used to refer to as "backfire." Today, that unburned gas can explode inside the Dodge Truck Catalytic Converter, ultimately damaging the catalyst and causing blockage of the exhaust passage. Remove your oxygen sensor, then rev the engine up to 4000 RPM: a whistling sound will tell you if this has happened.If so, come to for the new Dodge Truck Catalytic Converter you need at a great low price.