Environmental psychology addresses environmental problems such as density and crowding, noise pollution, sub-standard living, and urban decay. 1  Noise increases environmental stress.
Hayapower is correct. The tube from the converter is for the smog pump (air injection) for the catalytic converter. The EGR tube comes off the passenger side exhaust manifold. Disconnecting the tube from the converter will not hurt if you remove the conveter and close off the tube end or leave it open.If you leave it open then at times you will hear a pumping sound from the tube caused by the smog pump when it reaches proper temperature.t's thermactor/secondary fresh air injected from the smog air pump for converter/catalyst secondary burn/conversion.. Disabling/restricting an EGR flow (drastically), can/will result in a DTC.. The tube is needed for a fresh air suppy to the converter..
But if you don't have emissions tests, removing the catalytic converter will increase flow of exhaust from your engine, allowing the engine to run more efficiently. This means more power, and since the weight doesn't change, better fuel economy (usually).t is illegal in all 50 states to remove a converter. Minimum fine is $2,500 if you get caught. 3 people found this useful. 1  How to Replace a Catalytic Converter on a Ford Windstar One of the more expensive auto repairs is having to replace the catalytic converter.