They're easy enough to take off, but you'd be disabling part of the emission control system for no real gains in power or efficiency. There's no reason to remove it, you have the potential of being illegal in smog check locales, and you're not doing the environment any favors. I'd recommend against it.


BTW, Matt of Independent4X is a member here, and I would agree does a great job of supporting our breed of beast. Glad you were able to enjoy his inspiration.