Jason. Don't know if that is a good idea or not. If you do remove it, try to get it out in one piece so that you can re-install it if there isn't any gain, or surges. Have you done an advanced search on this? I did, and decided not to do it. Let me know. I just installed a Bassani X-pipe( behind the cats) and would like to re-dyno to see if any gains/loss. Doesn't feel any different. Just quieter. Let me know when you decide to go again. Thanks