have a 93 ford ranger v6 4.0 took off exhaust wondering if this can harm engine?

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Phillip S

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If the exhaust pipe is disconnected below the engine, there should be no problem. If the exhaust manifold is disconnected at the cylinder head, there may be some combustion flames or serious backfires that may damage some plastic pieces in the engine compartment. The balance of exhaust backpressure will be lost if the exhaust manifold is removed. You may be cited by the highway patrol for excess noise. You will likely not be able to pass a smog test because of a non-functional disconnected catalytic converter.
 
as above see details of vehicle prolly a bad descion to do that but the collar rusted away so cant reconnect it really need legit info if this will harm my engine...truck is my baby please give me valid info thanks for ur help uch appreciated
 
If the exhaust pipe is disconnected below the engine, there should be no problem. If the exhaust manifold is disconnected at the cylinder head, there may be some combustion flames or serious backfires that may damage some plastic pieces in the engine compartment. The balance of exhaust backpressure will be lost if the exhaust manifold is removed. You may be cited by the highway patrol for excess noise. You will likely not be able to pass a smog test because of a non-functional disconnected catalytic converter.
 
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