I think the Converter is some sort of power distributation device to aide the flux capacitor to transfer power for the time travel function into linear motion. I may be wrong.
Yea but I like Bob's Back to the Future reference also. I was just thinking that I will never own a Constitution Class Battle Cruiser, but I could own a Delorian. Hmmmm. I wonder where can I find a smiley giving the Vulcan live long and prosper hand sign?
Actually my 77 still has the original exhaust on it from the factory. Exhaust manifold, converter, muffler, and then the resonator at the very back.