Quote Originally Posted by 2000ex View Post
most jdm motor will pass emission without a cat but they will check for a cat. i dont live in jimmy carter, but there are tons of place there along the side of the road that do emissions.
I haven't seen too many cars without a converter on it that has passed emissions. I used to do emissions. If the engine isn't running too lean, I'm certain it might barely pass without it, but don't kid yourself if you plan on going without it. Besides, my JDM motor passes every year.