Will a JDM(not sure if USDM/JDM really matters), with high flo cat pass emissions?(I'm in NoVA)

It doesn't pass Maryland emissions, so I was wondering.

 

i'm located in Va beach and i have never taken an emissions test....i have a "free flowing cat" and my other stuff isn't even hooked up....been running like this for 3 years now...

 

yeah, i'm from the beach too, they never do emissions testing down there. but i've relocated to NoVA, and just about every county up here in this region requires emissions testing.

 

Fairfax County in NoVA requires emissions. I'm having mine taken care of today. Post in NoVA forum to find the answer to your question. I think you'll be fine, but I've read mixed opinions.

 

mines due at the end of the month, guess we'll just have to wait and see huh?

 

JDM b16's wont pass emissions. Found that out today.

 

did it not pass the visual or what?

i have my h22 in a prelude so it should pass the visual with no problems

 

Well, the mechanic said the JDM compressions are diff, and also these engines dont have some components that the USDM motors are equipped with. High flo cat was the least of my concerns, he said(I think USDM engines can pass VA emissions with a high flo cat).

 

i know some ppl have a hard time passing w/ a jdm motor in CA... but i dunno about here.

 

I don't know how you didn't pass. As long as it's visually good, you're in there. I've passed some gutted cats and no air-pump without even a second thought. Shouldn't even have told him it was JDM or anything. They might just be trying to get a buck out of you.