well the jap spec engine has passed emissions with a 2.5" random cat.

keep in mind this engine never came with an EGR even.

in case anyone is planning on doing this, the place to get them from is "lucky star", around keele, lawrence area: 416 240-8444, ask for steve, and tell him scharok sent yah, he will give u a good deal.

$1700 (tax incl.) for the engine incl. turbo, and everythin, $400 installation, $150 to do your timing belt on the new engine. comes with a 3 month warranty, and these guys are really nice to deal with even after they sell you the parts.