ok same truck 96 1500 with the 5.9....now the truck was purchased in arizona...but right after purchase the original owner moved to calif.....the truck says must meet federal emissions on the tag under the hood...doesnt say anything about meeting calif emissions...so can i get a 49 state cat or does it have to be one made for calif....

 

I would think if the truck is not going back to calif. I would get what you wanted.

 

My sport was originaly sold in AZ. The original cat was dual in, single out. 1 o2 sensor pre cat, one post cat. I doubt it was any different from the fed reg. to the Cali reg. California will fail you on a visual inspection if it does not meet federal requirments. Az is just as strict as Ca. At least in Phoenix it is.

 

no the truck is in cali...has been since bought...it is like they bought the truck and moved to calif.....1996..so i was wondering since the truck is in calif now....do i have to get a calif cat....was wanting a high flow......and noticed that 49 state cats and calif cats have a huge price difference......and yeah it is a dual in single out....thanks

 

As long as the truck was originally purchased in Az., it should fall under federal regs. 49 states includes Az. As long as all sensors are in place and there are no check engine lights, I don't see a problem. I grew up there and know what dealing with the smog ****'s is like. Now remember, I only registered and smogged Ca. trucks, I never attempted an out of state transfer before. Call a smog test station, they know better than I. If I can come up with more I'lll let you know.