2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission emissions question

[RW]

there has been postings of several states starting emission testing. i live in utah and have not herd of any testing for diesels yet, but i am guessing it is just a mater of time.

i bought my truck new from a utah dealer. it came with a resonator but no cat. shorty after purchase i put a 4" exhaust on with a muffler (no res. ).

if they start testing here do i have to put a cat on or am i exempt because my truck came without one.

if that is the case is there a sticker or id number on my truck that would back this up. thanks for all replies.

 

[Todd G]

Your truck never came with a cat so you're OK. Only the 94-98 and new trucks came with a cat.

 

[WestTN]

Emmisions regulations have never been retroactive. They always set a future date for compliance to allow manufacturersthe neccessary time to figure out how to accomplish the goal and get compliant vehicles into the market.

 

[dodge cummins]

yea but thats not the case with diesel trucks. generally if there is a new system out there to make your rig cleaner you have to comply. i no thats the case with some commercial use but i wonder if thats the case with you and me

 

[rkressg]

All of our Port Authority busses have to obtain the most recent emissions stuff every time someone comes up with a new idea. The Orion busses from 1992 have the same emission junk as the Gillig busses purchased in 2004. They are constantly updating these vehicles.



I think that only applies to select groups of vehicles, but I am not sure.

-Rich

 

[RCook]

Don't know about Huntsville, but they sure require emissions testing here in the Salt Lake area. Mine passes with flying colors, with 94K on the meter, and the EZ.