Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) What is different between CA truck and 49 state?

[DirtyDodge]

Hello,



I am moving back to Washington here in a couple weeks. I have California truck. Is there any difference between a 49 state truck and a California truck other than ECM programming? Can I take a 49 state ECM and put it in my truck and make it run correctly? Reason I ask is I am ordering a CATCHER and never plan on coming back to California ever again.



Thanks



Derek

 

[jtwcummins]

Most vehicles sold in Calif are the same as the 49 state units. Difference is 100+ dollar line item on sticker for Calif stating it passed smog cert for sale in the state. Might have a different sticker under the hood saying Cal certified. Not very common anymore to have differences between 49 state and Calif smog stuff. Happens , like 96-98 12v CTDs had an EGR and cat in Calif, when laws are changed quickly.

 

[OTRPU]

From what I hear they only run on $3. 00 a gal diesel. Sorry, couldn't resist.



Cheers,

Steve J

 

[jtwcummins]

Actually it's 3. 09. 9 per gal, really makes truck fast. NOT

 

[Marco]

Fuel is 5. 69 per gal here... :{



From my experience the 02 truck's must have something else that's different not only the SW in the ECM. A fed ECM will not work in a CA truck! But that's not a biggie. I can tweak a CA software in way to get the same timing, fuelling, OBD, whatever else parameters as a fed truck. CA written on it but Fed in it... .



When you order the CaTCHER please make sure I know who you are and what you need!



Marco

 

[Bob Wagner]

DirtyDodge, I gave marco your name

 

[DirtyDodge]

Thanks Bob! Marco, I will send you a PM.



p. s. 5. 69 a gallon..... OUCH!

 

[MABurns]

From what I hear they only run on $3. 00 a gal diesel. Sorry, couldn't resist.



Cheers,

Steve J

That is now pretty much all 50 states... ... .