[garlicpapa]

Hi,
New member here. I've been looking at 1999-2002 7.3 trucks. The question is are they all 50 state emissions legal or do I get have to get a Ca truck. If you have a non-Ca truck could you check your emissions label.
Thanks, Joe

 

[klhansen]

Welcome to TheDieselStop /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I know that all the car mfrs have to put out separate emissions stuff for CA, (or maybe they make them all to the CA standard), but I'm only pretty sure there are separate CA and 49 States Ford Superdutys.

BUT ... I don't think that means that you can't buy a used 49 states vehicle and run it in CA. If you moved to California, they can't make you sell your vehicle and buy one certified in CA. That's probably coming soon though in the over-regulated Kalifornia. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Your best bet is to check with DMV before you buy. Get it straight from the Horse's A... mmmmmm Mouth. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif

 

[SmokeyWren]

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The question is are they all 50 state emissions legal or do I get have to get a Ca truck.

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The 2005s all have 50-state emissions, but earlier trucks had one of several different emissions pkgs. For '99 thru 2002, there were at least two distinct emissions pkgs - the 49-state and the CA. But the CA emissions pkg was required in a few New England states, and was optional in "cross-border" states such as NV and OR. So the so-called 49-state emissions pkg was valid in a lot less than 49 states, but the term stuck from the '60s, I guess.

I don't keep up with the crazy CARB requirements, but if you have lived there more than a month or so I'll bet you cannot register a vehicle that doesn't have CA emissions controls. Talk to your DMV before you buy a non-CA pickup.

 

[SpringerPop]

I bought my 2000 in Dallas. I live in Los Angeles.

Drove it home with a Texas temp paper plate. Went to DMV. They want an inspection (check the VIN and paperwork, basically), paid the "Use Tax" 8-3/4% - (WHEW!) plus current year's registration, and drove away with new tags. Once they see it's a diesel, you're 90% there. There's no such thing as making you upgrade a diesel to California standards. If you import a used gasser, I believe it has to have a minimum of (reasonable amount) miles to insure you didn't just buy a new one out-of-state and import it.

Pop

 

[jamesc79]

If it has over 7500 miles on it, you can bring it into Calif. from any state. Less than 7500 and it has to meet Calif. smog requirements.Use tax(sales tax) varies from county to county. If its a gas rig you have to get it smog checked. Last time I checked, you still don't have to smog diesels.

 

[kwazyca]

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I bought my 2000 in Dallas. I live in Los Angeles.

Drove it home with a Texas temp paper plate. Went to DMV. They want an inspection (check the VIN and paperwork, basically), paid the "Use Tax" 8-3/4% - (WHEW!) plus current year's registration, and drove away with new tags. Once they see it's a diesel, you're 90% there. There's no such thing as making you upgrade a diesel to California standards. If you import a used gasser, I believe it has to have a minimum of (reasonable amount) miles to insure you didn't just buy a new one out-of-state and import it.

Pop

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What Springerpop said.

As of right now there is no diesel certification in CA.

Tom