A catalytic converter for a Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 1996-1999 3.9/5.2/5.9L left exhaust pipe is a device designed to reduce harmful emissions from the vehicle’s exhaust system. This specific catalytic converter is designed to fit onto the left side exhaust pipe of Dodge Ram 1500 pickups manufactured between 1996-1999 with either a 3.9L, 5.2L, or 5.9L engine.
The catalytic converter contains a honeycomb-like structure made of ceramic or metallic material that is coated with a catalyst such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium. When exhaust gases pass through this structure, the catalyst causes a chemical reaction that converts harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons into less harmful substances such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and water vapor.