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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on June 12, 2008.
As of Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

ModelsRemarks
1998-2003 model year Honda vehicles, 2004-2005 model year Honda S2000 vehicles. 1997-2008 model year Ford vehicles, 1997-2008 model year GM vehicles, 2003 through 2007 model year Nissan/Infiniti 350Z, G35, FX35 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L, and 5.6L Titan. 2007 Nissans with engine family 7NSXV03.5GAE are excluded. See PDF.The Supercharger System for Ford Vehicles includes the following main parts: Centrifugal supercharger, intercooler (optional), supercharger by-pass valve, air intake tubing, open element air cleaner, ECU upgrade, mass air flow sensor housing, and replacement high flow fuel pump and fuel injectors. The stock radiator thermostat is retained. The breather hose may be replaced with an SAE30R9 rated hose. Installation on 2005 model year V8 Mustangs built on or before April 30, 2005 must retain the stock hydrocarbon adsorber in the air intake system. The Supercharger System for General Motors Vehicles includes the following main parts: Centrifugal supercharger, intercooler (optional), supercharger by-pass valve, replacement high flow fuel injectors, air intake tubing, and reprogramming of the vehicleÔÇÖs computer. The stock air filter housing and radiator thermostat are retained. The breather hose may be replaced with an SAE30R9 rated hose. On 2000 through 2003 model year vehicles, fuel or vacuum lines may be modified and an SAE30R9 rated hose will be supplied for these modifications.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-213-26
  • Executive Order 213-26 / D213-26
  • ARB # D-213-26
  • Executive Order No: D-213-26
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-213-26
  • Resolution D-213-26
For Free CARB Executive Order Status verification, email an image of the device Executive Order label as well as the Year/Make/Model and Test Group # of the vehicle to [email protected]

Download: Executive Order D-213-26 PDF

D-213-26 Document:

CARB_D-213-26

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—213—26 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code Vortech Engineering, LLC Supercharger Kit Pursuant to the authonty vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and — Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39515 and Section 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—02—003; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the Supercharger Kit, manufactured and marketed by Vortech Engineering, LLC, 1650 Pacific Avenue, Oxnard, California 93033, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control systems and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for the following vehicle applitations as listed in Exhibit A. The Supercharger System for Ford Vehicles includes the following main parts: _ Centrifugal supercharger, intercooler {optional), supercharger by—pass valve, air intake tubing, open element air cleaner, ECU upgrade, mass air flow sensor housing, and replacement high flow fuel pump and fuel injectors. The stock radiator thermostat is retained. The breather hose may be replaced with an SAE3ORY rated hose,. Installation on 2005 model year V8 Mustangs built on or before April 30, 2005 must retain the stock hydrocarbon adsorber in the air intake system. The Supercharger System for Honda Vehicles includes the following main parts: Centrifugal supercharger, intercooler (optional), supercharger by—pass valve, replacement fuel pump, fuel management unit, one supplementary fuel injector, timing control box modified air intake tubing, and a conical air filter with a plastic enclosure. The Supercharger System for General Motors Vehicles includes the following main parts: Centrifugal supercharger, intercooler {optional), supercharger by—pass valve, replacement high flow fuel injfectors, air intake tubing, and reprogramming of the vehicle‘s computer. The stock air filter housing and radiator thermostat are retained. The breather hose may be replaced with an SAE30RS$Y rated hose. On 2000 through 2003 model year vehicles, fuel or vacuum lines may be modified and an SAE30R9 rated hose will be supplied for these modifications. The Supercharger System for Nissan/Infiniti Vehicles includes the following main parts: Centrifugal supercharger, supercharger by—pass valve, intercooler {optional), open element air cleaner, air intake tubing, timing control box, and a supplemental inline fuel pump. The stock mass airflow sensor and radiator thermostat are retained. ' This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the Supercharger Kit will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the device manufacturer.

12. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the Supercharger Kit, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution | _ control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. This Executive Order shall not apply to any Supercharger Kit advertised, offered for sale, . sold with, or installed on a new motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser Marketing of the Supercharger Kit using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the Supercharger Kit for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shallbe prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the Supercharger Kit may have on any warranty either expressed or impliedby the vehicle ; manufacturer. — This Executive Order is granted based on previously submitted emissions tests (Executive Order D—213—24) and emissions test data generated on a 2007 model year Chevrolet Silverado with a 5.3 liter engine (7GMXTO5.3380, LEV II ULEV}, modified withthe Supercharger Kit. Testing consisted of a Cold—Start Federal Test Procedure (FTP), a Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP USO6), and an examination of the On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system. Results from emissions testing conducted at Quantum Technologies, Lake Forest, California, are shown below (in grams per mile with deterioration factors applied): FTP ' SFTP USO6 NMOG CO NOx HCHO NMHC+NOx CO Standards, 50k 0.070 21 0.04 0.011 0.40 . 10.5 Device Test 0.063 12 0.03 0.000 0.13 5.1 The emission test results in the modified configuration were all below the applicable certification standards. Examination of the OBD II system showed the Supercharger Kit does not affect OBD II system operation. A similar effect on vehicle emissions and OBD 11 system operation is expected with the installation of the Supercharger Kit on vehicles listed in this Executive Order. The Air Resources Board reserves the right in the future to review this Executive Order and the exemption provided herein to assure that the exempted add—on or modified part ' continues to meet the standards and procedures of Title 13, Callforma Code of Regulations, Section 2222, et seq. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFlTS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE SUPERCHARGER KIT. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board", may be made with — respect to the action taken hetein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. VORTECH ENGINEERING, LLC — SUPERCHARGER KIT — D—213—26

Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten—day written notice of intention to revoke the order, in which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made after the | hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executive Order D—213—25 issued November 14, 2006, is superseded and of no further force and effect. Executed at El Monte, California, this l 2~ day of June 2008 Annette Hebert, Chief _ Mobile Source Operations Division VORTECH ENGINEERING, LLC — SUPERCHARGER KIT — D—213—26

Vortech Engineering, LLC Exhibit A Ford Motor Engine size Crank pulley Driven pulley 4FL218—130 2000—2004 8— 2000—2004 cooler . 6.60 7.38 4FR218—080 6.60 4FR218—090 2003—2004 4FU218—010 2005—2006"** 4FU218—020 2005—2006"* 8—060 2005—2006"* 4FN218—020 2004—2008 8—030 1999—2004 F—series 8—050 999—2004 |F—series 0 1999—2008 truck/SUV 2V & 3V 4FT218—020 999—2008 truck/SUV 2V & 3V —4FT218—030 1999—2008 truck/SUV 2V & 3V 4FT218—040 2005—2008 3V 4FT218—050 2005—2008 4FL218—110 2001—2006 8—010 2002—2004 4FJ218—020 2002—2004 8—610 2005—2006 4FU218—620 2005—2006 cooler 4FU218—630 2007—2008 2007—2008 cooler General Motors ‘ 8—010 2000—2002 8—020 2003 8—030 999 Mid—size —2002 4GL218—060 2001 4GL218—070 2003 Hummer 4GL218—080 2003 Mid—size truck/SUV LS 4GL218—090 2004 Hummer H2 w/cooler 8— 2004—2006 Mid—size LS1 8—130 wicooler 8— 1 wicooler B— 8— cooler 1 cooler 8—030 997—1998 LS1 cooler 9$99—2000 Corvette LS1 cooler 0 2004 _‘ |GTO cooler, std 8—020 2004 GTO 0 4GS218—030 2006—2008 |C6 4GS218—040 2008 C6 Corvette LS3 4GL218—330 2008 4GL218—340 2008 4GL218—350 2007—2008 8—360 2007—2008 8—030 —2008 |Hummer Honda/Acura 8—020 4HS218—040 20085 $2000 Nissan/Infiniti on or the last number of the number ‘0‘ to \ Vortech Engineering, LLC — Supercharger System — D—213—26


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Document Modified: 2011-01-24 14:07:21

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