Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on January 29, 1974.
As of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1966-1974, EXCEPT: (1) Vehicles with OE electronic ignition system, (2) 1966-1970 vehicles with Carter or Dana NOx device and electronic speed sensors

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-22
  • Executive Order 22 / D22
  • ARB # D-22
  • Executive Order No: D-22
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-22
  • Resolution D-22
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Download: Executive Order D-22 PDF

D-22 Document:

CARB_D-22

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—22 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code SYNETIC "SPITFIRE II" Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and \Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39023 of the Health and Safety Code; IT I1S ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of a "Spitfire I1" ignition system manufactured by Synetic has been found to not reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle pollution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for 1966—74 model—year vehicles except those vehicles originally equipped with breakerless electronic ignition systems and those 1966—70 model—year vehicles equipped with the Carter and Dana NOx devices with electronic speed sensors (Reference Executive Order G—19—2). The device consists of power transistors and an electronic switch (siticon controlled rectifier). This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for this device will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different than those listed by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the device as originally submitted to the Air Resources Board for evaluation that adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control devices shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall have prior approval of the Air Resources Board. 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 BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE "SPITFIRE II" DEVICE. No clajm of any kind, such as "Approved by Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other Oral or written communication.

EXECUTIVE ORDER D—22 . "SPITFIRE I1" _ Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes unlawfgl, untrue or misleading advertising and Section 17534 makes violation punishable + as a misdemeanor. Section 39130 and 39184 of the Health and Safety Code provide as follows: "39130. No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle poliution control device unless that device has been certified by the board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle poliution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor." "39184. No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the board for accreditation of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle poliution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been accredited by the board. No person shall selli, offer for sale, adver— tise, or represent any motor vehicle poliution control device as an accredited device.s Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor." Any apparent violation of the policy or laws will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action as he deems advisable. Executed at Sacramento, California, this cfli day of January, 1974. WILLIAM SIMMONS Executive Officer

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD January 25,1974 Staff Report Evaluation of the Synetic "Spitfire II" Electronic Ignition Systems for Exemption to the Prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code Introduction Synetics, Dublin, California has applied for exemption to the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code for the "Spitfire II" electronic ignition system. Section 27156 prohibits the instaf]ation of any device which reduces the effectiveness of motor vehicle emission control systems, The applicant intends to sell the device as an "add—on" part to the standard ignition system of 1966—1974 model—year vehicles. 11. System Description For a general description of capacitive discharge ignition systems, see staff report "Evaluation of Capacitive Discharge and Transfs- torized Ignition Systems for Compliance with the Requirements of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code", dated February 14, 1973. The "Spitfire II" device consists of an ignition triggering circuit containing power transistors and a silicon controlled rectifier used for coil primary current switching.

Synetic January 25, 1974 II1. Emission Testing | The "Spitfire II" device was tested by the Air Resources Board Lab— oratory. The following vehicles were used in the evaulation: 1973 Pontiac, 350 CID, 2 Bbl., Carb. EGR/AIR, Auto.Trans. 1973 Mercury, 302 CID, 2 Bbi., Carb. EGR, Auto. Trans. The idle air fuel mixture and ignition systems of both vehicles were prechecked to insure proper engine operation. For all tests, with and ;fi thout the device, the engine settings were adjusted to the vehicle manufacturer‘s specifications. Baseline and device hot start CVS tests were performed. During the \ tests on the 1973 Pontiac, open circuit spark voltages and spark ‘ curves were at idle and 2200 engine RPM. The results of~the ARB tests are shown below: Hot CVS Grams/mile HC CO NOx 1973 Pontiac Basel ine 2.17 (2.32)47.24 (18.22) 2.43(2.60) Device 2.17 (2.06) 16.88 (17.59) 2.58(2.43) 1973 Mercury Baseline 2.50 20.23 2.21 Device 2.47 20.24 _ 2.33 * Retest. C )

Synetic January 25,1974 Open Circuit Spark Voltage Idle (600 RPM) 2200 RPM Baseline 22,000 Volts 22,000 Volts Device 22,000 Volts 22,000 Volts Iv. Conclusions and Recommendations It is the staff‘s opinfon that the Syneticv"Spitfire II" electronic ignition system will not adversely effect motor vehicle exhaust emissions when evaluated with respect to the exhaust emissions obtainedwith a conventional ignition system of a "tuned" engine. This device may also have a beneficial effect in the control of exhaust emissions if it maintains the "tuned" condition of the engine for a longer pefiod of time. Therefore, the "Spitfire II" ignition system should be exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Motor Vehicle Code.


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Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:40:38

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