Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on May 21, 1992.
As of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1962-1986 carbureted "small block" Chevy vehicles with 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, or 400 CID engines

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-256
  • Executive Order 256 / D256
  • ARB # D-256
  • Executive Order No: D-256
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-256
  • Resolution D-256
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Download: Executive Order D-256 PDF

D-256 Document:

CARB_D-256

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—256 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code WEIAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES "INTAKE MANIFOLD MODEL 8000" 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 Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—45—5; I7T IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the intake manifold model 8000 manufactured by Weiand Automotive Industries of 2316 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, California 90065, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle pollution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 when installed on 1962—1986 model—year carbureted "smalil block" Chevrolet vehicles powered by 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, and 400 CID engines. This exemption shall not apply to any device, apparatus, or mechanism advertised, offered for sale or sold with, or installed on, a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. This Executive Order is valid provided that instalilation instructions for the intake manifold model 8000 will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the system manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the intake manifold as exempted by the Air Resources Board, that adversely affect the performance of a vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order . Marketing of the intake manifold using identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the intake manifold for an application other than those listed in the exemption application, and on this Executive Order, shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of the intake manifold shall not be construed as exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the intake manifold as an individual device. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the intake manifold may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. 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 WEIAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES‘ INTAKE MANIFOLD MODEL 8000 SHOWN ABOVE .

WEIAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES EXECUTIYE ORDER D—256 "INTAKE MANIFOLD MODEL 8000" (Page 2 of 2) No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes untrue or misleading advertising unlawful, and Section 17534 makes violation punishable as a misdemeanor. Section 43644 of the Health and Safety Code provides as follows : "43644, (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the state board for certification of a device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been certified by the state board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor ." Any apparent violation of the conditions of this Executive Order will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action as he deems advisable. Executed at E1 Monte, California, this Cfiéfi_ day of May, 1992. L —R.B. Summerfield ; Assfétant Division Chief Mobile Source Division


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:41:52
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:41:52

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