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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on March 26, 1974.
As of Wednesday, February 5th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

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1966-1970 with engines > 50 CID

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-8-2
  • Executive Order 8-2 / D8-2
  • ARB # D-8-2
  • Executive Order No: D-8-2
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-8-2
  • Resolution D-8-2
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State of California AIR RESOURCES B0OARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—8—2 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 _ of the Vehicle Code AIR QUALITY PRODUCTS "66—70 PURE POWER" Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27]56 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39023 of the Health and Safety Code; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of a "66—70 Pure Power" high performance system manufactured by Air Quality Products has been found by the Board to not reduce the effectiveness of a required motor vehicle pollution control device on 1966 through 1970 model year vehicles with engine displacements of over 50 cubic inches, and therefore, vehicles so equipped are exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code. The "66—70 Pure Power" high performance system consists of a capacitive discharge ignition circuit, electric spark retard, and vacuum spark advance disconnect at engine speeds 3300 + 200 rpm or less. 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 vehicle‘s pollution control devices shall invalidate this Executive Order. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, OR APPROVAL BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI— POLLUTION BENEFITS, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ALLEGED BENEFITS OF THE "66—70 PURE POWER" DEVICE. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes unlawful, untrue or mis— leading advertising and Section 17534 makes violation punishable as 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 Sacramento, California, this 2( day of March, 1974. WILLIAM SIMMONS Executive Officer

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD March 22, 1974 Staff Report Consideration of Air Quality Products‘ Request for Exemption of its Pure Power Device for Class "A" Vehicles Introduction Air Quality Products, Inc. submitted an application dated December 28, 1973, for exemption of its Pure Power High Performance ignition system for 1966—70 class "a" vehicles under the provisions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code. The system comprises an emissions control system and a capacitive dischargé ignition system identical with the Pure Power device previously exempted for 1966—70 class "b" through "f" vehicles. A copy of the application is attached, (Exhibit A). The application in— cluded system descfiption and effect on emissions which was demonstrated with a fleet of representative vehicles. Confirmatory tests of 2 class "a" vehicles were conducted at the Air Resources Board Laboratory to substantiate the manufacturer‘s claims. The device did not increase emissions and generally tended to reduce emissions. The device, however, costs more than the statutory $35 and cannot be considered for accreditation as an oxides of nitrogen control device.

Air Quality Products, Inc. March 22, 1974 II. Device Description The Air Quality Products device combines an emission control sy;tem with a capacitive discharge ignition system. The two systems are con— tained in a single housing which is installed in the vehicle engine " compartment, with the exception of the Volkswagen, where it is installed underneath the rear seat. The emission control system controls emissions by electronic retard of the ignition timing and, in some vehicles, a solencid valve is employed to regulate the vacuum advance mechanism. The electronic retard provides a fixed amount of retard to the basic timing below 1400 rpm; a fixed selectable amount of retard between 2° and 10° depending on the particu— lar vehicle — between 1400 rpm and 3300 rpm; restoration of normal timing above 3300 rpm. The amount of retard below 1400 rpm is approximately half of that above 1400 rpm. The solenoid vaive controlled vacuum advance is disconnected at engine speeds above 1400 rpm and reconnected at 3300 rpm {approximately 57 mph vehicle speed). No mechanical adjustments are made to manufacturer‘s specified spark timing or carburetor specification. III. Emission Testing The applicant submitted supporting test data to demonstrate the effec— tiveness of the "Pure Power" device.. Hot start CVS and steady state (at 55 mph) tests were conducted at the Olson Laboratories on a fleet of 5 vehicles supplied by Air Quality Products, Inc. Olson Laboratories

Air Quality Products, Inc. March 22, 1974 affirmed the vehicles were tested in accordance with California appli— cable procedures using Indolene — 30 test fuel. Air Quality Products stated the vehicles were adjusted to manufacturer‘s specifications for timing, air fuel ratio, and idle speed. The timing control module and . vacuum advance arrangement appropriate to the vehicle were installed according to the installation table in the application. The emissions of the three pollutants, hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen were determined for each vehicle with and with— out the device. The results are tabulated in Table I. The same tests were conducted on two vehicles at the Air Resources Board Laboratory, the results of which are shown in Table II. The average emissions of both fleets of vehicles were determined, and were the basis of acceptance of the device. Based on staff experience of vacuum spark disconnect, there is no expected increase in aldehydes or hydrocarbon reactivity. Staff evaluations of capacitive discharge ignition systems have shown them to have a negligible effect on exhaust emissions. IV. Comments The applicant staies that actual testing established satisfactory durability and driveability. Customer satisfaction with equipped class "b" through "f" vehicles is cited as further evidence. The application describes the marketing, cost and maintenance of the system.

Air Quality Products, Inc. March 22, 1974 Summary The results of the vehicle tests are as fq]lows: a) Fleet Average Reduction — Air Quality Products (Olson Laboratories) HC co NOx Hot CVS Test Reduction Average — % 9.3 9.6 44 Steady State Reduction Average — % 39 27 46 b) Fleet Average Reduction — Air Resources Board (El1 Monte) HC CO NOx Hot CVS Test Reduction Average — % 8.7 31 41 Steady State (55 mph) 20 20 44 VI. Recommendation Based on the Air Resources Board criteria for determining compliance with Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code, it is the staff‘s conclusion that the use of the Air Quality Products Pure Power High Performance Ignition system for 1966—70 class "a" vehicles will result in emission levels that comply with existing State regulations for the appropriate model year. Therefore, the staff recommends that this system be exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code. The applicant‘s system meets the criteria established for the accredi— tation of an oxides of nitrogen device with the exception of Section 39177.3(a) relating to the cost limit of $35. Therefore, it is the

Air Quality Products, Inc. March 22, 1974 staff‘s recommendation that 1966—1970 class "a" vehicles equipped with the Pure Power High Performance Ignition System be exempted under the provisions of Section 39177 of the Health and Safety Code.

. * TABLE I (a) EMISSION DATA — AQP TEST FLEET (OLSON LABORATORY) Basetine With Device CYVS—gms/mile Steady State—ppm! CVYVS—gqms/mile Steady State—ppm HC C0 [NOx HC 1C0 (%)|NOx HC CO [NOx HC |CO (%] NOx Volkswagen [4.13134.6]3.131306 234 |387814.10134 .41 2.111172 .30 1657 Volkswagen |3.72]43.912.87]1338 1(1.60 }(3320}4.40]43.611.601172 11.00 1638 Datsun 2.06124.315.481137 .58 13406]1.26(22.613.591 74 A7 12754 Opel 2.38|37.8]4.48]132 11.00 13878]1.75135.6]1.81{118 .83 1938 Toyota 2.15]31.4}3.231 70 .63 12490]1.58{19.3}1.74] 64 47 §1281 ©®@ averege |2sofams|ansafior es |ssoelzsezlsna|zar| 120 <| cer fisse TABLE I (b) EMISSIONS REDUCTION — AQP TEST FLEET (OLSON LABORATORY) HC 60 NOx CYS Test Reduction Average — % 9.3 9.6 44 Steady State Reduction Average — % 39 27 46

TABLE II (a) EMISSION DATA — ARB TEST FLEET (EL MONTE) Baseline With Device CYS—gms/mile Steady State—ppm| CVS—gms/mile Steady State—ppm HC CO [NOx HC 1C0 (%)] NOx| HC CO NOx HC |CO (¥)] NOx Volkswagen 4.25] 22.7|2.71 {130 58 (2383]3.86120.7 1.80| 109 .72 (1634 Toyota 1.74}39.2]3,25 78 «60 j2782]1,.61}22.2] 1.74 57 .22 11277 Average 3.00j 31.0|2.98 [104 .59 12583]2. 741 21.51 1.77 83 47 11456 TABLE II (b) EMISSIONS REDUCTION — ARB TEST FLEET (EL MONTE) HC cCO NOx CYS Test Reduction Average — % 8.7 31 41 Steady State Reduction Average — % 20 20 44

EXHIBIT A AIR QUALITY PRCDUGTS INC. 950 NORTH MAIN STREET ORANGE, CALIFORNIA 92667 (714) 532—6727 December 28, 1973 Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer AIR RESOURCES BOARD 1025 "P" Street Sacramento, CA 95814 SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR AN EXPANSION OF THE EXEMPTION OF THE PURE POWER "HIGH PERFORMANCE IGNITION SYSTEM"‘IN LIEU OF AN OXIDES OF NITROGEN CONTROL DEVICE FOR 1966 THROUGH 1970 MODEL YEARS TO INCLUDE CLASS "A" VEHICLES. Dear Mr. Simmons: Air Quality Products, Inc. is herein applying for an expansion of its exemption for the PURE POWER High Performance Ignition System, in lieu of an oxides of nitrogen control device, for 1966 through 1970 model years to include Class "A" motor vehicles. Testing has been accomplished per Air Resources Board Accreditation Test Procedures. Test results on a fleet of five (5) such vehicles show a system NOx emission reduction capability of 43.5% using the hot CVS cycle and indicates compliance with the general standards. The device involved herein is the PURE POWER High Performance Ignition and Emission Control device which is currently accredited and exempted, in production, and being installed on 1955—1970 vehicles throughout the State of California. The Volkswagen system uses a different cable than the normal PURE POWER System and the kit includes a ballast resistor instead of vacuum hose. The only other variation in the system is the color of the timing control module that is used, and a stepped electronic retard.

— —.\_\7—\ —._ Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 2 December 28, 1973 It is requested that approval of the application be granted at the January 9th meeting of the Air Resources Board. This action will atlow Air Quality Products to distribute Class "A" ‘66—‘70 PURE POWER devices throughout California in time for the annual vehicle re—registration period which terminates the first week in February 1974. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Air Quality Products, Inc. NOx Emission Control System for 1966—1970 Class "A" vehicles is included in its "PURE POWER" High Performance Ignition and Emission Control device for 1966—1970 vehicles (VW System slightly different). The "PURE POWER" device includes two distinct systems. The "Emission Control System" controls emissions through selective control of ignition timing, which includes control of the vacuum spark advance mechanism, on some vehicles, and electronic timing regulation. The "High Performance Ignition System" is a high voltage capacitive discharge ignition system which is designed to improve performance and fuel economy and increase the durability of vehicle spark plugs and ignition points. These two systems, the "Emission Control System" and the "High Performance Ignition System" are packaged in a single housing, which is installed in the vehicle engine compartment, with the exception of Volkswagen which is installed in the well adjacent to the battery underneath the rear seat. The "Emission Control System" includes a solenoid valve which is employed to selectively regulate the vacuum advance on some vehicles. In operation, the valve causes the vacuum advance mechanism to be disconnected at engine speeds above 1400 RPM, and reconnected at vehicle speeds above approximately 3300 RPM (57 MPH) on 4 cylinder vehicles. Electronic retard is employed in control of all vehicles. This function provides a fixed amount of retard to the basic timing below 1400 RPM, a Targer _fixed, selectable, amount of retard between 1400 RPM and 3300 RPM and is completely inhibited above 3300 RPM. The electronic retard between 1400 RPM and 3300 RPM is between 2° and 10° depending on the timing control module inserted for that particular vehicle. Electronic retard below 1400 RPM is approximately one—half of the amount of retard above 1400 RPM.

Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 3 December 28, 1973 The "High Performance Ignition System" includes a high voltage transformer which increases available output voltage under starting, high speed and high load conditions to enhance vehicle performance in those operating modes. The enhanced rise time of the ignition pulse provides more positive firing, more complete combustion and extended plug life over conventional systems. — SYSTEM INSTALLATION The system is installed on Class "A" vehicles, except YVolkswagen, in the same manner as on Classes B—F for 1966—1970 vehicles, as described in the printed installation instructions with each PURE POWER kit now being sold. That is, it is installed in the engine compartment, mounted with two self tapping screws to the fender wall, or other accessible mounting surface, in as cool a place as possible. The provided ground strap should be terminated under an engine bolt or other electrical ground connection in the engine compartment. On Volkswagen, the unit is mounted in the well under the rear seat, adjacent to the battery, with two self tapping screws, to the vehicle frame. The ground strap is secured to the frame under one of the existing bolts on the frame. A 1/4" hole is then drilled through the firewall to provide access for the cable from the device to the engine compartment. (See Enclosure I — Installation Instructions for Volkswagen.) Additional installation instructions will be provided for any vehicles whicfi connect electrically in a different manner than the Class B—F vehicles. The only differences in electrical connections which exist from one vehicle to the next revolve around whether the baseline vehicle has a ballast resistor or not, and if so, whether it is on the positive or negative side of the cofl. The only other differences in installation on Class "A" vehicles will be whether or not the vacuum advance mechanism is routed through "PURE POWER" and the color of timing control module to be employed. Table I defines the physical and functional requirements for installation of PURE POWER on Class "A" vehicles. se cmmmamms

Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 4 December 28, 1973 f VAC. ADVANCE © ventele make/moper THMING_CONTROL MOOULE COLOR poutep TturU INSTALLATION COMMENTS PURE POWER Audi Red Yes Disconnect and Plug ‘ Retard Diaphragm Fiat Black No Ballast Resistor must| ' be in series with Red Lead — Baseline vehicle has resistor on — Coil. MG Midget _ Black No Opel? {1968—1970) Blue Yes . Disconnect and Plug Retard Diaphragm Peugeot Black No Toyota — 3RB, KC, Blue Yes , M&F Engines . Volkswagen Black No Special Unit.— See Enclosure I All Others [ Red Yes TABLE I — INSTALLATION OF PURE POWER ON 1966—70 CLASS "A" VEHICLES The same pre—installation procedure is recommended with AQP NOx device as with PURE POWER in that the absence of misfires is verified and the vehicle timing and carburetion is adjusted to manufacturer‘s specifica— tion before the system is installed. Detailed installation instructions are being prepared. COMPLIANCE WITH EMISSION STANDARDS Vehicles were tested in accordance with the applicable test procedures. , TABLE Il and TABLE Il (enclosed) delineate the emission data measured . before and after installation of PURE POWER on a fleet of vehicles of

0. Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 5 December 28, 1973 engine displacement Class "A", representétive of the vehicle population for which exemption application is being made. Five vehicles were evaluated, the test data sheets for which are included in ENCLOSURE II. The vehicles were adjusted to manufacturer‘s specification for idle C0, dweil and timing. The absence of mis—fires was verified. The vehicles were then emission tested by the 1972 CVS federal hot—cycle at baseline and a diluted mass sample was taken at 55 MPH cruise. The PURE POWER device was then installed and the CVS and 55 MPH cruise tests were again run. Emission data from the baseline and equipped vehicles are given in TABLE III. The CVS emission tests are measured in grams per mile, while the 55 MPH cruise results are given in parts per million. TABLE 11 shows the percentage reduction of each emission, for each test, by test vehicle, and for the fleet. Fuel Consumption of the Class "A" test fleet ahd % Improvement of Consumption is given in Table IV. Application for exemption is made for all vehicles in engine Class "A" {140 cubic inch engine displacément or smaller), with the following vehicles not included: (1) All vehicles with six volt ignition systems. (2) All vehicles with positive ground electrical systems. (3) All vehicles with engines which include factory installed distributors containing a magnetic or optical pick—up primary timing pulse for ignition initiation. (4) All vehicles with engines using fuel injection systems.

e2 222 0 Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 6 December 28, 1973 EXHAUST EMISSION % REDUCTION TEST VEHICLE YEAR MAKE DISP. HOT CVS CYCLE 55 CRUISE MODE NO. HC CO NOX HC CO NOX «[ 503 70 Volkswagen 91 0.7 0.7 32.6 43.8 11.8 57.3} 507 69 Volkswagen 91 —18.3 0.7 44.3 49.1 37.5 50.7 508 69 Datsun 97 38.8 7.0 34.5 46.0 19.0 19.1 509 70 Opel 112 26.5 5.8 59.6 10.6 17.0 50.0 510 70 Toyotav 112 26.5 38.6 46.1 8.6 25.4 48.6 FLEET AVERAGE 9.3 9.6 43.5 39.0 26.0 45.4 TABLE II — CLASS "A" TEST FLEET PERCENT EMISSION REDUCTION TEST BASELINE _ PURE_POWER VEHICLE __CVS—GRAM/MILE _| 55. CRUISE—PPM CVS—GRAM/MILE §55_CRUISE—PPM no. ue co }mox l e |co(w»] nox e co nox mc co(¥) nox so3 f4.13 |34.63]3.13 306| 0.34 sa7s l4a.10|34.39 2.11 172| 0.30 1657 5o7 |3.72 4a3.93|2.87 33s 1.60 3320 |4.40l43.63 1.60 172| 1.00 1638 sosg |2.06 24a.34 [s.4as 137| 0.58 3406 |1.26]22.63 3.59 74| 0.47 2754 509 |2.38 37.76|4.48 132| 1.00 3878 |1.75)}35.58 1.81 118 0.83 1938 510 |2.15 |31.40}3.23 70| 0.63 2490 |1.58]19.27 1.74 64 0.47 1281 AV. 2.89 34.41]3.84 197| 0.83 3394 2.62]31.10 2.17 120| 0.61 1854 TABLE III — CLASS "A" TEST FLEET EMISSION DATA

Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 7 December 28, 1973 TEsT BASELINE PURE POWER y "Ho | insrams inGurme IMPROVEMENT 503 894 904 — 1.12 507 980 210 7.14 508 992 871 12.20 509 912 1049 —15.02 510 1089 1109 — .30 AV. 973 968 0.50 TABLE IV — CLASS "A" TEST FLEET FUEL CONSUMPTION AND PERCENT IMPROVEMENT COMPLIANCE WITH GENERAL STANODARDS 1. Noxious or Toxic Emissions/Safety A. The device, in its operation, will not cause the emission of any noxious or toxic matter into the ambient air that is not emitted by the motor vehicle engine without the device. B. Safety.— The device does not have operational or failure modes which would result in any unsafe condition which would endanger the motor vehicle, its occupants or persons or property in close proximity to the vehicle, beyond those which may occur in an unequipped vehicle. 2. Mydrocarbon, Carbon Monoxide, Aldsehydes, orHydrocarbon Reactivity A. Hydrocarbon, Carbon Monoxide. There is no increase in HC, CO emissions resuiting from operation of the device. Tests con— ducted on five vehicles using CVS hot—start procedures indicate an average of 9.3% reduction of HC and a CO reduction of 9.6%. Measurements at 55 MPH cruise conditions on the same vehicles showed an HC reduction of 39.0%, and a reduction of CO of 26.0% B. Aldehydes/Hydrocarbon Reactivity.

000 Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 8 December 28, 1973 Adverse Effects on Vehicle Performance Driveability testing was accomplished on selected vehicles repre— sentative of the vehicles for which exemption is being applied for. Federal driveability evaluations were performed on test vehicles 503 and 507 (Volkswagens) and on the Datsun (TV508). The evaluations indicate no adverse effects on vehicle performance. The other Class "A" vehicles driven were also found to have no adverse driveability effects. Restoration of the vacuum advance and/or electronic retard at 57 MPH precludes possible valve damage which might ensue as a result of employing a continued vacuum disconnect or electronic retard profile beyond that speed. Vacuum advance restoration at idle (for vehicles without ported spark} and reduced electronic retard at idle protect the vehicle from overheating upon the installation of this device. Device Durability Data accumulated during accreditation testing for 1955—1965 model year vehicle installation, included durability data for six vehicles which accumulated 25,000 systemequipped test miles each. Three of the test vehicles have continued in operation and have now accumulated approximately 60,000 miles each of system equipped operation. To date, approximately 15,000 systems have been installed and are in operation on customer vehicles, on both the 1955—65 and 1966—70 (Class B—F) vehicle retrofit programs in California. Although no known customer owned vehicles have exceeded 50,000 miles, test results of 5,000 hour bench tests (approximately equivalent to 150,000 miles) conducted in the laboratory indicate a mean mileage between failure of 98,000 miles. The device has a full replacement warranty for six months and a warranty, on a prorata basis, for an additional 18 months. It is estimated that a system in normal operation will have an expected useful life of at least 50,000 miles of operation.

00 00. Mre. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 9 December 28, 1973 5. Marketing/Distribution \ Air Quality Products, Inc. has established a dealer network of approximately 1,000 authorized installation stations. These stations are served directly by Air Quality Products. Some dealers operate in a jobber capacity and sell to other authorized dealers in addition to their normal business. A field representative staff is main— tained to provide technical training and warranty service to the dealers. Device Effectiveness Application of accreditation test procedures reveal that a 43.5% average reduction in NOx is obtained with system equipped vehicles. This reduction demonstrates that the system is more effective than the 42% requirement established by the first system accredited for Class "A" vehicles and therefore, is in compliance with the general standards. The device is also effective at 55 MPH. Device Costs Statutory Criteria — Section 39177.3{a) Health & Safety Code. The Air Quality Product device which includes a "High Performance Ignition System" and "Emission Control System", will exceed Thirty— Five ($35.00) Dollars installed. Device Maintenance Costs Section 39177.3(b) Health & Safety Code. There is no required maintenance for the life of the device. Device Maintenance There is no required maintenance for the life of the device. All information related to the operation and installation of the device is included in the installers handbook which accompanies each kit. The installers are instructed to leave this handbook with the purchaser.

ODDORIDCRN Mr. William Simmons, Executive Officer Page 10 December 28, 1973 10. Protection of Public Interest . In order to protect the public interest, Section 39177.1 Health & Safety Code requires an agreement by the manufacturer to cross license or allow the State to establish a fair and reasonable device price in the event that only a single device is accredited. to k n ns The public currently has available two accredited devices for Class "A" vehicles from which to choose, that will cost no more than Thirty—Five ($35.00) Dollars. This should adequately protect the public from an optional device which because of its additional performance features costs more than Thirty—Five ($35.00) Dollars. In fact, the public interest will be best served, in a mandatory program, by providing them with an exempted device option which includes additional equipment which restores vehicle performance and improves durability while controlling NOx to within State standards. . We hereby agree to comply with any request of the Executive Officer pursuant to provisions III, A, &, H, and I of the Air Resources Board‘s test procedures. Your early attention to this application is ea;gest]y requested. 7 // %M#eA By William C. Lanni


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