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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on March 7, 2003.
As of Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModification
47401 GIT-KIT1999-2003 F-450/550The Git-Kit includes the following main components: Tailpipe, muffler, Ottomind Power Module, and a zener diode that is used with the MAP sensor.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-161-69
  • Executive Order 161-69 / D161-69
  • ARB # D-161-69
  • Executive Order No: D-161-69
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-161-69
  • Resolution D-161-69
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Download: Executive Order D-161-69 PDF

D-161-69 Document:

CARB_D-161-69

l State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—161—69 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 — of the Vehicle Code Gale Banks Engineering. Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits 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 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 Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack kits, manufactured and marketed by Gale Banks Engineering, 546 Duggan Avenue, Azusa, California 91702 has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for applicable 1999 through 2003 model—year Ford trucks equipped with the 7.3L turbo—diesel engine, as listed in Exhibit A. The Git—Kit includes the following main components: Tailpipe, muffler, Ottomind Power Module, and a zener diode that is used with the MAP sensor. The Stinger includes the following main components: A K&N style air filter in the stock air filter housing, factory turbine outlet pipe is replaced with a 3.5" or 4" diameter turbine outlet pipe manufactured out of 17 gage stainless steel, a wastegate actuator, tailpipe, muffler, Ottomind Power Module, and a zener diode that is used with the MAP sensor. The Stinger—Plus includes the following main components: A K&N style air filter in the stock air filter housing, factory turbine outlet pipe is replaced with a 3.5" or 4" diameter turbine outlet pipe manufactured out of 17 gage stainless steel, a wastegate actuator, a 1.0 A/R turbine housing, tailpipe, muffler, Ottomind Power Module, and a zener diode that is used with the MAP sensor. The PowerPack includes the following main components: A K&N style air filter in the stock air filter housing, replacement intercooler, replacement intake plumbing, factory turbine outlet pipe is replaced with a 3.5" or 4" diameter turbine outlet pipe manufactured out of 17 gage stainless steel, a wastegate actuator, a 1.0 A/R turbine housing, tailpipe, muffler, Ottomind Power Module, and a zener diode that is used with the MAP sensor. This Executive Order shall not apply to any Gale Banks Engineering‘s Git, Stinger, Stinger— Plus and PowerPack Kits advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser.

2. This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those of the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the Git, Sti’nger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits for an application other than thoseé listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of the Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits shall not be construed as exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the kit as an individual device. — This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the Git, Stinger, Stinger—Plus and PowerPack Kits may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. This Executive Order is granted based on emissions test data which showed that the worst case kit, PowerPack, did not adversely affect tailpipe emissions during comparative Cold Start 505 Federal Test Procedures. Results of the modified test and the baseline emission levels are listed below. A 2000 Ford F—350 with a 7.3L diesel engine, and certified to the low emission vehicle (LEV) emission standards was used as the test vehicle. HC CO NOx PM Opacity Stock 0.57 116 7.4 0.150 9.0% PowerPack 0.43 1.5 7.A 0.115 16.9% Difference —0.14 —0.1 0.0 —0.035 Test results showed that tailpipe emissions during comparative Cold Start 505 Federal Test Procedure with the PowerPack installed on the vehicle did not cause exhaust emissions to exceed the baseline emissions by more than the allowed limits of 10 percent or 0.1 grams per mile on hydrocarbon (HC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), 15 percent or 1.0 grams per mile carbon monoxide (CO), and 15 percent or 0.03 grams per mile on PM as specified in the "Procedures for Exemption of Add—On and Modified Parts." Opacity test results which were generated using the highest reading on the Smoke Opacity Test were below the 40 percent . standard. This Executive Order is also based on the On Board Diagnostic I! (OBD II) testing conducted on the same vehicle. Test data showed that the PowerPack when installed on the vehicle did not affect the vehicle‘s ability to perform its OBD 11 monitoring. # GALE BANKS—GIT, STINGER, STINGER—PLUS AND POWERPACK KITS—D—161—69

—3— The ARB 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, California 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 BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF GALE BANKS ENGINEERING‘S GIT, STINGER, STINGER—PLUS AND POWERPACK KITS. 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. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order maybe 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—161—64, dated March 2002, is superseded and of no further force and effect. ‘ Executed at El Monte, California, this éfl'l day of March 2002. Alle,;?f?yons, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division GALE BANKS—GIT, STINGER, STINGER—PLUS AND POWERPACK KITS—D—161—69

Exhibit A Part NO System Application 47401 GIT—KIT 1999—2003 F—450/550 47411 STINGER 1999 F—450/550 Auto 47413 STINGER 1999 F—450/550 Man 47416 STINGER—PLUS 1999 F—450/550 Auto 47418 STINGER—PLUS 1999 F—450/550 Man 47421 POWERPACK 1999 F—450/550 Auto 47423 POWERPACK 1999 F—450/550 Man 47431 STINGER 1999 (early) F—450/550 Auto 47433 STINGER 1999 {early) F—450/550 Man 47436 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (early) F—450/550 Auto 47438 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (early) F—450/550 Man 47441 POWERPACK 1999 {early) F—450/550 Auto 47443 POWERPACK 1999 (early) F—450/550 Man 47451 STINGER: 1999 (late)—2003 F—450/550 Auto 47453 STINGER 1999 (late)—2003 F—450/550 Man 47456 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (late)—2003 F—450/550 Auto 47458 STINGER—PLUS 1999(late)—2003 F—450/550 Man 47461 POWERPACK 1999 (late)—2003 F—450/550 Auto 47463 POWERPACK 1999 (late)—2003 F—450/550 Man 47510 GIT—KIT 1999—2003 F—250/350 47515 STINGER 1999 F—250/350 Auto 47517 STINGER 1999 F—250/350 Man 47520 STINGER—PLUS 1999 F—250/350 Auto 47522 STINGER—PLUS 1999 F—250/350 Man 47525 POWERPACK 1999 F—250/350 Auto 47527 POWERPACK 1999 F—250/350 Man 47530 STINGER 1999 (early) F—250/350 Auto 47532 STINGER 1999 (early) F—250/350 Man 47535 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (early) F—250/350 Auto 47537 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (early) F—250/350 Man 47540 POWERPACK 1999 (early) F—250/350 Auto 47542 POWERPACK 1999 (early) F—250/350 Man 47545 STINGER 1999 (late)—2003 F—250/350 Auto 47547 STINGER 1999 (late})—2003 F—250/350 Man 47549 STINGER 2000—2003 Excursion 47550 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (late)—2003 F—250/350 Auto 47552 STINGER—PLUS 1999 (late}—2003 F—250/350 Man 47555 POWERPACK 1999 (late)—2003 F—250/350 Auto 47557 POWERPACK 1999 (late)—2003 F—250/350 Man 47567 STINGER—PLUS 2001—2003 F—250/350 Man (275—hp rated, w/ cat) 47569 STINGER—PLUS 2000—2003 Excursion 47572 POWERPACK 2001—2003 F—250/350 Man (275—hp rated, w/ cat) 47574 POWERPACK 2000—2003 Excursion


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:45:05
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:45:05

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