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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on September 30, 2008.
As of Monday, October 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsRemarks
See PDFSee PDFThe Banks Ram-Air Intake includes the following main components: reusable air filter, new air filter enclosure (air filter box on fuel injected vehicles or a modified air cleaner lid on carbureted or TBI vehicles), intake system tubing, and assorted brackets and hardware.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-161-81
  • Executive Order 161-81 / D161-81
  • ARB # D-161-81
  • Executive Order No: D-161-81
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-161-81
  • Resolution D-161-81
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Download: Executive Order D-161-81 PDF

D-161-81 Document:

CARB_D-161-81

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—161—81 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code Gale Banks Engineering Ram—Air Intake 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 Ram—Air Intake, 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 systems and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for the following vehicles applications. Model Year Make Model Engine Part No. 1999—2007 GM Pickups (except Silverado SS) 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L 41800 1999—2007 GM Pickups Silverado SS/SUVs 4.8BL/5.3L/6.0L 41801 2007—2008 GM Pickups Silverado SUVs 4.8L/5.3L/6.0L 41802 2001—2004 GM Pickup, Duramax LB7 6.6L 42132 2004—2005 GM Pickup, Duramax LLY 6G.6L 42135 2006—2007 GM Pickup, Duramax LBZ 6G.6L 42142 2007—2008 GM Pickup, Duramax LMM G.6GL 42172 1993—1996 GM . Diesel Pickup 6.5L 49015 1982—1987 GM Diesel Pickup 6.2L 49017 1988—1993 GM Diesel Pickup 6.2L 49019 1982—1988 GM Class—A MH, Carburated 7.AL 49055 1987—1996 GM Class—A MH, TBI » 7 AL 49080 1996—2001 GM Vortec Class—A MH, P—30 chassis 7.4L 49081 1996—2001 GM Vortec Class—A MH, P—12 chassis 7 .AL 49082 2001—2008 GM Workhorse Class—A MH 81L 49194 The Banks Ram—Air Intake includes the following main components: reusable air filter, new air filter enclosure (air filter box on fuel injected vehicles or a modified air cleaner lid on carbureted or TBI vehicles), intake system tubing, and assorted brackets and hardware. This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the Ram—Air _ Intake will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the device manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the Ram—Air Intakes, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order.

2. This Executive Order shall not apply to any Ram—Air Intakes 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 Ram—Air Intakes using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the Ram—Air Intakes for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be 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 Ram—Air Intakes may have on any warrantyeither expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. ' This Executive Order is granted based on submitted emission test data generated on a 2007 model year 5.3L Chevrolet Tahoe, certified to the Low Emission Vehicle II Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (LEV II ULEV) emission standards and modified with the Ram—Air Intake. Test results showed that emission levels,. with the Ram—Air Intake installed, met the applicable emission standards when tested using the Cold—Start CVS—75 Federal Test Procedure (FTP) test cycle and the Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP) test cycle. Examination of the OBD II system showed the Ram—Air Intake did not affect OBD II system operation. Results from emissions testing conducted at Quantum Technologies, Lake Forest, California, are shown below (in grams per mile with deterioration factors applied). | 2007 Tahoe CVS—75 FTP SFTP USO06 NMOG CO NOx HCHO NMHC+NOx CO Standards, UL 0.070 2.1 0.04 0.011 0.40 10.5 Device Test 0.042 1.0 0.02 0.000 0.04 0.6 Similar effect on vehicle emissions is expected with the installation of the Ram—Air Intakes 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, 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 THE RAM—AIR INTAKES. 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. GALE BANKS ENGINEERING — RAM—AIR INTAKE — D—161—81

—3. 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. Executed at El Monte, California, this BC day of September 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division GALE BANKS ENGINEERING — RAM—AIR INTAKE — D—161—81


Document Created: 2008-10-31 14:06:40
Document Modified: 2008-10-31 14:06:40

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