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Valid E.O.

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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on September 25, 1989.
As of Wednesday, January 15th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION AFTER 12/31/08

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-177-4
  • Executive Order 177-4 / D177-4
  • ARB # D-177-4
  • Executive Order No: D-177-4
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-177-4
  • Resolution D-177-4
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Download: Executive Order D-177-4 PDF

D-177-4 Document:

CARB_D-177-4

is (Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE CRDER O—177—4 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code ‘ . PRODUCTS FOR POWER "NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY AND THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONYVERTERS®" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13 California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h}, authorize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Products For Power has applied to the ARB for exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their new aftermarket two—way {OC) and three—way plus oxidation catalytic converters for the following applicattons: Converter _Use Series i Two—way {OC) 8C 4008 §.7L (350 CID) 4,000 Ibs Three—way + OG 3—way 5000 3.8L (232 CID) 4,250 lbs Three—way + 0C 3—way + OC 5000 5.0L (305 CID) 3,750 1bs WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Division by Health and Safety Cofe Section 39516 and Executive Order G—4§5—5, the Air — Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). IT IS HEREBY RESGLVED that the above catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions of ¥ehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the approved application vehicles subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the converters as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the converters, applicable model year, or other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in Californxa. 2. Marketxag of the converters using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application or marketing of the converters for applications other than those listed in the application catalog shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the converters as individual devices. o m n rmeomenencmennnos

PRODUCTS FOR POWER EXECUTIVE ORDER D— 17704 "NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY AND (Page 2 of 2) THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTERS 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Products For Power, its principals, agents, employees, . distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the . disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any emissions reduction claims for the catalytic converters and is only a finding that the converters are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. Vioelation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after ten day written notice of intention to revoke it, during 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 No. D—177—3 dated August 25, 1989 is superseded and of no further force and effect. Executed at E1 Monte, California, this of September, 1989. fAe ®.‘D. Drachand, Chief 2 Mobile Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FOR POWER NEW AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEKHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 2222(h) September, 1989

EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FOR POWER NEW AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) by Mobile Source Division State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD 9528 Telstar Avenue E1 Monte, CA 91731 (This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY Products For Power of 1035 Republic Drive, Addison, Illincois 60101, has applied for exemption for their new aftermarket catalytic converters under the California regulations for new aftermarket catalytic converters. The catalytic converters and their applications are shown below: Converter Type _Use_ Series No. Max. Veh. Wt. Max. Engine Size Two—way (OC) 2—way 4000 4,000 1bs 5.7L (350 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way 5000 4,250 lbs 3.8L.(232 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way + OC 6000 3,750 lbs 5.0L (305 CID) Emissions data submitted show that the Products For Power catalytic converters meet the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). Based on the above, the staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested.

CONTENTS Page Number SUMMARY i CONTENTS 11 I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. CONCLUSION 1 III. RECOMMENDATIONS 1 IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION 1 V. DEVICE EVALUATION 2 1i

EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FOR POWER NEW AFTERMARKET * CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) I. INTRODUCTION Products For Power of 1035 Republic Drive, Addison, Illincis 60101, has applied for an exemption for their new aftermarket catalytic converters in accordance with the California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. The converters and their applications are shown below: Converter Use Series Max. Veh, Wt. Max. Engine Size Oxidation (OC) 2—way 4000 4,000 1bs §.7L (350 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way 5000 4,250 lbs 3.8L (232 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way + OC 6000 3,750 1bs 5.0L (305 CID) II. CONCLUSION The applicant has submitted all the required information and based on the submitted exhaust emissions test data, the staff concludes that the catalytic converters meet the criteria set forth in Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—177—4 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sales and installation of the new aftermarket catalytic converters. IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Products For Power catalytic converters consist of honeycomb type substrates coated with platinum and palladium, for the two—way, and palladdium and rhodium, for the three—way plus oxidation. The substrate is enclosed in an outer shell or container of stainless steel. The three—way

plus oxi?ation catalytic converter incorporates an air injection tube between the reducing and oxidizing substrates. The Products For Power catalytic converters use materials and construction similar to the original equipment manufacturers. The catalytic converters are sold with installation instructions and kits as shown in the application catalog. They are also sold with a two year or 25,000 mile warranty on the substrates and five years or 50,000 miles on the container or shell. V. DEVICE EVALUATION Products For Power provided test data for the catalytic converters. The tests were conducted by Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (formerly Olson Engineering, Inc.), Huntington Beach, California. Two CVS—75 emission tests were conducted on the test vehicles with the converter installed and two CVS—75 tests were conducted with exhaust backpressure simulator. The tests were conducted following the 25,000 miles mileage accumulation on each of the two test converters. The test results and conversion efficiencies are shown below: Iwo—way Converter Simulator Converter1 Converter 2 Average Effici HC(g/m1) 2.052 0.615 0.451 74.0% CO{g/m1) 13.982 0.940 0.986 93.1%

ree—w idati as three—wa n Simulator Converter 1 Converter 2 Average Efficiency HC (g/m1i) 1.899 0 .292 0.298 84.4% cCO (g/m1) 12.103 3.335 3.630 71.2% NOx(g/m1) 2.642 9.911 0.944 64.9% Three—way Plus Oxidation Converter Simulator Converter 1 Converter 2 Average Efficiency HC (g/m1) 2.900 0.612 0.594 79.2% cCO (g/m1) 28.306 6.596 7.198 75.6% NOx{g/m1) 1.397 0.681 0.655 52.2% All of the conversion efficiencies meet the requirements of the California regulations. The staff based the evaluation of the new aftermarket catalytic converters on the submitted information and the test data from Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc.


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