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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on September 20, 1989.
As of Friday, December 27th, 2024 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-181-2
  • Executive Order 181-2 / D181-2
  • ARB # D-181-2
  • Executive Order No: D-181-2
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-181-2
  • Resolution D-181-2
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Download: Executive Order D-181-2 PDF

D-181-2 Document:

CARB_D-181-2

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—181—2 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION "NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY AND THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTERS" 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, Midas International Corporation 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 applications: Converter Type Use ~ Series No. Engine Size Max. VYeh. Weight Two—way {0OC) OC 35100 5.7L (350 CID) 4,000 1lbs Three—way + OC 3—way + OC 35200 5.0L (305 CID) 4,250 1bs Three—way + OC 3—way 35300 3 8L (231 CID) 4,250 1lbs WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Hea}th and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—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). 11 IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle 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, applwcable model year, or other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in Caltifornia. 2. Marketing 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.

MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION EXECUTIVE ORDER D—1i81—2 "NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY AND ' (Page 2 of 2) THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTERS®" . L2006ie., 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Midas International Corporation, 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 ¥ehicle Code Section 27156 . ' Violation 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 Nos. D—181 dated June 23 , 1988,‘and D—181—1 dated June 21,. 1989 are superseded and of‘no further force and effect. Executed at El Monte, California, this izeyg;;y'of September, 1989. tuabmes) K. D. Drachand, Chief Mobile Source Division

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

EVALUATION OF MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROKHIBITIONS 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 C995 Midas International Cdrporation (Midas) of 4235 West 42nd Place, Chicago, Illincis 60632, 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. Mayx. V¥eh. Wt. EngineSize_ Two—way (OC) 2—way 35100 4,000 1bs 5.7L (350 CID) Thrsee—way + OC 3—way + OC 35200 4,250 1bs 5.0L {305 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way 35300 4,250 1bs 3.8L (231 CID) Emissions data submitted show that the Midas 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.

I. INTRODUCTION 11. CONCLUSION III. COMMENDATION IV. C PTIO ¥. YICE EVALUAT 11

EVALUATION OF MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 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. INIRODUCTION Midas International Corporation of 4235 West 42nd Place, Chicago, Illinois 60632, 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 Type Use Series No. Max. Veh . Wt. Engine Size Oxidation {0OC) 2—way 35100 4,;000 ibs 5.7L {350 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way + OC 35200 4,250 1bs 5.0L {(305 CID) Three—way + OC 3—way 35300 4,250 1bs 3.8L (231 CID) *T 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). II1I. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—181—2 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sales and installation of the new aftermarket catalytic converters. IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Midas catalytic converters consist of honeycomb type substrates coated with platinum and palladium, for the two—way converter. For the three—way plus oxidation, the substrate is coated with platinum, palladium

and rhodium. The substrate is enclosed in an outer shell or container of stainless steel. The three—way plus oxidation catalytic converter incorporates an air injection tube between the reducing and oxidizing substrates . The Midas 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 Midas 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 insta]led and two CVS—75 tests were conducted with exhaust backpressure simulator. The tests were conducted following the 25,000 mileage accumulation on each of the two test converters. The mileage accumulation vehicles had test weights and engine displacement equal or higher than the test vehicle. Exemption for each converter application is limited to the actual test or inertia weight and engine size of either the mileage accumulation vehicle or the test ("slave") vehicle, whichever has the lower parameters. The test results and conversion efficiencies are shown below: ITwo—way Converte sSimulator 1 Converter 1 Simulator 2 Converter 2 Avg. Efficiency HC(g/mi) 2.203 0 .537 2.284 0.605 74.6% COlg/imi) 29.324 2 .287 23 .613 3.466 88 .8%

HC (g/mi) 1.884 0 .280 1. 884 0 .234 86.4% CO (g/mi)} 16.898 3.892 16. 898 2.880 80 .0% NOx{g/mi) 2.303 0.818 2.303 0.839 64.0% Simulator i Converter 1 Simulator 2 Converter2 Avg.Efficiency HC (g/mi) 2.000 0 .208 2.000 0 .190 90 .0% CO (g/mi) 11.118 1.772 11.118 1.401 85.8% NCOx{g/mi) 2.499 0 .492 2 .499 0.388 82.4% 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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