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Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 16, 1990.
As of Thursday, December 26th, 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-183-2
  • Executive Order 183-2 / D183-2
  • ARB # D-183-2
  • Executive Order No: D-183-2
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-183-2
  • Resolution D-183-2
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Download: Executive Order D-183-2 PDF

D-183-2 Document:

CARB_D-183-2

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD mal — EXECUTIVE ORDER D—183—2 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Gode PERFECTION AU{TOMOTIYE PRODUCTS CORPORATION "THREE—WAY PLUS OXID CATALYTIC CONVERTER USED AS OXIDATlgy"C TALYTIC CONVERTER" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 271 6 and Title 13 California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Seckion 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its cutive Officer to exofipt new aftermarket catalytic converters from Q&;Jyfohibitions of Vehiclg¢ Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Perfection omotivye Products Corporation{of 12445 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 482 has}applied to the ARB for, exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Cody Section 27156 for their new aftermarket three— way plus oxidation (TW C) catalytic converter/for use as two—way for the following application: MflX;.Englqgkfijffi Max.V¥eh.Weight TWC + 0C (as 0C) 23075,23077 7 .5L zffix§::> 7,000 1bs. . 23p78, 23079 088,23089 WHEREAS, pursuant 1\ the authority vestetin the Executive Officer by Health and Safety CGode S@ction 39515 and in theChf, Mobile Source Division by Health and %%%gfg)tode Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the Air Resources Board&finds that the above aft:{iarketcatalytic converter _ complies with California Vehicle Code Seqtion 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Re tions, Section 2222(h IT IS HE ARESOLVED that the a ytic converter is exempt from the prohibifions\of Vehicle Code Section—@Z#456 for installation on the approved applicafljon fehicles subject to the foftlowing conditions: 1. No es are permitted to the converter as described in the applicatten for exemption. Any changes to the converter or any of its componenkts, applicable modél year, or other factors addressed in 5@15/6rder must be evaludted ahnd approved by the Air Resources Board F\cr to marketing in Caiw?or ia. , 2. arketlng of the converter sing identifications other than those / shown in ‘the exemption app]pcat1on or market1ng of the converter f' for applications other{t‘a those listed in the application catalog [ shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air E// esources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as // n exemption to sell;—offer for sale, or advertise any components of ’léy/the converter as 1g€<§?§nal devices.

PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION — EXECUTIVE ORDER D—183—2 "NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY PLUS OXIDATION 2 CATALYTIC CONYERTER FOR USE AS 2—WAY (Page 2 of 2) CONYERTER" 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its contents by Perfection Automotive Products 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 converter and is only a finding that the converter is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle 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 perijod 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 recelpt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination IS made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocat1on exist. Executed at E1 Monte, Californita, this Zday of August, 1990. fioL Letiie., ion Chief Mobile Source Division

y State of California 4 AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR USE AS A 2—WAY CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) August, 1990

EVALUATION OF PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR USE AS A 2—WAY CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITICNS 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.)

UMMAR Y Perfection Automotive Products Corporation (Perfection)} of 12445 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, has applied for exemption to use their new aftermarket three—way plus oxidation (TWC + OC) catalytic converter for cxidation (OC) or two—way application, under the California regulations for new aftermarket catalytic converters. Perfection plans to use the converter for oxidation application on vehicles with engines up to 7.5 liters and maximum weight of 7000 lbs. Emissions data submitted show that the catalytic converter meets the requirements of Yehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application. Based on the above, the staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested.

CONTENTS Page Number SUMMARY i CONTENTS i I. TRODUC 1 II. CONCLUSION 1 III. RECOMMENDATION 1 IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION 2 v. TIO 2 APPENDIX A—1 Aging and Test Vehicles‘ Parameters 11

EVALUATION OF PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR USE AS A 2—WAY CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) I. INTRODUCTION Perfection Automotive Products Corporation (Perfection) of 12445 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 has applied for an exemption to use their new aftermarket three—way plus oxidation (TWC + OC) catalytic converter, for oxidation and two—way application, in accordance with the California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. The intended converter application is shown bélow: Iype__ PartNo. Max. Engine Size Max. Veh. Wt. TWC + OC {as OC) 23075,23077 7.5L (460 CID) 7000 1bs 23078,23079 23088 ,23089 II. CONCLUSION The applicant has submitfed all the required information and based on the submitted exhaust emissions test data, the staff concludes that the catalytic converter meets the criteria set forth in Y¥ehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated applications. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—183—2 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sale and installation of the new aftermarket catalytic converter as oxidation or two—way converter on vehicles with engines up to 7.5 liters and maximum weight of 7000 1bs.

IV. DEVIC CRIPTI The Perfection three—way plus oxidation substrates are coated with platinum, palladium and rhodium with the air injection tube between the reducing and oxidizing substrates disconnected or plugged. The substrates are enclosed in an outer shell or container of stainless steel. The substrates are wrapped with an alumina—silica ceramic fiber which has low thermal conductivity and shock resistance properties. An aluminum heat shield is also welded to the upper side of the converter to protect the vehicle underbody from heat. The catalytic converter is sold with installation instructions and kits as shown in the application catalog. It is also sold with a warranty for 25,000 miles on the substrates and five years or 50,000 miles on the container or shell. V. DEVICEEVALUATION Perfection submitted test data on the catalytic converter. The tests were conducted by Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), Huntington Beach, California. The mileage accumulation and test vehicle parameters for the converter applications are shown in the appendix. Two CVS—75 emission tests were conducted on each of the test vehicles with the converter installed and two CVS—75 tests were conducted with exhaust backpressure simulator. The tests were conducted following the accumulation of 25,000 miles on each of the two test converters. The vehicles used in the accumulation of 25,000 miles had an engine displacement of 7.5 liters and vehicle weight of 7000 lbs. Exemption for the converter is limited to vehicles up to 7.5 liters and 7000 1lbs. in order to conform to the "worst case" requirement of the California regulations. The test results and conversion efficiencies for the oxidation application are shown below: _2.

sabtic. HC (g/mi) 3.128 0.596 0.534 81.9% cCO (g/mi) 55.096 7.496 7 .799 86.1% The above conversion efficiencies meet the requirements of the California regulations. The staff based the evaluation of the new aftermarket catalytic converter on the information submitted by Perfection and on test data from Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc.

APPENDI A B C D Converter Type ing V Parameters| Test V¥eh. Parameters| Part No. 1. TWC + OC la. 7.5L 7000 lbs. | 7.5L 7000 lbs. 123075,23077, (as OC) | | 123078,23079, | | 123088 , 23089 lb. 7.5L 1000 lbs. | 1


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