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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on October 28, 1992.
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-183-3
  • Executive Order 183-3 / D183-3
  • ARB # D-183-3
  • Executive Order No: D-183-3
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-183-3
  • Resolution D-183-3
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Download: Executive Order D-183-3 PDF

D-183-3 Document:

CARB_D-183-3

(Page i 2) 2 t 0 State of California //// AIR RESOURCES BOARD //// EXECUTIVE ORDER D—183—3 /f/ Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code &‘ PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRQDUCTS CORPORATION/ "3—WAY CATALYTIC CONVER! PART NUMBERS 23032, 23035, 23 038" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156 and le 13 Californmia Code of Requlations (hereafter "CCR")} Secti 2222(h), auth@grize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its xecug%zeffifficer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibiltions in VepWicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. ; WHEREAS, Perfection Automotivejgztducts Corppration of 12445 Legsz oad, Livonia, Michigan 48150, has a led to tho/ ARB for exemption fr the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Séctions 27176 and 38391 for their new Aftermarket three—way catg%zsii convertef (TWC) for the following application: | Type Part Num£;Z§»/ x.. Eng. Size TWC 23032, 23035, 123 , 23038 wWHEREAS, pursuant to ithe authori esn and Safety Code Sectiion 39515 ahd in the Chief, Mpbile urce Division by Health and Safe co Section 39516 and Executiveé t—45—5, the ARB finds that the mbove‘" aftermafket catalytic converte plies with the itle 13, California on 2222(h). Emission performarce of the catalytic rability mileage accumulation sf 25,000 miles using the AMA durability driwing schedule (Reference Appendix IV, Title 40, Part /A qulations (June 28, 1977)} . X RESOLYED that the above @catalytir converter is exempt from the trdons in Véhicle Code Sections 6 apnd 38391 for installation on es subject to the followtm@g conditions: s are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic \ convéerter or any of their componshts, applicable rodel year, or other | factors addressed in thi er must be evaluated and approved by the // /,—3 é?é prior to marketing in Calif@rnia. £ ZL/::;ijié.//Marketing of the convefib%r u ing identifications sther than those shown in the exemption{applitation or marketing of the catalytic fi converter for vehicle pgfii . ation other than the cne listed in this /4 / order shall be pronibite; nless prior approval is obtained from the / ARB. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an / exemption to sell, Sffér for sale, or advertise ary components of the catalytic converker as lindividual devices. / { / / _/

/ / PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORP EXECUTIVE W@RDER D—i183—3 "TWC PART NUMBERS 23032, 23035, 23037, (Page 2 w 2) 23038" 3. Any oral or written references to this ExeiEZ{ie Order or its content by Perfection Automotive Products Corporatijén, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers,/or other representatives mugst include the disclaimer that the ExeCutive Order or the exemption it provides is not a ndorsement or ;pproval of any emissions reduction claims for t catalytic converter and is only a finding 4. Upon installagfoniksgfi/catalyti converter must carry a manufacturer"\war anty for 254000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five yeéarg on the shell. Assistant Division Chief? Mobile Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) October, 1992

EVALUATION OF PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN 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 El Monte, CA 91731—2990 (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 Perfection Automotive Products Corporation (Perfection)} of 12445 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, has applied for an exemption of their new aftermarket three—way catalytic converter (TWC) from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 in accordance with California regulations for new aftermarket catalytic converters. The new converter with part numbers 23032, 23035, 23037, and 23038 is for use on fuel injected vehicles with engine displacement up to 3.8L, and maximum test weight of 4250 lbs. Emissions data submitted by the applicant show that the catalytic converter meets the requirements of Vehicle 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 and that Executive Order D—183—3 be issued.

*, Bz CcoNTENTS Page Number SUMMARY i contExNTs I. INTRODUCTION II. cONCLUSION III. RECOMMENDATION IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION DEVICE EVALUATION

EVALUATION OF PERFECTION AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS CORPORATION NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN 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 from the prohibitions from Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for their new aftermarket three—way catalytic converter (TWC) in accordance with California requlations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. The intended application for the new aftermarket catalytic converter is shown below: Type Part Numbers Max. Engine Size Max. Veh. Wt. TWC 23032, 23035, 23037, 23038 3.8L Fuel Injected 4250 lbs. The part numbers correspond to nominal exhaust pipe neck sizes of 1—3/4", 2", 2—1/4", and 2—1/2". II. conNCLUSTON The applicant has submitted 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 Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—183—3 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sale and installation of the new aftermarket TWC. IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The substrates of Perfection‘s three—way catalytic converter are coated with palladium. The catalytic converter was assembled with one reducing and one oxidizing substrates enclosed in an outer stainless steel shell. The substrates are wrapped with interam mat to prevent vibration and

exhaust gases from by—passing the catalyst. A heat shield of aluminum is welded to the converter shell to protect the vehicle underbody from heat. The catalytic converter is sold as a unit 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. EVALUATION Perfection has submitted test data on the TWC. The tests were conducted by Roush Laboratories, Livonia, Michigan. The two test converters were aged on 1992 fuel injected Pontiac Bonnevilles powered by a 3.8L engine, and equipped with closed—loop system. CVS—75 emission tests to determine the conversion efficiency of the catalytic converter were conducted on the same vehicles at equivalent test weight of 4250 lbs. The vehicle application for the new three—way converter is limited to fuel injected vehicles powered by an engine with up to 3.8L displacement, and 4250 lbs. vehicle test weight, in order to conform to the "worst case" requirement of the California regulations. The test results and conversion efficiencies for the converter are shown below: TWC Part Nos. 23032, 23035, 23037, 23038 Simulator 1 Converter 1 Converter_ 2 Average Eff. HC (g/mi) 1.629 0.188 0.193 88 .2% cCO (g/mi) 14.143 2.768 2.998 79.6% NoOx(g/mi) 5.670 1.061 1.159 80.4% All of the 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 test data from Roush Laboratories.


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