Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 4, 1988.
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-184
  • Executive Order 184 / D184
  • ARB # D-184
  • Executive Order No: D-184
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-184
  • Resolution D-184
For Free CARB Executive Order Status verification, email an image of the device Executive Order label as well as the Year/Make/Model and Test Group # of the vehicle to [email protected]

Download: Executive Order D-184 PDF

D-184 Document:

CARB_D-184

\(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER 0—184 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehnicle Code MAREMONT CORPORAT ION . B "NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY AND 3—WAY PLUS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS®" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Tltle 13 California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its Executive Offigcer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohlblitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Maremont Corporation has applied to the ARB for an exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicie Code Section 27156 for the serles 8000 3—way cataiytic converter to be used as 2—way and 3—way, and 3—way plus catalytlc converter to be used as 2—way only for the following appllcatlons- Part ' ._ Equivalent ConverterType _Number_ EngineDisplacement _Use_ TestWeight 3—Way only 7—9226—142 3.8L (231 C.1.D.) 2—Way 4,000 ibs. 3—Way only 7—9226—18%2 3.BL (231 C.1.D.) 3—Way °_ 4,000 ibs. 3—Way plus 7—9227—182 5. OL (305 C.1.D.) 2—Way 4,500 ibs. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and In the Chief, Mobile Source Divislon by Healith and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the Alr Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Tltle 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). IT 1S HEREBY RESOLVED that the above cataiytic converters are.exempt from the profkibltions of Vehlcle 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,. appilcable mode! year, or other factors addressed In this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing In California. 2. Marketing of the converter using an identification other than those shown in the exemption appliication or marketing of the converters for an application other than those listed in the application catalog shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of these products shail not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the converter as an individual device.

MAREMONT CORPORAT ION R EXECUTIVE ORDER D—184 "NEW AFTERMARKET 3—WAY AND . (Page 2 of 2) 3—WAY PLUS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS®" 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or !ts content by Maremont Corporation, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executlive 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. Violation of any of the above cond!tions 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 perlod 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. . Th Executed at El Monte, Callfornia, this 9/"7gay of November, 1988. Division

{ State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF MAREMONT NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY AND THREE—WAY PLUS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) October, 1988

EVALUATION OF MAREMONT NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY AND THREE—WAY PLUS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) by Moblle Source Division State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD 9528 Telstar Avenue E! 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 Maremont Corporation of Carol Stream, lilinois, has applled for exemption on their new aftermarket three—way converters under the new California regulations for new aftermarket catalytic converters. in addition, they have applied for exemption allowing the use of their three— way and three—way plus converters in two—way applications. Emissions data submltted show that the Maremont three—way and three— way plus catalytic converters meet the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, Callfornia Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) as adopted by the Board. Based on the above, the staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested.

CONTENTS Page Number SUMMARY CONTENTS 1. .INTRODUCTION UT. CONCLUSION LL1. RECOMMENDAT 1ON: 1v. DEVICE_D LPT ION v. DEV 1CE_EVALUAT ION VI. D1SCUSSJON APPEND1CES Olson Engineering Inc. Test Reports A—1 Mar emont ‘Corporation Catalytic Converter Catalog A—2

N\ EVALUATION OF MAREMONT NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY AND THREE—WAY PLUS CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) E. INTRODUCT ION Maremont Corporation of Carol Stream, lllinols, has applied for an exemption for their new aftermarket three—way catalytle converters in accordance with the new Californla regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. In addition, they have applied for an exemption to allow the use of their three—way plus and three—way catalysts in two—way applications. LT. CONCLUS1ON The applicant has submitted all the required information and based on the submitted exhaust emissions test data, the staff concludes that the three—way and three—way plus cataiytlic converters meet the criteria set forth in Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) as adopted by the Board. LE . RECOMMENDAT The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—184 permitting the advertisement, sales and iInstallation of the new aftermarket cataiytic converters be issued. IV. DEVIGCE DESCRIPTION The Maremont three—way catalytic converter consists of honeycomb type substrates coated with platinum and palladium plus rhodium and enclosed in an outer shell or container of stainless steel. The thres—way plus catalytic converter Incorporates an air injection tube between two substrates.

~ The Maremont Corporation 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 Maremont Corporation provided test data on the catalytic converters. The tests were conducted by Olson Engineering Inc., Huntington Beach, California. The conversion efficiencies for the three—way plus converter which Maremont intends to market for two—way application on 5.0 liter engines are 78.1 for HC and 89.7 for CO. The conversion efficiencles for the three—way converter are 86.6 for HC, 83.1 for CO and 68.9 for NOx. The conversion efficiencies for the three—way converter which Maremont intends to market for two—way application on 3.8 liter engines are 89.6 for HC and 89.4 for CO. All of the above conversion efficiencies meet the requireménts of the new California regulations. The staff based the evaluation of the new aftermarket three—way and three—way plus converters on the data from Olson Engineering tests. — 2 —

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