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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 29, 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-184-4
  • Executive Order 184-4 / D184-4
  • ARB # D-184-4
  • Executive Order No: D-184-4
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-184-4
  • Resolution D-184-4
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-184-4 PDF

D-184-4 Document:

CARB_D-184-4

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—184—4 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code MAREMONT CORPORATION "NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER" WHEREAS, Yehicle 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 ¥ehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Maremont Corporation has applied to'the ARB for exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their new aftermarket two—way catalytic converter for the following applications: Eo ter T Sseries } M Engi 5i fax. ¥eh. Weight Two—way ‘ 28711—28712 6.6L (400 CID) 5,000 ibs 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 Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catelytic converter ‘complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). IT IS HEREBY RESQLVED that the above catalytic converter is 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 converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the converter, applicable model 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 identifications other than those shown in the exemption application or marketing of the converter 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 exempiion to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the converter as individual devices.

MAREMONT CORPORATION EXECUTIVE ORDER D—184—4 "NEW AFTERMARKET {Page 2 of 2) TWO—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Maremont 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 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 D—184—1 is superseded and of no further force and effect. Executed at EllMonte, California, this £9€9f4L of August, 1989. S (Q._, K./D. Drachand, Chief ~ Mobile Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF MAREMONT NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 2222(h) August, 1989

EVALUATION OF MAREMONT NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER 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 Maremont Corporation (Maremont) of Carol Stream, Iilincis, has applied for exemption to market the Walker Manufacturing two—way catalytic converter series 15111 and 15112 with new part numbers 28711 and 28712 under the California regulations for new aftermarket catalytic converters. The Walker Manufacturing two—way converter has already been exempt from the prchibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) in our Executive Order No. D—182—3 dated August 23, 1989. Based on the above, the staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested.

CONTENTS SUMMARY CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION II. CONCLUSION III. RECOMMENDATION IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION V. DEVICE EVALUATION 11

EVALUATION OF MAREMONT NEW AFTERMARKET TWO—WAY CATALYTIC CONYVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) I. DUC. Maremont Corporation of Carol Stream, I]iinois, has applied for an exemption to market the Walker Manufacturing two—way catalytic converter series 15111 and 15112 with new part numbers 28711 and 28712 in accordance with the California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. II. CONCLUSION The Walker Manufacturing two—way catalytic converter meets the criteria set forth in Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) and was granted exemption in our E.0. D—182—3 dated August 23, 1989 for application on vehicles not exceeding 5,000 lbs and 6.6 liters. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—184—4 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sales and installation of the new aftermarket three—way catalytic converter. IV. ICE DES ON The Walker Manufacturing two—way catalytic converter consists of honeycomb type substrate coated with platinum and palladium and enclosed in an outer shell or container of stainless steel.

The Walker Manufacturing two—way catalytic converter uses materials and construction similar to the original equipment manufacturers. The catalytic converter is sold with installation instructions and kits as shown in the Maremont application catalog. The converter is also sold with a two year or 25,000 miles warranty on the substrates and five years or 50,000 miles on the container or shell. v. EYALUATION © Walker Manufacturing provided test data for the two—way catalytic converter. The tests were conducted by Olson Engingering, Inc., Huntington Beach, California. Two CVS—75 emission tests were conducted on the test vehicle with the converter installed and two CVS—75 tests were conducted with exhaust backpressure simulator. The mileage accumulation vehicles and the test vehicle had the test weights of 5,000 lbs and engine displacement of 6.6 liters. The conversion efficiencies for the two—way converter which Maremont intends to market as part numbers 28711 and 28712 for maximum vehicle weight of 5,000 lbs and 6.6 liter engines are 81.8% for HC and 92.9% for CO. The conversion efficiencies meet the requirements of the California regulations. The staff based. the evaluation of the new aftermarket two—way converter on the test data from Olson Engineering, Inc.


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