Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on July 19, 2007.
As of Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 460001996 through 1999 selected BMW passenger carsNoneConsult application catalog or contact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-193-50
  • Executive Order 193-50 / D193-50
  • ARB # D-193-50
  • Executive Order No: D-193-50
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-193-50
  • Resolution D-193-50
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Download: Executive Order D-193-50 PDF

D-193-50 Document:

CARB_D-193-50

| State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—193—50 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. (d.b.a. Magnafiow) "Series 46000 OBD II Compliant Three—way Catalytic Converter" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and Section 2222(h), Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR"), authorize the California Air Resources Board and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. (Car Sound) of 22961 Arroyo Vista, Rancho _ Santa Margarita, California 92688, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 to market its new aftermarket Series 46000 three—way catalytic converter (TWC) for installation on selected 1996 through 1999 model year BMW passenger cars equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—193—50 and incorporated herein. The Series 46000 TWC will be used for single (one unit) or dual (two units) exhaust system applications for selected BMW passenger cars. Series 46000 TWC may also be installed on non—OBD II vehicles (1995 and older) similar in engine and exhaust configuration to those listed in Appendix D—193—50. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—02—003, Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converter complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability bench—aging by Delphi Energy and Chassis Systems using Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench—aging cycle for 75 hours, as specified in the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non— original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Systems." WHEREAS, emissions tests conducted at the Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), Ontario, California, with Series 46000 TWC installed on a 1998 2.8L BMW Z3, test group WBMXVO2.8735, certified to the passenger car, Transitional Low Emission Vehicle emission standards (PC, TLEV), showed that the catalytic converter met the applicable emission standards. OBD II compatibility tests performed on the same test vehicle showed that Series 46000 TWC did not affect the vehicle‘s ability to perform OBD II system monitoring. Emission test results in grams per mile are shown below.

. NMOG CO NOx PC 100K TLEV standards 0.156 4.2 0.6 Series 46000 TWC Test 1 0.144 1.6 0.4 Series 46000 TWC Test 2 0. 137 1.4 0.4 IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—193—50 subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter or any of its components, and 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 catalytic converter using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converter for application other than the ones shown in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of these products shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converter as individual devices. 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc., 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 emission reduction claims for the catalytic converter and is only a finding that the catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. 4. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converter must conform to requirements in Paragraphs | and X of the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non—original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On—Board Diagnostic !I (OBD I1) Systems." 5. Upon installation, the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for 50,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five years on the shell and end pipes. 6. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converter as a "high or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform better than an OEM catalytic converter. 7. The new aftermarket catalytic converter substrate may not be sold or supplied to a third party by Car Sound, its associates, vendors, other businesses, and CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEM, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—193—50

— 3 — individuals associated with Car Sound, to be assembled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order. 8. Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packaging identification different from the ones described in this Executive Order must be approved by Air Resources Board prior to shipment. 9. Car Sound must submiit the required quality audit and production quantity reports for its aftermarket catalytic converter serni—annually, covering the periods January 1 throughJune 30, and July 1 through December 31. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a 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. Executed at El Monte, California, this / 9 day of July 2007. o2es Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEM, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—193—50

Appendix D—193—5o Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. Series 46000 BMW Light Duty Vehicles Model & Engine & & Certification| Weight| Exhaust| Converter| Total Monitored & . . No. Year Mgke Vehicle Model! Size Engine Family Level Class Type Type Converter|Converters Universal Direct Fit 1 318i, 318ti, 318is, & 23 1.9L TBM1.9VIJGKEK TIER1 S 1 1 46005 2 1996 328i, 328is, 328ic 2.8L TBM2.8VJGKEK TLEV 46004 3 7A0il, 840ci 4.4L TBM4.4VJGFEK TIER1 D 2 2 46134 4 750il, 850ci 5.4L TBM5.4V8GEEK 46065 5 318i, 318ti, 318is, 1.9L VBM1.9VJGKFK TLEV 46005 6 23,318iC _ VBM1.9VJGFEK TJIER1 S 1 1 46065 7. 23, Z3A VBM2.8VJGKFK 46065 8 1997 528i,5251A 28L VBM2.8VJGKEK TLEV 46004 540A 46004 9 740i, 740i1 4.A4L VBMA4.4VJGKEK D 2 2 46134 B 840ci . TIER1 46064 10 "W on asoo 5.4L_|_VBNMSAVBGEEK PC. Two aeoes ‘6" 318i, 318ti, 318is 46005 11 73 1.9L WBMXVO1.9M44 1 1 16065 12 328i, 328is, 328ic WBMXVO2.8M52 TLEV D 2 2 46004 13 1998 73, 323is, 323ic 2.8L WBMXVO2.8Z35 S 1 1 46065 14 528iA, 528i WBMXVO2.8M52 46004 5401,540iA 46004 15 740. 7201 4.4L WBMXVO4.4M62 TIER1 D 2 2 46131 16 750i1 5.AL WBMXVO5.4M73 46065 318ic,318is,318ti, 17| 1999 318iAG,318isA,318tiA 1.9L XBMXVO1.9M44 TLEV S 1 1 46005 Page 1 of 1


Document Created: 2007-07-25 10:00:32
Document Modified: 2007-07-25 10:00:32

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