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Valid E.O.

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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on January 8, 2008.
As of Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 44000 & 410001996 - 2001 Limited Ford passenger carsNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-193-54
  • Executive Order 193-54 / D193-54
  • ARB # D-193-54
  • Executive Order No: D-193-54
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-193-54
  • Resolution D-193-54
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Download: Executive Order D-193-54 PDF

D-193-54 Document:

CARB_D-193-54

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D-193-54 Relating to Exerr~ptionsunder Section 27 156 of the Vel-~icleCode Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. "Series 44000 and 41000 OBD II Compliant Three-way Catalytic Converters" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 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 44000 and 41000 three-way catalytic converters (TWC) for installation on limited 1996 through 2001 model year 3.OL and 3.4L Ford passenger cars equipped with on- board diagnostic II (OBD-II) systems and multiple (2 or 3 units) catalytic converter systems as specified in Appendix D-193-54 and incorporated herein. Series 44000 TWCs will be used as front catalytic converters (2 units). Series 41000 TWC will be used as the rear catalytic converter (1 unit) for multiple catalytic converter systems (total of 3 units). Series 44000 and 41000 TWCs may be sold as a ur~iversalor as a direct-fit system for the vet~icleslisted in Appendix D-193-54. These catalytic converters may also be installed on non-OBD ll vehicles (1995 and older), with similar engine and exhaust configuration to those listed in Appendix D-193-54. 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, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Section 271 56 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the catalytic converters (Series 44000 and 41000) was based on durability bench-aging by Delphi, a subsidiary of Wmicore Automotive Catalysts, using Air Resources Board-modified RAT-A bench-aging cycle for 75 and 100 hours respectively, as specified in the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non-original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD I I) Systems." WHEREAS, emissions tests conducted at the Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), Ontario, California, with Series 44000 (2 units) installed as underbody catalytic converters on a 1999 3.OL Ford Taurus, test group XFMXV3.0VGC, certified to the Low Emission Vehicle (PC, LEV) emission standards showed that the vehicle met the applicable emission standards. OBD II compatibility tests performed on the same vehicle showed that Series 44000 TWCs do not affect the vehicle's ability to perform OBD I1 system monitoring. The following are the test results in grams per mile:

A-TDS, Ontario, California 1999 3.ClL Ford Taurus, Series 44000 TWC NMOG CO NOx Remarks 100K Standard 0.090 4.2 0.3 Test 1 0.087 1.I 0.1 Pass Test 2 0.090 1.I 0.1 Pass Furthermore, previous emissions tests and engineering evaluation showed that the addition of Series 41000 (rear converter, 1 unit) to vehicles equipped with multiple catalytic converters (3 units, with Series 44000 TWC as front converters (2 units )) would allow the vehicles to meet applicable emission standards for similar vehicle applications. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the vehicles listed in Appendix D-193-54 subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converters as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converters 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 converters 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 Systeni, 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 converters and is only a finding that the catalytic converters are exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. 4. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc.'s installation instructions for the new catalytic converters must conform to requirements in Paragraphs I and X of the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non-original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Systems." 5. Upon installation, the catalytic converters 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. CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEM, INC. - CATALYTIC CONVERTERS - D-193-54

6. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converters as "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 individuals associated with Car Sound, to be assernbled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order. , 8. Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converters 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 submit the required quality audit and production quantity reports for its aftermarket catalytic converters semi-annually, covering the periods January 1 through June 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 0 day of January 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEM, INC. - CATALYTIC CONVERTERS - D-193-54

Appendix D-193-54 I Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. Series 44000/41000 for Limited Ford Passenger Cars I Model Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitor Universal Universal Direct Fit Make Vehicle Model Engine Family Front Rear year Size Level Class Type Type Converters ed FronVRear Taurus. Taurus Wagon, 1 Sable, Sable Wagon. TFM3.OVJGl EK 44023 Engine code "S" -- 3.0 1996 TFM3.0VBGKEK VFM3.OVBG2EK XFMXVO3.OVBZ XFMXVO3.OVGC Taurus Station 1FMXVO3.OVF3 Page 1 of 1


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