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Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on July 25, 1995.
As of Saturday, December 28th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1991-1994 Dodge Dakota with 5.2L engine, non-OBD II 1994-1995 Dodge Ram with 5.2L or 5.9L engine, non-OBD II 1986-1995 Ford Mustang standard output with a 5.0L engine, non-OBD II 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra with 5.0L engine 1986-1995 Ford Mustang with a high-output 5.0L engine, non-OBD II 1987-1995 Ford F-series trucks with 5.0L or 5.8L engines, non-OBD II 1993-1995 Ford "Lightning" truck with a 5.8L engine, non-OBD II 1986-1995 Ford F-series truck with 7.5L engine 1991-1994 Ford Explorer/ Ranger with a 4.0L engine 1990-1995 GM trucks with 5.0L or 5.7L TBI engine 1988-1995 GM trucks with 7.4L TBI engine 1988-1995 GM Camaro/ Firebird with 5.0L or 5.7L engine, non-OBD II 1992-1995 GM corvette with 5.7L engine

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-213-9
  • Executive Order 213-9 / D213-9
  • ARB # D-213-9
  • Executive Order No: D-213-9
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-213-9
  • Resolution D-213-9
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D-213-9 Document:


CARB_D-213-9

                                                         (Page 1 of 2)
                            State of California
                            AIR RESOURCES BOARD


                          EXECUTIVE ORDER D—213—9
                 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156
                            of the Vehicle Code


                         VORTECH ENGINEERING, INC.
                       A—TRIM V—1 GEARCHARGER SYSTEM


Pursuant to the authority vested in the'Air Resources Board by Section 27156
of the Vehicle Code; and                                 j

Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39515 and
Section 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—45—9;

IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the A—Trim V—1
Gearcharger System, designed to output a maximum of 5 psi. on the standard         :
output kits and 8 psi on the high output (H.0.) kits, with a 2.5 inch    .         5
inducer diameter, manufacturedsby Vortech Engineering, Inc., 5351 Bonsai       3   &
Ave., Moorpark, California 93021 has been found not to reduce the
effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system and,
therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle
Code for those vehicles, except those equipped with on—board diagnostics II
(OBD II), listed with corresponding modifications to the OEM engine systems
in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation of the A—Trim
V—1 Gearcharger System will not recommend tuning the vehicle to
specifications different from those submitted by Vortech Engineering, Inc.

Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the A—Trim V—1
Gearcharger System, as exempted by the Air Resources Board, which adversely
affect the performance of a vehicle‘s pollution control system shall
invalidate this Executive Order.

Marketing of the A—Trim V—1 Gearcharger System using any identification
other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the A—Trim V—1
Gearcharger System for an application other than those listed in this:
Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from
the Air Resources Board. Exemption of the A—Trim V—1 Gearcharger System
shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise
any component of the kit as an individual device.         2

This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect that
the use of the A—Trim V—1 Gearcharger System may have on any warranty either
expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer.                     .
This Executive Order is granted based on comparative intake manifold air
pressure testing which was recorded during a Hot—Start 505 LA4 drive cycle
in the baseline and modified configuration. However, the Air Resources
Board finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that use of the A—Trim


    VORTECH ENGINEERING, INC.                        4   EXECUTIVE ORDER 0—213—9
    A—TRIM V—1 GEARCHARGER SYSTEM                        (Page 2 of 2)




    V—1 Gearcharger System may adversely affect emissions of motor vehicles when
    operating under conditions outside the parameters of the previously
    prescribed test procedures.     Accord1ng]y, the Air Resources Board reserves
    the right to conduct additional emission tests, in the future, as such tests
    are developed, that will more adequately measure emissions from all cycle
    phases. If such test results demonstrate that the A—Trim V—1 Gearcharger
    System adversely affects emissions during off—cycle conditions (defined as
    those conditions which are beyond the parameters of the Cold—Start CVS—75
    Federal Test Procedure), this Executive Order shall be effectively rescinded
    as of the date the test results are validated. Further, if such test
    results or other evidence provides the Air Resources Board with reason to
    suspect that the A—Trim V—1 Gearcharger System will affect the durability of
    the emission control, Vortech Engineering, Inc. shall be required to submit
    durability data to show that the durability of the vehicle emissions control
    system is not, in fact, affected and/or that thé add—on or modified part
    demonstrates adequate durability.

    In addition to the foregoing, the Air Resources Board reserves the right in
    the future to review this Executive Order and the exemption provided herein
    to assure that the exempted add—on or modified part continues to meet the
|   standards and procedures of Title 13, California Code of Regulations,
    Section 2222, et seq.

    THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION,
    APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE:—AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY
    CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION: BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED    —
    BENEFITS OF VORTECH ENGINEERING, INC.‘S A—TRIM V—1 GEARCHARGER SYSTEM.

    No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board" may be'
    made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other
    oral or written communication.

    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 the order, in 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 after hearing ;
    that grounds for revocation exist.

    The Bureau of Automotive Repair will be notified by a copy of this order.

    Executive Order D-213F8, dated September 16, 1993, is supefseded and of no
    further force and effect.                   7/

    Executed at El Monte, California, this    Ciir   C      July 1995.




                                                stant Division Chief
                                           Mobile Source Division


                                                                                        (Page 1 of 4)

                                                        ExhibitA

Chrysler Corp.

                           Model           Vehicle                  Engine              Pulley Dia.                (inches)
Part .        No.        Years        Make and Model              Size (liters)         Crankshaft                  Input

4CB218—060               1991—93      Dodge    Dakota               5.2                  7.00                     3.125
4CB218—0608              1991—93      Dbodge   Dakota               5.2                  7.00                     3.125
4CB218—068               1991—93      Dodge    Dakota               5.2                  7 .25                    3.125
4CB218—068S              1991—93      Dodge    Dakota               5.2                  7.25            .        3.125
4cCC218—060                1994       Dodge    Dakota               5.2                  7.25                     3.125
4CC218—068                 1994       Dodge    Dakota               5.2                  7.25                     a. 125
4CD218—030               1994/95      Dodge    Ram                  5.2/5.9              7.25                     3.125
4CD218—038               1994/95      Dodge    Ram                  5.2/5.9              7.25                     3.125

Exempted Modifications

         1.     Relocate ignition coil.
         2.     Replace coolant recovery reservoir.
         3.     Relocate crankcase vent outlet to air filter cover.
         4.     Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys,      new accessory belt, |
                brackets, oil feed and drain, modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air
                filter cover, and discharge plenum and ducting.
                Install Fuel management unit (FMU)  on   fuel                 return   line     and   connect to
                intake  manifold  air  pressure  source.
                Install auxiliary fuel pump.

Fora Motor Company

                         Model           Vehicle                  Engine               Pulley     Dia.           (inches)
Part          No.        Years        Make and Model              Size (liters)          Crankshaft                 Input

4FA21l8—010         .    1986—93         Mustang                    5.0                   6.00                    3. 33
                                      Standard Output                     i   .                                    .
4FA218—018               1986—93         Mustang              _     5.0                   6.00                    3. 33
                                      Standard Output .                                                      |
4FG218—010               1994/95         Mustang                    5.0                   6.50                    3.33
*                                     Standard Output
4FrPG218—018             1994/95         Mustang                    5.0                   6.50                    3 .33
                                      Standard Output

Exempted Modifications

                Relocate fuel evaporation canister.
                Relocate Mass Airflow sensor to new air filter cover.
                Relocate crankcase vent outlet to air filter cover.
                Relocate alternator and air injection pump aid air control                            valve.
                Shorten hose between air injection pump and air control valve.
                Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys,                 brackets,     oil feed drain,            and
                modified intake air ducting incorporating                     a new air filter cover.
                Install Fuel Management Unit (FMU) on fuel                    return line and connect                 to
                intake     manifold    air     pressure   source.


     2.    Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys, brackets, oil feed
           drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
           cover, and discharge plenum and ducting.
     3.    Install supplemental fuel injection computer (SFIC) and related
           hardware including an auxiliary fuel pump, throttle spacer block, fuel
           pressure reqgulator, supplemental fuel injectors and associated fuel
           lines.


General Motors

                   Model       Vehicle                Engine             Pulley Dia. (inchesg)
Part No.           Years    Make and Model            Size (liters)        Crankshaft   Input

4GF218—O060       1988—92   Camaro/Firebird            5.0/5.7               7.50         3. 48
4GF218—068        1988—92   Camaro/Firebird            5.0/5.7               7.50        . 3 .48
4GH218—050          1993    Camaro/Firebird            5.0/5.7               7.00         3.33
4GH218—058        — 1993    Camaro/Firebird            5.0/5.7               7.00    .    3. 33
4GH218—060        1994/95   Camaro/Firebird            5.0/5.7               7 .00        3.33
4GH218—068        1994/95   Camaro/Firebird            5.0/5.7               7.00         3. 33


Exempted Modifications

     1.    Fuel evaporation canister may be remotely relocated.
     2.    Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys, brackets, oil feed
           drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
           cover, and discharge plenum and ducting.
     3.       Install Fuel Management Unit    {FMU)    on fuel return line and connect to
           intake manifold air pressure source.                                                ~
     4.    Optional Vortech/MSD Boost Timing Unit,             P/N 5A00O1—001, may be used.
           Designed to retard ignition timing under boost conditions (max adj. is
           three degrees per pound boost).
     5.    Install supplemental fuel pump.
     6.    1993 models only — replace stock fuel injectors with 24 lbs.
           injectors.


General Motors

     .             Model     ._ Vehicle   .           Engine     —       '?ulley Dia. (inches)
Part No.         — Years    Make and Model            Size (liters)       — Crankshaft   Input

4GV218—078 —      1992/93     Corvette                   5.7         —       7.00         3.125
4GV218—088        1994/95     Corvette                   5.7                 7.00         3.125

Exempted Modifications

     1.    Fuel evaporation canister may be remotely relocated.
     2.     Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys, brackets, oil feed
           drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
           cover, and discharge plenum and ducting.
     3.    Install Fuel Management Unit (FMU) on fuel return line and connect to
           intake manifold air pressure source.
     4.    Optional Vortech/MSD Boost Timing Unit, P/N SA0O1—001, may be used.
           Designed to retard ignition timing under boost conditions (max adj. is
           three degrees per pound boost).
     5.    Install supplemental fuel pump.


Ford Motor Company                                                   (Page 3 of 4)
                    Model       Vehicle          Engine          Pulley Dia. (inches)
Part No.            Years    Make and Model      Size (liters)     Crankshaft   Input

4FB218—040       1986—95     F—Series Truck          7.5              7. 00        2.875
4FB218—048       1986—95     F—Series Truck          7.5              7.00         2 .875

Exempted Modifications

     1.    Modify Air Bypass Tube.
     2.    Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys,      brackets,   oil feed
           drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
           cover.
     3.    Install Fuel Management Unit (FMU) on fuel return line and_connect to
           intake manifold air pressure source.
     4.    Optional Vortech/MSD Boost Timing Unit, P/N SA0O01—001, may be used.
           Designed to retard ignition timing under boost conditions (max adj. is
           three degrees per pound boost).
     5.    Install supplemental fuel pump.
     6.    Replace thermostat housing.


Ford Motor Company

                    Model      ©Vehicle         Engine           Pulley Dia. (inches)
Part No.            Years    Make and Model     Size (liters)      Crankshaft   Input

4FD218—050       1991—94     Ford Explofer/Ranger 4.0               Stock      ,   2.87
4FD218—058       1991—94°   ‘ Ford Explorer/Ranger 4.0              Stock          ‘2.87

Exempted Modifications

     1.    Modify Air Bypass Tube.
     2.    Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys, brackets, oil feed
           drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
           cover.
     3.    Install Fuel Management Unit (FMU) on fuel return line and connect to
           intake manifold air pressure source.
     4.    Optional Vortech/MSD Boost Timing Unit, P/N SAOO1—001, may be used.
           Designed to retard ignition timing under boost conditions (max adj. is
           three degrees per pound boost).
   . 5.    Install supplemental fuel pump.


General Motors

                    Model       Vehicle —       Engine        . Pulley Dia. (inches)
Part No.            Years    Make and Model     Size (liters)     Crankshaft   Input

4GB218—050       1990—95     Trucks   (TBI)        5.0/5.7           7.50           3.125
4GB218—058       1990—95     Trucks   (TBI)        5.0/5.7           7.50           3.125
4GC218—090       1988—93     Trucks   (TBI)          7.4             7.50           2.875
4G6C218—098      1988—93     Trucks   (TBI)          7.4             7.50           2.875
4GG218—090       1994/95      Trucks (TBI)           7.4             7.50           2.875
4GG218—098       1994/95     Trucks   (TBI)          7.4             7.50           2.875


     Ford Motor Company                                                                     (Page 2 of 4)

                      Model           Vehicle                Engine                   Pulley Dia.       (inches)
     Part No.         Years     Make and Model               Size   (liters)            Crankshaft         Input

     4FA218—030        1993           Mustang                5.0                       6.88               3.33
                                        Cobra
     4FA218—038        1993           Mustang                5.0                       6.88               3 .33
                                       Cobra
     4FA218—040      1986—93    _     Mustang                5.0                       6.88               3 .33
                                        H.0.
     4FA218—048      1986—93          Mustang        .       5.0                       6.88               3 .33
                                        H.0.
     4FG218—020      1994/95          Mustang        —       5.0                       7.00               3 .33
                                       H.0.
     4FG218—028      1994/95          Mustang                5.0                       7.00               3. 33
                                       H.0.                                                                 j


     Exempted Modifications

           1.   Relocate fuel evaporation canister.
           2.   Relocate Mass Airflow sensor to new air filter cover.
           3.   Relocate crankcase vent outlet to air filter cover.
           4.   Relocate alternator and air injection pump and air control valve.
           5.   Shorten hose between air injection pump and air control valve.
           6.   Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys, brackets, oil feed
                drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
                cover.                                           j
                Install Fuel Management Unit (FMU) on fuel return line and connect to
                intake manifold air pressure source.
           8.   Install supplemental fuel pump.
           9.   Optional Vortech/MSD Boost Timing Unit, P/N 5A0O01—001l, may be used.
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                Dbesigned to retard ignition timing under boost conditions (max adj. is
                three degrees per pound boost).                               ‘



     Fora Motor Company

                       Model       Vehicle                   Engine                   Pulley Dia. (inches)
     Part No.        — Years    Make and Model               Size (liters)              Crankshaft   Input

     4FC218—030      1987—95   F—Series Truck                         5.8                     6.50          2.875
     4FC218—038      1987—95    F—Series Truck                        5.8               _     6.50          2.875
     4FPC218—040 °   1993—95   Lightning Truck                        5.8 .       C           6.50          2.875
     4FC218—048      1993—95   Lightning Truck                        5.8                     6.50          2 .875
     4FE218—070      1987—95    F—Series Truck                        5.0                     6.50          2.875
     4FE218—078      1987—95        F—Series Truck                    5.0                     6.50          2.875

     Exempted Modifications

           1.   Install Gearcharger unit with associated pulleys, brackets, oil feed
                drain, and modified intake air ducting incorporating a new air filter
                cover.
                Install Fuel Management Unit         (FMU)    on fuel return line and connect to
                intake manifold air pressure source.
                Optional Vortech/MSD Boost Timing Unit, P/N SA0O0O1—001, may be used.
                Designed to retard ignition timing under boost conditions                            (max adj.    is
                three degrees per pound boost).
                Install supplemental fuel pump.



Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:15:18
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:15:18

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