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Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on March 8, 2004.
As of Thursday, December 26th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

ModelsModification
1996-2004 non-SFTP GM Trucks, 1996-2004 Ford Trucks, excluding SULEVs, and 2001-2003 non-SFTP PT-Cruisers, excluding any General Motors vehicle certified to the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) emission standards and 2004 model-year Ford trucks with the following engine test groups: 4FMXTO5.4R17, 4FMXTO5.4R4P, 4FMXTO5.4RM6, and 4FMXTO4.62E6..The WhippleCharger consists of the following main components in all kits: Twin Screw Whipple supercharger, intake manifold, bypass valve, a low temperature thermostat to replace the stock thermostat, and a new air cleaner element for use in the stock air cleaner housing. Intercooler is included on selected kits and denoted as IC in the part number. The General Motors kit also includes a reflashed ECM, a stand alone computer, and two extra injectors. Boost is limited to 8 psi. For Ford, the 3.0L kit includes a reflashed ECM, a set of high flow injectors, a larger diameter mass airflow sensor and throttle body. Boost is limited to 11 psi. The 4.6/5.4L kit includes a reflashed ECM and set of high flow injectors. Boost is limited to 10 psi. The 6.8L kit includes a reflashed ECM, a stand alone computer, and two extra injectors. Boost is limited to 8 psi. The PT-Cruiser kit includes a stand alone computer, and one extra injector. Boost is limited to 9.2 psi.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-231-21
  • Executive Order 231-21 / D231-21
  • ARB # D-231-21
  • Executive Order No: D-231-21
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-231-21
  • Resolution D-231-21
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Download: Executive Order D-231-21 PDF

D-231-21 Document:

CARB_D-231-21

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—231—21 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code WHIPPLE INDUSTRIES, INC. WHIPPLECHARGER Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and ' c Pursuant to the aut‘h‘drity vestedin the undersigned by Section 39515 and Section 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—02—003; IT I1S ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the WhippleCharger, manufactured and marketed by Whipple Industries, Inc., 3292 N. Weber Avenue, Fresno, California, 93722 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 the following vehicle applications, excluding any General Motors vehicle certified to the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) emission standards and 2004 model—year Ford trucks with the following engine test groups: 4FMXTO5.4R17, 4FMXTO5.4R4P, 4FMXTO5.4RM6, and 4FMXTO4.62E6. Motors/Hummer Pulley Dia. on 2001—2004 8.A1L WIK—L18—8. 1LA 2.291"/6.25" 2.3L 2001—2004 81L WIK—L18—8.1LB 2.750"/7.50" 2.3L 2001—2004 81L WIK—L18—8.1LTA 2.750"/7.50" 2.3L 2001—2004 8.1L WIK—L18—8.1LTB 2.875"/7.50" 2.3L 2001—2004 8.A1L WIK—L18—8.1LA—IC 2.083"/6.25" 2.3L 2001—2004 81L WIK—L18—8. 1LB—IC 2.500"/7.50" 2.3L 2001—2004 8.A1L WIK—L18—8 1LTA—IC 2.750"/7.50" 2.3L 2001—2004 81L WIK—L18—8.1LTB—IC 2.875"/7.50" 2.3L Pulley Dia. 2002—2004 3.0L WIK—3.O0LA 2.750"/5.830" 1. 2L 2002—2004 3.0L WIK—3.0LB . 2.875"/5.830" 1.2L 2002—2004 3.0L WIK—3.0LC _ 3.000"/5.830" 1.2L 2002—2004 3.0L WIK—3.0LD 3.125"/5.830" 1.2L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—A 3.250/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—B 3.375/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—C 3.500/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—D 3.625/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—E 3.750/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 §5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—A—IC 3.250/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—B—1C 3.375/6.555 2.3L

2. Trucks Pulley Dia. 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—C—IC 3.500/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—D—1C 3.625/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 5.4L WIK—5.4—2V—E—1C 3.750/6.555 2.3L 1996—2004 4.6L WIK—5.4—2V—A 3.875/6.496 2.3L 1996—2004 4.6L WIK—5.4—2V—B 4.000/6.496 2.3L 1996—2004 4.6L WIK—5.4—2V—C 4,125/6.496 2.3L 1996—2004 4.6L WIK—5.4—2V—A—1C 3.875/6.496 2.3L 1996—2004 4.6L WIK—5.4—2V—B—1C 4.000/6.496 2.3L 1996—2004 4.6L WIK—5.4—2V—C—I1C 4.125/6.496 2.3L 2001—2004 6.8L WIK—FT—6.8LA 3.485"/7.50" _— 2.3L 2001—2004 6.8L WIK—FT—6.8LA—IC 3.485"/7.50" 2.3L PT—Cruiser Pulley Dia. 2001—2002 2.4L WIK—PT—2.4 2.875"/6.30" 1.2L 2003* 2.A4L WIK—PT—2.4 2.875"/6.30" 1 .2L 2001—2002 2.4L WIK—PT—ULEV—2.4 3.000%/6.30" 1 .2L * non turbo models with manual transmission The WhippleCharger consists of the following main components in all kits: Twin Screw Whipple supercharger, intake manifold, bypass valve, a low temperature thermostat to replace the stock thermostat, and a new air cleaner element for use in the stock air cleaner housing. Intercooler is included on selected kits and denoted as IC in the part number. The General Motors kit also includes a reflashed ECM, a stand alone computer, and two extra injectors. Boost is limited to 8 psi. For Ford, the 3.0L kit includes a reflashed ECM, a set of high flow injectors, a larger diameter mass airflow sensor and throttle body. Boost is limited to 11 psi. The 4.6/5.4L kit includes a reflashed ECM and set of high flow injectors. Boost islimited to 10 psi. The 6.8L kit includes a reflashed ECM, a stand alone computer, and two extra injectors. Boost is limited to 8 psi. The PT—Cruiser kit includes a stand alone computer, a'nd one extra injector. Boost is limited . to 9.2 psi. This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the supercharger will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those of the vehicle manufacturer. Whipple Industries, Inc. recommends that only premium fuel be used. WHIPPLE INDUSTRIES, INC.—WHIPPLECHARGER—D—231—21

—3. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the WhippleCharger, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. This Executive Order shall not apply to any Whipple Industries, Inc.‘s WhippleCharger advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. Marketing of the supercharger using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the supercharger 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 supercharger shall not be construed as exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the kit as an individual device. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the supercharger may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. This Executive Order is granted based on emissions test data generated on the following test vehicles using the Cold—Start CVS—75 Federal Test Procedure (FTP) and the Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP USO6/SCO3) test cycles: 2004 model—year Ford Ranger, 2001 and 2002 model—year Chrysler PT—Cruiser, 2001 model—year Ford Excursion, and 1999 model—year General Motors C1500 truck. Results are in grams per mile with deterioration factors added to CVS—75 FTP results. Emission levels of the modified vehicles met the applicable emission standards. 2001 2.4L (LEV) Chrysler 2002 2.4L (ULEV) Chrysler PT—Cruiser PT—Cruiser NMOG CO NOx HCHO NMOG CO NOx HCHO Standards 0.075 34 02 0.015 0.040 1.7 0.2 0.008 Device w/ dfs 0.042 0.9 0.4 0.001 0.035 1.3 0. 0.000 2001 6.8L (LEV) Ford 1999 5.3L (LEV) General Motors Excursion . 91500 NMOG CO NOx HCHO "NMOG CO NOx HCHO Standards 0.195 5.0 0.6 0.022 0160 4.4 0.4 0.018 Device w/ dfs 0.118 15 02 0.002 0105 1.3 0.4 0.002 2004 3.0L (ULEV) Ford Ranger USO6/SCO3 NMOG CO NOx HCHO NMHC+NOx CO Standards 0.100 34 0.2 0.015 0.25/0.27 10.5/3.5 Device w/ dfs 0.070 0.8 0.04 0.001 0.04/0.003 0.89/0.03 WHIPPLE INDUSTRIES, INC.—WHIPPLECHARGER—D—231—21

—4. This Executive Order is also based on On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD 11 tests conducted on the same test vehicles. Test data showed that the supercharger when installed on the vehicles did not affect the vehicle‘s ability to perform its OBD II monitoring. The ARB 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 WHIPPLE INDUSTRIES, INC.‘S WHIPPLECHARGER. 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 a 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 has been made after the hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this gfl’t day of March 2004. Allen izns, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division WHIPPLE INDUSTRIES, INC.—WHIPPLECHARGER—D—231—21


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:45:57
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:45:57

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