Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on January 11, 1993.
As of Saturday, September 14th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModification
6502, 65071969-85 General Motors 283-400 cid, small block carbureted enginesCarburetor is mounted before the centrifugal blower, new intake manifold is included as part of kit, boost is limited to 6 psi max.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-256-2
  • Executive Order 256-2 / D256-2
  • ARB # D-256-2
  • Executive Order No: D-256-2
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-256-2
  • Resolution D-256-2
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Download: Executive Order D-256-2 PDF

D-256-2 Document:

CARB_D-256-2

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—256—2 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code WEIAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC. "SUPERCHARGER KIT FOR SMALL BLOCK CHEVROLET® Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—45~5; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the supercharger kit for small block Chevrolet manufactured by Weiand Automotive Industries, Inc. of 2316 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, California 90065, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of required motor vehicle pollution control devices and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 when installed on the following "small block" Chevrolet vehicles powered by 283, 302, 305, 307, 327, 350, and 400 CID gasoline engines: Part nu=bers Supercharger Kit Type Veh. Model—year Satin Polished Long nose 1969 ~ 1985 6502 6507 Short nose 1962 — 1968 6503 6508 Long nose 1986 6504 6509 This exemption shall not apply to any device, apparatus, or mechanism advertised, offered for sale or sold with, or installed on, a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfér to an ultimate purchaser. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for the supercharger kit for "small block" Chevrolet will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those subm.tted by the supercharger kit manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the supercharger as exempted by the Air Resources Board, that adversely affect the performance of a vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the supercharger using identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the supercharger for an application other than those listed in the exemption application, and on this Executive Order, shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of the supercharger kit shall not be construed as exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the supercharger 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.

WEIAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC. i EXECUTIVE ORDER D—256—2 "SUPERCHARGER KIT FOR SMALL BLOCK CHEVROLET" (Page 2 of 2) 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 WEIAND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.‘S SUPERCHARGER KIT FOR "SMALL BLOCK" CHEVROLET ABOVE. 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. Section 17500 of the Business and Professions Code makes untrue or misleading advertising unlawful, and Section 17534 makes violation punishable as a misdemeanor. Section 43644 of the Health and Safety Code provides as follows: "43644, (a) No person shall install, sell, offer for sale, or advertise, or, except in an application to the state board for certification of a _ device, represent, any device as a motor vehicle pollution control device for use on any used motor vehicle unless that device has been certified by the state board. No person shall sell, offer for sale, advertise, or represent any motor vehicle pollution control device as a certified device which, in fact, is not a certified device. Any violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor." Any apparent violation of the conditiohs of this Executive Order will be submitted to the Attorney General of California for such action as he deenms advisable. Executive Order No. D—256—1 dated December 9, 1992, is hereby superseded and of no force and effect. 7&1, + Executed at El Monte, California, this ay of January, 1993. Summerfield Assistant Division Chief Mobile Source Division


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:43:20
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:43:20

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