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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on October 6, 2008.
As of Friday, January 3rd, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 6120001995 to 2003 selected Ford PC/LDT1NoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-37
  • Executive Order 280-37 / D280-37
  • ARB # D-280-37
  • Executive Order No: D-280-37
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-37
  • Resolution D-280-37
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Download: Executive Order D-280-37 PDF

D-280-37 Document:

CARB_D-280-37

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—37 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code \ AirTek, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 612000 OBD II Compliant Three—way Catalytic Converter" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156, and Section 2222(h), Title 13, California Code of Regulations, 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, AirTek, Inc. (AirTek) of 4410 W. 37"" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied to the Air ResourcesBoard for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 to market its new aftermarket Series 612000 three—way catalytic converter (TWC) for installation on 1995 through 2003 Ford passenger cars (PC) and light—duty trucks 1 (LDT1) equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—I1) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—37 and incorporated herein. The catalytic converter will be used for multiple catalytic converter exhaust systems as shown in Appendix D—280—37. Series 612000 TWC may also be installed on non—OBD II Ford passenger cars (1995 and older) with similar exhaust configuration as those listed in Appendix D—280—37. 8 | 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 converter complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Section 2222(h), Title 13, California Code of Regulations. The emissions performance of said catalytic converter was based on durability bench—aging by Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, using the ARB—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 Ecologic Engine Testing Laboratory (Ecologic), Fullerton, California, with Series 612000 TWC installed on 4 1997 3.0L Ford Taurus, engine test group VFM3.0V8G3EK, certified to the Low Emission Vehicle and passenger car emission standards (LEV/PC), showed that the catalytic converter met the applicable emission standards. OBD II compatibility tests performed on the same test vehicle showed that Series 612000 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 LEV standards | 0.090 [ 4 .2 0.3 Series 612000 TWC Test 1 — 0.030 0.6 0.1 Series 612000 TW C Test 2 0.037 0.6 0.1 /| |

—2 — IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—280—37 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. 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 this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converter as individual devices. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by AirTek, 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. AirTek, 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 II (OBD II) Systems." Upon installation, the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for 50,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five (5) years on the shell and end pipes. AirTek, 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 it appear to perform better than an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converter. AirTek, Inc., its associates, vendors, other businesses, and individuals may not sell or supply the substrates of the new aftermarket catalytic converter to a third party to be assembled in a different facmtyand marketed under this Executive Order. 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. AILRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—37

—3 _ 9. Airtek, Inc. must submit the required quality audit and production quantity reports for its aftermarket catalytic converter on a semi—annual basis, covering the periods January 1 through June 30, and July 1 through December 31. Executive Order D—280—18 dated October 12, 2007 is hereby superseded and of no further force and effect. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revokedonly 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 é day of October 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AILRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—37

APPENDIX D—280—37 AIRTEK INC‘s SERIES 612000 OBDII TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine . . Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter > & it Year Model Size Engine Family Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal Direct Fit 1 1996 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable TFM3.OV8GKEK TLEV 612888 2 Taurus Sedan VFM3.0Vv8G3EK LEV 612221 Mercury Sable 3 1997 Taurus Sedan VFM3.OVBG2EK TLEV Mercury Sable 4 Taurus Sedan VFM3.OVBNKGK Tier—1 612888 Mercury Sable 5 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable WFMXVO3.0AEA Tier1 e 1998 Taurus Sedan MercurySable 3.0 WFMXVO3.0CAA LEv e D 2 UND TwC 2 612004 LEFT OR RIGHT 612221 7 Taurus Sedan WEMXVO3.0AMA TLEV Mercury Sable 612888 8 T aurus Sed cecan XFMXVO3.0VDC TLEV 1999 Mercury Sable 9 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable XFMXVO3.0VGC LEV 612221 10 L'"&°'" L‘T’G — YEMxXvVO3.0VD2 TLEV 2000 5 a|"“fs3 TBD TBD TBD 11 incoin Lo YEMxXVO3.0VF2 LEV Automatic Additional Vehicles 1 . No. Model Vehicle Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter . P > Year Model Size Engine Family Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal Direct Fit FRONT MANIFOLD NA FRONT MAINFOLD o e o J | ' oo|p e REAR maniroLp| NA 612012 REAR MANIFOLD 612011 12 1995 COUNTOUR/MYSTIQUE 2.5L TFM2.5VIJG1EK oY | 3 — |2TWC/TWC | 0C 3 _ —————= REAR REAR CONVERTER converter 612147 AUTO TRANS TIER—1 PC 612004 REAR CONVERTER | 612860 MAN TRANS 13 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L TFM3.0VJG1EK | 5 2UND TWC (2) 2 < 612004 612888 1996 - 612006 FRONTS |612394 FRONT 612365 14 TAURUS SHO MODELS 3.4L TFM3.4VJG1EK DY 3UND 2TWC/ TWC 2 FRONT OR REAR REAR Page 1 of 6

APPENDIX D—280—37 AIRTEK INC‘s SERIES 612000 OBDII TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine . Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter . - Year Model Size Engine Family Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal Direct Fit LEFT MANIFOLD 612995 RIGHT SINGLE INLET 15 1996 TFM4.6VIJG1FL MUFFLER 612704 RIGHT SIDE DUAL INLET MUFFLER 612002 LINCOLN MARK ViII 4.6L NA LEFT MANIFOLD 612204 RIGHT SINGLE INLET 16 VFM4.6VIG1FL MUFFLER 612704 3 2TWC/ TWC 3 RIGHT SIDE DUAL | INLET MUFFLER 612002 FRONT MANIFOLD NA FRONT MAINFOLD 1997 rear maniroup NA 612012 REAR MANIFOLD 612011 17 COUNTOUR/ MYSTIQUE 2.5L VFM2.5VIG1EK REAR REAR CONVERTER CONVERTER 612147 AUTO TRANS TIERA po oY 612004 REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS 18 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L VFM3.0VJG1EK 2UND 2TWC 2 612004 FRONT OR REAR 612883 19 TAURUS SHO MODELS 3.AL VFM3.4VJG1EK 3UND 2TWC/ TWC 2 FRONT 612006 FRONTS |612394 FRONT on rEan REAR 612365 e |. LEFT MANIFOLD 612204 ~~_RIGHT] SINGLE INLET 20 LINCOLN MARK VIHI 4.6L WFMXVO4.6MAA 2TWC/ TWC ALL NA MUFFLER 612704 RIGHT SIDE DUAL INLET MUFFLER 612001 1998 3 FRONT NA MANIFOLD FRONT MAINFOLD REAR MANIFOLD 612012 REAR NA MANIFOLD 612011 21 COUNTOUR/ MYSTIQUE 2.5L WFMXVO25AFA 2TWC/ TWC 3 cEAR Bfgf‘gi?,%iiffis 0021\/2%1315:2 REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS Page 2 of 6

Additional Vehicles 3 APPENDIX D—280—37 AIRTEK INC‘s SERIES 612000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDTA No. Model Vehicle Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Direct Fit Engine Family Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal Year Model Size Level 22 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L _ WFMXVO3.0PAA s 2UND TWC (2) 7 612004 LEFT OR RIGHT 612888 1998 23 TAURUS SHO MODELS 3.4L WFMXVO3.4BAA 3UND 612006 FRONTS |612394 FRONT 612365 OR REAR REAR FRONT FRONT MAINFOLD MANIFOLD NA 612012 REAR | REAR MANIFOLD counTour/ DIY 21WC/ TWC 3 NA MANIFOLD 612011 24 MYSTIQUE/MERCURY 2.5L XFMXVO2.5VBC TIER—1 3 REAR REAR CONVERTER COUGAR - 612147 AUTO TRANS 1999 ' COQE%';IER REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS 25 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L XFMXVO3.0VBZ 53 2UND 2TWC 2 61202;c';g.';T OR 612888 612006 FRONTS |612394 FRONT 612365 26 TAURUS SEDAN 3.4L XFMXVO3.4VBC DHY 3UND 2TWC/ TWC 2 FRONT OR REAR REAR 27 Lincoin LS—6 3.0L YFMxXVO03.0VD2 TLEV o D 2 2TWC 2 612004 LEFT OR 612420 Right RIGHT Left 612421 FRONT FRONT MAINFOLD MANIFOLD NA 612012 REAR REAR MANIFOLD se J ———COUNTOUR/ _ MANIFOLD 612011 > T-AAAAA omm e fls eed mystiquemercury| 25L |——vemxvoasvec| ~TieRd4~ NA 28 ' C| 0tCtc g0400~|REARCONVERTER|}—— Ccto[O REAR COUGAR 612147 AUTO TRANS CONVERTER REAR CONVERTER 612004 612860 MAN TRANS 2000 | FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 D¥ 3 2TWC/ TWC 612006 12 VALVE| REAR 12 VALVE U | U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD 29 TAURUS, SABLE 3.O0L YFMXVO3.O0VF5 LEV 2 FRONT CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE Page 3 of 6

Additional Vehicles 4 APPENDIX D—280—37 AIRTEK INC‘s SERIES 612000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Mode! Vehicle Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Engine Family Monitored Universal Direct Fit Year Model Size Level Class Type Converters Type FRONT NA REAR 612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE REAR 12 VALVE U U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD 30 TAURUS, SABLE YFMXVO3.OVF3 CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE 2000 — 3.OL LEV FRONT NA REAR 612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE REAR 12 VALVE U U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD 31 TAURUS YFMXVO3.0VFA CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN PC DY 2TWC/ITWC 2 FRONT CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE _FRONT FRONT MAINFOLD MANIFOLD NA 612012 REAR |REAR MANIFOLD __MANIFOLD 612011_| _ ______ MERCURY COUGAR, NA 32 2. 5L 1FMXVO2.5VDO5 TLEV COUGAR S REAR CONVERTER REAR 612147 AUTO TRANS CONVERTER REAR CONVERTER 612004 612860 MAN TRANS FRONT NA REAR 612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE REAR 12 VALVE U 2001 U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD 3.0L 1FMXVO3.O0VF3 LEV CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 33 TAURUS, SABLE REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE | Page 4 of 6

Additional Vehicles 5 APPENDIX D—280—37 AIRTEK INC‘s SERIES 612000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Engine Family Monitored Universal Direct Fit Year Model! Size Level Class Type Converters Type 612420 Right 612421 34 1FMXVO3.O0VD2 Left 612004 LEFT OR LINCOLN TLEV PC D 2UND 2TWC RIGHT 612420 Right 612421 35 1FMXVO3.O0VF2 Left FRONT FRONT MANIFOLD 2001 MANIFOLD NA 612028 REAR MANIFOLD READEMANIFOLD 36 ESCAPE 1FMXTO03.01F6 LEV LOT1 DIY 2TWC/ TWC 2 FRONT NA 612029 REAR MAIN REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612008 612004 LINCOLN LS—6 MANUAL 37 2FMXVO3.O0VD2 TLEV TRANSMISSION 612004 LEFT OR LINCOLN LS—6 PC D 2UND 2WC TBD RIGHT 38 AUTOMATIC 2FMXVO3.O0VF2 TRANSMISSION FRONT FRONT MANIFOLD MANIFOLD NA 612028 REAR REAR MANIFOLD MANIFOLD 612029 39 2FMXT03.01F6 NA REAR MAIN 3.0L REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612008 612004 ESCAPE LOT1 FRONT FRONT MANIFOLD MANIFOLD NA 612028 REAR ‘40‘ REAR MANIFOLD MANIFOLD 612029 2FMXTO3.01F7 °~~ NA 2002 ~— REAR MAIN LEV REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612008 DIY 2TWC/ TWC 612004 FRONT NA REAR 612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE REAR 12 VALVE U U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD 41 TAURUS, SABLE 2FMXVO3.OVF3 PC CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE Page 5 of 6

Additional Vehicles 6 APPENDIX D—280—37 AIRTEK INC‘s SERIES 612000 OBDil TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine Engine Family Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Monitored Universal Direct Fit Year Model Size Level Class Type Converters _ Type FRONT NA REAR 1612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE REAR 12 VALVE U U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT 42 2002 TAURUS, SABLE 2FMXVO3.0VF4 MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE DIY 3 2TWC/ITWC PC 2 FRONT NA REAR [612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE REAR 12 VALVE U U ENGINE ENGINE 3.O0L LEV » 43 TAURUS,SABLE 3FMXVO3.O0VF4 FRONT MANJIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD REAR MANIFOLD 2003 CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE 24 VALVE S ENGINE S ENGINE 44 LINCOLN LS—6 3FMXVO3.OVF2 p 2 2TWC 6120%4,éfl? OR TBD FRONT MANIFOLD NA FRONT MANIFOLD 612028 READ REAR MANIFOLD MANIFOLD 612029 45 ESCAPE 3FMXTO3.01F7 LDT1 OIY 3 2TWC/ TWC ALL NA converter connentohiianss 612004 Page 6 of 6


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