Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on July 27, 1994.
As of Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

ModelsModification
1993- 1994 Camaros and Firebirds and 1992 -1994 Corvettes equipped with a 5.7L LT-1 gasoline engine.Doug Rippie Motorsports' DRM 400 Series Engine Package, 375 HP includes a new camshaft, machined factory cylinder heads and intake runners, stainless steel exhaust headers, and a modified throttle body.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-323-3
  • Executive Order 323-3 / D323-3
  • ARB # D-323-3
  • Executive Order No: D-323-3
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-323-3
  • Resolution D-323-3
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Download: Executive Order D-323-3 PDF

D-323-3 Document:

CARB_D-323-3

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—323—3 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code L DOUG RIPPIE MOTORSPORTS . DRM 400 SERIES ENGINE PACKAGE, 375 HP 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 installation of the DRM 400 Series Engine Package, 375 HP manufactured by Doug Rippie Motorsports of 12832 Highway 55, Plymouth, Minnesota 55441 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 1993 and 1994 Camaros and Firebirds, and 1992 to 1994 Corvettes equipped with a 5.7L LT—1 gasoline engine. Doug Rippie Motorsports‘ DRM 400 Series Engine Package, 375 HP includes a new camshaft, machined factory cylinder heads & intake runners, stainless steel exhaust headers, and a modified throttle body. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation of the DRM 400 Series Engine Package, 375 HP, is conducted by Doug Rippie Motorsports and no changes are made to the stock tune—up specifications. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of this engine package, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance ofda vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. — n1 s Marketing of this engine package using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the engine package for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the engine package may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. This Executive Order is granted based on results from emissions tests conducted— in accordance with Cold—Start CVS—75 Federal Test Procedure. However, the ARB finds that reasonable grounds exist to believe that use of the DRM 400 Series Engine Package, 375 HP may adversely affect emissions of motor vehicles when operating under conditions outside the parameters of the previously prescribed test procedures. Accordingly, the ARB 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

DOUG RIPPIE MOTORSPORTS EXECUTIVE ORDER b-323-3 (Page 2 of 2) phases. If such test results demonstrate that the DRM 400 Series Engine Package, 375 HP adversely affect 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 ARB with reason to susgéct that the DRM 400 Serjes Engine Package, 375 HP will affect the _ durability of the emission control system, Doug Rippie Motorsports shall be required to submit durability data to show that the durability of the vehicle emission control system is not, in fact, affected and/or that the add—on or modified part demonstrates adequate durability. In addition to the foregoing, 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 CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF DOUG RIPPIE MOTORSPORTS‘ ENGINE PACKAGE. 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. Executed at El Monte, California, this ézf of July, 1994. . B/ Summerfield Asststant Divisior‘ Chief Mobile Source Division


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:43:04
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:43:04

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