Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on January 16, 1997.
As of Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModels
85721986 and older GM V8 engines that use a distributor type ignition system and are not equipped with an oxygen sensor.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-40-25
  • Executive Order 40-25 / D40-25
  • ARB # D-40-25
  • Executive Order No: D-40-25
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-40-25
  • Resolution D-40-25
For Free CARB Executive Order Status verification, email an image of the device Executive Order label as well as the Year/Make/Model and Test Group # of the vehicle to [email protected]

Download: Executive Order D-40-25 PDF

D-40-25 Document:

CARB_D-40-25

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—40—25 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORP. MSD PRO—BILLET CORVETTE TACH DRIVE DISTRIBUTOR, P/N 8572 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 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 MSD Pro—Billet Corvette Tach Drive Distributor manufactured and marketed by Autotronic Controls Corp., 1490 Henry Brennan Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936 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 1986 and older GM V8 engines that use a distributor type ignition system and are not equipped with an oxygen sensor. The MSD Pro—Billet Corvette Tach Drive Distributor is a replacement distributor equipped with a vacuum advance, the distributor‘s advance mechanism must be adjusted to factory specifications. Only the two heavy silver springs can be used for the installation and marketing of the distributor. The MSD 6 Series Ignition Controller is used for its inside electronics. This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the MSD Tach Drive Distributor will not recommend tuning the vehicles to specifications different from those of the vehicle‘s manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the MSD Tach Drive Distributor, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the MSD Tach Drive Distributor using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the MSD Tach Drive Distributor 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 MSD Tach Drive Distributor 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 MSD Tach Drive Distributor may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle‘s manufacturer. 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 AUTOTRONIC‘S MSD TACH DRIVE DISTRIBUTOR. 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.

AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORP. EXECUTIVE ORDER D—40—25 (Page 2 of 2) 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 after hearing that grounds for revocation exist. : Executed at El Monte, California, this day of Japd ad, Chief erations Division


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:43:02
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:43:02

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