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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on September 29, 2008.
As of Friday, December 27th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModification
3015EO1996 to 2008 model year Ford gasoline vehiclesThe SF3 Power Flash, part number 3015EO is a hand held programmer designed to reprogram the FLASH memory chip located in the vehicleÔÇÖs ECU module. The SF3 Power Flash has three main stages of enhancement: economy, 87 octane, and 91 octane. The SF3 Power Flash is designed to download OEM calibration updates, non emission related upgrades, and patches or fixes in the firmware. SF3 Power Flash data files cannot be modified by the end user.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-645
  • Executive Order 645 / D645
  • ARB # D-645
  • Executive Order No: D-645
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-645
  • Resolution D-645
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Download: Executive Order D-645 PDF

D-645 Document:

CARB_D-645

State of California AlIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—645 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code SCT, LLC SF3 Power Flash, Part No. 3015E0O 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—02—003; T IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the SF3 Power Flash, part number 3015EO, manufactured and marketed by SCT, LLC, 975 Florida Central Parkway, Suite 1900, Longwood, Florida 32750, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control systems and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for applicable 1996 to 2008 model year Ford gasoline vehicles as listed in Exhibit A. The SF3 Power Flash, part number 301 5EO is a hand held programmer designed to reprogram the FLASH memory chip located in the vehicle‘s ECU module. The SF3 Power Flash has three main stages of enhancement: economy, 87 octane, and 91 octane. The SF3 Power Flash is designed to download OEM calibration updates, non emission related upgrades, and patches or fixes in the firmware. SF3 Power Flash data files cannot be modified by the end user. This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the SF3 Power Flash will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the device manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the SF3 Power Flash, 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 SF3 Power Flash advertised, offered for Sa|e, sold with, or installed on a new motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. Marketing of the SF3 Power Flash using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the SF3 Power Flash 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 SF3 Power Flash may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer.

This Executive Order is granted based on submitted emission test data generated on two Ford vehicles, 2008 model year 4.6L Mustang certified to the Low Emission Vehicle II Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (LEV II ULEV) emission standards and a 2007 model year 5.4L Shelby certified to the Low Emission Vehicle II Low Emission Vehicle (LEV II LEV) emission standards. Test results showed that emission levels, with the SF3 Power Flash (91 octane) program installed, met the applicable emission standards when tested using the Cold—Start CVS—75 Federal Test Procedure (FTP) test cycle, Mustang only, and the Supplemental Federal Test Procedure (SFTP USO6) test cycle, Shelby only. Examination of the OBD II system showed the SF3 Power Flash did not affect OBD II system operation. Results from emissions testing conducted at Automotive Testing and Development Services, Inc., located in Ontario, California, are shown below (in grams per mile with deterioration factors applied). 2008 Mustang CVS—75 FTP NMOG CO NOx HCHO Standards, 50k 0.040 1.7 0.05 0.008 Device Test 0.023 0.4 0.01 0.000 2007 Shelby SFTP USO6 NMHC+NOx CO Standards 0.14 8.0 Device Test 0.08 0.7 The Air Resources Board 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 THE SF3 POWER FLASH. 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 berevoked 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 is made after the hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Execute‘d at El Monte, California, this Z ? day of September 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division SCT LLC —SF3 POWER FLASH — D—645

Exhibit A Make Model Model Year Engine Size HP Gain Ford Mustang _ 2005 — 2008 3.9L / 4.0L 9 whp Ford Mustang 2005 — 2008 4.6L 3V 14 whp Ford Shelby GT500 2007 — 2008 5.AL 4V 48 whp Ford Mustang 1996 — 2004 3.8L 16 whp Ford Mustang 1996 — 2004 4.6L 2V 9 whp Ford Mustang Cobra 1996 — 2001 4.6L 4V 13 whp Ford Mustang Cobra 2003 — 2004 4.6L 4V S/C 25 whp Mercury Marauder 2003 — 2004 4.6L 4V 22 whp Ford Crown Victoria 1999 — 2004 4.60L 2V 9 whp Ford Thunderbird 2002 — 2006 3. 9L 12 whp Lincoln _ LS 2000 — 2006 3.9L. 12 whp Ford Taurus SHO 1996 — 1999 3.AL 10 whp Lightning — Ford Harley Truck 1999 — 2004 5.AL 2V / 4V S/C 21 whp Ford Focus Zetec 1999 — 2004 2.O0L 6 whp Ford SVT Focus 2003 — 2004 2.O0L 8 whp Ford F—150 Truck 2004 — 2008 4 .2L 12 whp Ford F—150 Truck 1997 — 2008 _ 4.6L 9 whp F—150/250 | Ford Truck 1997 — 2008 5.AL 19 whp Ford F—250 Truck 2004 — 2008 6.8L. 26 whp Ford Explorer 1997 — 2006 3.8L / 4.O0L 9 whp Ford Explorer 2002 — 2006 4.6OL 9 whp Ford Expedition 1997 — 2005 4.6L 9 whp Ford Expedition 1997 — 2005 5.AL .9 whp Ford Excursion 1999 — 2005 5.AL 26 whp Ford Econoline Van 2004 — 2008 4. 2L 12 whp Ford Econoline Van 1997 — 2008 4.6L 9 whp Ford Econoline Van 1997 — 2008 5.AL 19 whp Ford Econoline Van 2004 — 2008 6.8L 26 whp


Document Created: 2008-10-31 13:52:05
Document Modified: 2008-10-31 13:52:05

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