State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D-260-15 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code HYPERTECH, INC. Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. 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; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr., manufactured and marketed by Hypertech, Inc. of 3215 Appling Road Bartlett, Tennessee 38133-3999, 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 the following vehicle applications listed in Exhibit A. The Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. devices are designed to reprogram the engine and/or transmission control module to modify the operating parameters. They are designed also to download OEM calibration updates, non-emission related upgrades, and patches or fixes in the firmware. Emission-related data files cannot be modified by the end user. The Max Energy and Max Energy ECON are handheld programmers. The Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. are the same as the hand held programmers, with the addition of a dash mount display for engine operating parameters. Downloaded calibration is active with or without the dash mount display. The Tow Masters use the OBD II port to obtain engine operating parameters for display. The Tow Masters' display feature may be unplugged from the OBD II port during the Smog Check Inspection program in California to allow communication of all required emission related messages between the vehicle's OBD II system and the scan tool. This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. 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 Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr., 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 Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a new motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser.
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State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD
EXECUTIVE ORDER D-260-15
Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code
HYPERTECH, INC. Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr.
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;
IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr., manufactured and marketed by Hypertech, Inc. of 3215 Appling Road Bartlett, Tennessee 38133-3999, 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 the following vehicle applications listed in Exhibit A.
The Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. devices are designed to reprogram the engine and/or transmission control module to modify the operating parameters. They are designed also to download OEM calibration updates, non-emission related upgrades, and patches or fixes in the firmware. Emission-related data files cannot be modified by the end user. The Max Energy and Max Energy ECON are handheld programmers. The Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. are the same as the hand held programmers, with the addition of a dash mount display for engine operating parameters. Downloaded calibration is active with or without the dash mount display. The Tow Masters use the OBD II port to obtain engine operating parameters for display. The Tow Masters' display feature may be unplugged from the OBD II port during the Smog Check Inspection program in California to allow communication of all required emission related messages between the vehicle's OBD II system and thescan tool.
This Executive Order is valid provided that the installation instructions for the Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. 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 Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr., 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 Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a new motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser.
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Marketing of the Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. 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 Max Energy, Max Energy ECON, Tow Master, Tow Master Plus, and Tow Master Jr. may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer.
This Executive Order is granted based on Cold-Start CVS-75 Federal Test Procedure test, Supplemental Federal Test Procedure US06 test, and OBD II system test conducted with the Hypertech programmers set at the highest horsepower gain (Executive Order D-260-14).
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 MAX ENERGY, MAX ENERGY ECON, TOW MASTER, TOW MASTER PLUS, AND TOW MASTER JR.
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 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.
Executed at El Monte, California, this 28 day of March 2012.
Mobile Source Operations Division
HYPERTECH- MAX ENERGY, MAX ENERGY ECON, AND TOW MASTER - D-260-15
Exhibit A
"Nissan - Trucks/SUVs/Crossovers MY
Year Make Model Engine Tune HP Gain TO Gain New Max Energy New ECON Tow Master Jr. Tow Master
Premium Fusi Premium not supported 21 5 2005-2011 Nissan LOL VE Regular Fuel 62001 (Same] Not Supported Not SUPRoned63001 (Same
Pathfinder Premium not supportedArmada /2004-2011 Nissan 5.6L VB Regular Fuel 82001 (Same) "Net Supported Not Supported
Pathfinder' Than 63001 (Same)
Premium Fust Premium not supported2012 Nissan Tear 5.GL VB qular Fuel 62001 (Same) Not Supported Not Supported63001 [Same)
Infiniti= Trucks/SUVs/Crossovers Year Make Engine MP Gain TC Gain New Max Energy New Max Energy ECON ow Master Jr. Tow Mester / Tow Mester PlusTunis
Premium Fuel Premium not supported 2004-2011 Infriti OX5 5.6L VE Regular Fuel 62001 (Same) . 63001 (Same)Factory
Dodge : Trucks/SUVs/Crossovers Make Model Engine Tune HP Gain TO Gain New Max Energy New Max Energy ECON Tow Master Jr. Tow Master / Taw Master Plus
Premium Fuel Premium not supported Premium riot supported By CRY2007-2009 Dodge Durango 3.7L VE Regular Funl 5250
53501
Premium not supported Premium not supportedDakota / Ram 18002007-2010 Dodge 3.7L V6 Regular Fuel 52501/ Nitro 5350 Factory
Make Model MP Gain To Gain New Max Energy New Max Energy ECON Tow Master Jr. Tow Mastar/ Tow Master Plus Premium not supported. .Premium not supportedCove24
Chevrolet - Trucks/SUVs/Crossovers* Year Model Engine Tune HP Gain TQ Gain New Max Energy New Max Energy ECON Tow Master Jr. Tow Master / Tow Menter Plus
1968-1899 Chevrolet 4.3L VE 87100Truck/SUV / S-10
Premium not supported : Premium not supportedCIK 1500
200 4.3L. V 32500 37100Truck/SUV / 8-10 3450
Prom urn not supported Premium not supportedCIK 1500 32500200 4.3L VB 87100
8380 3480Truck/SUV/5-10
Premium not supported . : Premium not supportedChevrolet 4.3L VS 32500 8710
Truck/SUV / 8-10 33500 3450
Premium not supported Premium not supportedCIK 1500 4.3L VS2003-2006 Chevrolet Regular Fust 32500 87100
Truck/SUV /8-10
Premium not supported . i Premium not supportedClassic C/K 1500Chevrolet 4.3L V 87100200 Truck/SUV 34500
Premium not supported Premium not.supported]6.CL VE2002-2007 Chevrolet Silverado SS 32500Regular Pus 33500 34500High Output Factory
Premium Fuel Premium not supported { Bromium not supported6.CL VB 325002002-2007 C Silverado SS Regular Fust 33800 3450ligh Output
Premium Fuel Premium hot supponedas premium not supportedTruck/SUV2007-2010 Chevrolet 5.2L VB Regular Fuel 32601 33501Generation Factory Premium Fue APremian not supportedad premium not supportac
TruckSUV2011-2012 Chevrolet 6.2L VB Regular Fue 32601 33501(Generation N) Factory
Hummer - Trucks/SUVs/CrossoversMaliceYear Model engine Tune HP Gain TO Gain New Max Energy New Max Energy ECON Tow Master Jr. Tow Master / Tow Master Plas
Lincoln - Trucks/SUVS/Crossovers HOUSE CHEQUECHENEYA RETIREEWITNESS Year Make Model Tune HP Gain To Gain New Max Energy New Max Energy LCON Tow Master Je. Tow Master J Tow Mastar Plus
2007-2009 Lincoln MIX DOHC Durateo Premium Fuel
Regular Fuel Factory
23 2 4250
Premiles not supported : Premium not supported
4350 Not Supported 87101
2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT 5.4L V8
SOHC 24V
Premium Fuel RACURT FURT Factory
42601 Premitra not supported Caremium not supported 43501 4450
87101
2005-2008 Lincoln Navigator 5.4L VB OHC 24V
Premium Fue Regular Fun
Factory 42601
Premium not supported s Premii'm not supported 4380 87101'
