PROMs and Copyrights...

[Orin Eman]

OK, wrong term...  the point is still valid with 'approval' replaced
with "Exemption Order".  They have it and aren't making claims
connecting CARB with advertised performance.

> CARB never gives approval...
> They issue Exemption Orders that state that the product in question does not
> create emissions that exceed the particular model years limits.
> CARB has gone after and sued several companies that claimed CARB issued
> Approval or certification that a particular product performed as advertised
> (in regards to HP & Torque...).

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Orin Eman <orin at wolfenet.com>
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
> Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 11:05 PM
> Subject: Re: PROMs and Copyrights...


> >
> >> Mike wrote:
> >> The bigger question on copying and modifying the OEM code is who out
> >> here does emissions testing on the final results?  The OEM's spend huge
> >> $$$ on testing and I suspect are on the hook for any changes that effect
> >> emissions.  Do any aftermarket tuners who make PROM changes recertify
> >> the cars or even test for emissions?
> >
> >Well, Intended Acceleration has CARB approval for some of their
> >'modifications'.  What this actually involves is a different matter...
> >
> >Orin.
> >