Greg Banish

This session finally answers many of the questions we’ve encountered from our industry partners and clients over the years. Let’s face it, our industry is an easy target when it comes to compliance with the Clean Air Act. For years, we have always maintained that high performance and emissions compliance are not mutually exclusive. We’ve even worked on performance products from both the OEM and aftermarket certification sides. This class brings years of experience to the product manufacturer, shop tuner, enthusiast, or calibration engineer looking to deliver CARB legal calibrations for high performance systems and vehicles. Common failure points are examined while testing procedures and standards are explained in plain English.

This is my most flexible, directly applicable presentation for almost anyone interested in spark ignited engine controls and performance. The lessons shown in this class can be easily aligned with almost any engine or control system out there. I don’t teach any secret ninja moves from the government, just solid applied physics and high school math.

This short talk briefly discusses the core functionality of the OBD-II and a few different ways that we measure in-use vehicle emissions. See how gross polluters and defeat devices are easily identified and learn what tools are available to start gathering local data that can indicate that a car is running clean. Parts manufacturers can use this to better prepare for CARB E.O. certification testing and increase their chances of passing on the first visit. Smaller shops can rest easier knowing that their work is less likely to draw the unwanted attention of enforcement personnel with affordable testing options. The goal is to continue the discussion of how high-performance shops and enthusiasts can continue to enjoy their cars while demonstrating emissions compliance in years to come.