Page 10 of 2008 Performance Parts by Ford Racing Performance Parts

performance parts designations as one of the leading manufacturers of performance parts ford motor company recognizes a special responsibility regarding environmental concerns ford racing performance parts is committed to a program of developing performance parts that allow motorsport enthusiasts to modify their vehicles and meet emission requirements using guidelines established by the state of california for aftermarket parts used in vehicles driven on public highways ford engineers have developed a system for identifying parts that are acceptable for use on emission controlled motor vehicles and those intended for competition purposes only this catalog lists more than 1,000 ford racing parts for emission purposes these parts are classified into three groups asterisks are used after the part number to identify the category to which the part belongs group 1 parts with no asterisk · indicates that the part does not affect emissions and is street legal · for marketing purposes some street legal parts also are identified with a 50-states street legal logo · typical parts include gauges valve push rods body and chassis components and engine dress-up items group 2 parts with 1 asterisk · indicates that for emission considerations the part is not street legal the following footnote appears at the bottom of catalog pages describing these parts not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles · part numbers with a single asterisk typically include off-road performance parts and parts that may affect original equipment emission function such as cylinder heads engine blocks and camshafts group 3 parts with 2 asterisks · indicates that the part is street legal as a direct replacement part · part numbers with two asterisks can improve performance and/or appearance while still providing original equipment emission function · the following footnote appears at the bottom of pages describing these parts direct replacement part street legal by executive order · this special group of add-on or modified group of parts are street legal by executive order from the state of california because ford racing has demonstrated through emission testing that they do not adversely affect vehicle emissions when used on emission controlled vehicles · ford racing cylinder heads for the 4.6l mustang that are street legal under e.o #d-308-6 are described on page 71 future developments ford racing is continuing the process of developing analyzing and testing engine and powertrain parts which can be used on pollution-controlled vehicles many of course are all-out performance parts and have no application for cars driven on public highways ford s vision is to provide products meeting all of our various customers needs while remaining environmentally responsible for more information on this program call the ford racing techline at 800 ford788 note california parts marked in this catalog with an asterisk and appropriately marked on their packaging may legally be used in california only on a racing vehicle which will never be operated on public roads important notice this catalog lists primarily special performance parts and is intended only as a supplement to the published service manuals and parts catalogs of ford motor company buyers of performance parts are warned that many of these parts are for off-highway use only and that the following provisions apply off-highway or racing use because u.s canadian state or provincial laws and regulations may prohibit removal or modification of components that were installed on vehicles by ford motor company to meet emission requirements or to comply with motor vehicle safety regulations applicable to vehicles manufactured for use on public roads ford motor company recommends that vehicles equipped with parts designated for off-highway use not be operated on public roads and offers such parts only for track or off-highway competitive or performance use such parts have a special warning label see next column 8 techline 800 ford788 warning this part has been designed and is intended for off-highway application only installation on a vehicle intended for use on public roads may violate u.s canadian state or provincial laws and regulations including those relating to emission requirements and motor vehicle safety standards note in california this part may legally be used only on a racing vehicle which will never be operated on public roads in addition installation of this part may adversely affect the warranty coverage on your vehicle not legal for sale or use on pollution-controlled motor vehicles direct replacement part.

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