Test Results

  • MAHLE Powertrain received a request for quote from William Camp Jr. of Pollution Control Devices (PCD) for an A to B comparison between the baseline configuration of a 2014 Ford, F150 (A) and the same vehicle with the PCD equipment installed (B).

  • All tests performed in accordance with CFR40, Part 86 and 1066

  • Vehicle exhaust modifications were performed and confirmed to be leak free by MAHLE Powertrain as required to accommodate the supplied catalyst

  • The PCD catalyst and associated hardware was installed by MPTI based on direction from PCD personnel

  • Vehicle fuel tank was drained and filled with EPA Tier Ill E10 Regular certification test fuel for all testing

  • Evaporative emissions carbon canister was loaded to 2 gram breakthrough prior to both EPA 75 tests

  • Drive tires checked and inflated to 35psi prior to both EPA75 tests

The PCD catalyst as installed in the vehicle. Note that this was done at the direction of PCD personnel

Standard Marmon flanges were used and confirmed to be leak free prior to testing

The spark plug wire that was installed at the direction of PCD.

Insitu Testing Pictures

Insitu Testing Pictures

The spark coil that was installed by MPTI at the direction of PCD personnel.

The spark coil that was installed by MPTI at the direction of PCD personnel.

Insitu Testing Pictures

Insitu Testing Pictures

The 12V required to power the spark coil that was picked up from the fuse panel. This was done by MPTI with approval from PCD personnel.

The 12V required to power the spark coil that was picked up from the fuse panel. This was done by MPTI with approval from PCD personnel.

Insitu Testing Pictures

Insitu Testing Pictures

 

The Data

EPA 75 Test Results Summary

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In the table and graphs, you can see the baseline emissions and fuel economy results for the EPA75 (City Test) compared to the PCD CAT test results. These are the weighted (total results) and are reported in grams per mile (g/mi)

 

US06 (Aggressive Cycle) Test Results Summary

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In the table and graphs, you can see the baseline emissions and fuel economy results for the US06

(Aggressive Cycle) compared to the PCD CAT test results. These are the weighted (total results) and are reported in grams per mile (g/mi)

 

HWFET Test Results Summary

In the table and graphs, you can see the baseline emissions and fuel economy results for the HWFET

(Highway Test) compared to the PCD CAT test results. These are the weighted (total results) and are reported in grams per mile (g/mi)

 
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Conclusion

This was a single test A - B comparison between the OEM catalyst (A) and the Pollution Control Devices catalyst (with OEM catalyst still installed) - (B). In general, a reduction in emissions over the baseline catalyst can be seen across the 3 different test modes that were tested. It is believed that the fuel economy reduction and subsequent CO2 increase is due to the exhaust flow reduction caused by the 2" inlet and outlet of the PCD Catalyst. It is recommended to PCD to enlarge the inlet and outlet to at least 3" to maximize this catalyst’s performance.