| 08-06-2008, 01:56 PM | #1 |
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Cylinder Deactivation.. didn't realize how many cars had it
Was reading this sorta interesting thing on fuel saving tech and didn't realize that a lot of models on the market have cylinder deactivation- the hemis, some of GM's v8s and 6s, and the honda v6 that's in the minivan I think. I'm not too familiar with this technology; is it going to catch on? Could cylinder deactivation work with forced induction?
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| 08-06-2008, 03:29 PM | #2 |
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Cylinder Deactivation dosent hold much value in my book. I believe the Dodge Durango HEMI has it and it still pulls a whopping 13mpg.
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Yeah, the new accord has it. Honda names their cylinder deactivation VCM which stands for Variable Cylinder Management. This is only available on the V-6 in the Sedan ONLY. The coupe' gets the traditional V-6 with no VCM. It does have 278hp if I remember. Overall this technology is amazing. Honda is only one to have truly made this work.
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GM, Chrysler and Honda have all used this on several models since at least 2006. But the application that is really going to be interesting is the new NSX.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-re...ating-nsx.html
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Don't know much about american companies. I was offered a job at a Honda Dealership and said no. Currently trying to hop on the BMW wagon!
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