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Chevy 's fuel economy plans

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by priussoris, Jul 7, 2007.

  1. priussoris

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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priussoris @ Jul 7 2007, 08:15 AM) [snapback]474571[/snapback]</div>
    Active Fuel Management is what the original Northstar V6-4-8 was supposed to do back in the 70's. It had so many problems the solution was to reprogam it to fire on all 8 cylinders all the time. Hope this generation actually works.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Jul 7 2007, 11:48 PM) [snapback]474916[/snapback]</div>
    Its been on some GM v8's for a few years. Seems to work this time. Its usually a better idea just to stick a 6cyl in the same car. You get lower weight , better mpg, lower price , a better balanced engine for the trade off of a slightly slower car.

    Would be nice to see it on more 6cyl engines.
     
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