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    Default dble pst.

    all this talk on how new big bore v6's, V8's cars have the option to shut down cylinders for better fuel efficiency,

    but how does it work? ie how can a V8 shut down 5cyl's and still run smoothly?

    cant find much info on the net....
    Last edited by IN 05 NT; 29-04-2008 at 07:24 PM. Reason: damn duble pst

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    Default Re: cylinder shut down tech, how does a V8 run on 3 cyls?

    Quote Originally Posted by oldcorollas
    except for a very few exceptions
    "Don't worry what people think, they don't do it very often."

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