I know I do, save the extra gas on the free way. Obviously there would be a switch where u can control if it is going to be on or off. On, you can save a good amount of gas by it automatically turning off 4 cylinders which would help battle raising gas prices and have it turn on the remaining 4 when u somp on the gas automatically. or u can have it to be always off.

 

I think it might work as an option. But what about the people who dont want it, but still have to pay for DOD, only to turn the switch off?

Personally gas prices arnt that bad for me right now to need it. And if a car had the option for it I would pass right now. And I would be pissed if a car I was looking at had it standard (non removable) for an extra cost, then if it wasnt there at all.

Does that make sense? In short, as of right now I dont want it.

 

If the system integration is as good as it is in the Chrysler Hemi cars, then a big HELL YA for that. Do I think it should have a switch? No.

If it is as seamless as the aforementioned Hemi cars, then a switch is completely unnessacary. I would imagine that for max-effort race applications, it would be possible to take it out through a computer flash. Besides, a race motor would use different valve-train gear, which would most likely not allow the DOD system to function. Theres simply so many things you can do to increase performance before futzing with the DOD system that it makes sense to make it unswitchable.

 

If it is as seamless as Chrysler's implementation, then hell yes. Better gas milage without any loss of HP when you want it most. What's not to like? Unless you own a lot of stock in the oil companies . I imagine it would be a useful aid in meeting the mpg requirement for avoiding gas guzzler tax too.

I doubt disabling it would be a factory option if it were made availble... if it wasn't seamless, who would want it? Though I can see someone perhaps finding a way through a good old PCM re-flash .

 

Lol... looks like MissedShift beat me to it.

 

Good point about the valve train. It's possible for a max effort high RPM race motor, the DoD stuff simply wouldn't be able to cut it so you'd have to ditch it all.

 

option...maybe
the only real thing i'd be worried about is with an aftermarket exhaust on it, how's itgoing to sound in 4banger mode? probably not a pretty sound
that'd be the only real thing holding me back (and not knowing whether it will give powre instantly on demand (which it should from what i read))

 

GET OUT OF MY MIND!!!

 

Probably be kinda quiet at idle. As soon as you get on it in any serious way, it's gonna switch modes. I think it would be fine.

 

I'd have to say no thanks. Not on a Camaro. The 4th gen cars did pretty good on gas mileage with the T-56, and I even manage 20 MPG in my A4 with 3.23's

Two reasons not to have it:
1. Added cost. Have to keep this car affordable

2. Will sound like a@@ with a loud aftermarket exhaust. I wouldn't buy a Camaro with DoD for this very reason(unless it was super easy to remove)

 

thats exactly why i was thinking of having the switch to turn it off if you want

 

I say that the 3.9 and 5.3 should have DoD. Combined with teh 6spd auto and 6spd manual, they could be excelent on gas, and they might actualy appeal to people outside of the track.
I do NOT want to see DoD on the LS2.

 

So far, in all the time we've discussed DOD (and in the meantime... Diamler/Chrysler has actually come out with it.... ), the only legitimate down side anyone has been able to come up with is the potential exhaust note at idle....

If this can be addressed (not allow cylinder deactivation under 1000 rpms??) then I can see no reason not to fly with it, assuming it is completely 100% transparant from a performance standpoint)

 

It would probably cost more to offer a non-DoD optional engine of the same displacement, that would be one more engine to certify.

Since the Camaro will be sharing a platform with other GM cars, I think we are going to see a DoD LS4 in the Camaro and non-DoD LS2 on the high end Camaro.

LS4 = for those who want V8 HP with V6 milage.
LS2 = for those who's top priority is a high performance V8

 

I think it should be an option.
Also, I think it should be switchable both ways...as in, be able to lock it into 4cyl mode...just so you can tear down a ricer and after its over say "That was only half my cylinders"