GM to begin rollout of Displacement On Demand.
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GM to begin rollout of Displacement On Demand.
I think this is a GREAT way to get the best of both worlds!
Big engine performance with small engine fuel economy!
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06288212
Full Size trucks and new Malibu are the first....
Big engine performance with small engine fuel economy!
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=06288212
Full Size trucks and new Malibu are the first....
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I like this quote...
He said, "If you can get better fuel economy with a pushrod engine compared to a double-overhead-cam four-valve engine, then you have done something wrong if you build the double-overhead four-valve. If you implement more expensive technologies where there is no benefit, you shouldn't do it because you are losing money."
They'll probably be right up there with early 4th gen Camaros 
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And so what is the displacemet of the new motors being bumped up to?
Are we just going to see the same 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 with DOD, or are we going to start seeing ~6.0-7.0 liter motors w/ DOD all across the board?
Are we just going to see the same 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 with DOD, or are we going to start seeing ~6.0-7.0 liter motors w/ DOD all across the board?
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Originally posted by Threxx
And so what is the displacemet of the new motors being bumped up to?
Are we just going to see the same 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 with DOD, or are we going to start seeing ~6.0-7.0 liter motors w/ DOD all across the board?
And so what is the displacemet of the new motors being bumped up to?
Are we just going to see the same 4.8, 5.3 and 6.0 with DOD, or are we going to start seeing ~6.0-7.0 liter motors w/ DOD all across the board?
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Here's the link to the press conference ....
Advanced Technology Press Event, 1/6/03
It's worth a look.
Advanced Technology Press Event, 1/6/03
It's worth a look.
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Originally posted by Meccadeth
13.6 (xv16)
13.6
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Still, GM nees to realize that certain segments of the market demand high-tech OHC engines, regardless of their marginal benefits.
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Originally posted by jg95z28
Here's the link to the press conference ....
Advanced Technology Press Event, 1/6/03
It's worth a look.
Here's the link to the press conference ....
Advanced Technology Press Event, 1/6/03
It's worth a look.
2.0 Eco-tech Saturn Vue--with twin elec motors--
175hp total---with up 50% better gas mileage??
And then theres the SUV and pickups--elec motor and DOD....going to be WAY better gas mileage then Ford F-Series.
GM doesn't seem to worried about possible increases in CAFE
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Sounds nice, now if GM could only get the interior of their Silverado and Sierra trucks to at least half of the quality of that of the Tundra, or 3/4 of the quality of the new '04 F150, we'd have a winner!
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Originally posted by Richard Cabeza
Will these vehicles come with a free sledge hammer, so you can smash the stupid computer and make the engine run on all cyls at all times, like they're suppose to?
Will these vehicles come with a free sledge hammer, so you can smash the stupid computer and make the engine run on all cyls at all times, like they're suppose to?
Are you opposed to ABS because it doesn't allow you to mash the brakes and lock them up all the time?
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Originally posted by Ford50forlife
anyone remember the caddies 4-6-8 motor
just thought id ask
anyone remember the caddies 4-6-8 motor
just thought id ask