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Old 01-30-2015, 10:33 AM   #61 (permalink)
Striker2237
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Silver Magnum - '03 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie
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Originally Posted by markweatherill View Post
A V8 that can do cylinder deactivation would be a better bet. Not as good mpg as a four-cylinder - but arguably better in lots of ways than having a separate four-cylinder in the vehicle.
Problem is my engine can't do MDS plus the whole concept just wears out the engine faster, shut down cylinders experience a high amount of blow-by when reactivated due to the rings cooling down.

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