re:RE: HEMI engine ?

From: Brett Forehand (brett4hand@hotmail.com)
Date: Fri Jun 18 2004 - 16:41:05 EDT


Bernd wrote:
>The 5.7L "Magnum" has a multi-displacement engine. At cruising
speed, it
shuts off four cylinders to save fuel (and it does - 23-25mpg) -
once you
step on the pedal, it turns them back on and you can't feel them
coming on
either - but the power it definitely there. Very nice system
and is
controlled via the PCM, Solenoids under the intake (for the
lifters/valves),
and injectors are turned off (on for a few rotations and then
back off
again).

Yeah, I totally agree with you on the 5.7L not fitting in a
Dakota - makes
no sense.

- - Bernd

Hey Bernd, that's pretty interesting on the multi-displacement engine. Does
the computer randomly shut down different valves/lifters each time it
engages to even out the wear? Do you have a link on "how it works"?

Brett Forehand
'94 Dakota Sport CC 5.2 Auto

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