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Yes...for V6, V8, V10, etc.
IMHO...this is a GREAT technology that should be an option on all V-6 and V-8 and V-10...etc engines from FORD...whether it is on cars or trucks.
The Honda Odyssey version is called: Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™). It is not really associated to i-VTEC, but does work with all the different systems that Honda utilizes. Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). These help reduce any ability for the driver to notice when VCM is "ON" or "OFF". Quite effective...IMO.
Works very well and I can attest...that the mileage gains are real. With VCM 28mpg is common (as advertised). The same engine minus VCM gets 25mpg. Here MORE is better.
Am I worried about any wear differences? No. The way I see it...if the 3 cylinders that run all the time wear faster...then so be it. After all, they would wear that fast either way. No biggie to me...
The way I see it...I get to keep my V10 and all the POWER, but if I can now get 2 or 3 more mpg...then I am a HAPPY SD owner!
Just my .02
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2003 F250 SD SC 142" XLT FX4 V10 Auto 4x4 3.73s
The Honda Odyssey version is called: Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™). It is not really associated to i-VTEC, but does work with all the different systems that Honda utilizes. Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). These help reduce any ability for the driver to notice when VCM is "ON" or "OFF". Quite effective...IMO.
Works very well and I can attest...that the mileage gains are real. With VCM 28mpg is common (as advertised). The same engine minus VCM gets 25mpg. Here MORE is better.
Am I worried about any wear differences? No. The way I see it...if the 3 cylinders that run all the time wear faster...then so be it. After all, they would wear that fast either way. No biggie to me...
The way I see it...I get to keep my V10 and all the POWER, but if I can now get 2 or 3 more mpg...then I am a HAPPY SD owner!
Just my .02
biz
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2003 F250 SD SC 142" XLT FX4 V10 Auto 4x4 3.73s
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