NYT article - GM cylinder dropping

[Len Sabatine]

     Interesting mention of the 4-6-8 . The Northstar will alternately cut 
cylinders
     when in Overheat Mode. More Bits and pieces of code to be used down
     stream , in GMs way of thinking, I gather.
     Len

>Not exactly EFI related, but GM related.
>
>New York Times, Business section, 5/29/01 article says GM is in concept
>with a new version of the 1981 "4-6-8" motor in trucks which alternates
>between 8 and 4, no 6 due to vibrational problems.    Says a 8 to 10%
>increaes in fuel efficiency.
>
>"In the new version, an electronically controlled hydraulic system, which
>uses ordinary engine oil, is used to alter the lifters...   The lifters
>shorten themselves by telescoping, thus closing off the valves".
>
>-> Bob Valentine
>-> bob at tecmark.com
>
>
>
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