Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582531105)

Serious replies please. :cuss

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582529003)

I'd like to know if I can just disable 4 of the cylinders, or 3 if it's more doable, so that I can consume a lot less?

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582530877)

Ok. So is this what you mean? Should I deactivate opposite connections? Would the balance be ok like this?

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Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582531225)

But if the cylinder is not firing, then wouldn't it be doing the same thing? Wouldn't the pistons not make combustion?

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582531225)

But if the cylinder is not firing, then wouldn't it be doing the same thing? Wouldn't the pistons not make combustion?

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582529003)

Hey folks. Proud new owner(and member) of an '01 C5 6speed here. Just picked her up(against my wife's wishes) this past summer and have been enjoying it so far. Beastly(knick name ) definitely gets the looks on the street if you know what I mean haha. Have gotten tons of compliments everywhere.
Only thing I'm having trouble adjusting to is the fuel consumption on this thing. I mean, it's god-darn horrible. I drive a prestine Chevy Beretta which sips fuel, despite it being a really quick car(bunch of mods), and it's almost painful when I have to fill up the vette so often.
Now, i'm at the age where I don't really need the speed of the car to be quite honest so was wondering if I could knock it down a couple cylinders permanently? Any mod that can be done?
I have a buddy who has a new C6 and he's always bragging about running on 4 cylinders to save on fuel when not giving it throttle and it's something I definitely want. Basically, I'd like to know if I can just disable 4 of the cylinders, or 3 if it's more doable, so that I can consume a lot less? Again, I don't really need the speed.
Any help much appreciated. :cheers:

(yeah, that's me in the blue trunks)



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My Beretta in case anyone is wondering...

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Originally Posted by Aerovette (Post 1582531245)

Only with the "Active Deisel" option. Check your VIN.

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582531256)

Wow, get a life man. No need for idiots in this thread.
I can't believe some of you are giving me such a hard time here. You know, not everyone needs to run on all 8 cylinders. I'm just trying to figure out how to do this.

Originally Posted by 3boystoys (Post 1582531272)

Try starting out from a stop on 4 cylinders-see what you have. Without and AFTERMARKET fuel management system, YOU WILL NOT DO THIS!

Again, trade the Vette before you hurt yourself.

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582530210)

Man, some of you guys are harsh.
For those asking, I got a vette because I always liked the way they looked. You know...lots of people who buy a Veyron will never get it over 150mph.
I don't see why trying to deactivate 4 of my cylinders sounds so outlandish to some of you.

Originally Posted by Evil-Twin (Post 1582531286)

If all you guys think the OP of this thread is a real A$$hole... forget about that... You know who the biggest A$$holes of all are??? Its all of us who actually posted in this pathetic thread.. No one is "THAT stupid"
He is manipulating everyone here... its a sad commentary that everyone fell for this. Like I said. No one is "That stupid"

Originally Posted by BeastlyC5 (Post 1582531291)

I should disconnect the battery when doing this right?
Also, what kind of fuel management would you recommend. I should definitely talk to my guy who does all my car work because atleast he knows what he's doing and i've never had a problem with any of his work.
I would do it myself, but I hat doing this type of stuff.