Well I finally did it!

**rzatch** · 01-21-2012, 01:37 PM

I saw on TV where Chrysler was coming out with a Barracuda but didn`t know the Challenger was being phased out. That`s too bad they are a nice looking car.

**RootsRadical** · 01-22-2012, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Rocket

Does it have Variable Valve Timing or whatever Dodge calls it? I know Camaros with auto transmissions have it but the manuals don`t.

My Ram has it and while it helps with gas mileage I don`t think want my Challenger to have it. I think it affects the sound of the exhaust too. Seems to drone a little more with it than without

Yeah, I think that Dodge calls it "cylinder deactivation" or something like that. (Or that may at least be the non-technical name for it...) It`s actually not very noticeable, though, and all 8 cylinder`s seem to fire at will. Too bad it doesn`t affect gas mileage enough to eliminate the $1,000 "gas-guzzler" tax!

-J

**CT3** · 01-23-2012, 12:34 AM

Originally Posted by RootsRadical

Yeah, I think that Dodge calls it "cylinder deactivation" or something like that. (Or that may at least be the non-technical name for it...) It`s actually not very noticeable, though, and all 8 cylinder`s seem to fire at will. Too bad it doesn`t affect gas mileage enough to eliminate the $1,000 "gas-guzzler" tax!

-J

The mds system is what helps save gas. I`ve heard about the drone problems, as I plan on getting a catback system. I think I`m going with a corsa system to get the growl without the drone.