This is why I just spent $1500 on a 97 Mazda 626. I did the math for my commute to work. I am averaging 17 mpg in my megacab for the commute. Here's how I broke it down:

I drive 1040 miles per month for work. 1040 divided by 17 = 61 gallons of gas x 2.90 per gallon = $177 per month in gas just to go to work. The mazda is averaging 30 mph. 1040 divided by 30 =35 gallons x 2.90 per gallon = $101 per month. I am saving 76 dollars per month on my commute.

Myinsurance rate alsowent down $15/ month by ADDING the Mazda since I will be driving it the most.

MDS my ***, I'll take the Mazda for work, and the megacab for play. FWIW, I averaged 14 mpg while towing my 24 ft. boat to the Keys last month.

 

Turbo, that's one hell of a front bumper you have there.

 

Thanks.
When I called Ranch Hand they said it only comes in two colors...... black and black.
Well that's what powder coating is for, I wanted it white. I just got it back out of the shop. I hit a deer and it bent the stock bumper, which was also powder coated white. So I opted to replace it with a Ranch Hand bumper.
Here's a close up

by the way... if you get something powder coated... in, let's say white. Specify which color white. There seems to be about 6 or so different shades. [:@]
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other weblinks on cylinder de-activation

The GM system
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../1041/PHOTOS01

How other do it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_displacement

Pictures of the specific mds parts in the 5.7 Hemi
http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/1266926.html

the way Mercedes does it on a bi-turbo V12:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carrevi...des_cl600.html

 

Can you say "Lead-foot"? I have 325/65R18 (35x13.50) Mickey Thompson MTZ's and see 11-12 city, and 14-16 highway. I think you need to start with fixing your driving habits. Before I went to MTZ's I was getting 13-14 city and 17-19 highway. Oh and I changed from 3.55 to 4.56 axle gears when I changed the tire size.