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Old 07-11-2008, 07:21 AM
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Please move if this is the incorrect forum....Under the Hood seems S2000 specific.

I own a 2004 Pilot as my daily driver. I have a 60 mile round-trip to work each day and with a fill-up hitting $65.00 two times a week, I'm looking for a little relief.

Trade-in or private sale of the Pilot is not really an option. Resale prices are tanking as the gas prices go up.

I was wondering if the VCM technology can be achieved by 'simply' swapping/re-programming the current ECU? I assume VCM is an electronic solution, not mechanical. Since most of my commute is highway, I assume this woudl bring my MPG up.

Am I a complete idiot, or does this idea have any merit? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Old 07-11-2008, 07:26 AM
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VCM is both mechanical and electronic. No way to retrofit without spending WAY more money than you'd save in gas.
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