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Methods and Systems for Variable Displacement Engine Control

  • US 20110265771A1
  • Filed: 05/12/2011
  • Published: 11/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/12/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • operating a boosted engine including first and second parallel intake passages leading to first and second cylinder groups respectively, the first intake passage including a first throttle downstream of a first turbocharger compressor, the second intake passage including a second throttle downstream of a second turbocharger compressor, comprising;

    deactivating the first cylinder group; and

    adjusting each of the first and second throttle responsive to the deactivation.

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