First things first, thanks for the insightful comment's and discussion.
Thanks you, Bicycle Bob for the keyword search on the Fiat's Multiair system for Variable Valve Timing.
Green Car Congress: Fiat Introduces Multiair Electro-Hydraulic Valve-Timing System
Sounds reminiscent of something Cadillac did in the early 1980's. The project 4,6,8 seems to come to mind. I think it went like this; a V-8 with individual fuel injector's that were computer controlled, so they could shut down either 2 or 4 depending on engine load conditions.
Fact or fiction; I think, i remember reading a article in the 70's or 80's that one of the big 3 auto makers. Tested new engine's from its assembly plant with natural gas ( not sure if it was safety reasons or less damaging or both ).
On the trail, going to track it like a blue tick hound!!! (Smokey)
I think there something being missed in his ( Smokey Yunick ) invention. From of the latest news ( national, cable, and internet ) outlets, lots of inventor's can't get patent's for their so called fuel saving devices. This man had one heck of a body of work and reputation. He is to be inducted this month into SEMA Hall of Fame. Hey, most of his former race cars are all collector's items.
From what i been able piece together is, there's more to that Fiero than meets the eye. Even down to the 'not for sale' stamped into the tires. From what i understand, the turbo was installed not only for boost. But as a one-way safety safety device. Even
from what i have researched on internet the cam was special grind ( with reduced intake and exhaust overlap ( maybe to prevent scavenging ) i think. From what i found out on the net this past weekend, he may have built up 5 of these things.
A white Fiero in Tennessee, a DeLorean in Jacksonville, FL., it even displayed at 2006 Amelia Island Concours d' Elegance cars show. One a Nova i think in Texas, Mustang or Cougar and unknown ( red Fiero, ithink Alabama ) who knows where. I could have the colors reversed on the Fiero's ).
I have to admit it has more than peaked my interest. I will try to get my research and web links organized this week end.