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Originally Posted by jtbo

2011 :d

edit: Frank, 80's top tech should be available today for consumer market, only thing needed is someone with too much time in their hands:
Pneumatic valve springs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I googled and it looks like usually the valves are all closed.

Although Cadillac Northstar engines have a limp home mode in case of coolant loss. The engine alternates between banks, and the off bank just pumps air to cool itself.