[V8] Timing belts

[urq]

... from what I've been reading there have been some positive developments
... and some promising news has fizzled (Navistar announced a camless diesel
in 2000 but had problems).  From the quick reading I did, the possible
efficiency gains and superior emissions control have many of the major auto
manufacturers working for a practical configuration.  Here's a few links:

	
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/07/camless-engine-may-debut-on-2009-fiat-500
-alfa-junior/
	
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061221/FREE/61218008/15
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Steve B

-----Original Message-----

I read about a design like this many many years ago.  This one used  
pneumatics to slam open and close valves.  It was a race motor  
application, and last I heard it worked great - just cost too much to  
implement on a production car.