A turbo cam is very similar to a stock cam. The overlap is minimized to prevent blowing raw fuel into the exhaust. A street style turbo cam will make for a fine efficient cruiser.

I'm a wee bit familiar with thermodynamics.

I had a 4 gear in the hot rod and pulled it out. I didn't care for the manual with the turbos. Also, a luxury car should shift for itself.

As for making it truly one off, I'd do something far more drastic than that. However, I've got to build the cruiser before I really go off the deep end with one.