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Re: NEH 2552
« Reply #25 on: April 02, 2013, 08:23:18 AM »
That's a mighty large hood. Is there an aero engine underneath?

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Re: NEH 2552
« Reply #26 on: April 02, 2013, 08:37:00 AM »
A mazda MX5, somewhat modified with twin turbo jag V12 and NOS, lurking in Auckland
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Re: NEH 2552
« Reply #27 on: April 02, 2013, 09:00:09 AM »
That's a mighty large hood. Is there an aero engine underneath?

No aero engine..

A mazda MX5, somewhat modified with twin turbo jag V12 and NOS, lurking in Auckland

..because that is indeed what it is!
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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #28 on: April 09, 2013, 05:34:35 AM »
Here's the finished article!:

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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #29 on: April 09, 2013, 07:39:58 AM »
Some clearer images, including a rear view:

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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #30 on: April 09, 2013, 08:04:39 AM »
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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #31 on: April 09, 2013, 09:02:26 AM »
Rolls-Royce would no doubt have something to say about this car if they knew of its existence.
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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #32 on: April 09, 2013, 03:56:05 PM »
Do you have any  photo's of the engine?

I have a 1988 Jaguar XJ12 and was interested in his turbo installation.

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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #33 on: April 09, 2013, 09:54:01 PM »
I haven't seen any pictures of the engine, sorry.

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Re: Solved - NEH 2552: Mazda MX5 Rolls with twin turbo Jaguar V12 and NOS
« Reply #34 on: April 10, 2013, 05:01:56 AM »
Do you have any  photo's of the engine?

I have a 1988 Jaguar XJ12 and was interested in his turbo installation.

I'm afraid not, no.
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