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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:16 AM
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Just been on the VMax forum site and there is a utube vid of a CBX with conjoined motor in the form of a V12 sounds AWESOME some people have the time and inclination and I guess inspiration to do some really amazing things when it comes to engineering.

A couple of years ago a sprint car racer here in NZ built a 2 litre V8 for his flat track sprint car using two ZXR1000 barrel and top end assemblies on a custom crankcase. Made great horsepower and cleaned up the local circuit, took it to the good ole US of A where it ran real competitive so much so that they outlawed it cos it wasnt based on a dinosaur as their motors were so he was not able to race.

Sorry that I am a luddite orI would be able to put up a link so you could see the V12 and hear it running.Maybe someone a bit more capable would be so kind to do that.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:29 AM
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Here we go Kiwi. I'd be a bit worried about the smoke!!! I watched another vid of it and she still smokes.Honda V12 CBX by Andreas Georgeades
 

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:43 AM
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Faaaark, what an excellent idea.

But nobody needs two V12's JK.

Just stick with the one you've got; but there are some damn clever people out there aren't there?
 

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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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Maybe not quite as hungry as the other one
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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If the fuel consumption is really an issue, you should maybe get rid of the current one.

Perhaps you have a younger brother that maybe quite like it?

Just a thought.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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you could never use that much power on the road!!!!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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But as always; just nice to know it's available if you feel like it.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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I love crazy builds, but some are just ridiculous.

I was just reading about an '86 CRX HF with a V8 and RWD. That must have been a job. lol..
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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A bit like this thing. The Cardrona Race to the Sky used to happen just up the road from where I live. Outrageous overpowered 4wds, rally cars, and bikes of all description.

So your 1000cc Gixxer powered quad bike isn't quite fast enough? Lets smack a turbo on it, that should do the trick.

http://www.turbocare.co.nz/performance-projects/
 

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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Crazy TK - I like it


 

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