9300RPM and 526BHP in SUPERCHARGED Sleeper S2000 - is it too much? (Review and Drive)

Today I am driving a car with an incredible headline figure - from a 2L engine, this S2000 produces over 500 horsepower courtesy of a TTS supercharger kit and a redline of 9300rpm. It should be barking mad, but is it?
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[@mrsiamesecat9219]

Not really a sleeper, with that exhaust sound. More an Awakener.

[@arisaga822]

Just in case anyone was wondering, the Japanese on the dash says “Slammed UK”

[@GIBSONSGAMING]

The guy that owned this car is a friend of mine who is sadly not with us anymore due to a car accident he had in the s2000 3 weeks ago 🔥R.I.P PAULO🔥 KEEP SPITTING FLAMS BRO

[@amapolishplummer]

RIP man. Did someone hit him?

[@TheAdWrighty]

I own a 5xxbhp S2000, similar kit to this. Theres loads more low down than a standard car. At 3k rpm it makes what the old tune did at 8.5k rpm! Yes it does need suspension and brakes, yes it's scary, but fun! Get a later one with traction control and you feel loads better.

[@DonForceFeedback]

I've been wanting to end up with more power in mine. The engine has been rebuilt with new lower comp forged pistons, skunk2 conrods etc and so the comp ratio is 10:1 rather than 11.7:1 (i have an early jdm). Currently getting new ecu, loom, race dash, and full underside to be refreshed. Soon to go new wheels (square setup(245/40r17 on 17x9 +42 rims)) with ohlins and polybushes like what Jay has done in his other video. Looking to get these bits done then can look to respray (paint has gone to shit) and then go forced induction. Probably could've bought 2 more s2000's for the money but I'm going for something very unique that will last well into the future. 😅 I agree that on observation of dyno sheets, the TTS kit can make loads more torque at 3k or so onwards. I know you mentioned it and sorry this is 3 years later but wanted to ask if it really is the case that it's good for torque in the mid range like the dyno sheets show? p.s. i did have an ecu after the rebuild before but the wiring was terrible and would cause bad reads etc. still, with low comp on one piston due to failed spark plug tip, it did only 200bhp to 265bhp (est. flywheel bhp for both)

[@stuartmorris1689]

The most varied car reviewer on KZbin, yep I've said it. Can anyone prove me wrong?? Nope. Love your work J

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Cheers Stuart

[@BillyBoy444]

You don't buy an S2000 for the Torque.

[@joseperalta8605]

A turbo s2000 gets you all the torque

[@campkira]

yeah if you crash.. it is death...

[@joseperalta8605]

@@campkira I haven't crashed my turbo ap1

[@brunomanco7529]

Hondas have high rev engines. They replace torque mixing high revs and shorter final drives. The "torque effect" is the same

[@BillyBoy444]

@@brunomanco7529 No it's not......... drive a V8 and tell me the torque effect is the same as a Honda...... Torque is low down pulling power. Meaning the car will pull from low revs in a high gear without the need to change down. That is Torque!

[@steadyred1832]

Well done for being honest about this car.

[@jaydub5515]

That's a Nice Honder man. VTEC is LIFE! -Accord EX-L V6 6MT driver

[@eur1gys]

Jay, i had full intake+exhaust and adding BC stage2 camshafts gave noticeable improvement in midrange. Not night and day of course but with this setup i never had complaints of torque lack at the corner exit. Before you got to the complex/expensive ITB project you may consider this route.

[@Darksilence130]

how much did the cams + standalone and tune cost you? what power did you make at the dyno?

[@eur1gys]

@@Darksilence130 didn't do dyno tests. i don;t care. costs i don't remember exactly. it's cams + hondata + tune job must be ~2500$

[@Darksilence130]

@@eur1gys i live in california so I'm looking into cams for more power over a supercharger. Its my weekend/track car, so cams would be unnoticeable to cops.

[@andrejusgerasimovas1586]

Stock s2000 is my dream car

[@williamcricket7931]

Good luck with that buddy

[@Wallstreetavarice]

@@williamcricket7931 still plenty of stock ones in canada

[@campkira]

too old but they did build some last year...

[@liamclarke8269]

With Goodyear efficient grip 👍

[@williamcricket7931]

@@Wallstreetavarice With premium price tags to match.

[@SkillzorZ021]

Ooo that intro has given me the chills

[@JA-wy1zv]

Mate your reviews are brilliant I've subscribed, I'm curious what do you drive ? I've picked up a facelift fn2 it's brilliant

[@JayEmmOnCars]

There is a video somewhere about my car history to date

[@wavymaher5972]

Yea it’s true that the supercharger doesn’t fix the low power at lower rpm, but from the way how I view it is that if you want to enhance the power without changing the oem feeling it’s worth it.

[@badhippo]

Don't care what Jay has to say... the first 30-seconds is utter audio joy.

[@rosstee]

Yeah it's a bit loud, but otherwise it sounds so much better than 90% of cars these days.

[@thatsbod1041]

I'm with you in that I'm not a fan of that exhaust. I would think a better spring damper coilover set up would be preferable than just lowering springs.

[@benbuchanan672]

Tein springs are great in conjunction with working oe dampers. Either those ones are past their best or the car needs a four wheel alignment.

[@discopimp]

TTS kits in general the figures should be taken with a pinch of salt. I have no doubt thats a quick car but i bet its nowhere near 530bhp if dyno'd elsewhere

[@DirtDude117]

The stock brakes with pads + fluid does great at stopping the car. The springs... Well the factory suspension is coil over shock so I can see both things. The supercharger is awesome and I love the color for the car. I do wish you would open the hood and show the engine bay more on these cars during reviews. Maybe also having a small section with the owner and some questions from you to him.

[@jmunday12345]

Don’t know how but we both bought our s2000’s this year mine a 01 no power mods and like your previous m3 I previously had a e60 m5 before the s2000, NA high revs are just bliss but I will be supercharging my s2000 one day. Will be watching ur s2000s progress with jealously probably

[@brianmessemer2973]

ITBs are the way to go, for sure. Can't wait to see that 👍

[@daviddenley3512]

Now that sounded nice!

[@THEPAULFOOT]

Brilliant video dude 😁

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sangxu5391]

Honestly this is quite helpful. Was thinking about supercharging my FN2 with a rotrex setup, now gave up on that idea.

[@jasondunphy1170]

There k20 tho

[@sangxu5391]

@@jasondunphy1170 but wouldn't change the fact centrifugal ones make power mostly at the top end would it?

[@jasondunphy1170]

@@sangxu5391 no but k20s seem to respond better to them. More mid range than the f20c took at rotrex converted civics compared to this...way more lively there's even people swapping s2ks with k20s for that very reason

[@JDMz]

The basic rotrex kit is decent for low end torque. But then again all honda engines don't like torque. The kit on this s2000 is the racing version. Also had the standard inlet manifold witch causes boost threshold.

[@sportzntouring]

After driving your S2000, and that feeling when VTEC kicks in, to have that amplified would be exhilarating but slightly scary. Plus, to me, the joy of the car is how usable the power is on a winding country lane. A little more power, sure but my preference would be NA.

[@che7wins614]

NA except for filter for induction noise!

[@williamwilliams194]

Coming from someone who is supercharged its honestly not as scary as people think, its exactly the same as N/A still has no torque and boost kicks in when vtec kicks in so its very controlled the power band.

[@sportzntouring]

@@williamwilliams194 scary can be fun, if it's just the right amount of scary 😁

[@Slideslikebutter]

Beautiful piece of engineering

[@N4CR5]

Needs RCA and possibly adjustable arms, some shocks and it'll be sorted. Diff is the next thing to break if it's getting shifted/launched hard. They are glass.. Neo bushings also are a great mod.

[@PT82]

Can an S2000 be called a sleeper no matter the bhp?

[@Aliasify]

A s2000 can never be a sleeper

[@PT82]

@@Aliasify Agree 👍

[@simonhughes7382]

Another great vid! Moved on from Evora S to a mint B8 RS4 as a one car garage and bored to death with it (too heavy despite 450bhp V8, wonder if similar issues to your charged M3?). Do you reckon try an Evora 400/ 410 sport with the associated 50-60k+ cost or go for an S2000 for cheap hoonery, max fun/ minimal depreciation? I'd get a daily alongside either....

[@tr6sh95]

S2000 wonts depreciate at this point only appreciate they go for around 20-30k usd now so they ain’t cheap either get a used mx5 much cheaper and still fun

[@weallfollowmanutd]

It's so loud which isn't a bad thing, but it's the way it sounds which would do my head in.

[@planesailing6919]

There are plenty of spring and damper kits which are very decent without having to buy coilovers. Coilovers just give the option of height adjustment.

[@garyparker2262]

Exactly, the car comes with coil overs as standard. They just don't have adjustable spring platforms.

[@tomtd]

And next a broken diff! I have one of these, same colour, and I broke a shaft on wrynose pass so trust me give it some stick on the hairpins and even at standard power they can break the shaft, but that’s cheaper than a diff. Suspension, get some ohlins or proflex pointless having power if you can’t keep the rubber on the road, I’d spend money on that before yet more grunt. One thing I so wish for is a sequential ‘box, had one in my rally car and they’re totally awesome to drive with, slick quick and no or little chance of buzzing the engine on downshifts. More bump steer than a mk2 as he rightly identifies. And yes get some polybushes then get it set up right. Never be a stiff chassis, it’s got no top! So suffer that for a decent tan.

[@hasanahm3d]

Those itbs are going to sound beautiful , I'm in the process of doing the same to my A4 b5 2.6 quattro , going to port the heads throw some itbs on it and throw in a pair of 276 camshafts i would love for it to be featured on the cannel too someday when I'm finished

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Let me know when it's done!

[@hasanahm3d]

@@JayEmmOnCars will do!

[@chrismc1977]

Print outs can read whatever you want. Given a stock motor makes 240ish- it really doesn’t seem to go like a car with over double the standard power output. Not a chance. It’s all still all top end. It’s got more than standard without a doubt- but not over double.

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

Now that’s a fun car

[@Jackal9405]

If You want more MID range , just slap some small turbo , for the cost of good itb setup you would get much more MID range.

[@vinnyvsx]

Quick question: why do you use Sony action cameras instead of GoPro's? As always, fantastic video 👌

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I don't like paying extra for a brand name, and the Sony cams also used the same codec as my old A7 which made editing easier at the time

[@daveblock4061]

Big Fun!

[@sammyalx6978]

14th November @ Bedford Circuit come hangout with a few s2k owners

[@Jason-dt9my]

All this money on supercharger and stock brakes and only springs.. oh dear

[@dF-ww8md]

For a road car it’s absolutely fine, just need good pads and springs with one shocks are a good fast road set up on these

[@Jason-dt9my]

@@dF-ww8md With a car that skittish all it takes is one pull and a bump in the road and the car could potentially kill someone.. Personally I believe a car with £8kish spent on power should at least have something a bit more than £70 springs and oem dampers😬

[@dF-ww8md]

What has the cost of the supercharger mod and cost of springs have to do with it. If the springs were 500 quid would that make you feel better?

[@Jason-dt9my]

@@dF-ww8md doesn’t even make sense lol

[@Jason-dt9my]

Not springs, a decent set of coil overs and some bracing

[@AllTorque]

That thing sounds epic it has to be said! Sounds brutal. Damping doesn't look right for that type of road to be fair.

[@gpzfan5272]

It sounds shite. Any car can be loud, but this thing doesn’t have any tone to it, it’s like a drunk man shouting loudly who thinks he can sing but really, really can’t

[@grecoconduris6716]

Admittedly I’m writing this comment some 8 months after the video was uploaded. However a quick search on the Internet has shown there are positive displacement supercharger kit’s out there for the S2000. However I do not know if they are available in the UK. But could be an option worth exploring for some people.

[@Streetoshorts]

This was a close mate of mine, it’s his car I loved it, it was an animal and he loved it too and sadly he ain’t here no more RIP paulo 💙🙏you’ll be missed! And this review is very hateful but I tell you rn he loved it and so did I!! 💯

[@3bbi]

So sad to hear. Sorry for your loss.

[@Streetoshorts]

@@3bbi thanks mate 🙏 and it’s been rough 😔 miss him a lot man 😢

[@RetrocarStyle]

Sounds good though!👍👍

[@Frank-1978]

Deathtrap but makes such a cracking noise 😀✌👍👌

[@padraiggalvin2807]

Wow that was like the best review ever and on british roads which are fairly similar to irish. nothing worse then a car with modified suspension doh that dosnt feel stable on the road. Really good looking s2000 doh

[@elwynll]

Whats happening with your s2000? long time waiting !

[@the5th2000]

Jesus that exhaust would do my nut in. And yeah ridiculous to do all that work without brake or suspension upgrades

[@umaireg6]

I think the lack of torque is one of the great things about the s2000 when u start making big power on it. My car has 700hp and it hooks better than you might think. Personally I am not a big fan of the supercharger on the s2000. I have driven a turbo and supercharged one and a turbo one will blow it out of the water as far as performance goes. Now on to your build. I think you did the right thing with going with all motor. An all motor Honda is a blast on the street. I do think you should have went the k swap route. A k24(2.4L) can be had for about $800 in the states and with a 2.0 head with cams they make some serious power. Throw some pistons and rods in the 2.4 and you make over 300 at the wheels easily. Plus the k series has so much more aftermarket support for all motor. Most s2k guys go the k swap route if they are going all motor. Simply they respond much better to all motor mods. Yes I am trying to convince you to change your build. lol

[@moustachio334]

Cool fact but 426 Hemis got the same criticism F20’s get lol. People don’t realize these cars on a track barely dip below 6000 rpm. It’s the perfect powerband for circuit racing, you can brake late and throttle on very early. The casual driver is an idiot and doesn’t deserve to have an S2000. Those people should stop complaining about lack of torque from a 2L motor and just buy a V8. But yea 426 Hemis were slow Below 3k because of their aggressive cams and the 440 was typically praised as being quicker from redlight to redlight street racing.

[@moustachio334]

On a drag strip however, the hemi had the advantage of grip as you said and the 440’s could never match the Hemi on the strip.

[@mcwaff8661]

I'd saying using a supercharger with keeping to the vintage of the actual car is better then sticking a turbo but I do agree this hp is too high. Anything below 430hp I think is fine.

[@SH-mo9pz]

Does the car have lowering springs or coil overs?

[@obradpopovic2516]

Imagine Honda did a Nsx with a engine v8 out of two s2000 engines.Like VW did the Bugatti w 16 out of two audi V8.That thing would be epic.

[@endlesstwisties]

As far as i know F22 feels similar to F20C2 as torque in lower rpm's. 02 or newer cars should have the C2 upgraded engine. Mine does have anyway.

[@tradingcardboss]

I thought the idea of a Sleeper was not to draw attention

[@Marks-Garage]

Vtec when set up correctly is rpm and tps based so it shouldn't be in vtec all the time. Even with a low boost supercharger set up ie like mine with 12 psi you will have 5 psi of boost by 4000rpm. Its not savage but its alot of fun.

[@campkira]

vtec leak is a thing.. i should know..

[@stephandolby]

For those interested, that katakana reads "slammeduk". Sorry, I was mildly curious.

[@optimusprimevil1646]

but you could fix the mid range with the right tune, no? say if it was detuned to between 300 to 400 bhp. add to that a taller 6th gear and you would be ticking a lot of boxes. they too valuable now tho. you could supercharge a 996 or elise for the same money. or a 986 boxter or e46/e92 3 series for half as much. or mk2 mx5 or mk3 mr2 for a quarter as much!

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

the hard top is great for aerodynamics and NVH and the 2.2 is waaaay better docent burn as much oil as the 2.0 either.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

Kind of agree with you. Ok were only watching a video, but there is no way its actually putting out 520bhp. My Saab 9000 Aero has a dynod 360bhp at the wheels. So maybe 380 ish at the crank. But the way in which it accelerates would absolutely slaughter that S2000. And yet its a big 5 door car.

[@4Kandlez]

How do you know that simply by watching someone driving slowly?

[@Endidixknsej]

Let's see it then

[@marcdelaunay1]

Lol...that exhaust....reminds me of the one on pals mk1 civil type r that even at 30mph was so loud the cops stopped him so many times on way to work he had to get rid for a Megan’s rs he utterly hated as it was brand new and never right! Great vid as ever!

[@aboyandhisdog]

Why does it have to be so freaking loud? Yea, I couldn't live with that.

[@thedoghandler1]

That's nothing compared to my tomie titanium on my 350z

[@CheezeCracker]

They don't have to be, check out the work at LHTPerformance channel. They're out of Florida in the states and most of their builds favor a low key stealth approach. Besides the supercharger whine/woosh of course.

[@Salgandarin]

To let people know you have more than stock HP.

[@Tombrosapien]

To let people know that they need to GTFO of your way

[@garretttyler1344]

Maybe because the owner likes loud cars?

[@J90JAM]

The hardtops make them look even better.

[@mrnicktoyou]

I loved my S2000 when I owned it but the steering wheel is too low and sits in your lap and I always had to duck down to see traffic lights as I was too tall for it. Still, to this day it’s probably the best car I have owned. The gearshift is the best ever.

[@campkira]

it for shorter peope..

[@psycopompo_o1805]

How tall were u

[@mrnicktoyou]

@@psycopompo_o1805 6'2", so not that tall. I think the car is made for small Japanese people.

[@lassydogpie5390]

You fitted the itbs yet??

[@rob_fk2r]

R.I.P Paulo your car was incredible make sure you burn that rubber up there

[@ZoidPickle]

Lol a proper hooligan. I like mine standard thanks. 256 bhp is more than enough For me.

[@garyparker2262]

256?.........

[@kickbuttowskii]

The sound of this car reminds me of some other car. Im not able to put a finger on what that car was. Sounds good anyway

[@simonn2045]

Something like an escort mk1 rs1600/2000

[@dagnut]

sounds like 33 cloverleaf to me down low..

[@RumblestripDotNet]

I’m sure someone thinks that exhaust sounds good. Stress the singular.

[@Tombrosapien]

That person is me 😁

[@ChrissyThePoo]

I think it sounds cool too.

[@dF-ww8md]

And me

[@JZS171-W]

Does it for me too 🤘🏻

[@sparky4878]

I’m with you Rumblestrip, no thanks. It’s just raspy noise, there’s nothing else to it.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

A Honda for the ages. One to chase Lotus and Porsche, if not for a second on the track

[@carlgreen3670]

The first minute of this needs a warning for headphone users, wow my ears weren’t expecting that

[@dreximax5634]

this is for the skilled and the brave only

[@dF-ww8md]

Sad to say the owner of this car tragically died yesterday in an accident. Rip dude. May you rip the vtec in heaven. X

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

How is the sound so pure with forced induction I swear it sounds like it’s on itbs!!!

[@thedetailingdoctor5746]

@John Mitchell duhh why didn’t I think of that it’s not powered by the exhaust 😂

[@Gregg0112]

How is this a sleeper? Because it doesn't have a giant front mount visible? Thing is sitting on aftermarket rims and a raspy cannon of an exhaust system

[@aevans148]

Surely the i-vtec means that even at 4k rpm on the motorway, the throttle position would ensure that vtec is not engaged? Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'm certain the F20C had i-vtec as well as the K Series?

[@dF-ww8md]

It doesn't have I vtec. But you are right in a way at cruise it wouldn't be in vtec. I believe the ecu has 3 parameters (can't remember which) but if you floored it and were above crossover you have immediate power rather than waiting for revs to climb to the crossover.

[@N4CR5]

No. Just normal vtec, it kicks in 5200-5500 IIRC. Had an LS3 in mine for a while so forgot lol.

[@Sumpula]

innovativemotorsportstech makes a TVS1320 twin screw supercharger kit for and S2000 though for that down low torque without forgetting the top end. That's what i'd like to have for my S if i didn't have such holes in my pockets.

[@discopimp]

Thats what i have on my ep3. It makes such a difference all through the rev range but low and midrange torque is outstanding

[@Sumpula]

@@discopimp unfortunately TVS1900 is already too big for S2000 engine bay belirve or not. You can fit turbos, l6, V8, V10, V12 but not TVS1900 😄

[@discopimp]

@@Sumpula yeah the tvs1900 is a massive blower and really hard to accomodate in so many cars. The tvs1320 into my ep3 is a hell of a squeeze. Was a lot of cutting and fabrication to make it fit. Was well worth it though in fairness

[@bladerunner6282]

i could see it for the track. but driving it on the street...mostly just an instrument to get you license jerked before it's time.

[@dagnut]

never get that on a UK track with that exhaust

[@mickeyhartsell6096]

The Honda S2000 fuckin ROCK'S !

[@simonjago9611]

Still want an S2000 so much. All I need now is a little man maths 🤔

[@che7wins614]

You won’t regret it, every drive is an event, nearest thing I’ll ever get to owning something that feels similar to a Ferrari. So raw and aggressive. Nothing else can give you similar experience. A Jekyll and Hyde car, docile driving normally, an animal at VTEC

[@simonjago9611]

@@che7wins614 driven quite a few, even driven them at Milbrook, through the twisties and the high speed bowl. Never grew tired of that noise or that gearbox

[@che7wins614]

@@simonjago9611 I’ve wanted one so long, after my test drive I was hooked. Just watch for rust, mine had a lot of surface rust underneath, and behind the rear bumper, I just about sorted mine out in time.

[@maksor2785]

Jay what exhaust is best for a NA build? Right now I have a 3'' inch single catback, should I change it?

[@kurtcrafton]

I wouldn't listen to this guy regarding exhaust setups or even proper setup of a car...

[@kurtcrafton]

Only restriction in the oem exhaust is the catalytic converter. Replace that and you're golden.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Honestly I wouldn't even want to give advice on it either - but Simba is right i suspect. Every build thread I see on S2K says manifold and cats are where the power gains are

[@GTR_JAMES]

@@JayEmmOnCars absolutely not the manifold, s2000 manifolds are supposed to be one of the best factory manifolds ever made. Most aftermarket manifolds give minimal / if any gains at all.

[@-The-Mon]

what happened to the GT4 you bought a good while ago

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's off being restored

[@Wallygjs]

I take it this was shot a few months back or is the weather down your end of the world a lot better than we're currently having in Worcestershire? Raspy noise and a bit unpleasant for my money. Looks fun though if you can get the handling right!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Shot quite a while ago - in fact for the next three months you're seeing mostly stuff which was shot well in advance

[@Wallygjs]

@@JayEmmOnCars I thought it looked more like the end of summer than now.

[@ronwilkin4151]

my ap2 has a test pipe and then straight pipe single exit and she screams even untuned

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

Def concur that it’s not a tall persons car. I’m 6ft 2 and on long journeys my S2000 just gave me back ache. I miss that slick gear change though, a real pleasure. It was always the gutless low down torque that let it down. I still miss her 😥

[@deanchur]

That sucks. I'm 6'4" and daily a Fiesta, which isn't the most comfortable thing but it's doable (and to be honest I wouldn't want to go bigger; maybe to a Focus but that's it. The ease of navigating traffic and parking spaces is hard to give up!).

[@peejayem4700]

BYS seat rail on on stock seats will fix that

[@N4CR5]

@@peejayem4700 Thanks so much I have a fully caged LS2000 and same height.. with a helmet it's not fun, that's going on the build list lol. Cheers

[@z32luvr]

Must of been an AP1

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

@@z32luvr MY2003

[@leebuckles2364]

Wow that's loud

[@clubsport9334]

Supercharger should at least help fill the torque hole these things have below 6k rpm.

[@KiranPatel-fk1pg]

@John Mitchell exactly, a centrifugal supercharger is all up top

[@clubsport9334]

@John Mitchell yeah I get it but still better than NA. I've driven one and nothing happens till your ringing it's scrawny little neck.

[@Fc-cb3tn]

@@clubsport9334 isn’t that sort of the appeal of an S2000?

[@peejayem4700]

why would you be driving it below 6k rpm?

[@VidzVideo]

When can we expect to see your car with ITBs fitted?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Next year

[@sdlausen1]

@@JayEmmOnCars Can't wait!!!

[@discopimp]

I wouldnt bother with ITBs. They make hardly any power under the curve compared with a car thats running a conventional manifold and in a lot of cases less power. There are more cons than pros and the car doesnt drive as nice either

[@JayEmmOnCars]

@@discopimp that's not what I have seen with people that have done it? I did quite a bit of research before committing

[@discopimp]

@@JayEmmOnCars my friend did it with his integra dc5. He lost 7hp at the top end compared to his previous setup (on the same dyno) and gained nothing elsewhere. The car sounded marginally better but was nowhere near as nice to drive. I think with ITBs if it is a fully forged engine with the compression ratio changed there may be some benefits to ITBs but on a stock engine with bolt on modifications the bang for buck just isnt there at all

[@joetaka7620]

11:11 My unpopular opinion - I personally would get a hardtop for a S2000 and ND generation Mazda MX-5 and remove the soft-top mechanism. I'm more of an introvert and never really liked the idea of being seen in a convertible, but at the same time, I love the potential of the chassis of the S2000 + ND generation MX-5 has to offer, and I see them as good novice/amateur trackday cars that can be driven to-and-from the track in a more refined way than an Exige, Caterham etc (even if those drive better than those japanese cars). The S2000s free-revving ability and the gearshift feel is what appeals to me about the car, however not for its convertible aspect. But in all honesty, I wish Honda and Mazda offered coupe variants for those S2000s and MX-5s because of torsional rigidity, scuttle shake, aerodynamics, NVH, lack of practicality to for track tyres + jack-stands; unlike the BRZ/86. The 86/BRZs are perfect for how much more 'rigid' the chassis are and their practicality, but compared to the 2020 ND MX-5, it feels slower, doesn't sound very nice as you rev it out and has a very low-rent interior even for the top trim models.

[@smilepermile888]

I'm really excited to see how the next generation BRZ/86 will be like, because of those reasons you mentioned. The test mule photos from japanese 'scoop' magazines indicate that the exterior will be like an evolutionary design, but the interior looks like it will have one of those hideous iPad screens. Power wise, they say about 230hp from a 2.4 flat 4, with slightly more torque (much needed). Hope they keep the weight down too at well under 1300kg.

[@nakoma5]

Indeed, if I drive it in the day time I keep the top up because I don't like people looking at me. [Usually only take it out at night] So I've considered the hard top as well but then I think it's best enjoyed with the top down.

[@Jupiter__001_]

The S-2000 has a "high X-bone" chassis design, which gives it a very rigid body, reducing the flex to below the levels of even many hard-tops. To make it hard-top would be to create a perfect track weapon, especially with a roll-cage to improve further on this.

[@chrisroberts1440]

I know a couple of people who have put supercharged versions of these engines in kit cars weighing closer to 600Kg, so this is probably quite tame really.

[@user-fu9or4uk7t]

Just because there's something faster it doesn't make this tame🤣

[@SamFBM]

f20c turbo is the best way to go

[@BronchoGillespie]

An S2000 doesn’t need an exhaust, they sound obnoxious with them, the induction is where you get the sound, charged or not.

[@chriscomparescars4416]

Epic

[@Elgauno]

Not liking this, The S2000 is such a good car left alone. Putting a crazy amount of power in just seems to ruin it for me. Same problem with all the good 90's performance Japanese cars in the states, Alot of them got modified (badly) and now it so damn hard to find good ones anymore for a reasonable price. Im fine with modifying a base non performance car because you are not really ruining something already good but when something like the S2000 or a Type R gets modified I just feel that its kind of pointless. Not trying to bash Tuners or Hot rodders but its getting frustrating to me seeing something like a WRX STI stanced or has some crazy swap making 800hp to me just ruins the car and makes it harder for someone just looking for a decent quick car that hasnt been molested. Like I said, I dont have a problem with Tuners or Hot Rodders having fun but why would you take something already good and butcher it?

[@taylorc2542]

Yup, you can't hardly find a tasteful FD RX-7. We need to keep the ricers out of the S2000 community.

[@Jupiter__001_]

I agree. All modification steps should be reversible.

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

stock car purists are fucking obnoxious

[@leonmatthew7]

@artorias It’s not about being purist for purist’s sake, it’s a case of drivability and where the car feels “right”. I have two S2000s. One stock (but with K&N FIPK, berk cat and Legalis R) , and one supercharged at 360-440 depending on the map. And listen, if I’m going on a British B road blast (ie tight and twisty with lots of undulations and quite often shit conditioned tarmac ), I’ll always take my stock car. Why? Because as standard, on the straighter, faster A roads, it’s not fast enough. BUT, on those tight twisty roads, with hedges and stone walls right next to you with the car buzzing, it’s just perfect. And that’s when the S2000 in stock form just makes absolute sense.

[@user-le2id8bf5q]

@@artoriasoftheabyss1575 ohlins n bushings are always tasty n worth it

[@AriesUmbra]

what internal work has been done to increase the rev limit to 9300? the boost is already going to be reducing reliability and increasing the rev limit by almost 500rpm can't be helping..

[@leonmatthew7]

They rev to 9,300 as standard

[@AriesUmbra]

@@leonmatthew7 yeah i realise now. ap1 fuel cut is 9200rpm

[@richard-bt1lq]

526bhp. I very much doubt it.

[@user-fu9or4uk7t]

Maybe for 200/of the 9300rpm

[@alantownsley6391]

The gearbox turns into a maracas at 500bhp

[@richard-bt1lq]

I dont think jay was convinced 😀

[@fteoOpty64]

TEIN suspension ? you say ?

[@mhj360]

N/A is how an S2000 should stay IMO. These are not the car to be chasing numbers on a dyno with. Looking forward to seeing yours in a finished state, it should sound epic.

[@moustachio334]

Yea, I love what J's Racing was able to do with their n/a builds. F22 320hp at the crank. You can even buy the crate engine now too.

[@chriscross9505]

Want!

[@benbuchanan672]

I think your comments re suspension are completely misplaced (sorry!). I have Tein springs on mine and they are brilliant! Partnered with working oe shock absorbers they enable fantastic control on the road and inspire confidence. I would guess the shocks on the car you drove are past their best and/or it needs a four wheel alignment. I’m sorry but I really have to take issue with your “coilovers are the answer to everything” implication too. For the S2000 they’re mostly cheap rubbish or overkill! I also think the standard brakes (with DS2500) are more than up to the job but again they have to be in fully working condition. Apart from that, loved the video 👍🏻

[@dF-ww8md]

100% correct. People commenting otherwise don’t know about these cars or just like to brag about bullshit.

[@N4CR5]

OE shocks on S2K are better than lot of the cheaper after market stuff lol.

[@N4CR5]

@John Mitchell They are extremely rigid compared to most cars though. With a cage mine is like sitting on a steel I-beam. Makes gravel driveways fun if you pull a wheel...

[@KaDOHC_]

Hondoooooo 💪🏻

[@DiscoR53]

If you’re tall get a race she’ll seat an lowering seat rails. I’m 1.88 meters and I fit with plenty of knee room.

[@MVD792]

that sound is absolutely terrible..love the stock s2000

[@campkira]

well need to get more power and vtec can only sound so much..IRL.. not so much..

[@mk2mister2]

Agreed. The stock exhaust on the car sounded best and was the most subtle.

[@lawrenceturlej4772]

Be much better with a roots or twinscrew supercharger and 350-400hp. Be much more usable