Gears & Gasoline Rematch! Bridge Ported Mazda RX-8 Vs K20 Swapped Honda S2000

[@JackieDing86]

Hey Ben Lin, I want my car back, obviously you don’t know how to drive it🤐

[@SpeedNessRx7]

🤣

[@michaelguintoTe71Liftback]

Hahaha i bet you are surprised with the outcome of your s2k 😅 And i wonder what would be the track time if you are at that s2k steering wheel .. Still remember that you are kicking ass on the s2k before 😂

[@BitcoinTo150K]

Can't believe you got rid of the OG car

[@justcallmeRhys]

🤣

[@BETTALIFE101]

Oh Jackie be nice. Ben is only half Asian you know. So he only knows half of racing.

[@KevNotFit]

i feel like theres too much pressure on these two now and days, no matter how much potential the cars they build have I still want to see them genuinely enjoy driving them as they create content for us.

[@TexasVexes]

Yeah Business and Pleasure don’t mix well.

[@btownballer27]

I agree 100%

[@IvanRodriguez-tr9kb]

2nd gen Rx8’s are super underrated. Fixed a lot of the bugs from the 1st one. Great handling chassis and the rotary power band make it a formidable track car.

[@yovannyvasquez3916]

2nd gen rx8?

[@CarlosGonzalez-vi9qv]

By bug the 2 extra oil injectors. Everything else is practically the same.

[@Psyrecx]

​@@CarlosGonzalez-vi9qvThere's quite a few differences between the two series.

[@thanosmantafounis4337]

⁠@@Psyrecxwell.. not significant differences.

[@JQNAH]

@@yovannyvasquez3916 2nd series, he means

[@LETerEATRenne]

Having not watched all the way through yet, I think Ben is going to win.

[@kamikik8840]

What made you say that

[@spg993]

Yea you were right Ben won.

[@nicechad]

​@@pA-yy-Athey are both named Ben dummy

[@fisshuman]

​@@pA-yy-Aof course, i think if ben lin s2k didn't have all that problem, he can squeeze a few seconds from the car but it will be just enough to get close. He said it himself, the s2k is too nice that he can't make the most time out of it. But who knows? Maybe they will do a rematch in the future and the s2k will completely obliterate RX8 time. Who knows 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@fisshuman]

@@pA-yy-A as I said, I think if be lin doesn't have all that problem on his s2k, he can squeeze a few seconds but still not enough to get win. 2 of the thing is because ben lin didn't drive it hard and 5 second is a lot, not sure if just driving it hard can close that gap, let alone go beyond 5 second quicker.

[@marvinvisser5039]

People underestimate the RX8 chassis. It has one of the highest body rigidity of all cars. Including that area and tires it will give you incredible confidence on track. So he can push it way harder and maintain momentum which will easily make up for horse power difference.

[@VistasSrinagarun]

also a difference in the drivers. Someone needs a bit more selfconfidence and confidence in the car as well. listen to his exhaust while driving around he's hesitating everywhere

[@c0rpse1]

the special edition RX8 (Shinka Edition) had suspension cross member injected with foaming urethane improving performance and ride quality. also had unique suspension tuning with thicker 14mm damper shafts (up from 12mm)

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

​@VistasSrinagarun if you haven't seen their video on it, tall Ben's S2K was having a lot of trouble. The ECU kept cutting power, which is why it sounds like he's getting off throttle. Something wrong either in the engine build, the tune, or both.

[@pA-yy-A]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 rOtARiEs aRe UnReLiABLe uNlIke HonDuHs though!?!?!?

[@IgoByaGo]

This is the reason I prefer the RX-8 over the FD. I have had two and I am always on the lookout for a third.

[@max_coast]

It's like they would say in OG Top Gear, "When the laps look slow, those are some of the fastest ones." Maybe there's a difference in camera stabilization, but the RX8 looked positively pedestrian in both the in car and outer shots. Thorn has some smooth inputs and the RX8 suspension geometry is such a king at absorbing road imperfections. That RX8 looked unfazed.

[@LIFEISAHUSTLE1]

The videos could not have been sync'd up as the S2000 was clearly exiting the corners ahead of the RX8.

[@falcondj17]

Must say it is fun being being passed by higher horsepower cars on the straights and then hassling them under brakes and thru corners. The standard rx8 chassis, suspension and brakes are so good for a car designed over 20 years ago.

[@hamsterwolf]

the keyboard mechanics talked so much shit about the tire size and aero of the rx8 " oh its underpowered its gonna slow it down" car performed better than expected.

[@AmirPomen]

Nope..those were fine.. But the power gain by just doing intake bridge port on genesis rotary is only halfway for making the power.. Biggest restriction of genesis rotary were from the exhaust port.. especially to make over 200whp on wheels

[@Alex-vz2jz]

They can port the exhaust too no? Im still new to the renesis platform ​@AmirPomen

[@neversettle7666]

​@@AmirPomenha ha, come on man. Do you really believe these stories you tell yourself

[@AmirPomen]

@@Alex-vz2jz not much...but every little bit does help including better exhaust header all the way to the back... Its just the renesis iron plate type exhaust port design were bad for performance (and major cause of rx8 burning seals problem).. Easy route out usually is hybrid build with rx7 housing for that pheriperal exhaust port.. 🤭😅

[@AmirPomen]

@@neversettle7666 didnt really matter much if they overdramatized the plot or what... I guess its good for their view count and interaction in comment sections like we did here 🤣🤭

[@aidankreltszheim3599]

As an owner of an s1 rx8 and who has been following this g&g rx8 series, I’m very happy.

[@dogwink]

Even if both were in stock form, the RX8 performs nearly as well on track as the S2000 but performs way better on the street in terms of chassis manners and livability (it doesn't shake your fillings loose). In Solo autocross, I witnessed RX8s beat S2000s regularly in the C (street) class.

[@kingkaizer12]

I know ben thorn is gonna winning because the the s2000 is a fresh build car and ben lin was to scared to drive that shining shimmering S2000

[@wilerd2032]

Both cars are fresh builds man 😭

[@kingkaizer12]

@@wilerd2032 the s2000 is the whole parts are replace except the chassis and ben lin never drive it long distance like rx8..

[@SidewaysGts]

@@wilerd2032 "Both cars are fresh builds man 😭" Youre not wrong- And this isnt meant as an excuse for the results, but lets be real: That S2k is a bit more of a "pride and joy" build than the rx8.

[@TypeVertigo]

​@@wilerd2032obviously there's a lot more preciousness to the S2000 and how it was built up vs how the RX-8 was. Thorn built the RX-8 almost similarly to how he did his EK racecar. Lin didn't really build his car for track - like most guys he just wanted a nice ride to tool around in.

[@Southrnfresh]

Anything rotary is heaven on a race track..❤

[@michaelmoreno4250]

How about putting in a Mazda 4 cylinder!!! Like the 2.5 sky active, 4 cylinder, headers, tuned with 91 octane, slotted rotors !! It will be a great match!!!! Let the battle of 4 cylinders begin!!!!! Ultimate rematch!!!

[@repingers9777]

I wanna say its no match for vtec but 2.5l is 2.5l and those engines do kick ass big help with the vvt making it possible

[@michaelguintoTe71Liftback]

I still gonna have a tap on Ben Lin for bringing an awesome car that is working fantastic .. For all your cars (Evo , Mr2 mrs, Eclipse/eagle talon, cappucino, camaro) From you ups and downs from car break downs to this astonishing S2k brother you are a win in life cheers ! Yup a true gears and gasoline fan in here since your first( trip lancer and forester )🎉

[@Beezy_Builds]

Sheesh, Rx8 is gods chassis Iykyk

[@raeshaunroman]

Can I request a 3rd battle after he’s not scared of messing up the paint..maybe with some better tires

[@kirks06G35]

Just shows how much driver skill and comfort level in the car matter. Thanks for another great video

[@hamsterbrigade]

Ben Lin needs super driver mod. I'd love to see them do this where they put down times in each car.

[@darkwatcher01]

bro's car is too nice to be driven at anger hahahaha

[@R03333]

​@@darkwatcher01the biggest track car mistake is not wanting to crash it

[@darkwatcher01]

@@R03333 it's never meant to be a track car tho, It's a street car. that's why it has ac

[@clumsygarage1578]

I mean most of his time track driving has been in an Evo. Plus the S2K seemed to be bouncy as hell, not perfectly suited to this track.

[@minhtinnguyen594]

I’m glad I’m able to get a sneak peak before Gears and gasoline drops tomorrow

[@atthelimit88]

Seems like Ben Lin wasn't pushing as hard as he's known to do. It's a pretty car that he didn't want to destroy on track.

[@Grayson203]

Rad potentials cars just hanging out in the background in the intro lol

[@zakswindle]

Super excited for this video but, I need to see their video first will be back tomorrow

[@robert23497]

Super excited ABOUT this video

[@austing1825]

This was such a cool event to see in person glad I could come hangout and drive with you guys!

[@lugnut93]

I’m just glad there is a race that the RX-8 can win. So used to seeing it come in last due to a lack of power.

[@jamesfoster3589]

I think people are underestimating the rx8, yeah the s2k could’ve came closer on a better day with more driving experience but the rx8 is an amazing chassis and seems to be the more purpose built race car out of the 2

[@victordinev5229]

One is a dirty purpose build race car, and the other is almost a show car that happened to be on the race track. Also, Ben lin never before drove this car for more than a test drive.

[@dublocivic3656]

Super fun event👍🏼👍🏼 looking forward to the next one!

[@manitoublack]

Moral of the story. Should have left the F20C in the S2000

[@iamthewalrusable]

I wondered the same, tuned stock s2k might have been a better option.

[@lsr0netheone9]

He bought it as a shell, so no F20. I would have gone with k24, no itbs and I bet he would have won.

[@tylerhoover1770]

@@lsr0netheone9or Stroked F24C with a K24 crank!

[@pain.497]

The RX8's aero and tire setup is simply superior, but that S2000 is so much sexier!

[@HathMurl]

Maybe a little but that rx8 is slept on

[@manilove2pwn]

ffs i wanted to hear the rx8 but you put both exhaust sounds over each other

[@86surge90]

I said the same thing in another video. They could’ve probably just alternated the audio of the cars or something using the same video they have now if they wanna be lazy about it.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I don't think I would have raced that S2K either. 😅😅😅

[@keithrx3c]

So, the guy with an RX-8, that had intentions of beating a honda wore a honda shirt to the track. :I Good to see the RX-8 win.

[@giorx5]

Even deducting the 2,5-3 secs from S2000's time, RX8 wins easily. Rigid chassis with aero and tire grip against more power in any track with more turning than straights give the same result.

[@danbufford8848]

As David Frieburger says, "never paint your car!!!!" You will be too scared to really drive it.

[@Throttlebycable]

Great battle. Love seeing Summit being used. Shenandoah is a great track. I’d like to see the main, maybe, where speeds can really get up there.

[@gchun21]

Ben Lin's S10k vs SpeedAcademy's Connie Celica please!

[@Jonathan-ne2zn]

Making me want to get an rx8 now lol

[@NotTxiST]

Need to do some hatch battles 😁 Fantastic video you guys.

[@Rockypackboa]

My favorite show you guys do. Do way more!

[@zillaspec9244]

to the S2K defense, to drive at WOT at all times is the SKETCHIEST thing you can do if you want to run fast. it's such a scary car to drive at the limit with no aero. just came down to driver really.

[@Qius_Cars]

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[@Qius_Cars]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYquXp1ro6yDercsi=KICk1SyZd2XphFxX ain’t too bad

[@Qius_Cars]

Gotta have balls and send it

[@homemaidtacos]

Sketchy if you got no confidence just go off a couple times ez

[@zillaspec9244]

@@Qius_Cars 1000% lol full sent my S2000 at buttonwillow with 0 aero, trying to get that mythic sub 2 with 0 aero.. and sent my ass flying at phil hill.

[@TexasVexes]

People love to hate on the Rx8. Good. Leave more for me

[@dMushh]

damn i wish the s2000 didnt have oil pressure issues, it would have been an interesting match up.

[@peterga3658]

LOVE the RX8

[@turunload]

such a fun episode, and nice videography

[@lpvgs-817]

rx8 chassis is far more rigid than s2k, its a roadster the roof is missing if you give the rx8 any credit give it that chassis performance its top notch. s2k:7,100 Nm/deg vs rx8 30,000 Nm/deg rx8 match the 911 of the time. and.... rx8 by.... finish the vid!

[@CloD44]

Im here just the the driver battles , keep this up and it doesn’t matter what type of car it’s , we like to see underdogs vs super car or super car vs farm trucks 😂😅.

[@quinthuyers126]

How is noone talking about how Ben Lin is wearing his hans ON TOP of his seatbelt like a neclace 😂😂 Love these guys haha

[@Ray-xt3fe]

Somewhat Funny Salvage Title Statement Because I Found TWO, (1) 2008 Rx8 Auto Hard To Start but Will (1) 2009 Rx8 STD Dash Fire, But Starts and Runs Fine. Neither Of Them Seemed/Appears To Have EVER Been Damaged By An Accident. *Salvage: Strange Truth About 60% of Them

[@abattlescar]

I'm really impressed with how close the cars ended up with such disparate builds. This battle came down entirely to driver diff.

[@WonkyPasta]

The headlights on the s2000 are nice.

[@SinfidelityMusic]

I think the Honda guy doesn’t understand how great the 8 chassis and handling is. Imo it’s one of the best in its class and better than many in a class or 2 above. Poor thing just doesn’t have enough power. That’s why I put 20b in my last rx8. Absolute weapon. 600hp in that chassis if fun AF

[@basilfabian05]

Really didn't expect the RX-8 to win but dang, aero and grip for the win 👏

[@RotaryMotoring]

Yeah, I put 18x11 +45 and 295 Dot r comps from my FD on my 109hp auto rx8 and it was fast on short tracks/autox.

[@LH1271]

Ben Lin, are you wearing a HANS with no harness?

[@yongling9825]

It does look like it, I have no idea why. I don't think he doesn't know how a HANS device works.

[@Danijamali1]

the s2000 suspension is rock hard, it's unstable due to that, Rx8 is coping with bumps well while staying flat and level on the track

[@jimmyvargas9282]

Rx8 kill it on curves.

[@BjornFSE]

new sub thanks to the Bens... I hope you guys got good content lol

[@davehoffman515]

Man, as an RX-8 owner with a salvage title. Why are you so accurate?

[@CrV_Jr]

I mean tbh…Thorn has been driving competitively more than Lin.. so I kinda figured Thorn was going to win.. Lin really hasn’t participated competitively in a while, mostly due to issues with the Evo, and the Toyota

[@zethjugos1250]

Ben Lim was too conscious about damaging the fresh paint😂

[@rcravincase]

G&G best 3 out of 5? We know Thorn's RX7 is faster in a straight line, how about here?

[@16vPete]

Why's Lin wearing a Hans without harnesses?

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Cabt wait for tomorrow morning when G&G upload it

[@iceman8545]

Any fuel cut issues in the rx8 on high G left turns?

[@TheSunpro]

Nope.

[@Jensen.George]

Would LOVE to be on your show if you plan to visit tracks close to Michigan. I have a track prepped Porsche 718 that I have videos of on my channel. Lots of awesome cars and drivers in Michigan!

[@julianrossi8460]

Really strange to wear a standard FHR with no harness but anyway...

[@modiddly1663]

How much do rx8 weigh? I got a spare vq37

[@wagovan35]

Should have done a car switch to see if it’s partial driver mod

[@panos7567]

If you care less for the car you dont mind speeding everyhwere,with fresh paint and an amazing car you dont push it in every corner

[@bangarng]

1:43, was this the full track? If so that's incredible. Max Stats Driver Mod.

[@SummonerArthur]

The rx8 just looks a lot more fun to drive. Maybe not faster, the S2k SHOULD be faster, but the RX8 looks so good at handling.

[@dorianleclair7390]

You would make more top end power with a plenum with longer intake runners. Itb's are good for that low end grunt.

[@lxsportracing3011]

Take a shot every time he says "all 1 color" 🙄

[@h22bomb]

Say color one more time!

[@CoolGuyClub]

One color

[@OkaneHaus]

Yeah, the term is FMR Front-Midship RWD

[@BoRerunn]

S2000 headlights custom, they stole the show for me

[@blue_lancer_es]

Cant believe I'm saying this. I have never liked an rx8. Yes this one is awesome.

[@saiyanwei4840]

best drivers battle video

[@CarsandBikes]

I have a 500 rwhp 1993 NSX and had a 430rwhp FD, 2013 PRHT Club Sport MX5 and a few other cars. My brother is an inferior driver and the nanny systems on his RX-8 and 2011 TL SH-AWD makes up for so much. RX8 win doesn't surprise me because of the 275 tires and a longer wheel base.

[@Stephen_Ellis]

275s + Aero vs 235s no aero. I mean... Id like to see this again with similar mechanical grip.

[@lukelabagood7896]

I know this is between the 2 Ben's but Where is mark with his setup Come on I would like to see the 3 of them head to head.

[@CoolGuyClub]

He’s in the next video ;)

[@n1eg695]

The dude in the s2k was definently not willing to dog the s2k and had zero aero. Disappointing to even compare the 2. PROPS to the RX8!

[@thatfordguy2268]

S2K + driver mod = win 😏

[@Epiphonech]

Well, now we want them to swap the cars and try again.

[@williamtang2170]

People always counting out the rx8. Imagine it with a healthier motor!

[@bobjames1521]

This is with a just broken in freshly rebuilt bridgeported motor. Doesn't get healthier than that. They just don't produce much power. Still very impressive nonetheless give it weighs probably £150kg more than the s2k and produce 40 less peak whp. Something about rotaries makes them always end up being faster than the whp would imply. Maybe it's the linear power delivery leading to greater area under the curve of the whole dyno graph.

[@riccardotv3437]

@@bobjames1521You lose a lot of power to the brigeport. If you really want to push the RX8 on power, you have to go for the streetport. If you make the RX8 lighter, the S2000 would have no chance.

[@robert23497]

Yeah, like a motor with pistons.

[@Throttlebycable]

Or, a turbo to pump up the power a bit.

[@manworksgarage]

Wow 1 color. Cars. Chill. Theyre Race cars

[@blackcow8114]

damn that s2000 looks sick

[@fkhothatchi]

How good or bad is nt01 esp nowadays?

[@stokedCSRT4]

I like how it feels like Forza (cars driving replay and winner part at the end)

[@EpilepticNinja24]

Tell Ben , to fix the Escort!

[@RingerRacing]

s2k needs the wing more than the rx8 ..two of the best chassis

[@zakswindle]

As I promised yesterday, I am back to finish.

[@denoex2362]

The RX8 desperately needs the LFX kit from Keisler Automation

[@HathMurl]

I love the rx8 sooo gosh darn much man😊

[@Indifference2000]

Why does it seem the rx8 is under powered even stock. Isn't it 240hp stock at the crank?

[@Donilko]

There are 2 versions. One is 170hp i think and another is 231hp. It would be much better and more balanced if they had high power rx8 against that s2000

[@LukeHolman-k3k]

How does that rx8 only make 188bhp? I think the cars in the UK have 230ish? Have I missed something there lol is it not original engine?

[@JNAMOTORSPORTS]

Whp on a dyno ya dumb dumb

[@neversettle7666]

To the wheels and no RX8 ever made the advertised power in the real world. Few will claim so on some BS dyno, but no one credible.

[@LukeHolman-k3k]

Yer I get it could have been under manufacturers spec equally could be above. Not only that this engine isn’t standard. So I just can’t see how it’s so low. I’ve had several cars on a dyno and mapped. The before figure has never been that far under power. Seems odd 42bhp below even with parts and a tune

[@LukeHolman-k3k]

Possible I suppose though

[@dgmdgm7271]

I have never seen a stock rx-8 that when tested had 231 hp....always around 200-210

[@gduatin27]

@drivingline wonder if they’d accept a challenge against a juke Nismo rs

[@dustinkaviani]

As soon as they described the track I knew little Ben would win. He’s a much better driver than big Ben.

[@ve2430]

Yep. Like I've been saying. Rx8 is a diamond in the rough and prices will slowly start to climb as time goes on. These kids from gears and gasoline did everything possible to make the rx8 slower than stock with the bs mods that make it slower, and it still whooped the s2000 and has back seats. Gonna go enjoy mine today with 203whp STOCK

[@TBIRD0625]

As someone who owns an rx8, I really don't see prices ever increasing that much to be honest. I love mine but to be a less powerful successor to the FD, combined with sketch reliability, being severely underpowered, not conducive to boost and worse gas mileage than a v8 with half the power, people are never really going to be that into them.

[@ve2430]

@@TBIRD0625 prices will rise as there's less and less of them around and the idea of having the last most advanced and reliable rotary will make it even more appealing simply for historic significance... that's not true that they are less reliable. You see rx7s needing just as many rebuilds if not more especially because there is more to go wrong with the turbos and spaghetti vacuum hoses,etc. Rotary shops are filled with rx7s and only 1 or 2 rx8s. Renesis is a simple design compared to the REW and a more powerful one since it makes almost the same power stock as an fd but with no turbos at all. Stock for a stock, it's a better motor. And many owners who own both say the 8 chassis is superior to the fd so if you're looking for big power, the LS swap is always a great option not to bother with the big power rotary headaches of the REW.

[@robert23497]

203 whp stock? Probably not. The RX8 made less horsepower than Mazda advertised and this forced Mazda to either offer some mods to achieve the factory claimed power number or give the customer a rebate on the car.

[@cjj4591]

Track driving skill of the deiver is a bigger factor here than comparing these two setups

[@dephataznboi]

Thorn is a better driver. The RX8 is impressive & I didn't think 275 wide was necessary but I guess it was useful.

[@rowanheisinger6761]

Rad Potentials fb and rx8 in the back