500WHP s2000 - Js Racing / ASM build AKA wedding crasher

[rice4life]

I really wanted to but couldn't justify the cost when I was with the X GF

But that being said I did a ton of research into a LS swapped s2000 and while I would LOVE to have one and probably will down the road, a lot of the competitive s2000s on the circuit either run supercharged or turbo applications :/

So glad you didn't go with the LS. On paper it sounds fantastic, but in a lot of commonly swapped applications(FC t2's/FD Rx7's, s13's, s14's) the price really outweighs the benefit when you are looking for good performance on a budget when the stock block can easily outperform an LS1 and early LS6's without breaking the bank.

Why didn't you just go out an buy a J's Racing F22c if you wanted to be like their touge/demonstration car?

[Punchit8K]

Where? I go buy nao! Where?

I'm in MA, so the S2Ks I've seen for sale are around for 14-20K. Even a Rebulit S is being asked for 13K. Granted an AP2 but still a Rebuilt title.....

KEEP your eyes open, I bought a 2001 S2000 for 8000, with 100K on the odo, NFR good paint clean title bone stock. Couldn't sell it for 8500 with a mugen rep hardtop, greddy exhaust, berk HFC and a K&N intake... Ended up trading it in for 6000 bone stock and selling everything else to make up the difference

So glad you didn't go with the LS. On paper it sounds fantastic, but in a lot of commonly swapped applications(FC t2's/FD Rx7's, s13's, s14's) the price really outweighs the benefit when you are looking for good performance on a budget when the stock block can easily outperform an LS1 and early LS6's without breaking the bank.

Why didn't you just go out an buy a J's Racing F22c if you wanted to be like their touge/demonstration car?

I couldn't justify 12-15K to buy the J's Racing motor :/ At this point I've gotten the boost bug and the power goals keep hiking!

As for the LS swapped cars, my present GF and I are looking at LS swapped FDs in the area as they are going for the same cost as a stock FD. Will spend the time and go through the car properly before actually driving it and enjoy it as a summer DD to replace the BRZ and I'll go back to buying winter beaters

[rice4life]

I couldn't justify 12-15K to buy the J's Racing motor :/ At this point I've gotten the boost bug and the power goals keep hiking!

As for the LS swapped cars, my present GF and I are looking at LS swapped FDs in the area as they are going for the same cost as a stock FD. Will spend the time and go through the car properly before actually driving it and enjoy it as a summer DD to replace the BRZ and I'll go back to buying winter beaters

It's better to buy it already swapped, it's mad expensive if you get an LS swap done by a shop, and if you do it yourself with conversion parts(harnesses, driveshaft, mounts, etc) the prices of parts and the time involved in doing it truly outweigh rebuilding the 13brew that can already put down as much hp on stock turbos as an LS1 with full bolt ons unless you plan for over 500 at the wheels reliably. I was working with a guy from illicit performance(local rotard shop) and he starts LS1 swaps at 9g's including the engine

I can't wait to see how well your f22 holds up with the current mods at the power levels you are shooting for! Is the rev limit going to be cut down due to the higher piston speed of a stroker kit, or did you decide to get it bored out? In one post you were talking about a stroker, and in another you said it was punched out. I'm a bit confused, sorry.

[Punchit8K]

It's better to buy it already swapped, it's mad expensive if you get an LS swap done by a shop, and if you do it yourself with conversion parts(harnesses, driveshaft, mounts, etc) the prices of parts and the time involved in doing it truly outweigh rebuilding the 13brew that can already put down as much hp on stock turbos as an LS1 with full bolt ons unless you plan for over 500 at the wheels reliably. I was working with a guy from illicit performance(local rotard shop) and he starts LS1 swaps at 9g's including the engine

I can't wait to see how well your f22 holds up with the current mods at the power levels you are shooting for! Is the rev limit going to be cut down due to the higher piston speed of a stroker kit, or did you decide to get it bored out? In one post you were talking about a stroker, and in another you said it was punched out. I'm a bit confused, sorry.

Multiple motors I bought a motor that's 2mm over on the pistons sleeved already and went with hypereutectic pistons with the understanding this motor wasn't the "Long Term" solution but would be strong enough to put down the power I want for the time I want (900hp) is the goal. It kind of fell into my lap as my tuner had it from his s2000 so I snagged it for 500 bucks and sent it off to inspection. With the head being built I'm planning on letting the tuner PLAY with going to 9000/9500.

The second motor will be stroked using an inline pro 2.4L kit and will be swapped in when I pull the NOVI1200 for some big number dyno queen fun... or maybe i'll grow up and want something practical. Right now I've been thinking about a 4 digit PT6870 or whatever the flavor of the year is.

It's more that I'm young, not married and may as well build the motor now and set it aside waiting while I can before there is a wife/kids

[Punchit8K]

Sorry not hypereutectic I'm thinking about the AMX my old man and I are restoring, I'd actually have to go back and look at the coating option selected for the new pistons

[Punchit8K]

Updated with motor build and engine bay painting! Roll bar is now in and just waiting on the canards and side splitters to be installed

[TeckniX]

Looking good - hope you drive her around soon!

[Punchit8K]

Looking good - hope you drive her around soon!

Aiming for Monday to be back on the road/doing the street tune for a base map and then breaking it in!



Titanium intake just got put back on as well just needs to be cleaned up but it's done

[rice4life]

Those pie cut welds are the shit! Looks great man, I love how well this is put together.

[Queef|Chief]

I like I like

[Hellalime]

yesssss can't wait

[TerenceJCruz]

A good friend of mine has an S2K and I've been falling more in love with it every time we hang out, or if he lets me drive it hahaha. This thread just pushed me over the top. I am on the hunt for one... Starting NOW. Subbed!! Keep up the great work man.

[Punchit8K]

Those pie cut welds are the shit! Looks great man, I love how well this is put together.

Scott's by far one of the best with titanium, here's some more Ti porn from a friends RHD RSX that Scott did. It's certainly been a battle of attrition with this car

A good friend of mine has an S2K and I've been falling more in love with it every time we hang out, or if he lets me drive it hahaha. This thread just pushed me over the top. I am on the hunt for one... Starting NOW. Subbed!! Keep up the great work man.

Honestly they're one of the best light weight FR platforms available. I used to own two, a 01 AP1 that was a daily driver and this one. I miss my AP1 almost every day and am ready to get rid of the BRZ for another (Probably a 06+ or a CR). If you find one reasonably jump on it! There's a few in the north east right now AP1s for 15K with <40K miles now. Even a 02 NFR with 30K miles I believe?

[TerenceJCruz]

Scott's by far one of the best with titanium, here's some more Ti porn from a friends RHD RSX that Scott did. It's certainly been a battle of attrition with this car






Honestly they're one of the best light weight FR platforms available. I used to own two, a 01 AP1 that was a daily driver and this one. I miss my AP1 almost every day and am ready to get rid of the BRZ for another (Probably a 06+ or a CR). If you find one reasonably jump on it! There's a few in the north east right now AP1s for 15K with <40K miles now. Even a 02 NFR with 30K miles I believe?

Wow, yeah man, definitely reasonable prices. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Right now I'm definitely the low and slow stretched tire type of guy, but with the s2k, I believe it'll be heading the opposite direction

[Punchit8K]

Wow, yeah man, definitely reasonable prices. I'll keep an eye on this thread. Right now I'm definitely the low and slow stretched tire type of guy, but with the s2k, I believe it'll be heading the opposite direction

I bought the s2k when I had my bagged and heavily modified scion... I know the feeling, I still thoroughly enjoy low and slow and if funds weren't an option I would buy another s2000 to do that with. I actually had a 2001 NFR AP1 that I bought a set of BBS RS specifically with that in mind but never got around to it as this one took up all of my funds :/

Here's my last car, will probably be up some people's alley more so than this one.

If I could recommend anything to a NEW s2000 owner it is to enjoy it unmolested for a LONG time. There's something special about the car that you don't get to experience from many other cars and I've driven a fair share of heavily modified/stock cars in this market from heavily modified 996 911T to a 707WHP cobra and then the obvious 350z/miatas etc etc. Lotus exige is probably the closest you will get to the excitement stock but I haven't truthfully driven one and it's on my short list as my mechanic now has a 400WHP turbo exige, Not saying any of the other cars aren't amazing, simply saying there is something special that I found with this platform, amazing gearbox, handles amazing and the AP1s feel like they want to kill you around every turn and take a lot of understanding to be pushed. They of course lack in power/can't drift for crap and are heavier than they should be as they never came in a coupe. Give/Take