s2k performance

s2k2cooL · 05-02-2004, 08:21 PM

i read in s2kca.com that nothing would help an s2000 gain any hp like intake, exhuast system, and headers. A guy posted saying so and the only thing that would really help gaining hp is a sc or tc. Is this true??

TXBlueBeast · 05-02-2004, 10:06 PM

Thats not true. There are a lot of mods that can add HP. They may not add as much as a Supercharger or Turbo but they are better than stock (in most cases).

naynay · 05-03-2004, 04:25 PM

^^I agree! There are many things you can do to the s2k that will add HP. But if you are looking for big gains for small $$, then this car isn't the one for that.

s2k2cooL · 05-04-2004, 07:32 PM

i will never buy any cheap generic stuff for my car. Nothing low cost but mabe a good reasonable amount.

Halo · 05-07-2004, 10:11 AM

True dyno-tested hp is hard to come by. Even the reputable manufacturers show single digit gains in hp for intake/exhaust. Rarely, you might see 10-15 hp for I/H/E. People talk about 'throttle response' but that is very subjective... the S has amazing throttle response already. These mods can definitely add sound though. Finally, even a generous 15 whp increase on a 200whp car is very small and hardly noticeable.

Forced induction OTOH can net you 100whp and up. Looking at 5 large at a bare minimum to go that route, but likely more.

95civicturbo · 07-05-2004, 06:13 PM

The key to bolt on performance is the Tuner Trinity (I/H/E) and decent engine management. Look at Vapor on S2KI.com. He's got your basic I/H/E setup backed by the AEM EMS. He'll tell you that engine management and tuning are a must when it comes to extracting maximum power from the S. Same thing with forced induction. Tuning is the key in not only making power, but keeping your car reliable.

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s2k2cooL Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 22	s2k performance i read in s2kca.com that nothing would help an s2000 gain any hp like intake, exhuast system, and headers. A guy posted saying so and the only thing that would really help gaining hp is a sc or tc. Is this true??

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05-02-2004, 10:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
TXBlueBeast Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 24	Thats not true. There are a lot of mods that can add HP. They may not add as much as a Supercharger or Turbo but they are better than stock (in most cases).

05-03-2004, 04:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
naynay Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton, Fl Posts: 5	^^I agree! There are many things you can do to the s2k that will add HP. But if you are looking for big gains for small $$, then this car isn't the one for that.

05-04-2004, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2k2cooL Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 22	i will never buy any cheap generic stuff for my car. Nothing low cost but mabe a good reasonable amount.

05-07-2004, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Halo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 610	True dyno-tested hp is hard to come by. Even the reputable manufacturers show single digit gains in hp for intake/exhaust. Rarely, you might see 10-15 hp for I/H/E. People talk about 'throttle response' but that is very subjective... the S has amazing throttle response already. These mods can definitely add sound though. Finally, even a generous 15 whp increase on a 200whp car is very small and hardly noticeable. Forced induction OTOH can net you 100whp and up. Looking at 5 large at a bare minimum to go that route, but likely more.

07-05-2004, 06:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
95civicturbo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 19	The key to bolt on performance is the Tuner Trinity (I/H/E) and decent engine management. Look at Vapor on S2KI.com. He's got your basic I/H/E setup backed by the AEM EMS. He'll tell you that engine management and tuning are a must when it comes to extracting maximum power from the S. Same thing with forced induction. Tuning is the key in not only making power, but keeping your car reliable.