Engine Swaps

[nickleeson]

I'm thinking about buying an s2000 and trying to figure out what other engines will fit in the space. The s2k's engine is great, but i need more grunt and would like something different but I like the looks of the car. I woulnt go as far as to say throw a v8 in there, but a 6 from say a 300zx seems like it would fit. I know the engine compartment has some breathing room so I would like to know what can be done. I have seen the rb26 put in so I dont see it as a far stretch. Any ideas?

[s2000isu]

There is a guy out there putting supra motors in our cars. I think he charges like 16k for the whole install or something stupid like that. Personally I like the motor thats in it and you could get a ton of poower out of it if you wanted to but to each his own.

[JDMANIX714]

theres no point in upgradin to a bigger motor just build that s2000 motor trust me u can get a lot out of it if u build it cams, heads, port and polish, super charger or turbo, pistons nos

[Java Junky]

S2, izzatt straight up about the guy stuffin' Supra engines into Stewie's engine bay? 'At's godda be one helluva shoehorn!
Be well.
Java

[HELL_ON_WHEELS]

Heres that that S2000 with the supra motor for ya Java

Honda cars and Honda car parts

[s2000isu]

Ya Java it has been done. The s engine compartment has a tonnnnnnnnnnn of room. I wish my other car had half as much room as the s does.

[Java Junky]

You guys jus' ain't gonna be happy 'til you get ol' Java in trouble. Are yas?
I think that that might take care of the lack of bottom end. Ya think?
You know that you've gotten me thinkin' impure thoughts.
Thanks guys. 'Very much appreciated.
Be well.
Java

[Bubblerboy64]

I know I am an ole fart but this seems like a perfect example of more money the brains to me. If you like the torque of a big V8 buy a Mustang. Why would you spend 16k putting a supra motor in a Honda. Where could you use it accept on a track and then wouldn't that heavy motor make the car understear something awful? Just seems so much simpler to buy what ya like to start with. I do support freedom of choice and if it floats your boat and all. Just seems like a very hard way to get from point a to point b to me. John

[nickleeson]

Very true my friend, but personally I think the looks, engineering, and setup of mustangs are about as lovely as juggling live grenades. Poor manufacturing. If it didnt matter to me, I would have bought a corvette. When I sat in one I cringed in disgust. The seats are pathetic childsplay leather and the controls are straight from fisher price. Just poor. I pity the men who bought a ZO6 for 75k. Its nothing more than an engine. They dont even use a proper suspension. LEAF SPRINGS! I had them on my horse and carriage. Get with the time america. I have always loved the look of the s2000 and always thought it could use some more torque. Even a 6 would make that car smooth as silk. Im not looking for 850hp to the wheels to drive around and race punk kids, I just think it would have been a proper engine for the car.

I drive a porsche boxster now, nothing crazy, and Ive driven tons of other cars, from 911's to my friends 360. I test drove the new aston vantage and fell in love, I have a deposit down on the N24 until they announce an S version. I could have had a 911, and denied the corvette. 911's are beatifully made perfect machines. But if you dont know how to drive them, you have no place behind one. Rear engine RWD isnt childs play and I decides on the more balanced boxster and had some minor things done to it.

I'm tired of the boxster and looking for a silver s2000. mileage doesnt really matter if anyone knows of one. Black interior.

[Scott]

I must agree. People buy these cars for a reason. Torque is obviously not one of them. Handling is usually at the higher end of reasons for purchasing an S2000.

So why buy a used S2000 for $20k, then have a 2JZ put in for another $16k. For less than that, you could have just bought yourself the Supra. Yes, you'd have more power with the 2J, but the handling would be way off. Don't believe me? Try and lift a Supra's Getrag 6-speed and tell me it won't throw off the weight balance.

[bjurasz]

Springs need to do one thing, and that is support the car and provide a certain amount of compressive force. Whether they are coil springs or space-age composite fiberglass leafs is immaterial. Jeez, what a high-horse you're riding there. Not everyone has your wants and needs in a car.

Now, back to engine swaps and away from pointless car bashing, putting a V6 into an S2000 is certainly going to do bad things to the weight balance. A strong understeer is likely. Its even possible that the rear might get even more twitchy under strong front weight transfer than it already is. Is this really the S2000 you want, or is a different car entirely probably a better idea?

[Java Junky]

Agree with you 100% Bub. (Us ol' fogeys think alike) Butcha godda admit . . it sure does pique one's interest.
N' I'm the last one that's godda be sold on the Mustangs. 'Been a fan since '64 n' 'ceptin' for the stage when it went through the rebadged Pinto era, I've 'most always been a fan.
But even a raggtopp 'Stang ain't a roadster (although the original Mustang proto actually was) N' until Ford makes a small sports roadster . . I'm a big fan'a Stewie n' Stewie's what I drive.
But nick, I don't get the gripin' you're goin' on about regardin' the American iron. Are they as polished as their Euro/Asian counterparts? Sometimes yes. Sometimes no.
But whether they are r' they aren't . . . I'd gladly put up with some un-cuttin' edge upholstery r' some analog gauges (I actually prefer 'em) to have the ability to dust the competition.
But, everyone's priorities r' different. If we all felt the same about everything there wouldn't be much reason for communication. Would there?
Be well.
Java

[Bubblerboy64]

I am a little surprised at the comments related to quality with respect to the Mustang and the Corvette (especially). This is subjective of course but it does surprise me. Never owned either nor have I had the privilege of even driving some of the other cars mentioned (Porsche, Aston Martin,etc). I have owned a MB and BMW and enjoyed the cars but I would have a hard time telling you that there was superior quality of construction and materials in those cars. Corvettes have a reputation and the Mustang is a hot seller. I think if I wanted the type of performance and especially torque the Corvette would have to be at least one of cars at the top of my look at list. I personally think the quality of all these car mentioned would be hard to quantify. How many would line up a Porsche next to a Corvette and find much fault with either? I read the car mags and I don't know if you can believe what you read but the differences seem to be minimal with respect to subjective and objective measures of quality. John H

[Scott]

I love Corvettes. If anything happens to my S2k, I'll probably pick up a C5 Z06 next.

But comparing Vettes and S2000's is like...well...apples and oranges. Two completely different breeds of sports car.

[Bubblerboy64]

I have owned Miata's (2) and the Honda is to me a Miata on steroids. I think a Corvette is just too much car for me but if the Honda isn't enough where else would you go? I could get a Corvette serviced without much trouble but a Porsche or another exotic car would be a problem in my local. Not to even get into the money involved. A late model used Corvette I could manage but more then that just isn't in the cards. John H