V Tech Engine

Neil · 01-14-2008, 12:30 PM

How long can I expect the engine to last being so highly strung ?

Neil

Java Junky · 01-14-2008, 12:48 PM

Neil, keep this on the QT, 'cause it embarrasses alodda us whut feels like we're kind'a "elite" . . but it's'a Honda. Honest.
Outside'a their track stuff (n' despite all the razzle-dazzle, li'l Stewie'z a street car) they don't build nothin' whut ain't meant ta live a long, long life.
With proper maintenance.
Java

s2000isu · 01-14-2008, 01:14 PM

quick change your name because now people are gonna give you a hard time for spelling vtec wrong hehehe. Anyways like java said ive heard of plenty of people going well over 100k

sharkbite · 01-14-2008, 01:45 PM

one word "honda" thats all u need to know, like everyone else said do ur service and it will last longer than u will keep it.

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 01-14-2008, 02:32 PM

take care of her and keep up on everything and she'll last a loooooooong time

Neil · 01-14-2008, 02:33 PM

The main reason for asking is that growing up in Wales my friend had a Lotus Escort and it to was highly strung, every so often the engine would lose its peak for performance until it was tuned again, just wondering if the s2000 engine requires additonal tuning over not so high reving engines.

Neil

J'sS2K · 01-14-2008, 02:48 PM

It was tuned for high revs rolling out the factory.

Jason

cbrguy7 · 01-14-2008, 03:33 PM

"vtec"

sharkbite · 01-14-2008, 05:04 PM

depends on how hard u run it and what kinds of mods u have on it, but honda says u have to adjust ur valves around 110k, thats about it, then just change ur fluids every 15k and oil at 3k

bobby2002s2k. · 01-14-2008, 05:48 PM

Yea, i agree if you just keep reg maintance man you should have no problem. Which amounts to keep clean oil and wet water in her and you'll be good for a few 100k. np.

philiam · 01-14-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil

The main reason for asking is that growing up in Wales my friend had a Lotus Escort and it to was highly strung, every so often the engine would lose its peak for performance until it was tuned again, just wondering if the s2000 engine requires additonal tuning over not so high reving engines.

Neil

Bear in mind the Lotus is a Brit car. I've had a few. Honda designs cars that last a while. Had a few of those too.

gomarlins3 · 01-14-2008, 07:30 PM

I see it lasting quite a long time if you do not abuse it. Mine won't last as long as most probably, but it's been self inflicted.

desmo4 · 01-14-2008, 07:41 PM

Mine has 100k and is still running strong. Joe on S2KCA has over 140k.

Jonathan

kgf3076 · 01-15-2008, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmo4

Mine has 100k and is still running strong. Joe on S2KCA has over 140k.

Jonathan

Congrats, I knew you'd get to 100k soon. Where on I-295 were you?

Neil · 01-15-2008, 04:48 AM

Thanks for the responce guys,

Neil

01-14-2008, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 843	V Tech Engine How long can I expect the engine to last being so highly strung ? Neil

01-14-2008, 12:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,313	Neil, keep this on the QT, 'cause it embarrasses alodda us whut feels like we're kind'a "elite" . . but it's'a Honda. Honest. Outside'a their track stuff (n' despite all the razzle-dazzle, li'l Stewie'z a street car) they don't build nothin' whut ain't meant ta live a long, *long* life. *With* proper maintenance. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

01-14-2008, 01:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,111	quick change your name because now people are gonna give you a hard time for spelling vtec wrong hehehe. Anyways like java said ive heard of plenty of people going well over 100k __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

01-14-2008, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 629	take care of her and keep up on everything and she'll last a loooooooong time __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

01-14-2008, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
cbrguy7 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Pheonix,Az Posts: 270	"vtec" __________________ 無限

01-14-2008, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
sharkbite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WICHITA Posts: 53	one word "honda" thats all u need to know, like everyone else said do ur service and it will last longer than u will keep it.

01-14-2008, 02:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 843	The main reason for asking is that growing up in Wales my friend had a Lotus Escort and it to was highly strung, every so often the engine would lose its peak for performance until it was tuned again, just wondering if the s2000 engine requires additonal tuning over not so high reving engines. Neil

01-14-2008, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 665	It was tuned for high revs rolling out the factory. Jason

01-14-2008, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
sharkbite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: WICHITA Posts: 53	depends on how hard u run it and what kinds of mods u have on it, but honda says u have to adjust ur valves around 110k, thats about it, then just change ur fluids every 15k and oil at 3k

01-14-2008, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
bobby2002s2k. S2K 4 life!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 258	Yea, i agree if you just keep reg maintance man you should have no problem. Which amounts to keep clean oil and wet water in her and you'll be good for a few 100k. np. __________________ ITs been over a year and i still cant keep my foot off the floor!

01-14-2008, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,493	I see it lasting quite a long time if you do not abuse it. Mine won't last as long as most probably, but it's been self inflicted. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

01-14-2008, 07:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 497	Mine has 100k and is still running strong. Joe on S2KCA has over 140k. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

01-15-2008, 04:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 843	Thanks for the responce guys, Neil

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