Nice Zent! 150 mph is definitely scary in an S2000 ;) Sorry to hear about the engine. If you decide to do a naturally aspirated build, feel free to reach out as I've learned quite a bit with my build.
Keep the motor that was intended for the car, no crazy swaps.. maybe upgrade the SC or an all motor setup would be cool too. Whatever you build just don't swap out the motor for a crazy swap, cause honda gave us a really great motor to mess with, whether it's N.A. or boost.. just my 2 cents.
Go for ap1 motor but with the ap2 valve retainers and keepers. Then you have an unbreakable engine as far as what I know! It's more durable basically and funner if that's even a word. Nice video man!
I'm all about turbo's but Honda engines are about the instant throttle feel. This car handles really good and is RWD so I think the Turbo would reduce confidence with the peaky power delivery and lag. Were it another car/engine, I would agree.
I have had Porsche 911s, 914s, a Caymen, GTI and a Challenger SRT-without a doubt I have enjoyed my 01 S2000 the best. The only thing close was my 88 911 with a 993 motor. The 911 was a bit faster, but the S2000 is better in every other way but still twitchy enough in the handling department to not be a bore trike the cayman. I will never sell my S.
Dont do a LS swap, going to cost $10~15k on the cheap end which is not worth it. Look into a semi built rebuild of the stock motor (if the crank is ok), and change the pulley on the SC (you may already have a high boost pulley i forget) I would like to see e85 if you can readily get it in CA. Sorry to see the motor blown, great channel keep it up!
Dam 144 mph I could only get up to 124-125 mph. The power sure does drop off after 4th and 6th feels like it goes forever. Another great S2000 video, thank you!
Nice vid Zent! I really think you should have the block sleeved and forged internals. Up the boost a bit and continue to drive it! Don't LS swap it whatever you do!
My vote goes to a new Twin Charge Setup. You keep the Supercharger but get a new pully for more boost. You replace the motor but port it and put in New Forged Internals on the inside. At the same time you put in new Lifters and Springs and CAM the car to increase the RPM limit. Then you add a nice sweet Turbocharger so you get some nice Mid-High end power and the Supercharger gives you more low end Torque.
Do an all motor build!!! I know it’s more money but it would be refreshing to see that build series as opposed to another FI build series which UA-cam is littered with. Probably more reliable too!
Twin turbo J-series, with the turbo system tuned for maximum response. Keeps the engine in the family, the V6 is silly strong with a good sound track and it's different, along with being inexpensive to purchase and upgrade. I'd build it like an endurance engine, and burn the tires off that S2000
Great video, same level of driving. Make it NA again… but go AP1 this time around ;) the original gear ratio coupled with higher revs bring its true essence out of the S2k. For reference, I hit 258kph on the Autobahn before I had to let go of the gas. (read from the speedo, so the number needs to be adjusted for reading error). My AP1 was full stock. oh… and I was running 100 octane from Local Shell stations ;)
I hit 151 (gps) on ACS roval on pump gas (~420whp at the time) with a wing. On E85 (560whp), I can definitely hit 155, although I'm revving my AP2 to 8500rpm so it won't run out of gear by the time I have to lift.
You should keep your build the same... Seems to work well. Find the cause, fix it, improve it and go back out there. I've blown my engine a few times and i took my advice and I'm happy with my car now. If people keep changing their cars/engines they're swapping problems and not moving foward.
I say but another F motor and fully build it, keep the supercharger. It's perfect for that platform and plenty of power. S2000 built meant for top speed anyway, the fact that it can go 140mph is pretty good.
Going WOT for more than 1 min is gonna put a lot of pressure on these engines I guess, as they are running at such high rpm, plus you have a supercharge on it. I tried to reach top speed in my 130k mile NA AP1, after WOT for about 90 seconds, it throws a CEL at me :) And the light went off after I cooled down the engine
drift my car started doing that shit niw too soon as i hit like 130-137 the light starts flashing i let off cruise for a few min it goes off soo weird ever find out y?
you make really good videos of stuff we want to see thanks! alsosounds about right in my ap1 ive done 146 in 6th gear about close to 8k rpm i wonder what the top speed is on the ap1.
Hmm depending on what you want to do. Auto cross racing. Time Attack. Get another f22c and Keep it n/a. I own an 06’ ap2 and the power is plenty. If you have the $$$. Then you can fully build the n/a motor with itb.
Man, you were hopping up and down in the seat pretty bad on some corners. Maybe the video doesn't show how rough the course is or the S2K suspension is stiff as fuck. I legit got a little nervous watching this video lol.
Boosted K-series would be fun or go NA with ITB's. I have a set of ITB's I put on my fully built H22. That was a fun setup but I like boost a little better.
I would keep the supercharger, either get a stock motor and add water injection or throw in a stronger forged bottom end. (tho hard to know what blew up on the motor? Was it the ring lands or did the bottom end lock up from thin oil?)
Nice vid. If you were gettin walked like that on the track then def keep the blower, and get the engine built by someone like inline pro or something, little more boost + built engine should be a good time.
i got my AP1 up to 160 or so on a track, their estimated top speed is 174... im really disappointed that the AP2 tops out at such a lower speed, although you dont normally go for top speed runs in an s2k
Those brakes on the s2k are mental
Nice Zent! 150 mph is definitely scary in an S2000 ;) Sorry to hear about the engine. If you decide to do a naturally aspirated build, feel free to reach out as I've learned quite a bit with my build.
Thanks Quinn! I just picked up a low mile F22C1. I'll send you a message after I finish finals.
Awesome! Sounds good 👍👍👍
“Have a good run”
“Yea you too thank you”
Daniel Fuentes lol
Congrats on the blown motor!
Am I the only one that almost died at 4:47?!
chemicalcorral I would have freaked tf out. Idk how they didn't crash those are some good breaks lol
I was like omg crash for sure then seen how great zents brakes are. Vette was like nope you go on ahead of me buddy
Right?! That 'vette driver made a wise decision. Zent the better driver
chemicalcorral I was like ooooooo fuuuuucccckkk... I almost choked on air.
@@vtecdpn100 And those RS RR's.
Keep the motor that was intended for the car, no crazy swaps.. maybe upgrade the SC or an all motor setup would be cool too. Whatever you build just don't swap out the motor for a crazy swap, cause honda gave us a really great motor to mess with, whether it's N.A. or boost.. just my 2 cents.
if someone swaps motors i unsubscribe lol
Totally with you that engine is a masterpiece
Amen 🙏🏼
Keep it the Real Deal
Agreed keep the f series alive. Rebuild with Darton sleeves
Go for ap1 motor but with the ap2 valve retainers and keepers. Then you have an unbreakable engine as far as what I know! It's more durable basically and funner if that's even a word. Nice video man!
Video had me glued from start to finish. Nice work!
Turbo! Is the way of the future.
I'm all about turbo's but Honda engines are about the instant throttle feel. This car handles really good and is RWD so I think the Turbo would reduce confidence with the peaky power delivery and lag. Were it another car/engine, I would agree.
I have had Porsche 911s, 914s, a Caymen, GTI and a Challenger SRT-without a doubt I have enjoyed my 01 S2000 the best. The only thing close was my 88 911 with a 993 motor. The 911 was a bit faster, but the S2000 is better in every other way but still twitchy enough in the handling department to not be a bore trike the cayman. I will never sell my S.
You almost destroyed that zo6 Jesus age Christ
Dont do a LS swap, going to cost $10~15k on the cheap end which is not worth it. Look into a semi built rebuild of the stock motor (if the crank is ok), and change the pulley on the SC (you may already have a high boost pulley i forget) I would like to see e85 if you can readily get it in CA. Sorry to see the motor blown, great channel keep it up!
Who help you push your blown up s2000, your subscribers? They seemed cool. I say whatever you do, don't ls swap it.
Id consider a k24 n/a build. But the right safe way with all possible Safety precautions and as much OEM parts as possible.
This is awesome!!! Not the engine blowing, but the track day footage.
Dam 144 mph I could only get up to 124-125 mph. The power sure does drop off after 4th and 6th feels like it goes forever. Another great S2000 video, thank you!
Go all NA built motor! make it scream to 10,000
Man that was exciting! Can't even imagine being behind the wheel.
Nice vid Zent! I really think you should have the block sleeved and forged internals. Up the boost a bit and continue to drive it! Don't LS swap it whatever you do!
My vote goes to a new Twin Charge Setup. You keep the Supercharger but get a new pully for more boost. You replace the motor but port it and put in New Forged Internals on the inside. At the same time you put in new Lifters and Springs and CAM the car to increase the RPM limit. Then you add a nice sweet Turbocharger so you get some nice Mid-High end power and the Supercharger gives you more low end Torque.
Nice video! More details on blown engine please. I want to know how my 200k + engine will die.
Gi Yoon well yoy could always down shift from 6th to 3rd im sure that will do the trick
Tham I’m really close we at 195k
Nice driving man, killing it in the corners
"Have a great time"
"Alright, you too"
Do an all motor build!!! I know it’s more money but it would be refreshing to see that build series as opposed to another FI build series which UA-cam is littered with. Probably more reliable too!
Auto Club Speedway is one of my favorite NASCAR tracks!
go n/a high compression build with ITB's. K Tuned offers a lot for customers going for a nice reliable and power upgrades
Twin turbo J-series, with the turbo system tuned for maximum response. Keeps the engine in the family, the V6 is silly strong with a good sound track and it's different, along with being inexpensive to purchase and upgrade.
I'd build it like an endurance engine, and burn the tires off that S2000
Buy another stock motor
Now that was entertaining!
did you flat it out on the turn bank (120-130 ish mph)? or did you steady throttle?
Great video, same level of driving.
Make it NA again… but go AP1 this time around ;) the original gear ratio coupled with higher revs bring its true essence out of the S2k.
For reference, I hit 258kph on the Autobahn before I had to let go of the gas. (read from the speedo, so the number needs to be adjusted for reading error). My AP1 was full stock. oh… and I was running 100 octane from Local Shell stations ;)
I hit 151 (gps) on ACS roval on pump gas (~420whp at the time) with a wing. On E85 (560whp), I can definitely hit 155, although I'm revving my AP2 to 8500rpm so it won't run out of gear by the time I have to lift.
Weight reduction and all motor! Ring that bad mamba jamba out! Turbo stuff is fun, but hot hot hot and heavy. Cool video though, I am subscribing.
go proper N/A build with ITBs
Art of Combustion to costly for little gains
@@brianruizy just get a turbo for that price
Really liked this format for on track footage, a shame about the motor, whatever you decide to do it’d be great to follow along via videos though
You should keep your build the same... Seems to work well. Find the cause, fix it, improve it and go back out there. I've blown my engine a few times and i took my advice and I'm happy with my car now. If people keep changing their cars/engines they're swapping problems and not moving foward.
I say but another F motor and fully build it, keep the supercharger. It's perfect for that platform and plenty of power. S2000 built meant for top speed anyway, the fact that it can go 140mph is pretty good.
Oil starvation on the banking without dry sump?
Baffled oil pans are a must on S2000s, too many die of oil starvation
Going WOT for more than 1 min is gonna put a lot of pressure on these engines I guess, as they are running at such high rpm, plus you have a supercharge on it. I tried to reach top speed in my 130k mile NA AP1, after WOT for about 90 seconds, it throws a CEL at me :) And the light went off after I cooled down the engine
driftjz sorry to hear that bro, Got an 02 with 218k and still pulls hard with no lights
drift my car started doing that shit niw too soon as i hit like 130-137 the light starts flashing i let off cruise for a few min it goes off soo weird ever find out y?
You need to invest in cooling. Bigger full aluminum radiator and oil cooler.
N/A. The way Honda intended the car to be.
K swap would be a great option, as has far more tuning potential.
in before this goes viral - send this to Jalopnik
Put a Porsche GT3 motor in it not very cheap but it would be cool to see!
you make really good videos of stuff we want to see thanks! alsosounds about right in my ap1 ive done 146 in 6th gear about close to 8k rpm i wonder what the top speed is on the ap1.
Single turbo
Go NA but with an AP1. :)
Love my '03 S2K Sebring Silver with full all red interior.
What did you end up doing with the car? Should i boost my s2k or get a c5 z06 for track and weekend driving?? Im Torn!
c5 z06 unless you have deep pockets
Does the c5 give you more of that go kart feel than the c6's do?
Rebuild, cool it, and properly sized turbo.
Keep the motor, big turbo & add some aero to help stave off the code brown
Keep the supercharger setup. Could you update us on what caused the motor to blow? Hopefully, eveything works out for you.
I have an AP1, is there a difference in speed, cause I heard that AP1's are slightly faster?
yes ap1 is faster
Hmm depending on what you want to do. Auto cross racing. Time Attack. Get another f22c and Keep it n/a. I own an 06’ ap2 and the power is plenty. If you have the $$$. Then you can fully build the n/a motor with itb.
Why i subbed to zent awesome content
1.2 gs on that brake......looked like an oh shit moment with the zo6
I am not familiar with S2ks but is that a factory hardtop? Looks almost like a Miata hardtop haha
Man, you were hopping up and down in the seat pretty bad on some corners. Maybe the video doesn't show how rough the course is or the S2K suspension is stiff as fuck. I legit got a little nervous watching this video lol.
What happened? Throw a rod, lose compression, seized bearings?
Boosted K-series would be fun or go NA with ITB's. I have a set of ITB's I put on my fully built H22. That was a fun setup but I like boost a little better.
I would keep the supercharger, either get a stock motor and add water injection or throw in a stronger forged bottom end. (tho hard to know what blew up on the motor? Was it the ring lands or did the bottom end lock up from thin oil?)
Nice vid. If you were gettin walked like that on the track then def keep the blower, and get the engine built by someone like inline pro or something, little more boost + built engine should be a good time.
great videos
Did a buck 55 in my 02 and it was still pulling!
do a built NA F22c or K24
Yes, K swap!
As you are asking in every video ''what should i do with this car'' i d say just give it to me and get rid of the questioning :)))
Ap2 - 45,000 MSRP, HP 240, top speed 155.
E46 325i sedan - 22,000 MSRP, 190hp top speed 156.7
Thechristopherryan but if you buy that you have a BMW and I’m sorry that just doesn’t sound like something I’d want to do.
Do you have an external GPS receiver to work with HLT or are you using the phones internal sensor?
You came up on that Z06 fast! Thats one way to get a wave by lol . I say make the S2000 an autox car. Track the C5z
Nice video... whatever u do, do not is swap it!!!
i got my AP1 up to 160 or so on a track, their estimated top speed is 174... im really disappointed that the AP2 tops out at such a lower speed, although you dont normally go for top speed runs in an s2k
Daniel Smith I have hit 157 with the top down.
My acura tl hit 150mph,my s2000 is my dream car
N/A is the way to go
I’d like to see it with a built K series swap with a turbo
Sell the supercharger and do a K build.
Smart choice
Aero is defiantly one of the weakness of the S2000. Would not feel safe over 100.
My evo x mr stock goes 145 mph then I let off... usually around 2am on a clear highway.
THIS IS SO COOL :D
Swear to fuck I thought you were plowing straight into that z06 😂
I think the z06 thought that two 😳
889 hobbies I think that's why he IMMEDIATELY let him pass, scared him so much he wanted no part of it haha
Haha yep... Wasn't trying to get rear ended
thoose s2000 brakes are fucking on point lol he came in hot my brakes are there too just my tires are limiting my brakes now lol
High revving ITB and killer cams NA set up!
What is the age limit, restrictions, and cost to do this ???
I'd say do a high compression built high revving n/a build
No cool down lap ? Very interesting video btw
Would like to know if you happen to find out the reason the motor blew.... oil starvation in corners?
do a medium precision turbo with a nice secend gen 2.2. An push 400 wheel. With an upgraded rear dif
N/A Always
Nice ! Driving!:)
What wheels are these?? Gorgeous car.
Thank you. They are tsw nurburgring. I am selling them now.
couple of s2k have blown from high speed banking..
My vote is 2.4L stroker kit with ITBs. Let it breathe!
If you want to stay with 4cylender I will go with a k24 build
rebuild n super charge bro hopefully one day we meet up on track
Turbo!!!
Built motor and turbo
What year is your S2000??
turn this car into a monster
Hi, you should rebuild the engine but get ITB insted of supercharger,
Just my 2 cents on it.
S2k is a beast lol
k20c1 2.0 turbo from civic type r. 302hp stock
Where did it say where you got up to 156mph?
143mph was highest gps speed. 1 min 56 was the lap time.
Get a spoon long block for it. $10500 from Japan
What exactly failed? Was it oil starved?
Yeah, because under heavy cornering, the oil in the oil pan moves to one side away from the pump. The solution is an oil baffle.
Keep the supercharger or go NA.
Driveway-built turbo is always better