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We see a trend forming here. While Civics & Integras fight to maintain their foothold for supremacy in the Honda tuning world...it seems like everywhere you turn there's another S2000 project rolling out that shatters the notions people have about this chassis. In the early years of tuning it was "No, you can't boost that motor...the compression ratio is too high"...which was followed by "Well, as long as you throw on a head gasket you can boost it a little bit". As time passed and turbocharger, fuel injector, and engine management systems advanced, we started pushing the limits on the motor and realized...you can make an insane amount of power on this motor in dead-stock form (...and actually get it to the ground.) It's amazing how far a little research & development can take you.
Fast forward to the present, the S2000 has quickly become a serious contender for 'King of the Street' status. Need proof? Our friends at Real Street Performance have rolled out a perfect example of what can be done with this platform...and the results speak for themselves. With a relatively simple build (details below), some top-notch tuning, and a skilled driver they were able to rip some ridiculous times at the track this past weekend. While dialing in the AEM Launch Control, they were able to squeeze-out back-to-back 9.70's at 144mph, followed by a 9.54 at a buck-forty-seven. And while these times and traps are impressive, nothing makes a statement quite like hanging your two front tires in the air for the Mustang in the opposite lane...
Real Street Performance S2000 Build Spec:
Real Street Performance S2000 Build Spec:
- stock F20C block
- cylinder head: Brian Crower cams & Ferrea valves / springs / retainers
- Precision 62/66 Turbo
- AEM EMS & Launch Control
- Injector Dynamics ID2000s
- Full Blown Ford 8.8" IRS rear-end conversion
- JZA80 Getrag / V160 6-speed manual transmission
- full-weight
- 713 rwhp / 31 psi max
- M/T ET Drag slicks
