S2000 (AP1) Archives

The stock block F20c/F22c is well-known for being very stout. Many S2000s have been turbocharged to over 600whp without ever being opened up. However, our base target is 500 crank…

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Monitoring the S2000’s F20C Engine with Autometer!

Posted on March 10, 2019March 13, 2019
byMike Kojima

When we last left our AP1 S2000, we had just installed a Canton Racing Products baffled high capacity oil pan to help assure that our F20C engine would always have a…

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Preventing S2000 Oiling Issues with Canton

Posted on February 22, 2019February 22, 2019
byMike Kojima

The Honda S2000 is an awesome car. With mild suspension modifications, it handles like a dream and can turn some impressive lap times. With RWD, an engine that is set…

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Project S2000 AP1: Installing the DeatschWerks DW200 Fuel Pump

Posted on January 10, 2018July 10, 2018
byVincentSoto

Project S2000 AP1: Installing the DeatschWerks DW200 Fuel Pump by Vince Soto All was not right with our Project S2000 AP1. It was making some louder than normal sounds that…

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Project AP1 S2000:DIY Oil Filter Stopper

Posted on November 1, 2017May 23, 2018
byVincentSoto

Project AP1 S2000: DIY Oil Filter Stopper by Vincent Soto Most S2000 owners know about the oil filter problem on AP1 S2000's. At high RPMS, the engine vibration causes…

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Project AP1 S2000: Installing Hasport AP Differential Mounts

Posted on July 11, 2017May 23, 2018
byVincentSoto

Project AP1 S2000: Installing Hasport AP Differential Mounts by Vincent Soto Our Project AP1 S2000 is a daily workhorse. It’s almost 17 years old and coming up on 140,000…

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Project AP1 S2000: Installing Forbidden Side Diffusers

Posted on June 22, 2017May 23, 2018
byKarla Pestotnik

Project AP1 S2000: Installing Forbidden Side Diffusers by Karla Pestotnik Project AP1 S2000 has specific plans to be the ultimate, fun street car that can hold its own performance-wise,…

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How Magical is Black Magic Intense Wheel Cleaner? We Test it Out!

Posted on April 21, 2017May 23, 2018
byKarla Pestotnik

How Magical is Black Magic Intense Wheel Cleaner? We Test it Out! by Karla Pestotnik With a word such as 'magic' in the name, it's easy to assume that…

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Evaluating the ACT Heavy Duty Clutch and XACT Prolite Flywheel for the Honda S2000

Posted on April 22, 2016July 2, 2018
byMike Kojima

Evaluating the ACT Heavy Duty Clutch and XACT Prolite Flywheel for the Honda S2000 by Mike Kojima Vince, our FNG, drives a Honda S2000 that serves as his daily driver.…

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Evaluating the HKS Max IV SP S2000 Coilover Suspension System

Posted on March 27, 2015July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Evaluating the HKS Max IV SP S2000 Coilover Suspension System by Mike Kojima The guys at Motovicity have been singing the praises of HKS's new Max IV coilover systems to…