lookstoomuch

Not sure it's a "no go", that's a matter of opinion. What do you want out of this deal? From the sounds of it an N/A S2K with lowered compression that will require extra tuning to make it so?

My opinion is $9K is too much to buy an s2k that's been rebuilt and god knows what else to run at a spec less than OEM compression. If you want to buy it....prepare to boost it proper or walk away.

Nerd-Vol

I can't imagine that it would run very well with an 18% lower compression ratio.

If I were dead set on getting a boosted S2000 I would probably buy the one you're looking at, but fully accept that I may be buying a money pit.

bjs2000

Thank you! I might have to pass as I don't want to be constantly working on the car. It will all come down to price.

Halfassjack

If you don't want to spend a great deal of time/stress/money I would stay away. I'm always willing to make sweat equity but it would be wise to spend more now and buy unmolested car. As it is count on new/used motor and be prepared to spend more money on induction system.

bjs2000

Deal is pending on the car I'm going to get it tomorrow if everything goes well. We're doing a compression test before the sale and I'm going to fix the turbo system. The price has taken a big change so I don't think I can turn it down. Thanks for all your help and I'll post pics if I get the car.

superchargedk20

Clearly this guy is desperate to sell his car. Save your money man. To many horror stories on here of people buying boosted s2ks. Don't do it .

bjs2000

Worst case I could sell off everything and buy a regular motor. If the motors good and was sleeved 25k miles ago then the engine should be fine. Especially if I very compression. He has recipts for everything and turbo is a custom shop built system that doesn't seem like they just threw something together. Am I missing somthing?

lookstoomuch

Post some pics of the setup.

bjs2000

well I'm vested now as I bought it this morning. Everything runs and drives great but it cuts out at max boost. I'm taking it to the shop who built it in 2 weeks to have them troubleshoot the cutout. The car is fun to drive as is but the turbo might beven a quick fix and is worth looking into.

bjs2000

With top up. It came with a new Robins top and new clutch as well.