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From: stuffed in a box
Originally posted by alexf20c
As before, the problem with the NSX motor is that it was designed to be mounted transversely. In this case, you'd need an aftermarket gearbox, and that's another couple of grand.
Another possibility for Honda V6 (albeit not nearly as exotic as C32B) is the J-Series engine, from the 260hp (and now 270hp) Acura TL and CL. I believe in Japan there's a vehicle that has a longitudinal drivetrain layout, from which you could possibly source a transmission.
If not, then you should go the extra money and convert the S2000 to AWD. Honda makes an AWD SUV that uses a variant of the C-Series engine (NSX). All you need to do is retrofit the AWD drivetrain, but drop in the C32B in place of the OE engine. And voila! you have an AWD S2000.
As before, the problem with the NSX motor is that it was designed to be mounted transversely. In this case, you'd need an aftermarket gearbox, and that's another couple of grand.
Another possibility for Honda V6 (albeit not nearly as exotic as C32B) is the J-Series engine, from the 260hp (and now 270hp) Acura TL and CL. I believe in Japan there's a vehicle that has a longitudinal drivetrain layout, from which you could possibly source a transmission.
If not, then you should go the extra money and convert the S2000 to AWD. Honda makes an AWD SUV that uses a variant of the C-Series engine (NSX). All you need to do is retrofit the AWD drivetrain, but drop in the C32B in place of the OE engine. And voila! you have an AWD S2000.
AWD on the s2000
I'd have no problem shoeing in a Richmond 6-speed if I was going through the trouble of mounting a v6 into the s.....
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From: stuffed in a box
Originally posted by alexf20c
To add on to the AWD idea, you could use the J32B 270hp engine, with Comptech's 3.5-liter stroker, and I/E/H and you're at 350hp at the crank!
To add on to the AWD idea, you could use the J32B 270hp engine, with Comptech's 3.5-liter stroker, and I/E/H and you're at 350hp at the crank!
theoretically anyway 
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From: stuffed in a box
Originally posted by alexf20c
And as a last resort...!
You could build a 4130 chromoly tube frame around the engine of your choice, then bolt on the S2000 bodywork!
And as a last resort...!
You could build a 4130 chromoly tube frame around the engine of your choice, then bolt on the S2000 bodywork!
now we're getting somewhere.... how about a custom made race chassis