hey guys, I left the Honda game in 2006, just sold my latest project, my 6.0 LS2 FD rx7. Planning on picking up a 01 s2000 with a CT supercharger kit and a carbon hard top. Car looks to have had a rebuild due to overheating from the previous owner. Since then it's had a rebuild including ap2 head components, head studs, head gasket etc.

what scares res me is this motor has been boosted since 13' and has a nitrous kit on it ( says never used ).
car starts well, blower sounds great, doesn't smoke. I'm gonna do a compression check on it of course.
my question is....
ive been out of the Honda game awhile, what are some s2000 engine quirks I should check for specific to this chassis?

asking $12700 , 140k miles, overall clean condition with ap2 front end, spoiler, AP2v2 wheels minor paint blemishes.

 

Compression and leak down is a good start. Let it get up to temp and confirm the fans operate, engine cools and such. What EMS is it tuned on? You don't seem to be a stranger to projects so just keep your eyes open to all things odd.

 

Since it's an 2001, I'd want to know the status of the oil jets.
Here's an explanation:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-un...-bolts-867503/

Also at that age and mileage, if the engine mounts haven't been changed, they are gone and just sitting on worn rubber. Check the rear diff mounts as well, but those usually hold up better.

Get underneath the car and have a look at the compliance bushing and camber bolts. If this car has seen winters there's a reasonable chance they could be frozen.

HTH