Hey guys, need a little bit of help here, I have owned my bb 2004 s2000 for about 2 years now, she has around 80k miles, and I'm thinking about throwing a small turbo in there, I drive her a lot, but not too much, I want to just pump up the horsepower and torque by a bit maybe in the 350hp region. Now my real question is, how reliable would the car turn out to be? Are there any of you guys out there who use a turboed s2000, if so what are the problems? thanks a bunch! P.S. I lost my other 3 year old s2ki account

 

Check out the forced induction sub-forum. There are a few that daily there turbo s2k's but most do not. There is ALOT of information to be found in regards to turbo setups/common problems/and preventive measures to take.

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/forum/142...by-inline-pro/

 

I used to have an AP1 with a Greddy kit making 296whp. Definitely fun and pretty reliable. I didn't have it very long, but the only negative things I can think of are the manifold on them sucked (the cast iron cracked), its kinda a pain in the ass to go through state inspection (not sure if that applies in Canada), the turbo itself needed to be rebuilt, you need a 3" exhaust (pretty loud) and AEM EMS/tune can be pretty expensive. I'd probably do it all over again, but I don't want to molest my current AP1 because it only has 23k miles and I'm broke.

 

sounds like a supercharger might be the way to go!

 

Was thinking this. SC is the best route for what he wants.

 

Buy quality parts and get a good tune and the car can be very reliable. It's a good idea to buy yourself a $1000 beater car because things will inevitably happen.

 

I'm going on two years now I just recently got a civic so I don't daily the s anymore but I did for a long time with no problems yet besides my map sensor went bad wich is rare ha

 

I own a beater car already that never moves since I'm in love with my s2000, and my mind is set on a turbo sorry guys, what type/made of turbo would you guys suggest? I don't want to go above 6-7k dollars, also thanks so much guys

 

For reliable and 350whp. I would suggest a log manifold setup with something like a Garrett 3071. Nice quick spool and will easily obtain your goals.

 

Love comments like these FI is FI besides the heat that a turbo makes but you take precautions like any application. Had my SOS kit tuned for a month and sold it because the power band of an centrifugal supercharger is so weak! OP you'll be fine. A good tune and taking precautions of the heat and you'll be good.