Going FI soon
Some of my subjective opinions, after having built an inlinepro turbokit s2000, aswell as my own turbokit on another s2k:
Regardless what kit you go for, keep in mind that a stock motor s2000 under 500whp will last you better than anything above. And its not a linear curve. Some would say that its all in the tune etc etc, but the fact is that even with a perfect tune, margins are getting thin when passing 2x the design power of the engine and powertrain.
I have had 0 engine/drivetrain problems with my turbo s2000's and the recent one were last year at ~420whp. It will be tuned down slightly now that i've gotten rid of the boostcreep at high rpm. 400whp is really alot in this car.
I often read that once you go boost you will want more, which I do not understand. I have never found myself in those thoughts. I guess I am thinking of reliability aswell.
And I do not have to compare dicks at the road.
Good luck with your build, I am sure you will get a great car with your budget to do everything right the first time.
Regardless what kit you go for, keep in mind that a stock motor s2000 under 500whp will last you better than anything above. And its not a linear curve. Some would say that its all in the tune etc etc, but the fact is that even with a perfect tune, margins are getting thin when passing 2x the design power of the engine and powertrain.
I have had 0 engine/drivetrain problems with my turbo s2000's and the recent one were last year at ~420whp. It will be tuned down slightly now that i've gotten rid of the boostcreep at high rpm. 400whp is really alot in this car.
I often read that once you go boost you will want more, which I do not understand. I have never found myself in those thoughts. I guess I am thinking of reliability aswell.
And I do not have to compare dicks at the road.
Good luck with your build, I am sure you will get a great car with your budget to do everything right the first time.
Originally Posted by s2kswe,Jun 29 2010, 03:25 AM
Some of my subjective opinions, after having built an inlinepro turbokit s2000, aswell as my own turbokit on another s2k:
Regardless what kit you go for, keep in mind that a stock motor s2000 under 500whp will last you better than anything above. And its not a linear curve. Some would say that its all in the tune etc etc, but the fact is that even with a perfect tune, margins are getting thin when passing 2x the design power of the engine and powertrain.
I have had 0 engine/drivetrain problems with my turbo s2000's and the recent one were last year at ~420whp. It will be tuned down slightly now that i've gotten rid of the boostcreep at high rpm. 400whp is really alot in this car.
I often read that once you go boost you will want more, which I do not understand. I have never found myself in those thoughts. I guess I am thinking of reliability aswell.
And I do not have to compare dicks at the road.
Good luck with your build, I am sure you will get a great car with your budget to do everything right the first time.
Regardless what kit you go for, keep in mind that a stock motor s2000 under 500whp will last you better than anything above. And its not a linear curve. Some would say that its all in the tune etc etc, but the fact is that even with a perfect tune, margins are getting thin when passing 2x the design power of the engine and powertrain.
I have had 0 engine/drivetrain problems with my turbo s2000's and the recent one were last year at ~420whp. It will be tuned down slightly now that i've gotten rid of the boostcreep at high rpm. 400whp is really alot in this car.
I often read that once you go boost you will want more, which I do not understand. I have never found myself in those thoughts. I guess I am thinking of reliability aswell.
And I do not have to compare dicks at the road.
Good luck with your build, I am sure you will get a great car with your budget to do everything right the first time.
Originally Posted by HMFIC,Jun 28 2010, 08:55 AM
Yes...The dual exhaust is strongly being considered by Toan... Ask me how i know 

Originally Posted by ssfbrian37,Jun 27 2010, 05:08 PM
The only reason im even considering sc/ is because of its plug and play ability. Ive always been a turbo guy, just never did a custom/ aftermarket set up. My car is my daily driver i dont wanna have fix things every other day either. Is your car DD?
Ive never personally driven a SC S2k, but from what ive read on here, and have seen they are very reliable.
Personal thought...........Turbo Baby
If you have that much cash to throw down on this, i would piece the set together. I would even go forged bottom end, and just make it a screamer
Oops ptuning! Haha...
-thriceover
u also have to add the fact that it looks insanly good under the hood!
-redlines2k10
the main reasons i wanna stay under 400whp is to Not have to do a bunch of botton end mods.
I also wanna keep my car driveable! Ive had/driven some really fast cars and trust me when i say 400hp is more than enough! Esp on a 2800lb car
-thriceover
u also have to add the fact that it looks insanly good under the hood!
-redlines2k10
the main reasons i wanna stay under 400whp is to Not have to do a bunch of botton end mods.
I also wanna keep my car driveable! Ive had/driven some really fast cars and trust me when i say 400hp is more than enough! Esp on a 2800lb car
Originally Posted by ssfbrian37,Jun 29 2010, 06:11 PM
This is the kinda input i was looking for.... Someone with turbo exp. On an s2k, that would give me some heads up advice. Thanks bro... Btw what clutch are u running?
Its probably possible to get away with something abit milder at ~ 400whp.



