Is the ARC air box available for the 04+ AP2?? For some reason I couldnt find this application.

Aside from that, where would be the best / cheapest place to buy this?

Lastly, whats the best route for adding HP with bolt ons only? Product / Brand?

IM really only looking to gain an extra 10 - 15 hp. More less the sound over anything. Im quite happy with the perfomace of my S stock.

Thanks guys.

 

ARC is more bling than anything and you wont gain much, if any, from it. but it does sound bad ass. i believe that the ARC intake is the same for all S2Ks.

If your only looking for 10-15hp then an intake, header, testpipe, and exhaust should be good enough for you.

I would look into the Js Racing, Toda, or Berks header depending on how much u want to spend. for a test pipe, anything will do, but i would again look into the Js or Berks. and for an exhaust the best gains will come from a 70mm single... and there are tons to pick from.

 

ARC+Engine Heat= Heat Soak

My opinion is go with a K&N FIPK for gains. Its been proven, plus you get the nice sound....

 

For the ARC you can usually find it used in the for sale section. If you want a new one, you can just order an AP1, doesn't matter it will still fit/work. Just check the sponsors like Evasivemotorsports.

 

Well if you have money (~3000+) to spend go with J's Racing or ASM parts for some nice gains, but you have to be dedicated to staying NA with that route. If you're on a budget just get AEM intake, Berk headers, Berk/T1R testpipe.

 

My opinion of a solid intake setup would be to get a K&N FIPK and throw on a AUT cooling plate. The FIPK is proven to get gains, you will get a cool sound from it, and the cooling plate is functional and it looks cool.

Or you can just get a CAI like Fujita or something and get sound, gains, and a pretty cool look. But if you live in a area where you can get some heavy rain, I wouldn't take the chances with one.

 

What kind of gains are proven with the K&N FIPK?? and is there quite a noticable sound??

 

There site says gains on 9HP, so I believe it would be around 4-5 WHP. I don't have one or anything, but I have read in threads that is sounds great.

 

this is true......... plus i have heard them, they sounds fantastic.

 

Stick with your stock intake, if you want power just get a 70mm single exhaust. Should be good for around 8-10whp. Any aftermarket intake wont get you much.

With full bolt-ons from intake/header/test pipe/exhaust you still probably wont see more than 15-20whp.

You gotta understand that this engine is extremely tuned straight from factory to get 240hp out of an N/A 2.0 4 banger. So most parts will only give you minimal gains or sometimes make you lose power.