I remember a thread about this a while ago but only recently have come across some spending cash (woohoo ).. Can you guys recommend the best performance mods for the buck? The s2k is stock right now.

 

My favorite mods...

I've listed my current choice of manufacturers. quality alternatives exist for many parts.

Make it handle better
Spoon X-Brace
Mugen Swaybar
38 PSI in tires

Help the brakes out(mostly on the track)
Porterfield pads
Speed Bleeders
Super-Blue fluid

Go faster
Pro-Flow throttle bore
K&N/JR filter
Use *all* of the rev range

Look/feel nicer
Hessel Console cover/Shift Boot
Voodoo Knob

 

all above posts plus Muge Headers. Most power gain on our N/A engine. Though a SC is a lot of money but has one hell of a bang!

My opinion is X-Brace, K&N/JR Filter, P-Flow TB, Mugen Headers.

My BYS intake plate is on the way. I took off the radiator air guide and it made a difference! Im hoping that the air guide will make it even better!

 

Has anyone seen a dyno chart for a S2K throttle body bore? I would think there would be higher output in the upper rev band but a loss of torque in low-mid range due to decreased air velocity.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by robj
[B]Has anyone seen a dyno chart for a S2K throttle body bore?

 

bumped for vaper

 

I think an air filter would be the most bang for the buck

 

As I claimed on a previous thread, the best investment you can make is in operator training, not hardware. A few days of autocross school, a Bondurant or Skippy class will make more useful difference, and you'll get to keep it when you change vehicles.

The car is already way more capable than most of us can use anyway; and in the long term, is worth more and is easier to service in bone stock form.

Nobody seems to like this advice, though.

-dB

 

[QUOTE]As I claimed on a previous thread, the best investment you can make is in operator training, not hardware. A few days of autocross school, a Bondurant or Skippy class will make more useful difference, and you'll get to keep it when you change vehicles.

 

DBrower: I agree with you. I paid an extra 1500 dollars for the 6 year/100k warranty also. If I add the S/C then I there goes any warranty on the engine.

However I do think there are a lot of "street racers" out there driving S2k that need a few extra hp to be able to beat the competition so I would never critize someone for adding mods. In fact I would love to add the SC to mine but it just isn't the best choice for me at this time.