We are avid enthusiast of all performance cars. We are currently designing a chassis similar to the Ariel Atom on cad. I am not current with Honda engineering and would like to get some opions on the drivetrain you are using and what is required to hit our goal of 350 rwhp. I appreciate any response you can give me as the 2000 model is a rev happy go cart in itself.

Our currend projects are a 240 FI with 500rwhp and a C6 Vette with a bit more on 5lbs boost. Making a street legal cart in kit form would be really fun to do.

Thanks in advance.

 

Not sure exactly what youre asking, so sorry if I miss the point.

The S2000 motor with a GT30R turbo seems to meet 400+WHP commonly, and I think there are a few GT35R turbos that have 600+WHP, but they need a new rear end. Same base F20C engine. So if you're interested in the engine/tranny, it has potential for a lot more than 350RWHP, but you have to go turbo. The FI forum details the parts that have to be changed if you give it a search, all the way through the car. And S/C typically produces ~300RWHP, so it probably wouldn't meet your goal.

If the drivetrain is all you're interested in, I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think any of it besides the clutch is replaced from stock at 350WHP. Shortly after, the rear end gives, but for 350WHP I don't think much has to change.

Since you're doing CAD work, do you want part numbers you can locate the designs for, geometric specs (like driveshaft diameter and such), or what is it you need?

 

Boost the 2.0 or 2.2 with about 9-10 pounds and you will hit your goal of 350WHP.