Hi everyone,

Could someone please sum up the Mugen parts I would need to tune the S2000' performance...
What is a must have, and what not?
I have run through the whole catalogue, but I dont exactly know what to pick...
I wouldnt install the parts myself, but I need to make a choice what to buy.

Thx

 

Maybe someone could add a link to an URL where I can learn more about tuning or how the engine functions in general

 

This isn't a question that can be answered by other people. The Mugen mods don't have to be added together, or in a certain order. Its all about what you want from them. If you don't mind the slightly louder sound, then the Mugen exhaust is good (and lite). The header is also supposed to be great for midrange power (and lite). The intake is probably not any "better" than many others, but it's pretty. The ECU is good for power, but some say it is a little too agressive to be safe for the long haul, and it does require the addition of a colder thermostat, fan switch, and high pressure radiator cap.

 

One thing to consider in your quest for power, that some people often leave unmentioned to the uninitiated: Mugen parts are expensive, and gains are relatively minimal. In fact, most aftermarket parts for the S2K have been shown you have minimal gains if any at all.

If you decide to go the Mugen route, be prepared to pay the big bucks, and don't be discouraged if you are only making 5-10-15 horsepower more than you were before (with all the parts). You may change your powerband, leading to slightly more power in various areas of the curve, but again, ask yourself if the price is worth it.

 

Gauss,
The most commonly installed Mugen parts are the intake, exhaust manifold, CAT-back exhaust system and ECU (with thermostat, rad cap, and fan switch).
If you've looked, you'll see that these parts are expensive. However, they are very well engineered and will last. Don't expect to see fantastic power gains. Mine are demonstrated below. Best luck


Please note that stock is in Green

 

9906, you actually lost peak HP and only gained a few ft-lbs of torque from all those Mugen mods?!

 

The mugen cat back is actually pretty heavy for an aftermarket system... 30-40 lbs... not sure exactly, but that is what kept me from purchasing it... Keeping all your mods specific to one company is good for namesake, but that's about it.. unless your looking into getting an engine built by a tuning company along with all their bolt ons, you won't see any high gains... You will get the most out of internal work... check out toda for your internals, they seem to have some nice gains generated from their cams and valvetrain components... Also, many companies build their cars for different powerbands, so decide what is most important to you... i.e. low end, mid range, or top end... If your set on mugen, check out the products on King Motorsports project cars, and figure out what you can afford.. I warn you, I am broke from doing work on my car compulsively... it is addictive...

 

IMO Mugen offers some of the best engineering and quality that you can buy, along with the mark-up. I have not been disappointed in their parts.

BTW, the Mugen cat-back at 26 lbs. is half the weight of the stock and substantially lighter than most aftermarket dual exhausts.

 

I really appreciate the quality of the Mugen products, I feel the low-mid range is much improved with the Mugen parts...then again, Mugen is very expensive, worth it or not is only personal perspective.

The lightest dual exhaust is the Amuse dual, 14lbs...ARC dual is a bit heavior than that if my memory serves

 

26 lbs is lighter than I remember, but I'll take your word for it...
THe lightest dual canister is the Amuse, but I'm going single for additional weight savings... I'll get used to staring at the gaping hole on the left side of the car....