I have 75,000 miles on my 2004 AP2. I have been autocrossing it for the past eight years. The engine light recently came on and Honda determined that I have oil in my emission hoses. I requested a compression test and leak-down test on all four cylinders. The results: 190psi in cylinders 1 and 4, and 165psi in cylinders 2 and 3. Honda quoted me $8,000 for a new shortblock and $4,500 for a rebuild.
All opinions welcome.

 

Rule #1: don't go to a Honda dealer, you will get raped. What's your location? Look for reliable s2000 shops near you

 

If u can get your car to Billman in Long Island NY he will get u a brand new block from honda and have your car running better than ever.
This will be your best bet. I cannot emphasize this man enough.....The Best

 

What code was your ECU throwing? Is this car your daily driver? Do you have a spare car to drive? If not, I would ride it out as long as you can, and in the meantime save up for a longblock. Pulling motors in and out on these car as fairly easy. I was going to suggest finding a JDM f20 but you have a AP2. I would not go to Honda for the work tho.

 

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/103...ine-and-trans/

 

 

 

Thanks for the input. I live in St. Louis, Missouri.

 

 

I can appreciate that a long block would be the best long-term solution. But a local source told me that Honda no longer has long blocks. But I'll check it out, thanks.