Honda S2000 Restoration: AP1 FINALLY RUNS! JDM Headlights, New ECU and Axle + Diagnostics 4K UHD S2K
My AP1 Finally runs without misfires, or bogging down! In fact, it drives like a brand new car!
No more axle issues or shaking. The Rear end is very planted and the diff feels perfect.
Honda S2000 Restoration: AP1 FINALLY RUNS! JDM Headlights, New ECU, and More Diagnostics 4K UHD S2K
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After nearly two months of waiting, my Honda S2000 finally has a new Engine and Transmission!
The JDM F20C engine has a higher compression ratio: 11.7:1 vs. USDM 11:1
The higher compression ratio requires 93 octane fuel to truly run properly, but it ran even better on 95 octane Ethanol Free race gas!
The JDM engine can have the computer retard ignition timing on bad fuel, so you need to make sure you have good quality gas in your tank.
The JDM engine is also almost impossible to buy without also buying an AP1 transmission already attached to it.
Overall, the AP2 Transmission's smoother shifting, shorter 1-4 gears, paired with the higher power output of the JDM engine make for a MUCH more lively driving experience. But I should probably get bigger, wider wheels to handle the new increase in tail-happy behavior when pushed to the limits!
My Honda S2000 broke down! I was driving and both the engine and clutch had what seems to be a total failure! What should I do???
The clutch pedal went dead, I barely made it to a parking lot, and I am even leaking oil.
what should I do??
I want to put in a JDM Honda F20C, but is it worth it with the lean issue???
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I install a Takeda Momentum Cold Air Intake System w/Pro 5R Filter Media on my 2003 Honda S2000!
I have an aFe dry filter on my 2015 BMW 335i xDrive and I absolutely LOVE it, so I just had to try an aFe product on my S2K
My S2000 had a poorly installed K&N Air filter sitting right behind the radiator, and it was extremely dirty! Heat Soak was atrocious!
I also replaced the fuse for the Ignition Coils, to ensure I am getting a proper spark
Then, I show my POV GoPro test drive footage as I take it to the mechanic for a Valve Adjustment, New Injectors, new O2 Sensors, and more!
I am restoring my Honda S2000 at Cameron Lilly's Honda S2000 Restoration Channel.
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