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  April 14, 2011 2:35 p.m. jstein77 Dork

  

  There's a cool idea - an S2000 with torque? Should call it an S3500, maybe.

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  April 14, 2011 2:38 p.m. imirk Reader

  Blasphemy

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  April 14, 2011 2:41 p.m. cwh SuperDork

  What engine is that?

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  April 14, 2011 2:47 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

  Saturn Vue ;)

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  April 14, 2011 2:48 p.m. jstein77 Dork

  3.7 L J37A4 (305 hp) V6

  Should have said S3700

  Jerry in Melbourne

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  April 14, 2011 2:48 p.m. mtn SuperDork

  John Brown wrote: Saturn Vue ;)

  GM engine or the Honda engine?

  Anytime somebody tells you that vodka mixes well with anything, slide them a jar of mayonnaise and tell them to practice what they preach.

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  April 14, 2011 2:56 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork

  mtn wrote:

  John Brown wrote: Saturn Vue ;)

  GM engine or the Honda engine?

  Honda J-series. And dear god why?

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  April 14, 2011 3:31 p.m. Conquest351 Reader

  Where's the turbo/blower? LOL

  When you can leave black marks from the exit of one corner to the entry of the next, THEN you have enough horsepower!

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  April 14, 2011 3:33 p.m. ReverendDexter SuperDork

  93EXCivic wrote: Honda J-series. And dear god why?

  No kidding... it's like the builder didn't realize that the 350Z Roadster already exists.

  --There is no turd more polished than the Ford Mustang--

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  April 14, 2011 3:40 p.m. Duke SuperDork

  ReverendDexter wrote:

  93EXCivic wrote: Honda J-series. And dear god why?

  No kidding... it's like the builder didn't realize that the 350Z Roadster already exists.

  OK, the J isn't a spectacular choice, but I would love an S2000 with torque, but I have zero desire to own a 350Z roadster.

  Junior Brown is my hero.

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  April 14, 2011 3:41 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork

  Duke wrote:

  ReverendDexter wrote:

  93EXCivic wrote: Honda J-series. And dear god why?

  No kidding... it's like the builder didn't realize that the 350Z Roadster already exists.

  OK, the J isn't a spectacular choice, but I would love an S2000 with torque, but I have zero desire to own a 350Z roadster.

  But for the same amount of work and less money, you could chose a better engine.

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  April 14, 2011 3:45 p.m. Duke SuperDork

  93EXCivic wrote: But for the same amount of work and less money, you could chose a better engine.

  Agreed! I'm just disagreeing that he should have bought a 350Z roadster instead.

  Junior Brown is my hero.

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  April 14, 2011 6:17 p.m. integraguy Dork

  About a week ago, I was "raked over the coals" for suggesting the builder of a rally-capable RWD Ford Escort should have used any of several available Ford 4 cylinder engines instead of using an engine out of the Honda S2000. I was sort of ticked, I guess, because when some manufacturers build decent, modern engines, the folks "hot rodding" some cars (and trucks) pass over that manufacturers engine lineup and go with the engine from another manufacturer. Since this car (supposedly?) uses a Honda/Acura engine, I'm a fan. If it had been a Chevy or Ford engine? Not so much.

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  April 14, 2011 6:46 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

  I applaud the effort, Honda has a tasty engine in that 300hp lump. I still think a 3.7L NC Miata sounds like a lot of fun as well. When I win the Lotto I will have to try it out.

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  April 14, 2011 7:08 p.m. imirk Reader

  In reply to John Brown:

  The eco-boost NC

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  April 14, 2011 7:17 p.m. gamby SuperDork

  The coolest thing about an S2K is experiencing it screaming over 8k. That is fun--lack of grunt notwithstanding.

  A nose-heavy, low-revving S2k is like Scarlett Johannson getting anorexia and cutting her hair super-short--i.e. much less fun.

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  April 14, 2011 7:27 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

  I would not hesitate in donkey punching Scarlett Johannson regardless of weight, hair or sobriety... just ride that burro and keep it motivated, baby!

  Internationally known as The Brown Stig

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  April 14, 2011 7:28 p.m. WilberM3 HalfDork

  it sounds like everyone is assuming it does actually change the weight distribution. i know nothing about the weights of the two engines so i cant comment other than i'd like to drive it and see how it feels, as when i test drove a 2.0L S2000 i said both my favorite and least favorite things about the car were the engine (well i really do hate the digital tach...)

  Dave

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  April 14, 2011 7:37 p.m. Rustspecs13 Reader

  Im surprised it hasn't happened before now.

  I guess honda tuners are just now getting that 6cyls are awesome.

  I'm not really a s2k fan, but I hate the huge rage that is LS1. Yes its a good motor, but god quiet down already I dont want to hear LS1's every where, have some pride in your OE manufacture!

  ~Alex

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  April 14, 2011 8:06 p.m. John Brown SuperDork

  WilberM3 wrote: (well i really do hate the digital tach...)

  ughhh... yes

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  April 14, 2011 9:55 p.m. Nitroracer SuperDork

  Wait.. Isn't that the same formula as this car that everyone seems to love?

  

  1968 Fairlane 500 / 1998 Camaro Z/28

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  April 14, 2011 10:08 p.m. carguy123 SuperDork

  Old news.

  That picture is a factory team effort. Not factory sponsored but a bunch of guys who said "Hmmmm, I wonder what it'd be like if we . . ."

  I have a friend who has done that same swap on his own and does it for other people as well. Intake was a special problem area along with transmission. Lots of mixing and matching of parts available to be able to build just about any configuration you want.

  80 hp improvement and cruiser style torque. It doesn't feel like an S2000. It's not all that much more nose heavy, but heavy enough you need to adjust suspension a bit.

  It definitely doesn't feel as heavy and numb as a 350Z

  "mobilito ergo sum" I drive therefore I am!

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  April 15, 2011 7:31 a.m. bravenrace SuperDork

  Duke wrote:

  ReverendDexter wrote:

  93EXCivic wrote: Honda J-series. And dear god why?

  No kidding... it's like the builder didn't realize that the 350Z Roadster already exists.

  OK, the J isn't a spectacular choice, but I would love an S2000 with torque, but I have zero desire to own a 350Z roadster.

  A turbo on the stock engine would take care of the torque issue, and make more power than a stock J-series.

  Buy American. Our future depends on it.

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  April 15, 2011 8:09 a.m. carguy123 SuperDork

  Yes a turbo would have been cheaper, but given a totally different result.

  As far as torque goes the S has plenty.

  "mobilito ergo sum" I drive therefore I am!

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  April 15, 2011 8:44 a.m. sobe_death Reader

  In reply to carguy123:

  I have never used the words "torque" and "plenty" in the same sentence when describing my S2000.
  

  I have been known to use "insane" and "fun" in the same sentence though!

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