03 vs 04....any difference in moding?
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03 vs 04....any difference in moding?
I am in the market for an S2000 and was wondering if there is any difference in the 2 models...03 vs 04 in terms of future moding ie supercharging. Is one model better suited to modifying than the other or are they basically the same?
I have located both an 03 and an 04 in the color I want, both with around 7000 miles on them.
cheers
I have located both an 03 and an 04 in the color I want, both with around 7000 miles on them.
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You should try searching for more detailed information.
But the most major change is the motor increasing in size from 2.0 to 2.2. And a few cosmetic changes mainly to the bumpers and tail/headlights. Suspension is a bit more "forgiving" from what I've read about the 2004's. Meaning a bit softer I suppose and a few more things. Sorry I don't know the exact specifics with the suspension
With the new motor having a larger displacement, I would imagine it being more mod-friendly. Slightly though... don't expect HUGE differences in them. They are still the same car.. AWESOME at that
But the most major change is the motor increasing in size from 2.0 to 2.2. And a few cosmetic changes mainly to the bumpers and tail/headlights. Suspension is a bit more "forgiving" from what I've read about the 2004's. Meaning a bit softer I suppose and a few more things. Sorry I don't know the exact specifics with the suspension
With the new motor having a larger displacement, I would imagine it being more mod-friendly. Slightly though... don't expect HUGE differences in them. They are still the same car.. AWESOME at that
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Originally Posted by Maverick1,Jan 15 2005, 01:46 PM
I am in the market for an S2000 and was wondering if there is any difference in the 2 models...03 vs 04 in terms of future moding ie supercharging. Is one model better suited to modifying than the other or are they basically the same?
I have located both an 03 and an 04 in the color I want, both with around 7000 miles on them.
cheers
I have located both an 03 and an 04 in the color I want, both with around 7000 miles on them.
cheers
For supercharging, the superchargers are a little bit different. I believe the 04-05s have a smaller pulley (read: higher boost at lower rpms) due to the lower redline in the 2.2Ls. Max boost ends up being the same, the 04-05s just spool the blower up faster. I don't know for sure but I don't think you can put a supercharger that was on a 00-03 onto a 04-05, but it may just be an issue of replacing the pulley with the correct one. If you're planning on buying new both Comptech and Vortech make superchargers for the F20C and F22C.
Hope this helps!
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A bit of a newbie here from across the pond, cant belive that your 04's are 2.2 and ours are only 2.0, thats not fair
The pre 04 s2k are a lot less forgiven than the new 04 models, with there new set up.
The pre 04 s2k are a lot less forgiven than the new 04 models, with there new set up.
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