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super charger?
Does a supercharger do any harm to an engine. I know the basics of how it works, but was wondering if it's harder on the engine.
Just picked up my S2000 Friday and man I'm impressed with the handling so far. Can't wait until the break in period is over, but that will be a while since the weather in Ohio suck right now.
Just picked up my S2000 Friday and man I'm impressed with the handling so far. Can't wait until the break in period is over, but that will be a while since the weather in Ohio suck right now.
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Anything that increases HP increases stress on the engine. There is no free lunch. It seems from reading the treads on here that the engine can take the extra stress however the drive train can not. I am also thinking of adding power however I will not do it until I can rebuild the drivetrain to take the power. I also will probably wait until the car is out of warranty since once the SC is on most of your warranty will not be in force.
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I am in the process of going S/C as we speak and truely, it is the only cost efficient was to get big performance gains on an S2000. Yes, if you launch race-I don't-you will tear it up quick, but for open raod fun there is nothing like the feeling of 358 HP/214ft lbs! Plan on a new clutch to go alnong with the S/C. I have only 2500 miles on mine so I'm hoping I can get at least a few more miles out of it while I save my pennies for the ACT clutch. The car runs fine stock, so unless you are mad about power, don't bother. Just enjoy your fine piece of machinery!!!
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I read in an australian magazine that the designers of the tranny made it to support 400rwhp. Obviously with the more power, you will have more stress, but as long as your not dropping the clutch at 7k all the time, you shouldnt have a problem.
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Originally posted by VTECPHIL#6829
I am in the process of going S/C as we speak and truely, it is the only cost efficient was to get big performance gains on an S2000. Yes, if you launch race-I don't-you will tear it up quick, but for open raod fun there is nothing like the feeling of 358 HP/214ft lbs! Plan on a new clutch to go alnong with the S/C. I have only 2500 miles on mine so I'm hoping I can get at least a few more miles out of it while I save my pennies for the ACT clutch. The car runs fine stock, so unless you are mad about power, don't bother. Just enjoy your fine piece of machinery!!!
The sick man-Phil
I am in the process of going S/C as we speak and truely, it is the only cost efficient was to get big performance gains on an S2000. Yes, if you launch race-I don't-you will tear it up quick, but for open raod fun there is nothing like the feeling of 358 HP/214ft lbs! Plan on a new clutch to go alnong with the S/C. I have only 2500 miles on mine so I'm hoping I can get at least a few more miles out of it while I save my pennies for the ACT clutch. The car runs fine stock, so unless you are mad about power, don't bother. Just enjoy your fine piece of machinery!!!
The sick man-Phil
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Is there a "Supercharger 101" primer somewhere on the site? I searched but couldnt find one. A few questions maybe someone can help with:
1. Does the SC cause engine components to wear out quicker? (I presume so - 'no free lunch' right?). Any experience with how long engine will last normal vs SC'd?
2. What are common issues/problems associated with the SC.
3. Does the SC void your Honda factory warranty? What if if is put on at a Honda dealer?
4. How does the SC affect fuel consumption/mileage?
5. How should you modify your auto insurance (if at all) following the add-ons? I suppose it would add to cost if properly disclosed & insured.
6. Lastly, how often do you get busted for speeding, post SC?
It seems people think the drivetrain can handle the added power.
Thanks for any help - or references - anyone can provide.
1. Does the SC cause engine components to wear out quicker? (I presume so - 'no free lunch' right?). Any experience with how long engine will last normal vs SC'd?
2. What are common issues/problems associated with the SC.
3. Does the SC void your Honda factory warranty? What if if is put on at a Honda dealer?
4. How does the SC affect fuel consumption/mileage?
5. How should you modify your auto insurance (if at all) following the add-ons? I suppose it would add to cost if properly disclosed & insured.
6. Lastly, how often do you get busted for speeding, post SC?
It seems people think the drivetrain can handle the added power.
Thanks for any help - or references - anyone can provide.