S2000 - build

92TealSupra

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I talked about this for awhile. Well it is actually happening. After a mishap of blowing my motor up in my car, I decided it was time to build what I have only dreamed about.
Since I want to tell the truth it is only best I post this, I am on a few forums, and since I am part of the Supra community still I want to share.


Well I am going to give the story. Judge as you will. I already understand what is going on, mistakes are made.

-Beginning - I was in Fremont coming into Holton. There is a really nice large turn, about a mile, I was cruising at 100 MPH, it never seems like you're going that fast in this car though. Anyhow I passed a cop, I immediately slowed down to 93 and I saw him brake and U-Turn, I put the car into 4th and didn't know if he saw me. I then came up on 3 cars and 1 semi, I had to slow down I was about 3000 feet so not to close, rear tires locked up fast, but I let the clutch out and put it into 4th., I put the car " Knowingly " into 3rd to pass, but didn't realize I was at about 130-135, I put it into 3rd and wondered why my RPMS were at red line, I took it out fast, but the damage was enough. I still got around the semi, because at this time I was going about 110, and turned off and put it into 4th. At this time I still had no power really, I hid the car and made a phone call to the girl I am seeing. She came and got me and brought me home to get tools to raise my coil overs and then get a car cover and flat bed it home.

10 minutes after I got home local PD came to my house asking if a had a Silver car with blues rims, I had to say yes because the way he said it he knew. He told me a cop wanted to talk to me. The cop that chased me came. he pulled me aside next to his car and said so you want to tell me what happened? I told him was my car going to get impounded? he said, most likely yes. I told him no matter what any tow company would screw my car up. He asked me where the car was I wouldn't tell him. I ended up telling him I did see him chasing me as I passed the semi. He asked if I had a turbo or nitrous because he had never seen a car pick up and go as fast as I did when he turned around. I just said little 4 cylinder, and both cops eyes lit up.

Anyhow.. he only wrote me for disregarding a officer, and going 87 in a 55. He also said if I set up a informal hearing for the speeding ticket he'd help me. He asked where my car was again and I told him I was going to it to get it out of where I placed it, he said okay.

That is the truthful story, nothing has been changed or stretched. I am not happy with myself and I think by blowing my motor and most likely will loose my license for a year. So all the badgering isn't what I need right now, but I am sure it will happen anyhow. Have a great day.

I am on a different forum so a lot of pictures will be posted. I have been working on the car for 3 weeks now.

Before I blew the motor went to tail of the dragon.

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Retainer snapped in half.
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Spark plug, not in good condition.

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Pulling the motor.

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The cat seriously knows I did something wrong, no rides for him anymore.

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Motor is out now, transmission has to come out before the motor on these cars unless you have a lift then you can lower the entire sub frame!

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Taking the motor part now..

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Cylinder #1 debris in it.
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Cylinder #2 ouch.. Snapped valve.
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Cylinder # 3 More debris :(
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Cylinder #4 more.....

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92TealSupra

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Suprapowaz!(2);1653053 said:
Post plenty of pics, or link them if you can. BTW, what is that removable thing on your front bumper? Is it a camera?

Sure was. We took 3 camera on cars, two on mine and 1 on another. We'll have the GO-Pro next year for the Dragon run if the car is done.

---------- Post added at 07:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:57 PM ----------

Now, the engine bay is clear. I need to remove the sub frame, the support so the 2JZ fits in the bay. I am also removing everything so I can shave & tuck everything.

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Drilling out the cross bar.

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Spot welds.
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Sub frame is out.

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Cross bar is out

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Cleaning the bay up.

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Quite dirty >,<! I can't stand dirt.

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Cleaning begins !!! : )

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Fuse box relocation

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This will let me get the motor in easier.

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limequat

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Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Been there.

Tell you what though. One of my dream swaps is that car + Honda J35 + turbo.
 

92TealSupra

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limequat;1653071 said:
Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Been there.

Tell you what though. One of my dream swaps is that car + Honda J35 + turbo.

That is a awesome idea. That would do quite well against many vehicles on the road. I have had 27 cars now (12) of them MKIII Supra's I have also had every MKIII there is from 86.5-92 I love them - but I will tell you though, the S2000 is quite different car. It just amazes me how well I love the car, and sadly after driving one I like it more then my MKIII's, I will again have a '92 teal with a 5-speed though.
 

Courterman08

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yea, i've seen a few 2jz s2000 videos too. i just didn't realize the amount of fab work required to make them work. (ie: cutting out the crossmember)
 

92TealSupra

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slowmedown;1653287 said:
awesome project i love s2k's. are you doing custom mounts or is there a kit out there?
I am doing custom mounts. There are no kits for the car. Also I have not found any information on how to do this swap. So I am doing it all the way I want to.


Bleakvoid;1653306 said:
One of two Honda's I'd be proud to own, right there. And with 50% more motor? You're after my heart, dude.

I am very happy to be using my favorite motor in the world, plus a platform that deserved this motor in the first place!
 

TweeT91109

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92TealSupra;1653415 said:
I am doing custom mounts. There are no kits for the car. Also I have not found any information on how to do this swap. So I am doing it all the way I want to.




I am very happy to be using my favorite motor in the world, plus a platform that deserved this motor in the first place!

Lol I love the S2000. What type of transmission and rear end are you planning on using?