HondaPH22

any advice on buying a short shifter or a header?? I here dc is pretty crappy headers for the S2k..?????

Scotty B

The Factory Exhaust manifold is very efficient. Most Headers that make any power on the S are $$$$$$. Mugen, J's, Amuse, Spoon, Toda, Comptech are all good choices. I believe the ricks2k header makes descent power, and is relatively cheap.

Chillinlikeamofo

No need for a short shifter. That's just pure waste of money.

Get the Rick's header with a test pipe.

s2kb0i

J's makes the most power. in person i have seen the ASM, Amuse, J's, Mugen, Toda all the JDM ones and the ASM/Amuse are the best quality.

Nishant

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Rick's header does the same exact thing as Mugen's header and that is adding midrange. It doesn't do anything for lower and upper ends (1hp if that).

To the OP: My suggestion is J's header. I hope you already have an intake and exhaust. If so, get the header and some tuning. You will see better gains tuned.

s2kb0i

on S2ki bulletproof is doing an introductory GB on the Tracy Sports header for $895... i'm kind of bummed i picked up my J's yesterday cause if i would have known i would have bought the tracy header.

MrBurner

false...the short shifter is worth every penny

just because the car has one of if not the best gearbox on the market doesn't mean it can't be made better

i've got an axialflow and i'm very happy with it

wouldn't bother spending on a header though...

jolt-tsp

The s2k already has a very short throw. It is very effortless to shift too fast for the tranny. If you really want a shorter throw, thats your call, but I would definitely disagree that it would be worth every penny since the stock one is short enough to get you into trouble.

HondaPH22

I agree the short shifter is worth the money! you can spend 800 on a header for a couple of hp but not 80 bucks for a quicker shift. The stock shifter is fine but its just sweet having the short shifter... how much you pay for the axialflow mrburner??

Francesco

the Ricks SS sucks. I owned it and sole it because of the noise it made. They have a fix out for it now, but i dont trust it.

As for a header, pick a price you want to spend and then check your options.

HondaPH22

what about dc sports or the Ap1 and Ap2 tig welded headers anybody have any experience with them??

- BSeRiouS -

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agree

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Agree

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrBurner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">false...the short shifter is worth every penny

just because the car has one of if not the best gearbox on the market doesn't mean it can't be made better

i've got an axialflow and i'm very happy with it

wouldn't bother spending on a header though...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Eh. I don't think its worth it at all. Just get a counter sunk **** thas 1/8 of the price, and call it a day.

jEE

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Eh. I don't think its worth it at all. Just get a counter sunk **** thas 1/8 of the price, and call it a day.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the counter sunk i.e. voodoo will do the trick.

MrBurner

it was 225 shipped i believe - straight from axialflow

MrBurner

meh, different strokes for different folks

i was going to make some long winded comment about how it amazes me how many people on this board will back the purchase of a $1000+ intake (or even some regular $200+ intakes) for very minor gains but when someone suggests that one of, if not the best shifter can be made better, it is "unnecessary"

like i said, different strokes for different folks - i'll probably try out a countersunk shift **** down the line but for now, my short shifter with the stock shift **** just falls right into my hand and feels far better than stock

mafay2

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the counter sunk i.e. voodoo will do the trick.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What so good about counter sunk when compare to stock?

Almostlude

From what I understand, A short shifter messes with the geometry of the stock gearbox, and it will cause premature wear (syncros). To me it's not worth it but, if you get one post your review. The S2K has a perfect throw in my opinion.

- BSeRiouS -

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrBurner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">meh, different strokes for different folks

i was going to make some long winded comment about how it amazes me how many people on this board will back the purchase of a $1000+ intake (or even some regular $200+ intakes) for very minor gains but when someone suggests that one of, if not the best shifter can be made better, it is "unnecessary"

like i said, different strokes for different folks - i'll probably try out a countersunk shift **** down the line but for now, my short shifter with the stock shift **** just falls right into my hand and feels far better than stock</TD></TR></TABLE>

I totally agree with. But i jsut think its pointless you know, but hey if it can be better, there nothing wrong with perfection

Just add a counter sunk **** to your short shifter and it'll even be shorter! perfection right thur ,lol

- BSeRiouS -

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What so good about counter sunk when compare to stock?</TD></TR></TABLE>

it just sits lower than the stock ****. the thread pitch in it sits higher so tbey **** can go furhter down the shaft

p nut

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrBurner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">false...the short shifter is worth every penny

just because the car has one of if not the best gearbox on the market doesn't mean it can't be made better

i've got an axialflow and i'm very happy with it

wouldn't bother spending on a header though...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm just wondering, how does a short shifter help? Does it net you faster times on a drag strip or a road course?

I'm not flaming, just curious as to why people get short shifters. I had one on my ITR, but switched it back after a couple of months. I got NO benefits from it. What did make it feel much better was poly bushings. I've loved every stock Honda shifter that I've had in various cars. And especially so for the S2000.

Project SSAP1

if u r on a budget and have money now...i would look into the Tracy Sports Header...its supposed to be one of the best headers out there...on par or greater than the J's header

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/ind...08536

its on sale right now at a huge discount...im about to jump on this my damn self


as far as a short shifter i say go for it...ive driven an s2k with a modified C's shifter and it felt great!!! he also had a act ss clutch setup and comptech flywheel for the added feel...but i say its a good choice...if you cant find the C's shifter as they are hard to come by now...check out ricks2k.com for the Axial Flow shifter

http://www.ricks2k.com/products/shortshifter.php

revhi

I would prefer a short shifter also, If the shifter feels good now, it will only get better. The question is, is the vibration problem truly fixed in the Axial flow. There is also a no name shifter on sale on Ebay.

MrBurner

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P Nut &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm just wondering, how does a short shifter help? Does it net you faster times on a drag strip or a road course?

I'm not flaming, just curious as to why people get short shifters. I had one on my ITR, but switched it back after a couple of months. I got NO benefits from it. What did make it feel much better was poly bushings. I've loved every stock Honda shifter that I've had in various cars. And especially so for the S2000.</TD></TR></TABLE>
honestly, time differences will be neglegable - for me, it is worth it because of pure feel and comfort...shifting (something i do hundreds and sometimes thousands of times per day) is just straight up more confortable and enjoyable...with your arm resting on the console the shifter just drops right into your hand with a short shifter - the shifts also feel more firm and precise than stock

if you think stock shifts just drop into place, it is an even greater sensation than that - it is fairly hard to give you a good idea though until you actually sit in one and try it out for yourself

hot_kenneth_hot

I have the axialflow short shifter with the voodoo countersunk shift ****, and its FREAKEN badass!!! looks sweet in my S and feels good just like mrburner said... i'll send a pic when i get time, but i can't figure out this picture stuff on this site!!!

As for a header... BY FAR THE BESTEST HEADER FOR THE S2K is a custom made one that goes towards the front of the car and connects to the exhaust turbine of your turbo setup!!! HAHA

jolt-tsp

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I'm just wondering, how does a short shifter help? Does it net you faster times on a drag strip or a road course?

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For my Civic, the throw was ridiculously long, and I fully support the shortened stick for the d-series Civic. I *could* shift fast enough to **** off the tranny, but it was an ordeal, and would usually jerk my body enough to adjust the steering a tad. On the S2k I see no real advantage. I can shift it as fast as the tranny can take it without any negative effects on the rest of my driving.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrBurner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i was going to make some long winded comment about how it amazes me how many people on this board will back the purchase of a $1000+ intake (or even some regular $200+ intakes) for very minor gains but when someone suggests that one of, if not the best shifter can be made better, it is "unnecessary"</TD></TR></TABLE>

I never supportted the header, but I also never heard anyone say it is worth every penny. When someone does I'll argue that.

This is assuming that someone is affording the s2k like I was, making a payment in the $300's over 5 years. If someone paid cash and is trying to figure out what to do with the $25,000 in their other pocket, well sure. A penny is worthless to that person, so a steaming pile is worth every penny at that point.