S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle?
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S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle?
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Does anyone know if a S2000 engine has been mated with a Honda FWD transaxle? I'm doing some research into making a mid-engine custom vehicle (no, not another mid-engine Mini!)
Anyone know if the tranny bolt patterns match up with any recent Hondas? Can anyone direct me to a source of information?
Does anyone know if a S2000 engine has been mated with a Honda FWD transaxle? I'm doing some research into making a mid-engine custom vehicle (no, not another mid-engine Mini!)
Anyone know if the tranny bolt patterns match up with any recent Hondas? Can anyone direct me to a source of information?
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (kb58)
Only FWD motors that spins the same way as the F20/F22 is the K series. I don't think the tranny bolts up; an adapter plate might be needed.
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (Sideways2000)
Yeah that's what I figured... thanks. I haven't worked through what the gearing ends up being either, swapping trannies. Still it might be an interesting exercise since S2000 engine/trannies are ~$4000 while the K20 drivetrain is around $5500. Food for thought.
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (kb58)
Laskey Racing (Earl and his son) down in Southern California is building a drag car with a front mounted, turbocharged S2000 motor. I am not sure what tranny they are using but I think it is actually a Chevy transmission. Give them a call, they are very personable.
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (jdm93cx)
Look up Hybrid-Racing in STL, MO. They have the capabilities to do this. They were rumored to be working on a K-swap project into an S2000 (which I personally think is the way to go).
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (Luder94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm93cx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've seen one bolted up to a RSX Tranny. Whether you need a adapter plate i don't know. But it can be done</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes, you need an adapter plate. There was a thread a long time ago with pics of a K tranny bolted to an F20. Back then they were thinking about doing motor mounts for a FWD F20/K-tranny combo. I haven't heard anything since, so I doubt it ever got done. What some AWD parts from an Element or new CRV??? Those are K powered.
Yes, you need an adapter plate. There was a thread a long time ago with pics of a K tranny bolted to an F20. Back then they were thinking about doing motor mounts for a FWD F20/K-tranny combo. I haven't heard anything since, so I doubt it ever got done. What some AWD parts from an Element or new CRV??? Those are K powered.
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (NAallTheWAY)
you would probably be better off with a k20a2 w/upgrades for the easiest way out...still cheaper then the k20a swap. less of a headache then trying to get an f20c to a k tranny. just my 2 cents
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (NAallTheWAY)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NAallTheWAY »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
What some AWD parts from an Element or new CRV??? Those are K powered.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've been waiting for someone to bust out an AWD boosted Civic. =P
What some AWD parts from an Element or new CRV??? Those are K powered.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've been waiting for someone to bust out an AWD boosted Civic. =P
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Re: S2000 engine mating to a FWD transaxle? (Sideways2000)
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I've been waiting for someone to bust out an AWD boosted Civic. =P </TD></TR></TABLE>
Dont forget there was alot of awd civics in the late 80s and early 90s - although the only ones here in the US were wagons - but in jdm land they made sedans!!
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I've been waiting for someone to bust out an AWD boosted Civic. =P </TD></TR></TABLE>
Dont forget there was alot of awd civics in the late 80s and early 90s - although the only ones here in the US were wagons - but in jdm land they made sedans!!
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