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Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Yellow Jacket This time around we get to installing an intake, full exhaust system and a carbon fiber hardtop. In the last installment of project yellow jacket we highlighted the installation of a new cooling system along with a vented hood and a few kevlar heat shields to keep the under hood temps down. This month I'm finally getting a few bolt-on performance parts to uncork the factory exhaust system. It's no secret that the F20 and F22 motors don't generally see big improvements from exhaust upgrades. In fact, it's not uncommon to see absolutely no gain from a cat-back install. However, making naturally aspirated power is a puzzle that requires more than just a few pieces to complete. As future mods make their way to the AP1, the supporting exhaust system is a crucial part of power development. I also got my hands on a new intake system, a slightly used header, a high flow cat, and the ultimate must-have for S2000 owners, a hard ...59 days ago
Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Wrenchin' Our S2K gets a much needed facelift with parts from APR Performance and Seibon. "Yellow Jacket" Aero & Cooling In the first installment of Project AP1, I picked out a set of wheels, tires, and coilovers, and paid a visit to Evasive Motorsports where they rolled the factory fenders, and properly aligned the car. The fresh handling, without question, increased the car's fun factor ten fold. The next order of business was to add a little aero to the equation while increasing cooling efficiency; still retaining a clean and aggressive overall look. Here's how it went down:inline_mediumwraptextright31166022/tech/htup_0910_project_ap1_2001_honda_s2000htup_0910_02_o+project_ap1_2001_honda_s2000+hood_vent.jpgTrue Photo Gallery: Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood - Honda Tuning Magazine Photo Gallery: Project AP1 2001 Honda S2000 - Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood - Honda Tuning Magazine Read ...59 days ago
Project 2009 Honda Fit - Wrenchin' Follow along as we add some suspension braces, cold air intake, and some dress up parts. Suspension, Appearance, And Results Our project Fit has come a long way. In the beginning, we could barely scrounge up a set of coilovers since no one was jumping in to make new parts for the '09 GE. In fact, when the car was handed over to me, it had nothing more than a set of coilovers, HKS axle back muffler, and set of Gram Lights. A great beginning, but there wasn't very much aftermarket support for the '09 GE. Being the internet nerd that I am, I searched high and low, looking for anything to add to the list of upgrades. Eventually I ran across a cold-air intake from Takeda for a little more power, and some beautiful carbon fiber pieces from JDP Engineering. It's been a long hunt, but I've managed to dig up a few more items to bolt ...89 days ago
Dog Box Transmission - Wrenchin' Read about the Dog Box Transmission and how it differs from any OEM transmission! Dog Box Transmission People love to go fast. It's in the human DNA somewhere right around the "go fast" gene. Some enjoy the occasional stop light grand prix in an attempt to see who can reach 50 MPH first. Others take speed to a completely different level. These are the guys striving to put down times faster than Michael Phelps on steroids. Super fast cars do more than register high trap speeds; they destroy various components of a car, especially the transmission. Even Honda's unprecedented reputation of strength and reliability cannot escape the consequences of cars with insane amounts of horsepower. Photo Gallery: Dog Box Transmission - Honda Tuning Magazine Photo Gallery: Dog Box Transmission - Honda Tuning Magazine Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us89 days ago
Honda Fit - Wrenchin' Read about how to install a front lip kit, short shift kit and much more on a Honda Fit! First, Let's Review In the first few installments of our Project Fit series, we aimed a covering the basics. Ninety-nine percent of Fit buyers interested in modifying their cars will usually start with lowering and wheels. We addressed this with a set of Function Form coilovers and Gram Light rollers wrapped in Falken Azenis tires. Next, we added an HKS axle-back exhaust, earthing kit, and recently hit the scales for a proper corner balancing session with Sportcar Motion. All of the mods we've done so far are very basic, affordable, and aside from the corner balancing, can be performed by any average Joe in his garage or driveway. Photo Gallery: Honda Fit - Front Lip Kit - Honda Tuning Magazine Photo Gallery: Honda Fit - Front Lip Kit - Honda Tuning Magazine Read More Digg It Add to del.icio.us
