Turbo J32 S2000 Build Thread
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Cruisin'
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Turbo J32 S2000 Build Thread
Well I guess its time to start a build thread since its finally starting to look like something. I purchased my 2002 S2000 in October 2009 and bought the J32a2 two weeks later. Both the car and motor were bought just for this swap. My main thought behind the idea was to have a s2000 with some much needed torque. FYI, the idea was before the HFP j37 Blue CR(the released pic anyway)! I will try to keep the updates not too far apart, but I only work on the car about once a month.
Construction of mounts
Motor and tranny together with temp. wooden adapter plate
with mounts tack together and ready to install in mock-up car
Manifold construction
Rev4 template of adapter with starter location
Cutting a knock out in the oil pan for the starter and checking fitment
Material for the final adapter plate
Adapter Plate, spacer, and flywheel
Starter shim and modded pan
Stepped dowel pins (thanks to turtle @ EVO IND) are an adapter plate's best friend
...going back in to continue the fab stuff
Meanwhile, the reason my S2000 was so cheap was it was wrecked at one time. Most of the damage was cosmetic, but needed to be fixed.
Back to project. Just a few pics of fit and clearance
Construction of mounts
Motor and tranny together with temp. wooden adapter plate
with mounts tack together and ready to install in mock-up car
Manifold construction
Rev4 template of adapter with starter location
Cutting a knock out in the oil pan for the starter and checking fitment
Material for the final adapter plate
Adapter Plate, spacer, and flywheel
Starter shim and modded pan
Stepped dowel pins (thanks to turtle @ EVO IND) are an adapter plate's best friend
...going back in to continue the fab stuff
Meanwhile, the reason my S2000 was so cheap was it was wrecked at one time. Most of the damage was cosmetic, but needed to be fixed.
Back to project. Just a few pics of fit and clearance
Three Wheelin'
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Your craftsmanship skills are amazing! The J series looks so at home sitting sideways 
. So far you did more work once a month then some people do in 6-12 months. Where are you located?
When I finish tech school in the US Air Force, I too also would like to tackle some kinda of custom built project.. I may have to fly you out!
. So far you did more work once a month then some people do in 6-12 months. Where are you located?When I finish tech school in the US Air Force, I too also would like to tackle some kinda of custom built project.. I may have to fly you out!
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Cruisin'
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Thanks for all the comments
I'm in Washington State
Your craftsmanship skills are amazing! The J series looks so at home sitting sideways . So far you did more work once a month then some people do in 6-12 months. Where are you located?
When I finish tech school in the US Air Force, I too also would like to tackle some kinda of custom built project.. I may have to fly you out!
. So far you did more work once a month then some people do in 6-12 months. Where are you located?When I finish tech school in the US Air Force, I too also would like to tackle some kinda of custom built project.. I may have to fly you out!
@ how that v6 fits into that engine bay. well done sir.
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Cruisin'
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I don't have a clue on how my man hours are in it, but I'm probably over 100 as it sits. Cost is surprisingly low imo. $2000 for motor, ecu, and wire harness. Approximately $3000 in the clutch, flywheel, adapter, flanges, material, waterjet, injectors, and misc hardware and tools. Then I sold the stock f20c for $2500.
You do some great work. Looking forward to future updates. 
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Cruisin'
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The exterior and interior of the plate is cut with a waterjet and the holes are machined by me. I can make more if people are interested, but I doubt there's a market to produce a bunch of them.
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Holy mother fk...I would love to drive this car.
And only into the project, net $2500 so far...incredible. In to see how she ends up. My favorite has been that black S with the exhaust shooting out of the fender. Not the best looking but so fast. This one will probably be just as quick.
And only into the project, net $2500 so far...incredible. In to see how she ends up. My favorite has been that black S with the exhaust shooting out of the fender. Not the best looking but so fast. This one will probably be just as quick.
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Cruisin'
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Stock AP1 tranny... for now.
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