G-forceGT4

My dear friend tangled with a GTR on the twisty roads of N. California & held his own for a while. Unfortunately he over-rev'd the car & it quit. No CEL & it turns over, although doesn't sound normal in doing so.
Many members have or had these cars, & know they're a high reving engine. Does anyone know of a good shop in Marin, Mendocino, or Sonoma county? He'd even take it North of the Bay area if need be.
The car has been great for 15 years & finally gave up on him. I'm not sure if he's done the timing belt, or whether or not it's that anyway. Any recommendations would be very appreciated!

spyderphile

Sorry to hear! S2000 engine is pretty solid. I've been redlining it in first four gears, as conditions permit, for the past 12 years! But, never a money-shift! Anyway, you might want to post up here:

S2k Forum

G-forceGT4

Thank you for that advice the_rider. He's had the car many years & it's been pretty much bulletproof. I'll tell him to do a search on that forum.

FactoryMatt

this guy. I've been to his shop. he's the jake raby of hondas.

http://www.theoldone.com/

TMc993

High praise!

helothere

I would not rebuild the motor on the S2000.

Most likely dropped the valve with the overrev. My car ran even after the overrev but after about 300 more miles it gave up.

If bottom end is fine, then new head might do the job, but I suggest looking for a used motor it will be a better bet down the road.

Since in Norcal, I suggest contacting Blacktrax Performance in Fremont as they are really good with S2000 inside and out.

FactoryMatt

if it's an AP1, chances are bores are scored, might as well refresh or as you said fit an ap2v2 2.2

JAhmed

Or a J's Racing 2.4 stroker

gizzard

TrackSpec Autosports in Fremont is also reputable: https://www.trackspecauto.com

vbb

YES.

Kuro Neko

And Honda-Tech S2000 forum...