i like the 350...but i also like the s2000...i also like lightweight cars and the bigger the engine the heavier the frame needed to make it handle such a large engine...smaller light weight cars handle better and for those that don't worship dragstrips or top speeds they have different opinions...sometimes its not all about how big the engine is or how much low end torque it makes...it that was all i care about and judging from your comments you too then why even look at the tiny engine 350z...why not get a big block and call it a day b/c the 3.5 liter won't ever be able to make as much power as a viper v10 or 5.7 liter vette engine

comptech as a centrifugal s/c out for the s2000 that gives it over 340 hp (http://www.comptechusa.com/images/dy...percharger.pdf)...oh wait you said no one can make more power out of its engine

 

Dude, just get off your Z bandwagon. I like both the Z and S2000, but I would not compare them together. The Z is better at daily driving, but I want the S2000 for my weekend drive on a nice day out in the rurals or down California's Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). Honda does not have anything compared to the Z and at the same time Nissan does not have a fun open top roadster compare to the S2000.

 

Why do yall even bother to reply to ZMAN?

 

yianni64, I don't think anyone would mind if you stopped replying, since you can't seem to stay on topic with anything you post.

 

you sir, are wrong. This is the last time I'm going to waste anyones bandwidth to reply to you.

Everything you have said has wasted lots of people time. becuase they must prove you wrong again and again.

I've been here and made too many good post for your n00b ass to tell me if my post are on topic or not.

So, dont bother with me.

 

zman--- everybody is totally entitled to their opinion. If you think the s2000 is a piece of crap and honda's are **** and nissan is better in every respect than go for it. Truth be told, id prefer nissan to most of their honda counterparts myself. But I'm not gonna go out at start talkin crap about honda. What happens when some honda guy that thinks anything that not honda is crap starts posting at freshalloy.com?? everybody hates that person and they wish he would just go away. Now you are behaving the same way. Most freshalloy.com members would be totally ashamed of you.

 

i know of several that dislike these types of members...but they are a dime a dozen

 

That link in your sig in lol.

 

Ok, I hope you're not serious here. Even S2000 owners call the comptech s/c a bust and don't consider it worth the time, money, or maintenance costs.

Let me see if I've got this straight. The dyno graph you posted indicates a peak RWHP of 284 @ 8900 rpms, and peak torque of 172.3 @ 8500 rpms.

Price: $4895 + $200 "core charge" + s/h charges.

Add in another what, $400-$600 for install and tuning, and the grand total comes to $5595-$5795 for a measly 284HP/172.3TQ @ nearly 9000 rpms. What a joke!

I won't even get into the well documented reliability issues with the S2000 s/c kit from Comptech. This just supports my point that the S2000's powerplant has little room for power gains.

The 350Z is a relatively low compression DOHC V6 which makes it an ideal engine for forced induction.... and it's got gobs of torque to boot. A few minor suspension mods for less than $500 and it would rip an S2000 up on any twisty mountain road or track.

Please don't bother posting this nonsense unless you are able to back it up.

 

"well documented reliability issues." go dig up those documents. it's pretty stupid to talk about "documented" issues and not cite them.

as for the 350Z taking out the S2000 on a road course, take a look at the weight ratio, the suspension (SHOWA vs. Nissan OEM?), the frame, etc. understand also that the base model 350Z wouldn't stand a chance against the S2000. everything is an option on the 350Z. with the S2000 it all comes standard.

please, if you think the 350Z is your savior and Nissan is your God, then by all means preach to those who care. but if you come here with your mindless thoughts, be prepared to shut up, sit down, and listen.... hahaha to think you had to nerve to tell someone that they're responses aren't solicited.

comparing an agile roadster to Nissan's bulky V6 is the classic apples to oranges. unfortunately for you, the inline four in the S2000 puts the 3.5 V6 to shame. 120hp/L to an marveling Nissan engineering breakthrough of 80hp/L. Nissan should just start manufacturing and designing their cars in Detriot.