Originally Posted by basslover911
True, but that doesn't mean we can't rev to 7,000 rpm. (Okay, maybe 6,500 rpm keeping the engine more reliable). It shouldn't put that much more stress on the stock internals (at least not 500 rpm). The thing is, if our camshafts are designed to make power up there or will it just drop?
The Original S2000 while it was a great sports car is wasn't that great to drive under normal conditions on the road. It had very little torque and power was way up in the revs. Honda latter changed the engine to give it more low end performance which also resulted in a lower redline. I think they increased the stroke but can't remember.
Our engines should be able to go to 10.5 - 11.0 : 1 compression on pump gas. What is the stock compression? Cams can be re-ground, and a true header wouldn't hurt either. Then just in case you need more you can always add a Nitrous system for an additional 150 HP when that Z06 pulls up next to you.