Hold on, the Vten of the Honda S8300 has just begun, yo

This S2000 has swapped its screaming four-cylinder VTEC for a piece of Americana

As exciting as the spine’s naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine in the Honda S2000, the convertible has earned a lot of reputation over the years during the engine swaps. While many owners choose Honda’s larger K24 2.4-liter or tracking LS V8, this particular S2000 takes a step further, featuring the ZB-generated Dodge Viper’s 8.3-liter V10. Pulps may be cringing right now, but this may just be the final S2000.

The current owner has appeared in the once-built V8 S2000 in a recent episode of Autopopia LA and is looking for a new project. After browsing some forums, he found a S2000 powered by Viper on the East Coast, only knowing he had to own it. When a car is equipped with a V10, a lot of work has to be done to turn it into the ultimate street car.

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Thanks to several locally-made stores, Honda’s original frame was replaced with pure horsepower and torque that handled the Venom. Now, the car has a completely rebuilt frame with custom wheels, axles and a rear differential from Ford Explorer. The owner claims that the drivetrain is designed to support up to 1,000 horsepower. This power will make your daily commute feel like an extreme amusement park ride.

The V10 itself is a naturally aspirated 8.3-liter unit that initially stirs up 510 horsepower and 535 lb-ft of torque. But the owner is not satisfied with the stock number. The engine now uses fake pistons, steel rods and new heads. It can also sport custom titles and custom exhaust systems to ensure it performs sinisterly.

It’s impressive that despite the new V10, the car is still relatively light, tilting the scales’ tip at 3,201 pounds or 1,451 kg. Since most engines are located behind the front axle, the front and rear weight distribution is excellent 47% and 53%. Almost every other part imagined is new, including the AP Racing front brakes, Wilwood rear brakes, and the Penske’s adjustable suspension. It also sits on 18-inch wheels with 315 tires in the front and 335 shoes at the rear.