{"product_id":"cat-back-exhaust-for-honda-s2000-2000-2003-2-0l","title":"Cat Back Exhaust for Honda S2000 (2000-2003) 2.0L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Flow Cat Back Exhaust for 2000-2003 Honda S2000\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cat Back Exhaust replaces the restrictive OEM dual-muffler assembly on the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 to lower exhaust backpressure, improve scavenging, and optimize high-RPM airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Honda S2000 Exhaust Restriction and Weight Penalty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory exhaust fitted to the \u003cstrong\u003eAP1\u003c\/strong\u003e chassis is notoriously heavy, burdened by heavy mild steel construction and multi-chambered baffled mufflers. While adequate for baseline emissions and quiet city cruising, this OEM system chokes high-velocity gas evacuation when the \u003cstrong\u003eF20C\u003c\/strong\u003e engine enters its secondary cam profile past 6,000 RPM. The stock crush-bent collector pipe creates turbulence and unwanted backpressure at the catalytic converter exit, while decades of thermal cycling subject the factory mild steel hangers and seam welds to fatigue and corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis performance cat-back system replaces the stock restriction with mandrel-bent T304 stainless steel tubing, maintaining uniform wall thickness and cross-sectional area throughout every bend. Fabricated with precision TIG welds for extreme thermal fatigue resistance, the system utilizes high-flow straight-through resonators and mufflers packed with continuous-strand acoustic fiber. This smooths exhaust pulse harmonics, sheds substantial curb weight compared to stock cast-iron-flanged components, and promotes laminar flow required for the 9,000 RPM redline of the naturally aspirated 2.0L powerplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2000-2003 Honda S2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eF20C \/ AP1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e240 hp \/ 153 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2000 Honda S2000 Base 2.0L L4 Gas (AP1 \/ F20C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2001 Honda S2000 Base 2.0L L4 Gas (AP1 \/ F20C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2002 Honda S2000 Base 2.0L L4 Gas (AP1 \/ F20C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2003 Honda S2000 Base 2.0L L4 Gas (AP1 \/ F20C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this fit the AP1 S2000?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Yes, this is a direct bolt-on fit for the 2000-2003 Honda S2000 equipped with the F20C engine using factory catalytic converter locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill installing this cat-back exhaust trigger a Check Engine Light (CEL)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e No, because this system bolts rearward of the secondary O2 sensor on the factory catalytic converter, it does not alter emissions sensor readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Honda Performance Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to match the high-strung acoustic character of the \u003cstrong\u003eAP1\u003c\/strong\u003e, this system delivers an unchoked, aggressive exhaust note at VTEC engagement without introducing cabin-droning frequencies at highway cruise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50622418092280,"sku":"DS-EKZ4B3AC8","price":216.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/cat-back-exhaust-for-honda-s2000-2000-2003-2-0l-1.jpg?v=1790264750","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/cat-back-exhaust-for-honda-s2000-2000-2003-2-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}