^^^^Actually it doesn't...I've driven it. The kit was developed by Greddy as a street set-up, which is why the torque is so good down low. And with the mapping of the ECU/VTEC, it feels just like a firmer VTEC engagement IMO. Certainly was one of the smoothest aftermarket turbo set-ups I've ever driven.
Hmmmm that is not what my tuner said. I will have to investigate more.
Troll the S2000 boards. I have yet to read anyone calling the Greddy kit a "lightswitch". The turbo is sooo teeny!! I guarantee you my Audi is much more of a lightswitch than the turbo S2000s I have driven with the Greddy kit.
From Turbo Magazine:
Driving the GReddy turbo-powered S2000 is another story. It seems as though there are two paths to take in terms of Honda turbocharging. You can either strap on the largest, oversized beast of a turbo you can find in hopes of attaining unworldly peak horsepower figures, little of which is actually usable, or you can err on the realistic side and fit something smaller. The second choice almost always makes for more usable power, which translates into a more enjoyable drive. This is exactly what GReddy achieves with the T518Z.
Torque is applied out back gradually enough so as not to light the rear tires up in a storm of smoke, yet remains broad enough to outrun most any of the T-too-big Honda's not outfitted with slicks.
That is exactly my impression. Torque was smooth and thick. Loved the kit!
