Before I ask the question I would like to state that its concerning a '80 sa rx7, that has a thermal reactor and a heat exchanger that is hollowed out(straight pipe)

Can I remove the rats nest With a stripped down nikki Per this turturial https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/fuel-intake-rats-nest-removal-79-rx-7-pictoral-457961/ and still keep the air pump and use the thermal reactor still?

Also can I use the thermal reacter still if I remove the airpump and use a block off plate for the acv?( This I just temporary till I get headers and exaust.)

 

you can still use the thermal reactor as a header with the acv blocked off, it works for me. I just believe the function of the thermal reactor/pre cat will not work. As well without the airpump and with stock exaust i think it will block your cats faster (but not really fast)

 

And I thank you very much Sir!! Now I can remove the rats nest!!

 

Have you considered leaving it in? Is it causing you any problems? It doesnt really do anything but clean up the engine bay. Just a thought