Car is 93 rx7 JDM model 74k miles -

I'm 2 weeks from turn keying my JDM FD rx7. It's been down for 3 months after I decided to do a refresh. Rotary comp check was good, not the best but I don't need a rebuild, yet. During that time I did simplified sequential, mid-pipe(cat delete), removed PS and A/C and went with a manual rack, removed double throttle, removed AWS, HKS intake, and eliminated all emissions with the block off plates. Plus I updated so many oem parts due to age.

Dilemma - I didn't get a Power FC yet cause my funds crashed due to my other beast breaking. Could I technically fire it up and drive it around? No heavy throttle, No WOT, I understand this. Pretty much stay out of boost and everything should run ok? I just don't want to continue to let it sit which could be up to 3 more months. These cars shouldn't sit IMO. I'm not going to be driving it everyday, but maybe out to the local car meets and to work a few times.

I'm guessing my dash will be lit up like a Cmas tree.

 

Without all of the solenoids, it might keep you in limp mode on the stock ecu. I dont know too much about FDs, but if it runs ok, as long as you stay in vacuum you should be fine. Id get a second opinion though.

 

the car will run in limp mode. I would recommend not driving it.

 

What if I did the solenoid resistor trick?

 

what are the details on your manual rack?

do not start that car on the stock ecu. even with the resistor trick, theres no guarantee that you wont see limp mode or some other error. its too risky imo

 

Sent my stock rack off and converted by Chips Motorports. Looks like i'll continue looking for a pfc

 

As long as you kept the OMP, not sure removing emissions alone will cause limp...BUT, without a PFC and some exhaust restriction on the twins, you're playing with creep anyway. You need a standalone and an appropriate tune for reasons other than the CELs. Sitting for 3 months shouldn't harm a thing. But if you start it and drive it to work or car meets, you almost certainly will boost it unless you have the discipline beyond mere mortals. And creep on the stock ECU will cause you to do more than just a 'refresh'.