Drove the car two days ago around the block for the first time. Went through all gears without issues. Unfortunately the engine was in limp mode due to some CELs from the air injection system. The throttle wouldn't open past 15-20%. My tuner will disable all the CELs currently showing and hopefully that will snap it out of limp mode. If not I'll have to fork out $600 for bypass modules.
Also our initial coolant hoses were routed the opposite way of how the FA20 was. We didn't think it would matter but the engine hit about 206 degrees while idling without fans and about 200F with both fans on.
Now that we have switched the coolant hoses and removed the thermostat coolant won't go above 190F without fans and below 170F with both fans on. A lower temp thermostat (185F) is on the way to replace the factory one (200F).
The filter was also relocated behind the fog light as I initially wanted. That way it won't catch as much dirt and dust.
The 3rd CAN BUS module arrived but didn't work either. At this point we assume something along the way causes the microchip or some component to fail while shipping. I'll be receiving 5 all at once this time through a different courier. Hopefully at least one of them will work.
In the mean time the hood will be marked and cut by water jet and then to a body shop.
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