So I just bought this 95 rs 4dr , its got Crower stage 2 cams tuned p06 ECU and a bunch of other goodies. It sat for 2 years untouched in the previous owners parents driveway till I brought it home yesterday. I am simply just looking for advice and precausion before I put a battery in and try to fire it up and run it ? I've already inspected all of the wiring no critter damage, just looking for some general input . thanks -

 

 

Also it has bout a half tank of gas in from 2 years ago is it ok to burn the fuel off ? Will it hurt the engine, and do I need to change the coolant as well? It looks fine..

 

Since you don't know much about the tune, I'd get a couple of gallons of the highest octane fuel you can in there to mix it up, otherwise, turn it over!

 

If i were you i would just drain the gas. The gasoline itself doesnt go bad, but the additives they put in it. They put different additives for summer/winter etc. Up to you but thats my preferance. Plus gas is a couple of dollars better to know that it is safe.

 

I'd just fill it up with the highest octane fuel and pour in a bottle of techron fuel system cleaner. You can drain the fuel if you have the time and means to do so, but not necessary,

I'd also suggest you do a quick oil change. Who knows when the last time its been serviced..

 

Just finished my b16a built, half tank gas also... Dropped engine and started - no issues. My opinion, just burn it.
My hatch was sitting with the half tank sense June of 2012

 

Fired it up last night , runs perfect. I'm going to pull th head off the weekend and check what pistons it's running I'm so happy with it I took it for a quick run on the highway it seems really fast for a non vtec car. I really like the tune it's running (have no idea what it is ) but the crower 403s are crazy in higher rpm I took it to about 7800 on two pulls and pulls very hard, I also think it has a lightweight flywheel I can feel it in peddle

 

Why pull the head? If it runs strong, who cares what pistons you're running? Wait till you blow something...

 

+1 Otherwise we'll end up with another 'Why isnt it running right' thread

 

I was about to say the same thing, i think if you pull out the spark plug and bring the piston to the top and with a flash light you might be able to see the stamp on the top of the piston. But yea just leave it! if it aint broke don't fix it!