its amazing

StangGT96 · October 25th, 2011, 06:15 PM

it's amazing what a difference it makes to have good plugs in the car! just got done changing the spark plugs in the ol whip and sea foamed the engine while i have the air intake off and noticed a huge difference!! hopefully this will solve my running rich issue..Have done my fuel filter, sea foamed engine, tune, cleaned MAF, oil and now plugs!! and the plugs were over due for sure. Caused the car to actually lose a significant amount of power from running rich. and seems to be running a lot stronger!

snake_bitten711 · October 25th, 2011, 07:10 PM

Good to hear. I noticed a big difference with new plugs gapped properly. I thought about the seafoam but was a little iffy about doing it. Any downside to it?

00MustangGtPremium · October 25th, 2011, 07:49 PM

I was thinking about sea foaming my engine but it only has 80xxx miles on it so idk. Maybe Ill do it when I swap my plugs...

StangGT96 · October 25th, 2011, 08:24 PM

besides he first time you go to fire it up, no. it has a rough first start up then can pour out white smoke till it burns off for the most part..went about mile down the road with white smoke pouring out which looked kinda awesome haha but cleaned up after that and run amazing!!! very satisfied with going back to factory plugs and the seafoam

00MustangGtPremium · October 26th, 2011, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by StangGT96

besides he first time you go to fire it up, no. it has a rough first start up then can pour out white smoke till it burns off for the most part..went about mile down the road with white smoke pouring out which looked kinda awesome haha but cleaned up after that and run amazing!!! very satisfied with going back to factory plugs and the seafoam

What plugs did you have in your car? Ive heard the 4.6 motors only run well on copper plugs if your N/A

Truth223 · October 26th, 2011, 12:05 AM

which plugs do you guys use?

FourSix · October 26th, 2011, 12:33 AM

I just picked up the oem Motocraft plugs. . . Haven't gotten them installed yet though.

Gebor · October 26th, 2011, 07:22 AM

I would never seafoam it until I knew exactly what it is made of. A lot of these chemicals and additives are not compatible with certain materials in some cars like how RP trans fluid reacts with our carbon syncros. Anyone have reliable info on seafoam?

4.6DreameR · October 26th, 2011, 07:52 AM

I used seafoam several times (in different cars) throughout the years. It works good, really helped my old truck with 175k+ miles on it run better.
I used it in the stang at about 68k miles and it idled better.
I would not ever put it in the oil, thats just asking for problems IMO. I've only ran it in gas and into a vacuum line.

jeep45238 · October 26th, 2011, 08:01 AM

According to their MSDS sheet ( MSDS Downloads )

Pale Oil 40-60% (lubrication properties, oil solvent)
Naptha -25-35% (alcohol solvent, basically)
IPA - 10-20% (isopropyl alcohol - water remover)

I've used it many times in many vehicles as a top end cleaner. I will not use it in the fuel system or in the oil system. If you want a clean fuel system, use the only fuel cleaner that I've ever seen specifically mentioned in multiple OEM TSB - Chevron Techron. If you want a clean oil system, use a high quality oil with a very high quality oil filter, and change your oil routinely (and try to make sure you have a functional PCV system, and no fluid leaks).

StangGT96 · October 26th, 2011, 08:25 AM

yeah i haven't put seafoam in the oil just in the gas and spraying it inside the throttle body and it has made the car run a lot better! for plugs i just used some champions from discount auto..easy job done cept the back two plugs on the passengers side had to use two extensions combined a six inch and nine inch to bypass all the wires and "stuff" in the way.

NickPohlAandP · October 26th, 2011, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by jeep45238

According to their MSDS sheet ( MSDS Downloads )

Pale Oil 40-60% (lubrication properties, oil solvent)
Naptha -25-35% (alcohol solvent, basically)
IPA - 10-20% (isopropyl alcohol - water remover)

I've used it many times in many vehicles as a top end cleaner. I will not use it in the fuel system or in the oil system. If you want a clean fuel system, use the only fuel cleaner that I've ever seen specifically mentioned in multiple OEM TSB - Chevron Techron. If you want a clean oil system, use a high quality oil with a very high quality oil filter, and change your oil routinely (and try to make sure you have a functional PCV system, and no fluid leaks).

I have never heard of anyone putting it in the oil, but looking at the MSDS I don't think it would be a good idea. The Naptha and Isopropyl would thin it out and I would be afraid of damaging a bearing. Putting it in the intake, however, would most definitely do some good. The Naptha and Isopropyl will break up any carbon deposits in the cylinders, and the Pale oil is a good top end lubricant. If you ever wanted to put anything in your fuel, I'd just recommend a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil.

94racing · October 26th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by NickPohlAandP

I have never heard of anyone putting it in the oil, but looking at the MSDS I don't think it would be a good idea. The Naptha and Isopropyl would thin it out and I would be afraid of damaging a bearing. Putting it in the intake, however, would most definitely do some good. The Naptha and Isopropyl will break up any carbon deposits in the cylinders, and the Pale oil is a good top end lubricant. If you ever wanted to put anything in your fuel, I'd just recommend a bit of Marvel Mystery Oil.

thats the shit

NickPohlAandP · October 26th, 2011, 10:05 AM

Hell yeah! I would run Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel of my airplane engines to keep the top end lubricated. I would add about a half gallon per fill, which is 100 gallons. Never had a single one fail

blkfordsedan · October 26th, 2011, 11:18 AM

I've ran Seafoam in the cranckcase oil several times, never had any issues. I had an issue with a sticking HLA in my Mustang that developed a couple years ago. Every time I started it, it would tick for a couple seconds then go away. After numerous regular oil changes, I reluctantly added a few ounces of Seafoam to the oil (even less than the directions on the bottle recommended) and drove it for about 40 miles on the highway (conservatively). When I got home I changed the oil right away and the problem with the sticking HLA was gone for good. I had the same issue with a sticky lifter in my F250 with a 5.8L. Added a couple ounces of Seafoam to the oil, drove it for about 30 miles, changed the oil and problem was gone. Your oil gets water thin at operating temp and I doubt a few ounces of Seafoam in 6 quarts of oil effects it much. Seafoam claims you can run it in the oil continuously, but I don't see the need for that as long as you use a quality oil. The key is to use a few ounces and don't drive it any longer than needed to allow the detergents to do their job. After the results I experienced, I would not be scared to do the same again...but only as a last resort.

edwardgoalie1 · October 26th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by StangGT96

it's amazing what a difference it makes to have good plugs in the car! just got done changing the spark plugs in the ol whip and sea foamed the engine while i have the air intake off and noticed a huge difference!! hopefully this will solve my running rich issue..Have done my fuel filter, sea foamed engine, tune, cleaned MAF, oil and now plugs!! and the plugs were over due for sure. Caused the car to actually lose a significant amount of power from running rich. and seems to be running a lot stronger!

Im going to be installing in some new spark plugs very soon. I have installed spark plugs before but never on a mustang, which would recommend???

blkfordsedan · October 26th, 2011, 12:06 PM

Autolite, Motorcraft or NGK V-power are all good, but stick with a copper core. If your car is stock you could get by with the factory style Platinums if you're after long maintenance life. Copper core plugs are cheap, perform as well or better and have less tendancy to create spark knock.....you just have to change them more often. The NGK are typically the plug of choice, but I just use the plain Autolite Copper cores since I can buy them at Wal-Mart when I buy Motorcraft oil & filters.

StangGT96 · October 26th, 2011, 12:08 PM

make sure you got some extensions!!! the back plug on the pass. side i had to use 14 inches in extensions to get the plug out/in without doing much more than taking off the air intake.

PsnSnake_19 · November 12th, 2011, 08:40 AM

Yea when I changed my spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body it made such a difference like night and day my plugs were way over due. Like 4 of them had like gunk and shit the guy 1 owner never changed them since 01 lol. and I used seafoam it works really good and I got a scrubber to clean everything tough on it. My car was hesititaing through the rpm and changing the plugs cleaned it sooo good. I used Ngk iridiums Ix's it cost like $60 for all 8

BLUE91GT · November 12th, 2011, 10:54 AM

I have changed all my plugs to the Motorcraft Platinums and noticed a difference, but still have a slight pop at idle every so often. So I am thinking about the seafoam for the motor to see if that cures a couple of issues. I also agree Marvil Mystry Oil is awesome stuff.

October 25th, 2011, 06:15 PM	#1
StangGT96 Regular 2001 Mustang GT not sure yet! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	its amazing it's amazing what a difference it makes to have good plugs in the car! just got done changing the spark plugs in the ol whip and sea foamed the engine while i have the air intake off and noticed a huge difference!! hopefully this will solve my running rich issue..Have done my fuel filter, sea foamed engine, tune, cleaned MAF, oil and now plugs!! and the plugs were over due for sure. Caused the car to actually lose a significant amount of power from running rich. and seems to be running a lot stronger! __________________ Mac Pro-chamber mid, BBK CAI, 3.73 Gears, Flowmaster mufflers, sniper 93 octane tune, stage 2 clutch, Steeda Short throw, steeda springs, front brembos with ate pads, Stag 18's. Plenty more to come in the near future.. Go Big or Go Home!

October 25th, 2011, 07:10 PM	#2
snake_bitten711 Enthusiast 2002 Roush Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 760 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good to hear. I noticed a big difference with new plugs gapped properly. I thought about the seafoam but was a little iffy about doing it. Any downside to it? __________________ SNAKE_BITTEN711 2002 Roush Stage 2 Kooks LT Headers ,Gutted catted H Pipe, Magnaflow side exhaust, Pro 5.0 Short shifter, Urethane Motor Mounts, Accufab plenum, 75mm throttle body, Mac CAI, J&M LCA's. 3:73 gears

October 25th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#3
00MustangGtPremium Regular 2000 Mustang Gt no clue Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 349 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was thinking about sea foaming my engine but it only has 80xxx miles on it so idk. Maybe Ill do it when I swap my plugs... __________________ Just because your cars loud doesnt mean its fast

October 25th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#4
StangGT96 Regular 2001 Mustang GT not sure yet! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	besides he first time you go to fire it up, no. it has a rough first start up then can pour out white smoke till it burns off for the most part..went about mile down the road with white smoke pouring out which looked kinda awesome haha but cleaned up after that and run amazing!!! very satisfied with going back to factory plugs and the seafoam __________________ Mac Pro-chamber mid, BBK CAI, 3.73 Gears, Flowmaster mufflers, sniper 93 octane tune, stage 2 clutch, Steeda Short throw, steeda springs, front brembos with ate pads, Stag 18's. Plenty more to come in the near future.. Go Big or Go Home!

October 26th, 2011, 08:25 AM	#11
StangGT96 Regular 2001 Mustang GT not sure yet! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i haven't put seafoam in the oil just in the gas and spraying it inside the throttle body and it has made the car run a lot better! for plugs i just used some champions from discount auto..easy job done cept the back two plugs on the passengers side had to use two extensions combined a six inch and nine inch to bypass all the wires and "stuff" in the way. __________________ Mac Pro-chamber mid, BBK CAI, 3.73 Gears, Flowmaster mufflers, sniper 93 octane tune, stage 2 clutch, Steeda Short throw, steeda springs, front brembos with ate pads, Stag 18's. Plenty more to come in the near future.. Go Big or Go Home!

October 26th, 2011, 12:05 AM	#6
Truth223 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 145 iTrader: 0 reviews	which plugs do you guys use?

October 26th, 2011, 12:33 AM	#7
FourSix Regular 1999 GT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 286 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just picked up the oem Motocraft plugs. . . Haven't gotten them installed yet though.

October 26th, 2011, 07:22 AM	#8
Gebor Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 253 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would never seafoam it until I knew exactly what it is made of. A lot of these chemicals and additives are not compatible with certain materials in some cars like how RP trans fluid reacts with our carbon syncros. Anyone have reliable info on seafoam?

October 26th, 2011, 08:01 AM	#10
jeep45238 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 266 iTrader: 0 reviews	According to their MSDS sheet ( MSDS Downloads ) Pale Oil 40-60% (lubrication properties, oil solvent) Naptha -25-35% (alcohol solvent, basically) IPA - 10-20% (isopropyl alcohol - water remover) I've used it many times in many vehicles as a top end cleaner. I will not use it in the fuel system or in the oil system. If you want a clean fuel system, use the only fuel cleaner that I've ever seen specifically mentioned in multiple OEM TSB - Chevron Techron. If you want a clean oil system, use a high quality oil with a very high quality oil filter, and change your oil routinely (and try to make sure you have a functional PCV system, and no fluid leaks).

October 26th, 2011, 10:05 AM	#14
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Hell yeah! I would run Marvel Mystery Oil in the fuel of my airplane engines to keep the top end lubricated. I would add about a half gallon per fill, which is 100 gallons. Never had a single one fail __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

October 26th, 2011, 11:18 AM	#15
blkfordsedan Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've ran Seafoam in the cranckcase oil several times, never had any issues. I had an issue with a sticking HLA in my Mustang that developed a couple years ago. Every time I started it, it would tick for a couple seconds then go away. After numerous regular oil changes, I reluctantly added a few ounces of Seafoam to the oil (even less than the directions on the bottle recommended) and drove it for about 40 miles on the highway (conservatively). When I got home I changed the oil right away and the problem with the sticking HLA was gone for good. I had the same issue with a sticky lifter in my F250 with a 5.8L. Added a couple ounces of Seafoam to the oil, drove it for about 30 miles, changed the oil and problem was gone. Your oil gets water thin at operating temp and I doubt a few ounces of Seafoam in 6 quarts of oil effects it much. Seafoam claims you can run it in the oil continuously, but I don't see the need for that as long as you use a quality oil. The key is to use a few ounces and don't drive it any longer than needed to allow the detergents to do their job. After the results I experienced, I would not be scared to do the same again...but only as a last resort. __________________ -Brian 2004 GT TR3650, MAC Straight Shot CAI, FRPP 70mm, TFS plenum, catted X-pipe, Pypes Violator polished 304SS cat-back, custom tuned by AM/Bama...... 4.10's - coming soon!

October 26th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#17
blkfordsedan Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	Autolite, Motorcraft or NGK V-power are all good, but stick with a copper core. If your car is stock you could get by with the factory style Platinums if you're after long maintenance life. Copper core plugs are cheap, perform as well or better and have less tendancy to create spark knock.....you just have to change them more often. The NGK are typically the plug of choice, but I just use the plain Autolite Copper cores since I can buy them at Wal-Mart when I buy Motorcraft oil & filters. __________________ -Brian 2004 GT TR3650, MAC Straight Shot CAI, FRPP 70mm, TFS plenum, catted X-pipe, Pypes Violator polished 304SS cat-back, custom tuned by AM/Bama...... 4.10's - coming soon!

October 26th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#18
StangGT96 Regular 2001 Mustang GT not sure yet! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	make sure you got some extensions!!! the back plug on the pass. side i had to use 14 inches in extensions to get the plug out/in without doing much more than taking off the air intake. __________________ Mac Pro-chamber mid, BBK CAI, 3.73 Gears, Flowmaster mufflers, sniper 93 octane tune, stage 2 clutch, Steeda Short throw, steeda springs, front brembos with ate pads, Stag 18's. Plenty more to come in the near future.. Go Big or Go Home!

November 12th, 2011, 08:40 AM	#19
PsnSnake_19 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: tampa Posts: 2,251 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea when I changed my spark plugs, and cleaned the throttle body it made such a difference like night and day my plugs were way over due. Like 4 of them had like gunk and shit the guy 1 owner never changed them since 01 lol. and I used seafoam it works really good and I got a scrubber to clean everything tough on it. My car was hesititaing through the rpm and changing the plugs cleaned it sooo good. I used Ngk iridiums Ix's it cost like $60 for all 8 __________________ SVT all day! Next mods: Mickey thompson street radials, new wheels, gears and tuner, then turboed by 2013

November 12th, 2011, 10:54 AM	#20
BLUE91GT Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SONOMA COUNTY Posts: 508 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have changed all my plugs to the Motorcraft Platinums and noticed a difference, but still have a slight pop at idle every so often. So I am thinking about the seafoam for the motor to see if that cures a couple of issues. I also agree Marvil Mystry Oil is awesome stuff. __________________ 02 GT- TF TB/ upper, flows, steeda triax, steeda UDP, BBK CAI, H&R SS springs, Steeda SFC, Poly bushings, AGX shocks/struts, MM CC plates, Steeda bump steer, Chrome Cobra R's, Rear control arm kit.

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