Seafoam

mustangmanic · July 15th, 2007, 10:18 PM

What is it? What does it do? Where can i get it? how do you use it?

energiesource · July 15th, 2007, 10:20 PM

Its basically an engine/injector cleaner.
Cleans all the carbon out of your engine and your injectors
You can get it basically any auto place.
And you just suck 1/2 of it through the vacuum hose while its running and put the rest in the gas tank. 5 mins later, watch the smoke show

Blk01ponyGT · July 15th, 2007, 10:32 PM

is it really worth while? how often should you do it?

energiesource · July 15th, 2007, 10:35 PM

Well I noticed a difference on mine, it was the first time i did it, so id say every 8-10k is only practical.

04GTAMPA · July 15th, 2007, 10:38 PM

It's definitely worth it. I have used it a number of times on my cars and it really works great. The more smoke, the dirtier it is, so if it smokes too much, you might want to repeat the process.

I can't think of the line I feed it through, but someone here will tell you for sure. Might be the brake booster...

energiesource · July 15th, 2007, 10:49 PM

I did it through one of the vacuum lines, on the passenger side closer to the firewall there was a rubber hose with a connecter and i just pulled the connector apart and sucked it through

mustangmanic · July 15th, 2007, 11:20 PM

do you have to do it through a vac line? i thought you could put some into the open throttle while someone regulates the engine rev, then pour the rest into the throttle and some in the oil and then let you car sit for 5 min (while off) then start it back up again and rev it and everything until there isnt any smoke, then change the oil... isnt that right?

energiesource · July 15th, 2007, 11:25 PM

i think pouring it into your oil would be a very bad idea. i think it just goes through intake parts.

beheivjer · July 15th, 2007, 11:36 PM

vac is the best way to do it.

mustangmanic · July 15th, 2007, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by energiesource

i think pouring it into your oil would be a very bad idea. i think it just goes through intake parts.

Yeah.. i'll take ur word for it lol. When i heard that i was kinda skeptical about that too.. which vac line tho...

energiesource · July 15th, 2007, 11:39 PM

i followed this
basically anyway

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z3dhdoHAcaw

MustangMatt96GT · July 16th, 2007, 12:11 AM

Its fine to put it in your oil. And I would try the PCV valve on the valve covers. I have yet to do the vaccum part of the seafoam because I had a leaky spot and it wouldnt work on my manifold. It has since been replaced with a PI mainfold!

99spaded · July 16th, 2007, 12:34 AM

Is there any long term effects??..

01GT · July 16th, 2007, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by energiesource

i think pouring it into your oil would be a very bad idea. i think it just goes through intake parts.

its actually really good for your motor in the oil... pour half a bottle in, run the car for a minute or two, rev it up to splash the oil around...then wait 5-10 minutes and change your oil. it breaks down all the sludge that builds up

mustangmanic · July 16th, 2007, 10:08 AM

ok well to put it up ur vac line does ur car need to be on?

04GTAMPA · July 16th, 2007, 02:09 PM

If you read the directions it will say YES, the car must be running. It needs to literally SUCK the seafoam into the engine. Now, try to keep a rhythm so you don't choke it and stalls on you. After that, shut it off and wait 5 minutes, then start it and enjoy the special effects. Rev a few times then drive it like you stole it, that's when the real cleaning takes effect.

coffinator6 · July 16th, 2007, 03:39 PM

read the can and follow the instructions EXACTLY. I have poured it in my fuel and oil. as well as suckes some into my vac line. My car produced VERY little smoke especially for 95k miles.

mustangmanic · July 16th, 2007, 09:05 PM

i just did the seafoam through the pcv vac... followed instructions (1/2 pint, turned off car, waited 5 min)... when i started it, no smoke or anything, i even took it out for a spin redlining it and still no smoke, is this bad?

|TH|BLaCkStAnG · July 16th, 2007, 09:20 PM

I wouldnt redline it lol...not good for any car. But I guess your car is really freaking clean if you did it right.

mustangmanic · July 16th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by |TH|BLaCkStAnG

I wouldnt redline it lol...not good for any car. But I guess your car is really freaking clean if you did it right.

redline as in reved it to 5800 or wherever the redline starts, not actually reved it until it hurt it

July 15th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#1
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	Seafoam What is it? What does it do? Where can i get it? how do you use it? __________________

July 15th, 2007, 10:20 PM	#2
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	Its basically an engine/injector cleaner. Cleans all the carbon out of your engine and your injectors You can get it basically any auto place. And you just suck 1/2 of it through the vacuum hose while its running and put the rest in the gas tank. 5 mins later, watch the smoke show __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

July 15th, 2007, 10:32 PM	#3
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 1 reviews	is it really worth while? how often should you do it? __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

July 15th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#4
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well I noticed a difference on mine, it was the first time i did it, so id say every 8-10k is only practical. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

July 15th, 2007, 10:38 PM	#5
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's definitely worth it. I have used it a number of times on my cars and it really works great. The more smoke, the dirtier it is, so if it smokes too much, you might want to repeat the process. I can't think of the line I feed it through, but someone here will tell you for sure. Might be the brake booster... __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

July 15th, 2007, 10:49 PM	#6
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	I did it through one of the vacuum lines, on the passenger side closer to the firewall there was a rubber hose with a connecter and i just pulled the connector apart and sucked it through __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

July 15th, 2007, 11:20 PM	#7
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	do you have to do it through a vac line? i thought you could put some into the open throttle while someone regulates the engine rev, then pour the rest into the throttle and some in the oil and then let you car sit for 5 min (while off) then start it back up again and rev it and everything until there isnt any smoke, then change the oil... isnt that right? __________________

July 15th, 2007, 11:25 PM	#8
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	i think pouring it into your oil would be a very bad idea. i think it just goes through intake parts. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

July 15th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#9
beheivjer Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: belding, michigan Posts: 840 iTrader: 0 reviews	vac is the best way to do it. __________________ 1969 Early Bronco 3.5" lift 37" swampers 1969 Early Bronco 2" lift half cab 1979 2.3t Cobra 1997 Black Cobra http://www.cardomain.com/ride/680999 http://www.myspace.com/beheivjer

July 15th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#11
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	i followed this basically anyway http://youtube.com/watch?v=z3dhdoHAcaw __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

July 16th, 2007, 12:11 AM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Its fine to put it in your oil. And I would try the PCV valve on the valve covers. I have yet to do the vaccum part of the seafoam because I had a leaky spot and it wouldnt work on my manifold. It has since been replaced with a PI mainfold! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

July 16th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#13
99spaded Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 340 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is there any long term effects??..

July 16th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#15
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	ok well to put it up ur vac line does ur car need to be on? __________________

July 16th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#16
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	If you read the directions it will say YES, the car must be running. It needs to literally SUCK the seafoam into the engine. Now, try to keep a rhythm so you don't choke it and stalls on you. After that, shut it off and wait 5 minutes, then start it and enjoy the special effects. Rev a few times then drive it like you stole it, that's when the real cleaning takes effect. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

July 16th, 2007, 03:39 PM	#17
coffinator6 Enthusiast 03 GT, 92 coupe 2.3T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Choctaw. Oklahoma Posts: 975 iTrader: 3 reviews	read the can and follow the instructions EXACTLY. I have poured it in my fuel and oil. as well as suckes some into my vac line. My car produced VERY little smoke especially for 95k miles. __________________ 2003 DSG GT 5-speed full bolt on's 03 cobra irs swap 18x9/18x10.5 TF mach 5 wheels

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July 16th, 2007, 09:05 PM	#18
mustangmanic MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 13.334 @ 106.27 w/2.01 60' Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 3,107 iTrader: 2 reviews	i just did the seafoam through the pcv vac... followed instructions (1/2 pint, turned off car, waited 5 min)... when i started it, no smoke or anything, i even took it out for a spin redlining it and still no smoke, is this bad? __________________

July 16th, 2007, 09:20 PM	#19
\|TH\|BLaCkStAnG Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldnt redline it lol...not good for any car. But I guess your car is really freaking clean if you did it right.

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