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Kevin · 04-17-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MKIIISUPRA

Proof?

you should be giving everyone here proof it actually did something positive

But since you most likely can't, we'll start out with a logical question. What do you think seafoam is?

Should I say it again or?...

A petroleum based carbon deposit catalyst. Might had detergents in it as well.

MKIIISUPRA · 04-17-2008, 07:48 PM

^basically, its a light oil. This explains all that smoke coming out of the exhaust.

Why in the world would you be wanting to burn oil in your combustion chambers??? To "clean" carbon??? Hardly. It simply will not clean any significant carbon deposits off any parts of the engine. It will just burn off, possibly removing a thin layer from the pistons (which you want to have carbon on the piston crown anyway for protection so this again is a negative), and going through and destroying any catalytic converters you may have.

If you want proof, take a borescope, inspect inside of your engine before and after. No difference will be made from this "miracle product"

If you want a for sure way to keep the engine clean inside, use water injection. It will keep everything clean, even the exhaust and boost performance significantly

giorgakis02 · 04-17-2008, 08:03 PM

bill nye the science doosh. what else do youknow?

BIRD · 04-17-2008, 08:09 PM

dude that was worse then when i seafoamed my 200k plus mile 85 camaro rs. what was worng with it?

z'd up · 04-17-2008, 08:30 PM

ive heard that ur supposed to run half the can then let it sit so that it soaks into the carbon and gunk then start it back up and put the rest in and burn it all off.

Kevin · 04-17-2008, 08:43 PM

They say use the whole can and let it sit. Then drive the smoke off.

Hando567 · 04-17-2008, 08:56 PM

The stuff actually smells alot like stove fuel. haha. Ive put it in my gas tank before because my friend used it in his car and had some left. it definately smoothed his idle a bit. But if you get it it is almost identical to lighter fluid/camp stove fuel.

kunt_masha · 04-17-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by z'd up

ive heard that ur supposed to run half the can then let it sit so that it soaks into the carbon and gunk then start it back up and put the rest in and burn it all off.

^^^ truf

thats how i always use it.. i only used it for my dsm when i pulled it out of storage from winter... and on my lawn mower lol

sh*t helps clean out all that nastiness from sitting, and makes sure theres no water anywhere

EDIT: i only used it BEFORE the motor was built (80k 4g63)

MKIIISUPRA · 04-17-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by giorgakis02

bill nye the science doosh. what else do youknow?

malloyboy1 · 04-17-2008, 10:23 PM

ive seen this done in the past but never with that much smoke i dont think

cburwell · 04-17-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by giorgakis02

bill nye the science doosh. what else do youknow?

He's not really being a "doosh". He explained his opinion fairly well, and without any name calling.

Danronian · 04-17-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SovXietday

Nope, you're supposed to stall the car out actually.

I've used it on my VX before. Helped to make the idle go lower than it ever had before. Must've helped clean out the IACV a bit better.

On the bottle it didn't say about making it stall though. It said to pour it in slowly while it was running, shut it off, and then start it later.

Kevin · 04-17-2008, 10:43 PM

lol until I find facts that it does nothing I'll believe why it's still on the shelf.

In the video it almost stalled because I didn't know when he went to put it in lol

MKIIISUPRA · 04-17-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cburwell

He's not really being a "doosh". He explained his opinion fairly well, and without any name calling.

im glad there are some mature people here.

As far as the 'opinion's go though, well i can only hope you guys consider it as more than that. An expert to the supramania community said it best (and this is in regaurds to seafoam):

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Originally Posted by JetJock

People who swear by it don't do science. They accept anecdotal evidence from others. Being ignorant is not the same as being a dumbass but imo anyone who uses something without understanding the science behind it, based on what others say who also don't, is.

Personally, i don't care for the guy who i quoted and he knows it, we've had our quarrels. However I damn well respect his opinion and information he gives because i know he's heavily researched and tested almost every bit of it, which he also knows that b/c i've told him

NoizePollution · 04-17-2008, 11:17 PM

Haha I still enjoyed your video Kevin

Kevin · 04-17-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LowN'Slow 420aT

Haha I still enjoyed your video Kevin

haha same here, thanks.

Too bad the purpose of the thread was to show what it looks like and have a laugh instead of fingering the threads asshole.

MKIIIsuprakid · 04-17-2008, 11:33 PM

there is a company called BG that sell some really good products for cleaning things out...IE actually cleans fuel injection,oil,power steering and the list goes on most of these thing are only limited to shops tho we use them at out family shop they use air systems to actually push this stuff in and out does a really good job at it too. and it doesn't burn anything up or damage anything. look them up for yourself.

smg267 · 04-18-2008, 09:54 AM

I used GM top Engine cleaner on mine. Must be another scam.

04-17-2008, 07:48 PM	#42
MKIIISUPRA Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allentown/Perkasie/Morgantown(WV) Member #7353 My Ride: '88 Supra iTrader: (0)	^basically, its a light oil. This explains all that smoke coming out of the exhaust. Why in the world would you be wanting to burn oil in your combustion chambers??? To "clean" carbon??? Hardly. It simply will not clean any significant carbon deposits off any parts of the engine. It will just burn off, possibly removing a thin layer from the pistons (which you want to have carbon on the piston crown anyway for protection so this again is a negative), and going through and destroying any catalytic converters you may have. If you want proof, take a borescope, inspect inside of your engine before and after. No difference will be made from this "miracle product" If you want a for sure way to keep the engine clean inside, use water injection. It will keep everything clean, even the exhaust and boost performance significantly __________________ 7MGTE, Rebuilt at 166,500, Bored .02, 3 angle valve job, 2.0MM MHG, ARP everything, Greddy Adjustable cam gears, Greddy Profec B spec II @ 45%, HKS SSQV, HPF large intercooler kit, 2.5" IC pipes, 550 CC RC's, Lex AFM, SAFCII, 5 Autometer guages, ZT-2 WB, 3" turbo back, Intake, Unorthadox Pulleys, Fluidyne Radiator, Aeromotive FPR, Walbro 255lph, RPS 3200lb pressure plate/clutch, removed EGR, bypassed J-tube Last edited by MKIIISUPRA; 04-17-2008 at 09:57 PM.

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04-17-2008, 08:30 PM	#45
z'd up Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gap, PA Member #3985 My Ride: 2002 Honda CBR 954rr, 94 Astro shaggin wagon iTrader: (0)	ive heard that ur supposed to run half the can then let it sit so that it soaks into the carbon and gunk then start it back up and put the rest in and burn it all off. __________________ aim: NOSSKYLINE88 Xbox live: HoofHearted 88 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ^ADD ME^

04-17-2008, 11:17 PM	#55
NoizePollution Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southampton PA Member #7461 My Ride: 96 VW Golf 4 door Mulberry.. 83 VW Rabbit.. iTrader: (1)	Haha I still enjoyed your video Kevin __________________ formerly LowN'Slow 420aT Flush Pebble Pusher

04-17-2008, 11:33 PM	#57
MKIIIsuprakid Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: upper darby Member #7536 My Ride: is old iTrader: (0)	BG products there is a company called BG that sell some really good products for cleaning things out...IE actually cleans fuel injection,oil,power steering and the list goes on most of these thing are only limited to shops tho we use them at out family shop they use air systems to actually push this stuff in and out does a really good job at it too. and it doesn't burn anything up or damage anything. look them up for yourself. Last edited by MKIIIsuprakid; 04-17-2008 at 11:41 PM.

04-17-2008, 08:03 PM	#43
giorgakis02 Tri-State Training Wheels Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: outside philly Member #2216 iTrader: (0)	bill nye the science doosh. what else do youknow?

04-17-2008, 08:56 PM	#47
Hando567 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Glen Mills, PA Member #5454 My Ride: 2006 SGM STI iTrader: (1)	The stuff actually smells alot like stove fuel. haha. Ive put it in my gas tank before because my friend used it in his car and had some left. it definately smoothed his idle a bit. But if you get it it is almost identical to lighter fluid/camp stove fuel.

04-17-2008, 10:23 PM	#50
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	ive seen this done in the past but never with that much smoke i dont think

04-18-2008, 09:54 AM	#58
smg267 Tri-State Aficionado Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Filthadelphia Member #1821 My Ride: Artic White 04 Z06, 01 Z/28 iTrader: (0)	I used GM top Engine cleaner on mine. Must be another scam.

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