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07-08-2008, 07:46 AM
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Seafoaming ?s
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Pushing the Limits
Join Date: Jun 2008
City: Mount Joy
State: Pennsylvania
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Alright simple q. I know with SOME vehicles you need to replace some components i.e o2 sensors,plugs ect. Does anything need replaced after seafoaming these motors? Im sure its never been done before and it has 112k on the clock...i drive alot....about 1k a week so I just wanna make sure this vehicle is in top shape (or as close as possable)
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99 FORD MUSTANG 3.8L V6
Fiberglass cowl hood
Premium wheels
True duals
CAI
DIRT MAGNET FTMFL
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07-08-2008, 08:12 AM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
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I have heard a good many guys do this on their 3.8L and I have not read of them having to replace anything else~ about the only thing of interest I have read is dont drive around in town after you do it as someone got a ticket for polution 
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MGW Shifter, Stingers, JLT, SS Inserts, MM FLSFC & CC Plates, SS Lines, H&R Race springs, IRS Brace, MRT Hood Struts
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07-08-2008, 01:27 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
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Dont need to replace a thing after seafoaming except for having to buy a new can of seafoam when you use that one up.
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07-08-2008, 07:32 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Pushing the Limits
Join Date: Jun 2008
City: Mount Joy
State: Pennsylvania
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lol alright just wanted to make sure. thanks for the quick replies.
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99 FORD MUSTANG 3.8L V6
Fiberglass cowl hood
Premium wheels
True duals
CAI
DIRT MAGNET FTMFL
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07-08-2008, 09:23 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
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Used it all the time in the V6, never a problem. Just picked up two cans, one for the 03 and one for the 90.
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07-09-2008, 11:21 AM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Deranged
Join Date: Jan 2005
City: Largo
State: Florida
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Used it on my V6 no problems
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07-09-2008, 11:23 AM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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The Internet Badass
Join Date: Feb 2007
City: St Louis
State: Missouri
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Been using it on e very car ive every owned and my bike(R.I.P)
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03 GT silver, bbk intake, march underdrive crank pulley, spec stage2 clutch, spec lightweight flywheel, catless x-pipe, short throw shifter.
I don't condone stupidity i promote it
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07-09-2008, 01:00 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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mustang man
Join Date: Jul 2008
City: middlesboro
State: Kentucky
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if it smokes don't worry it will quit after a while. |
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07-09-2008, 03:48 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Pushing the Limits
Join Date: Jun 2008
City: Mount Joy
State: Pennsylvania
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well Ive used it before on my turbo 4banger but I had to replace the o2 sensor (due to its location it gets hammered with the carbon deposits and clogged up)
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99 FORD MUSTANG 3.8L V6
Fiberglass cowl hood
Premium wheels
True duals
CAI
DIRT MAGNET FTMFL
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07-11-2008, 04:28 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
City: Barre
State: Vermont
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This may be a stupid question but what exactly is seafoaming? |
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07-11-2008, 04:32 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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it basically burns out the carbon deposits that build up in your car
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Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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07-11-2008, 04:35 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
City: Barre
State: Vermont
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Thanks, what exactly do you do to seafoam? Is there a product you buy? |
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07-11-2008, 04:41 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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The Internet Badass
Join Date: Feb 2007
City: St Louis
State: Missouri
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Seafoam is a product you can get at most auto parts stores. Its used to clean your fuel system along with the internals of the motor.
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03 GT silver, bbk intake, march underdrive crank pulley, spec stage2 clutch, spec lightweight flywheel, catless x-pipe, short throw shifter.
I don't condone stupidity i promote it
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07-11-2008, 04:43 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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yeah, it's a can. And you can pour it in your gas to help clean your fuel system (including water and such), you can put it in your crank case to help dislodge built up engine sludge, or put it through the engine to clean out carbon deposits.
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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07-11-2008, 05:51 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
City: Sierra Vista
State: Arizona
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Does it smoke after you add the seafoam to the gas tank? Or just when you do it through the brake booster? |
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07-11-2008, 05:55 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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taking a break
Join Date: May 2004
City: Iowa City, IA
State: Iowa
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2002 Sonic Blue GT, 5 Speed
Mods: MGW Short Throw Shifter, Mach 1 Brakes
17"x9" Cobra's, Borla Exhaust, Cold Air Intake,
Polished Stainless Steel Inserts, more interior aluminum than I know what to do with
2001 Silver v-6, totalled, then sold
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07-12-2008, 09:35 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Wallysan
Join Date: Jun 2008
City: Lancaster
State: Ohio
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Is seafoam the best product do do this job, or is there something that might work better? |
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07-13-2008, 11:12 AM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Pushing the Limits
Join Date: Jun 2008
City: Mount Joy
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 135
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its one of the best for the price. They make special engine cleaning kits but it takes hours and cost is about $100+
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99 FORD MUSTANG 3.8L V6
Fiberglass cowl hood
Premium wheels
True duals
CAI
DIRT MAGNET FTMFL
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07-13-2008, 12:37 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
Posts: 10,970
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He is talking about the vacuum line from the brake booster as on a V6. a GT with a 4.6 does not have a brake booster, which is what the brake master cylinder mounts to on a V6. The brake booster is basically a vacuum diaphram that gives you power brakes, hence Vacuum assist power brakes.
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07-13-2008, 12:39 PM
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Re: Seafoaming ?s
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
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Not out of a can. Seafoam is safe and effective. I have never heard of anyone having problems with seafoam.
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