Roush05

I have been seeing a lot of talk about needing a catch can when going with aftermarket cams. If this is the case, then I should probably get one. Anyway, would running a can of Seafoam clean up any gunk buildup caused by blow-by from the cams into the intake? If so, will it affect power/response or what?

onederful100

i'm not a rep for seafoam, but it shouldn't be harmful.
and should help to clean out stuff from the intake.
i use CRC TB/intake cleaner every oil change, and it always smooths out the idle and revs smoother after.
idk if it affects power, but it seems cleaner after.

Old Mustanger

Oil catch cans are always a good idea on higher performance engines of any kind. My '97 Cobra used to "use" a lot of oil, but I discovered it was all going down the PCV valve. After adding a catch can type unit, it doesn't use oil any more. The inside of the intake was really cruddy.

Are you asking about putting seafoam in the gas or oil?

robs

I burn zero oil between changes.. Rocking Hot Rods.. .

Roush05

In the gas. you can't put it in oil, can you?

baddog671

I ran Seafoam in my car via the brake booster line back when it had about 30k. Not very high miles, but at 5 years old I figured it was due. Can't say how well it worked though, because I've never opened up the engine.

I think all our cars should have an oil/air separator on the driver side PCV line. I notice I'll go through a quart of oil every oil change (6-8k), and I'm virtually stock. Nothing seems to come through the passenger line, the inside of the intake tube is spotless.

I recently cleaned my airfilter and the following day cleaned the throttlebody. Definitely have to recommend cleaning the throttle body because mine was starting to grime up pretty good at only 42k. The butterfly valves and spindle were virtually spotless, but on the "barrells" of the throttle body, oil was starting to build up where the butterflies sit in idling position. Cleaned it thoroughly and now she runs better.

Next job is a separator and new plugs.

Roush05

Is there a catch can that you guys would recommend?

jpplaw

JLT, UPR, Moroso - I found the UPR worked great but was a bit small. I eventually put on the Moroso (it has a larger capacity and has a 1/4 turn valve drain) and I love it.

onederful100

you can also put the seafoam in the intake.

http://www.seafoamsales.com/how-to-u...oam-spray.html


other products
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friend of mine using seafoam down the intake

07 GT E UPP

Yep, you and me both..Quality Piece