06-14-2013, 11:35 AM | #43 | |
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My car doesnt feel like its lost any power at all, but that picture is no bueno with me.
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06-14-2013, 11:54 AM | #44 | |
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If the build up is soley from the PCV products, then yes, you should have very little further accumulation. Sorry... You didn't ask me, but I answered anyway.
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06-14-2013, 12:41 PM | #45 | |
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Great write up btw
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06-14-2013, 12:59 PM | #46 | |
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06-14-2013, 03:32 PM | #47 |
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I noticed my idle smoothed out a great deal after the BG upper induction cleaning and again after the manual cleaning. The acceleration also "felt" better.
If it's a gradual loss of power/throttle response, you will probably not notice it until the valves and intake are once again clean. It reminds me of my first set of eye glasses.
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06-14-2013, 04:00 PM | #48 |
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After reading this thread, I'm glad I bought a catch can for my Camaro!
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06-16-2013, 09:33 PM | #49 |
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Quick update:
Tore open the intake yesterday. The Seafoam helped some, but not enough. Ended up doing a manual cleaning while it was open. Also changed oil/filter (and plasti-dipped my rims, but that's another thread). Will post pics in the next couple of days, when time allows.
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06-16-2013, 10:28 PM | #50 | |
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How did the composite intake manifold turn out?
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06-17-2013, 12:15 PM | #51 |
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The IM was already clean from when I removed it before. I cleaned it at that time with some throttle body cleaner. The seafoam left a clear oily film all over everything, though, which I'm not thrilled about.
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06-17-2013, 03:06 PM | #52 |
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Ok, when I installed my Elite CC and CAI cai, I found oil in the stock intake from the clean side. Is this a problem? Do I need to install something for that side?
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06-17-2013, 08:55 PM | #53 |
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That's where the breather comes in. It replaces the clean side air tube with an alternate, filtered inlet. Can you check where the clean side tube connects to your cai and see if it's still getting oil in there?
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06-18-2013, 01:16 PM | #54 |
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How hard is it to pull out and manually clean the valves?
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06-18-2013, 02:42 PM | #55 |
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We didn't actually remove the valves for cleaning. Just the manifold, then we cleaned the valves in place thru the intake runners. See here, if you haven't already: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288997
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06-18-2013, 03:07 PM | #56 |
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Look for a Catch Can and Seafoam Combo kit from us shortly....
Great info for folks in this thread. Not just hocus pocus "buy a catch can and you'll be alright" jargon. I dig it! Ivan @ Southwest Speed |
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