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camarosspower · 10-26-2015, 10:21 PM

I have 94k mi on my car. Ls3 cammed intake headers ptb. Idk why it seems my car isn't what it was after my cam swap. Should I try the seafoam to see if that helps? Or leave it alone? I've always used 93 octane from shell or Chevron.

Avenging Orange · 10-26-2015, 10:43 PM

Well, for one...its got 94k on it. Dont know how you drive it. How many miles on cam/springs?

Nighthawk89 · 10-27-2015, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

I have 94k mi on my car. Ls3 cammed intake headers ptb. Idk why it seems my car isn't what it was after my cam swap. Should I try the seafoam to see if that helps? Or leave it alone? I've always used 93 octane from shell or Chevron.

Id also try some diff oil.. Maybe give amsoil Zrod. Lots of great things heard from that oil after a cam swap..

MrChrisLS3 · 10-27-2015, 04:41 AM

I don't know, I've never been a big fan of the "mechanic in a can" stuff.

camarosspower · 10-27-2015, 06:16 AM

Well I drive my car normal except when I get the urge to feel the power which is everyday. Lol I have about 8kmi on the cam with upgraded springs and all. I am thinking about changing out the diff oil its been a year now since I've had my 3.91's installed with the true trac. But I guess I'll go with some regular oil because of my true trac.

Denis · 10-27-2015, 06:28 AM

food for thought.

Avenging Orange · 10-27-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

Well I drive my car normal except when I get the urge to fee. ...l the power which is everyday. Lol I have about 8kmi on the cam with upgraded springs and all. I am thinking about changing out the diff oil its been a year now since I've had my 3.91's installed with the true trac. But I guess I'll go with some regular oil because of my true trac.

Sometimes we just get used to the power. Seafoam wont hurt it. I would do an overall assessment of my fluids and ignition system. Like you said....maybe need diff fluid or plugs, etc. Good luck.

christianchevell · 10-27-2015, 07:53 AM

There are machines which can clean out all the gunk at various mechanics if you can find one its the best you can get with multiple chemicals cleaning the engines internals. You may want to check connections, clean MAF, clean air filter do what you can... If you want to clean some out the seafoam is popular.

camarosspower · 10-27-2015, 09:08 AM

Yea maybe im probably used to it. Well the plugs were changed to ngk when the cam was swapped so I don't think that would be it. Wouldn't hurt to check though. I did pour in a Lucas fi cleaner so we'll see how that goes. I just changed my oil so I'll wait until its getting closer to the oil change to try out the seafoam

Apex Motorsports · 10-27-2015, 09:16 AM

At 94k I am sure the manifold and valves could use a good manual cleaning. Carbon build up will degrade performance.

Drumminxx · 10-27-2015, 09:29 AM

My only problem with seafoam is "if" it cleans off the carbon then where does it end up? My guess is clogging up the cats.

pickwithaustin · 10-27-2015, 09:54 AM

Using something regularly never hurts. I generally add Lucas to the gas at regular intervals on all my cars.

Why not try the Seaform? It is only $6 a can and it's not going to hurt anything.

camarosspower · 10-27-2015, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

At 94k I am sure the manifold and valves could use a good manual cleaning. Carbon build up will degrade performance.

I wouldn't be able to go into the engine now. So I guess the sea foam wouldn't hurt. From the instructions I seen that it's a 1/3 gas tank 1/3 in to the throttle body and a 1/3 in the engine oil.

camarosspower · 10-27-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Drumminxx

My only problem with seafoam is "if" it cleans off the carbon then where does it end up? My guess is clogging up the cats.

It's supposed to be safe and clean out the cats as well. It's suppose to evaporate out into the atmosphere I guess

10-26-2015, 10:21 PM	#1
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	To seafoam or not seafoam thats the question I have 94k mi on my car. Ls3 cammed intake headers ptb. Idk why it seems my car isn't what it was after my cam swap. Should I try the seafoam to see if that helps? Or leave it alone? I've always used 93 octane from shell or Chevron.

10-26-2015, 10:43 PM	#2
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Well, for one...its got 94k on it. Dont know how you drive it. How many miles on cam/springs? __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

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10-27-2015, 07:53 AM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,593 View My Garage	There are machines which can clean out all the gunk at various mechanics if you can find one its the best you can get with multiple chemicals cleaning the engines internals. You may want to check connections, clean MAF, clean air filter do what you can... If you want to clean some out the seafoam is popular. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, full BMR susp, Speed eng. valve covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, JBA shorties, Lingenfelter check, 1le wheels, spoiler and diveplanes, PCV, Big3racing ice tank, [SIGPIC]etc....

10-27-2015, 09:29 AM	#11
Drumminxx Drives: 2014 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 656 View My Garage	My only problem with seafoam is "if" it cleans off the carbon then where does it end up? My guess is clogging up the cats. __________________ Nice car bro!

10-27-2015, 04:41 AM	#4
MrChrisLS3 Drives: 2018 1SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,617	I don't know, I've never been a big fan of the "mechanic in a can" stuff.

10-27-2015, 06:16 AM	#5
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Well I drive my car normal except when I get the urge to feel the power which is everyday. Lol I have about 8kmi on the cam with upgraded springs and all. I am thinking about changing out the diff oil its been a year now since I've had my 3.91's installed with the true trac. But I guess I'll go with some regular oil because of my true trac.

10-27-2015, 09:08 AM	#9
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Yea maybe im probably used to it. Well the plugs were changed to ngk when the cam was swapped so I don't think that would be it. Wouldn't hurt to check though. I did pour in a Lucas fi cleaner so we'll see how that goes. I just changed my oil so I'll wait until its getting closer to the oil change to try out the seafoam

10-27-2015, 09:16 AM	#10
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	At 94k I am sure the manifold and valves could use a good manual cleaning. Carbon build up will degrade performance.

10-27-2015, 09:54 AM	#12
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Using something regularly never hurts. I generally add Lucas to the gas at regular intervals on all my cars. Why not try the Seaform? It is only $6 a can and it's not going to hurt anything. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i