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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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im going to seafoam my 2004 350z tomorrow.. 1/3 through the vacuum hose, 1/3 in the oil, 1/3 in the gas tank

question is for the newer engines.. for the 2008 G35, with 2-throttle bodies... how do i seafoam that car? step by step or video would be great! .. i searched, but cant find much.
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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OK I give up what is seafoam?
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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lol, im not sure how but i would think the same way. Although newer engines don't really need it.

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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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lol, im not sure how but i would think the same way. Although newer engines don't really need it.
girlfriend's g35... 60,000 neglected miles... wont hurt to run some seafoam through it..
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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OK I give up what is seafoam?
dude, its foam from the sea, idiot!!
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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Old Sep 22, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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No DIY for the dual intake setup, but I would do it the same way as with a single intake.

Split the 1/3 can of seafoam into two parts

Disconnect the hose that connects the #1 intake tube to the valve cover. Use the hose to suck up the seafoam from a can OR use a funnel and slowly pour the seafoam into the hose with the motor running (follow directions for using seafoam) with the first half of the 1/3 can, then do #2 side with the other half.

Tons of videos on youtube if you just type in your engine type (ex: VQ37HR) and "Seafoam" and you'll probably get some good instruction. It's not a tough DIY though. Just make sure you go slow with the intake application or the motor will stall out. Expect lots of smoke for 5-15 minutes after sucking up all the seafoam into the intake. Make sure you get your oil changed after putting seafoam into the oil (after the recommended mileage).
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Originally Posted by jumbosrule
No DIY for the dual intake setup, but I would do it the same way as with a single intake.

Split the 1/3 can of seafoam into two parts

Disconnect the hose that connects the #1 intake tube to the valve cover. Use the hose to suck up the seafoam from a can OR use a funnel and slowly pour the seafoam into the hose with the motor running (follow directions for using seafoam) with the first half of the 1/3 can, then do #2 side with the other half.

Tons of videos on youtube if you just type in your engine type (ex: VQ37HR) and "Seafoam" and you'll probably get some good instruction. It's not a tough DIY though. Just make sure you go slow with the intake application or the motor will stall out. Expect lots of smoke for 5-15 minutes after sucking up all the seafoam into the intake. Make sure you get your oil changed after putting seafoam into the oil (after the recommended mileage).
thanks, that's what i was planning on doing... but nothing on youtube or google for "VQ37HR seafoam," "g37 seafoam," "2008 g35 seafoam"... makes me wonder why... all the previous gen G35/350z have info...nothing for the newest gen...
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Originally Posted by 6swhite350z
thanks, that's what i was planning on doing... but nothing on youtube or google for "VQ37HR seafoam," "g37 seafoam," "2008 g35 seafoam"... makes me wonder why... all the previous gen G35/350z have info...nothing for the newest gen...
thats because the cars are still new lol
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just use techron in the tank its more than enuff for the HR . . seaform is effin powerful and dangerous if used in the crankcase (with oil) . . idd stay away from that stuff . . .
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 10:56 AM
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here you go now go smoke it up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csq4LSIB5ok
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sanford
here you go now go smoke it up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csq4LSIB5ok
seen this. but i need directions for the 2008+ G35 or Z...that has twin throttle bodies...
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Originally Posted by sanford
here you go now go smoke it up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csq4LSIB5ok
Dear lord..........infantry......... *facepalm*
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bump???
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Originally Posted by srsairbags
just use techron in the tank its more than enuff for the HR . . seaform is effin powerful and dangerous if used in the crankcase (with oil) . . idd stay away from that stuff . . .
Me, too. This stuff is from an era of non-detergent oils and fuels, and really has no place in a modern engine. I've got 5 cars in my driveway, from '74 - '08, and I just run a bottle of Techron through the fuel system with every synthetic oil change. Engines I've taken apart are always clean internally.
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anyone?????
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