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Originally Posted by Williard
(Post 4832094)
I'm not doubting you mentioned it, just didn't see it.
I still wish we had more data. Travis No, we were going to but he started steaming engines before I tested em. Tester's still in the box in my garage. I'll definitely test it before I commit to the rebuild, to compare with the stealership's numbers. I'm not real sure how to do the cleaning, I'll have to go back and read it. Maybe I can do a before & after. |
Originally Posted by 200.mph
(Post 4832071)
hmmmm i remember that day. quite a few were done at that meet lol
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Yeah. He has around 106 across the board iirc.
We didn't do a baseline test though prior to the cleaning. Steam cleaning is quite easy BigC Travis |
Originally Posted by Williard
(Post 4832115)
Yeah. He has around 106 across the board iirc.
We didn't do a baseline test though prior to the cleaning. Steam cleaning is quite easy BigC Travis |
Honestly I think it would take at least a drive cycle to notice a difference.
But again, I never got to test before and after so my data is limited. Also we never discussed the impact on spark plugs. Would it clean them up nicely and make them work great again, maybe. But you also run the risk of fouling them out. Personally after the steam clean just like after a seafoam I would replace plugs. Travis |
Originally Posted by Williard
(Post 4832135)
Honestly I think it would take at least a drive cycle to notice a difference.
But again, I never got to test before and after so my data is limited. Also we never discussed the impact on spark plugs. Would it clean them up nicely and make them work great again, maybe. But you also run the risk of fouling them out. Personally after the steam clean just like after a seafoam I would replace plugs. Travis I put new ones in with my new kit, it's been a while now, wouldn't hurt to change them. |
Originally Posted by Williard
(Post 4832083)
Yes but riwwps results were never proven to my knowledge.
He was compiling data but has yet to Share iirc. So we don't know for sure just how well the steam cleaning works. Travis https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...7/#post4408673 Unless you attribute gaining 2 bars to "random luck" after water decarbing it. You also see his engine looked cleaner through the endoscope. |
That link doesn't work..
I never saw his post regarding results. I did see the one thread that had a few images YEARS ago but have yet to see results from the last set of tests which was a few cars, not just one. Travis |
Originally Posted by Williard
(Post 4832408)
That link doesn't work..
I never saw his post regarding results. I did see the one thread that had a few images YEARS ago but have yet to see results from the last set of tests which was a few cars, not just one. Travis |
Originally Posted by TomX8
(Post 4832062)
Yeah that's pretty weak.
Try to decarbonize the engine with seafoam or zoomzoom cleaner. Do the Treatment like 2 or 3 times with say 100 miles in between. There's nothing to lose and it's worth the try. https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...7/#post4408673 The admin gained 2 full bars with this method. |
Originally Posted by BigCajun
(Post 4832414)
Ok, I went back to this post and this link worked, I'll repost it with Clipper, jic.
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Thanks BigC, works now.
I do remember that thread somewhat. I'll have to read it again but I don't think he ever came to a solid conclusion on it. (Whether or not it made a difference with clearing out the tighter areas that hold/are around seals. ). It obviously removes face carbon Something to do later :). |
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