I wouldn't say "gain" 50hp. It's more like "reclaim" lost 50hp. Or since it will probably stretch again, just replace the cable. Depending on how well you kept up the rest of the truck, would be the method you use.
@acephantom903
7 жыл бұрын
Yup. My 1995 explorer had pretty much the same issue but I didn't trust the cable since it needed 4 big zip ties and 1 small one just to be in a drivable state. After a few hours of looking online I found the correct cable for me (1994 Ford ranger cable as 1995 explorer cable is nowhere to be found) for $50 and 15 minutes to replace the cable and I now have a working throttle pedal again and I can rely that it will last me another 22 years. I imagine the suv will die before that cable goes bad again.
@dontrustwhiteyevery1
6 жыл бұрын
acephantom903 hahah ford.
@thenameisklastogo2327
5 жыл бұрын
I have a f150 with 4.9l .I. Put two on the cable at the throttle and one inside it did help. Some times$ is tight
@fuohio1
9 жыл бұрын
Geez people lighten up. Everyone's got their own way of fixing shit. If the end result is a problem solved why argue about it. Personally dude, I think ur videos are great and ur very good at explaining what ur doing. Obviously, you know the correct way to fix this is to replace the cable, I found it to be informative though and it can relate to all vehicles. I've never even thought to check that the butterfly opens all the way up when the pedal is depressed. I guess I've never had an issue yet over the years that prompted me to even consider it. Now that I know, I'll be checkin my vehicle out tomo. And if it isn't opening all the way, and the cable can't be adjusted, you can bet I'll be rigging something similar as a temp fix till I feel like buying a new one. Good video bro.
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
Scott Stalmack Thanks man. Blows me away that so many people are unsupportive. I'm just trying to help.
@ODDJOBBOB1976
9 жыл бұрын
SparkysGarage i appreciated it thanks for the info it all helps,cheers!
@bosshoss69lee
9 жыл бұрын
+SparkysGarage its the same people that would bitch n whine if you told them they needed a $100 throttle cable, its not an honest fix but if you do it for yourself or give a customer the choice there's nothing wrong with it at all, there's no danger if the zip ties fail either
@DaytonCarCare
8 жыл бұрын
+Scott Stalmack Yeah it's not rocket science. He's taking up the slack in the cable with some ingenuity. Ford made most their vehicles this way. Who knows why. Maybe to get better MPG averages. Of course newer vehicles started going with non cable electronic accelerator pedals. So no worries of adjustments, slack, or frayed cables.
@brandonjones9712
6 жыл бұрын
fix it right the first time no matter the cost this looks like a halfass hack job
@josepharagon8259
4 жыл бұрын
What I had to use was a speaker wire through the firewall I was loaded with four elk and the weather was warming up quick. Made it home, saved all my meat made elk jerky.
@TheFARM2019
3 жыл бұрын
If the weather was warming up you could have had jerky sooner
@xeno55555
9 жыл бұрын
Less of a mod and more of a fix.
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
Rod Serling I agree.
@mandm060782
9 жыл бұрын
You can't do that in a brand new electronic throttle. It will fuck up your car and your budget. This trick is only possible on old cable\spring actioned throttle bodies
@potatojz38
9 жыл бұрын
Mario Millan how/where would you even put a zip tie on an electronic throttle body unit? This FIX is just to gain back the throttle sweep you had at factory and with age the cable gets slack and a zip tie is a quick and easy repair to get your full wide open throttle back
@deanstrathras3315
9 жыл бұрын
Mario Millan yes...but the problem itself will not occur with the newer cars
@ecurbyhprum1043
3 жыл бұрын
It's actually a Band-Aid. A new cable is a fix or cutting the cable and putting a new end on it
@mazdaspeedmx512lbs
10 жыл бұрын
The throttle cable should have its own adjustment at the end where it connects near the throttle.
@nos1000100
10 жыл бұрын
normally they do but sometimes they dont. the onlything i see wrong is that i dout that ford will handycap one of there cars that much
@mtman22984
9 жыл бұрын
Oddball gamer they along with gmc and Chrysler have been doing it for a long time since the early 90s
@SparkysGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Should, but doesn’t.
@IBMara
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the jackstand idea. I work alone and that will be a great help.
@jweb1369
12 жыл бұрын
I did this and it is amazing the amount of response from pressing the gas pedal now. First time I drove it, I barely pressed the gas and the truck surged forward. It's a pretty amazing and cheap fix. Thanks for this.
@ZombiemodzFPV
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reminding me about this COMMON problem. Did this to my last 150 and it made an incredible difference. Ill be checking my newest one tomorrow to see if its opening all the way.
@sirjammer
10 жыл бұрын
cool, never thought about using zip-ties! Years ago my pappy showed me the same trick using crimp on fishing line weights.
@N-Scale
7 жыл бұрын
When you all start complaining about someones helpful video, maybe it is time to make your own video on the topic using YOUR professional skills. IMHO Thanks Sparky, Mike
@SparkysGarage
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the words of support. All the negative feedback makes it hard to keep making videos
@N-Scale
7 жыл бұрын
Don't give up , just delete the rude people. I have been here a long time and they are not worth it.
@anterpants
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, and movie critics should make their own movies.
@SparkysGarage
12 жыл бұрын
To each his own. Replace the cable if you'd like. I have 40k on my truck since this mod and 20k on my explorer without any complications. Thanks for watching! :)
@gtbmjb7192
5 жыл бұрын
I saw something similar but the fix was to fabricate a small brass bushing with a groove in to fit over the cable. Also saw a fix on a transmission valve cable. The fix was to use a fishing weight placed on the cable to remove the slack and worked very well. I have used the zip-tie on the transmission valve cable to take up the slack and that worked well also. Thanks for the video. Don't worry about the naysayers, been around for ever.
@_BAD_MERC_
7 жыл бұрын
The best thing to do with ANY twenty year-old Explorer is go wide open throttle at every opportunity.
@nbain66
7 жыл бұрын
Kenny C Mmm 1 mpg
@Whosoever141
7 жыл бұрын
Kenny C lol. best advice ive ever heard
@KGBOSSJAMES
7 жыл бұрын
lmao...
@mikecina6385
7 жыл бұрын
That's what I do. Wot every day for the past 230000 miles
@j.a.h.5150
7 жыл бұрын
do it everyday lol
@My_Little_Hobby
9 жыл бұрын
not sure where i went wrong, i tried to follow the direction, but something definitely went wrong. i started my truck and wedged the jack stand in the gas pedal and i thought you had said it had to be in gear. as soon as i let off the brake, the damn truck went in the lake. FUCK! but it was fast as shit on the way in, so thank you for the tip.
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
I don't like to say negative things to my viewers... But you sir, are an idiot.
@My_Little_Hobby
9 жыл бұрын
SparkysGarage Says the guy gaining 50 hp by using "zip ties" as a repair for crucial drive line components lol
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
cdnstudman They haven't failed on any of the vehicles I've done yet, cupcake. Hundreds of thousands of miles later.Dyno your vehicle and half throttle then full throttle, post back the difference.
@My_Little_Hobby
9 жыл бұрын
SparkysGarage First of all, I did not insult your video, but made a joke, so take a syringe of chill. Second, you did not gain 50 hp, 5 hp, or any for that matter, you just did a temporary repair that makes your vehicle work as it should from stock, and third, to gain hp you must make proper upgrades such as cat back system, programmer, headers, cold air intake, etc. such as I have done to my truck, not just zip tie a defective part. Good luck with all your new found hp buddy!
@adamselene621
9 жыл бұрын
LOL
@stanleystalvey6185
8 жыл бұрын
Great video, commentary and presentation. Mechanic tech tips we need more like this. Good Job.!
@patacboy
7 жыл бұрын
this is a great tip actually! ive seen a similar video where the gas cable had some slack due to tear and wear through out the years of use. ive done it on my old toyota. throttle is a whole lot more responsive.
@mikebrooka5652
9 жыл бұрын
This makes me miss the old 60's-80's cars adjustments. Hell, I used bailing wire on some of them. DO NOT use bailing wire on exhaust hanging except to get home. :)
@BruceLee-xn3nn
6 жыл бұрын
Mike Brooka clothes hangers work great
@luisyopr
7 жыл бұрын
I removed completely the floor of the car and now i can push the pedals way further it increased to 150hp and also i can stop from 210mph to 0mph in .003 seconds!
@SaintLouisTom
7 жыл бұрын
Big deal, I've done no tuning at all and I can stop from 210 mph to .003 seconds too; as long as theirs a high cliff to drive off in order to achieve 210mph and a rock solid surface to land on so as to achieve the .003s stop.
@jefferyslade2666
7 жыл бұрын
good for you Luis good for you
@letstalkabouttv1784
7 жыл бұрын
luis joel o man lmao 😂😂😂😂I cannot stop reading your comment man that was too funny bro. keep em coming cause that shit was funny I actually lmao saw my self doin doing that shit lmao
@nishintachannel3225
5 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 🤘🤘🤘
@ChipsMcC
5 жыл бұрын
I tried this and died in a crash, thanks bruv!
@sweetbailey6315
Жыл бұрын
I just did that to my 97 explorer. Took about 1 minute. Mine was about 90% open before, now 99.9%. Thanks! I'm gonna be posting 5.0 explorer videos soon. Fabricating a 95 mustang cobra cold air intake to fit. Installed flowmaster and doing some other upgrades. One day swapping 5.0 into Ranger. Thanks again for helping me know my throttle cable was stretched!
@SparkysGarage
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@CarefullySleek
12 жыл бұрын
did it to my ranger years ago. i couldn't be happier. nice video.
@beatsbytheory
9 жыл бұрын
Did this to my 98 XLT..works a lot better. My issue was the leverage bracket behind the pedal, I guess it broke from wear and tear. I would HIGHLY recommend starting with only 2 ties to avoid breaking the cable's tip off.. Lol, I think I may "graduate" into adding another tie though.
@tnt1604
4 жыл бұрын
Well thanks. Now i have a rod sticking out of my block.
@rudgarza9564
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha no gas mileage ethier
@dillonmurray3212
3 жыл бұрын
You blew a rod from doing this? Your block itself should be strong enough to withstand something like this. This is more of a fix than an upgrade.
@apb38
11 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent fix for a slack cable, and not everybody has the money to do all these little adjustments to their cars so any quick safe fix is an appreciated one. Thanks.
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear some positive feedback.
@rogerrabbit4539
8 жыл бұрын
I will have to check my cables from now on, Thanks..
@viralcrazyness
9 жыл бұрын
It worked on my dads 1996 v6 it helped it alot
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
Gatlin Mccallister Awesome!
@tigereese1975
9 жыл бұрын
trying this on my 2005. I hope it works
@ephraimcamacho9600
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info!!! I did this years ago on my 2000 ford ranger. Someone gave me a 92 ford explorer with same problem, time to put tie downs!!😂😂 thanks for this reminder!! Bravo!!
@jd-uo8hc
5 жыл бұрын
People saying this guy isn't intelligent but in actually it's the very people that are idiots that clicked the video expecting to see a gain of 50hp magic trick.. Thank you so much. I always thought my vehicle had pathetic throttle response and acceleration but I was wrong it was my throttle body only allowing 30% air flow. Now it's alot better and its because I watched your video it was a quick fix otherwise i would of had to do a lot of diag and parts replacement.
@SparkysGarage
5 жыл бұрын
jd123 456 thank you for the positive comment. Not getting many of those these days.
@klmartin1962
10 жыл бұрын
This works for a time, but the reason the cable stretches is because there are broken strands inside the cable housing. It will eventually break and leave you sitting with a vehicle that will only idle. It is better to go ahaead and replace the cable when this happens. I think I paid $18 for the last one, and that was from the dealer.
@SparkysGarage
10 жыл бұрын
Just because the cable is stretched does not mean there are broken strands. To each his own.
@klmartin1962
10 жыл бұрын
I wasn't trying to offend you, and I apologize if I did. I was only speaking from experience. I worked in automotive dealerships most of my life as a service technician. I do apologize if I offended you, that really wasn't my intention. My apologies.
@toyosupra7353
10 жыл бұрын
yea but when the strains snap inside,it usually leads to a jamming cable,at least in my exp.
@DaytonCarCare
8 жыл бұрын
Same thing on my 94 Mustang. I took a small piece of sheet metal. Cut a piece and bent it over the cable slack. Works well. Doubtful doing this will give any car a 50 HP gain. But will definitely improve your WOT response and maybe few extra ponies.
@SparkysGarage
8 жыл бұрын
+DaytonCarCare Well... Dyno your vehicle and half throttle, then full throttle. Bet the difference is more than 50hp :)
@DaytonCarCare
8 жыл бұрын
+SparkysGarage LoL Of course there's going to be a HP output difference between half throttle and WOT. But this mod won't ADD 50 hp to your car. I don't need a dyno to tell me that.
@jeremiahgoodwin3408
8 жыл бұрын
+DaytonCarCare if you actually think about it... to make things simple, say a car has 100 hp. now say it can only use 25-50%. car only has 25-50hp then... once you can open up 100% you get 100hp. resulting in 25-50 hp. now aplythat to a v8 with 235 hp and the gains start to to get real big
@DaytonCarCare
8 жыл бұрын
+Jeremiah Goodwin Don't need to think about it. Have a 01 Audi TT Quattro now. Only 1.8T and gets 225 HP all day long. If I get a APR stage 1 tune it will give it 260 HP. Enough said. LOL
@DaytonCarCare
8 жыл бұрын
+Jeremiah Goodwin Calling people names you don't know and on the internet really shows your true intelligence. But if you really think you're getting 50 HP from this. Well... let's not start with name calling. LMAO Besides max hp/trq output is measured by it's RPM range not necessarily where the throttle position is. I also run across this mentality with people not knowledgeable with stereo systems. They don't tune their stereo head unit with the gain level of the amp. They think maxing out the gain is best for the sub woofer. Whereas it's not that simple. All you'll hear is bass and nothing else.
@Mikeandwendy74
12 жыл бұрын
Great catch, always good when someone finds a mechanical defect, then shows how to give a quick fix, good video
@sniperdoug1969
5 жыл бұрын
I did the exact same thing except I used 2 split shot. 1 was about a 1/4 inch. The other was maybe 1/16. Worked great.
@kenball1980
7 жыл бұрын
there should be an adjustment nut at the throttle valve lever to take out the slack from the cable, usually its a nut you back off one turn, pull on the cable till its tight, but doesn't prevent the valve from closing when the gas pedal is released. re tighten, and that's it, there's a similar adjustment for e-brake cable
@SparkysGarage
7 жыл бұрын
There is no adjustment on this application
@jaredbourgeois8732
7 жыл бұрын
SparkysGarage most only have an idle adjustment that keeps the butterfly from closing all the way. that's a Ford for ya.
@germinator420
9 жыл бұрын
uuum...not to be rude but there was a recall on ford explorer/rangers on accelerator cables and cruise control cables for this exact reason and would not cost you a dime. (I'm sure by now the recall is expired) I was a ford mechanic for 10 years and have dealt with many of this problem it worked both ways the throttle/cruise would activate and stick wide open or not activate and barely move off idle. the safest thing to do is replace the cables
@dtotheponcharo
8 жыл бұрын
+germinator420 best comment by far.. thank you.
@hectorortega9131
8 жыл бұрын
Agreed,, a modified Trottle Cable can Kill you..
@hectorortega9131
8 жыл бұрын
Agreed,, a modified Trottle Cable can Kill you..
@josephlamacchia5852
7 жыл бұрын
germinator420 recalls usually never expire. once the repair is performed the VIN number is recorded. you can be the tenth owner and they will still fix it for you free of charge
@rickcoborelos3681
7 жыл бұрын
correct im thr second owner of a washing machine. it was recalled (fixed) for free. then recalled and replaced. So now I'm the owner of a new washing machine..
@davej064
7 жыл бұрын
my 85 mr2 was like this. throttle was only opened to 40% when gas petal was maxed out. I adjusted the cable and am now seeing a huge difference.
@mikereitz1245
2 жыл бұрын
Yup... Works! I did this on my 2001 Explorer Sport 4.0 which I use for work. I climb a lot of mountains in my area. lol.. feels like a mega tuneup, and it pulls up the hills again. Great simple easy tip. Took less than 5 min. Thanks! Mike
@bobwolf3370
7 жыл бұрын
This would definitely work in a pinch till you can get the time and dough to do the job right.
@driverozzko
9 жыл бұрын
A very informative video. I just can't get over all the idiots talking crap about it though. Keep up the good work!
@jefferyslade2666
7 жыл бұрын
Yea Kevin they probably don't even have a car lol
@jamesscherbenske9354
5 жыл бұрын
@@jefferyslade2666 exactly bro bro
@greg8446
4 жыл бұрын
A great tip I used on my XLT and now I have an LTD I'll check it also. Many thanks
@SparkysGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@victorborg7285
8 жыл бұрын
Very clever bro. no doubt this would work on a lot of cars. I'll be looking at mine tomorrow.
@SparkysGarage
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ThePaulv12
5 жыл бұрын
Well you could use some split sinkers from the fishing store for a more durable solution.
@Wayneman48
5 жыл бұрын
Your a GENIUS!🏁👍
@thefinalgrind
4 жыл бұрын
@@Wayneman48 You're*.....
@thefinalgrind
4 жыл бұрын
@@Wayneman48 or You are....
@jacobchristian9663
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha that's EXACTLY what I did on my old F150
@DavidD1794
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry, thats too expensive for me.
@justinmoss101
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 04 jeep grand cherokee with 313k miles. needless to say, it had lots of slop in the gas pedal. I just tried this trick and boy did it bring the car back to life. Thanks!!!
@SparkysGarage
6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it helped!
@calebbrennenan9357
2 жыл бұрын
This is cool I'm going to try it, thanks brother!
@urbansnipe
8 жыл бұрын
i did this mod and i dont understand why my fuel consumption became worse even though the car feels more responsive and more driveable but why am i spending more on fuel??? :O just kidding aha :D i had the same thing on a wreck 99 jaguar xj8 sport i bought off a workmate it was only getting about 80% throttle (OBD readout) so i tensioned the throttle cable and it was an unreal difference it actually solved the clunky automatic gear changes at the same time
@steveguf8867
7 жыл бұрын
Always fix cars properly. Just replace a stretched cable, as cable ties may cause accelerate cable to stick. Not worth the risk.
@chrisperry1756
4 жыл бұрын
Yep. Learned the hard with zip ties. Cable got stuck and it floored itself in front of a cop. Zip ties tend to break in the cold as well.
@moose2934
4 жыл бұрын
I JB welded the zip ties on after disconnecting the throttle cable from the engine assembly itself. Now there is no chance of anything sticking... minus my hand, I’ve been stuck here for 3 days... somebody help!
@aiyanachung572
4 жыл бұрын
@@moose2934 talk to a local professional about this!
@135396
10 жыл бұрын
I just did this on my 92 Mustang! I floored it, indexed the throttle plate, threw a zip tie on and mashed it again, almost 3/4 of an inch more from the old index mark and growls a lot more too when mashed!
@SparkysGarage
10 жыл бұрын
:)
@nicholaswandi6744
7 жыл бұрын
Totally worked. My car used to idle at 3 mph now it idles around 20 I bet this is more of like a 500 hp upgrade Thanks for the performance upgrade tip
@mastertek383
7 жыл бұрын
I knew a guy that broke a throttle cable and just tied two long shoestrings together, tied one end to the carb linkage and ran it through the hole in the bulkhead. I thought he should have used a lawnmower throttle cable with the lever that has the turtle on one end and the rabbit on the other
@paull2815
6 жыл бұрын
That shit's too confusing Hey I'm tryin to drive here...Ain't got time to think about animals.
@lawrencewheeler8868
6 жыл бұрын
Nubbins crapsmen!! Lol
@peepeesmelly1
8 жыл бұрын
because zip tie technician
@no.way.you.think.that.is.true.
2 жыл бұрын
Works great on ford rangers I had a 96 ranger and it went from about 40% open to 95% open and way better driveability
@ocanaldodani
2 жыл бұрын
You mean the 4.0L ohv engine?
@no.way.you.think.that.is.true.
2 жыл бұрын
@@ocanaldodani no the 2.3 L
@SkyKing101010
11 жыл бұрын
I love it. A real MacGyver (jury-rigging) that brings the vehicle's horsepower back up to near where it should be. Simple but effective. Thanks for the scoop.
@ncyrider16
10 жыл бұрын
This can be done on any car with a regular throttle cable and it might add a few hp at WOT...not 50
@SparkysGarage
10 жыл бұрын
I get flamed so much for this video it's ridiculous.
@jamesscherbenske9354
5 жыл бұрын
Fuckem bro you did alot of us a favor
@BruisedWithBanners
2 жыл бұрын
To hell with the haters! I did just that to my 97 Mountaineer and it's just awesome listening to tha fully-open throttle!
@SparkysGarage
2 жыл бұрын
@@BruisedWithBanners thanks bro!
@strattuner
5 жыл бұрын
worked the dealerships for a long time,found this on most cars starting in 1985,pull everything off have wife or friend hold pedal to the floor and check throttle blade opening,wide open is the trick,also use lead split shot fishing weights as stated below,the cables are expensive,good video,alot of common sense
@sayian2k
12 жыл бұрын
I like going to check my throttle when it gets warm here in the midwest WI thatll be awhile but thanks for the vids
@hedrick5286
8 жыл бұрын
Not 50 HP. It's just s stretched out throttle cable.
@SparkysGarage
8 жыл бұрын
So it your throttle body is open 1/3 of the way vs all the way, what would be the HP difference?
@angelgjr1999
5 жыл бұрын
SparkysGarage 2/3 of horsepowers lost
@violian5
10 жыл бұрын
Quite shocking, that what's essentially between your foot and the engine revving is just a little tiny cable that can easily get cut or stretched. Appropriate title should've been something like "Regain 50 HP.........".
@92clintonr
6 жыл бұрын
Ever snap one while driving? That's a lot of fun!
@OMLJ0512
12 жыл бұрын
I did this to a friends V6 mustang a while back without even watching the video. And yes it definately helped his car out alot.
@AMH9217
12 жыл бұрын
Very nice!!! My friend was telling me about this, and I didn't follow him. But you just made it clear to me! Thx!
@hendo337
8 жыл бұрын
I sure wish my car wasnt stupid dbw electronic throttle crap. The bastard car makers actually tune stuff to reduce throttle opening with "torque limiting" I paid for the fuckin thing I don't care if it burns my tires off...
@tegr72ify
7 жыл бұрын
hendo337 take it to a tuner so they can run it on a dino
@sean_patsfield925
6 жыл бұрын
Arnold Briseno I need to do that.
@dickJohnsonpeter
6 жыл бұрын
Arnold Briseno I don't think the dinosaur will like that much!
@zeke112964
7 жыл бұрын
You don't gain any horsepower by repairing your throttle cable .....also there is adjustments for that.....
@pllumajsgarages9149
7 жыл бұрын
Technically...
@pf1468
7 жыл бұрын
he did mention that this particular vehiclle has no adjustments available
@demariojason
6 жыл бұрын
I don't think people listen well brother...
@charlescarr3909
6 жыл бұрын
reclaim not gain maybe.
@chrisingalls6436
8 жыл бұрын
I wanted to thank you. I just got done doing the mod. I have a 1995 Ranger 3.0 V6. It had been sluggish and I am wondering if my motor was tired with just 132 K. I cut out my carpet and pad behind the gas pedal and did the mod. It runs great. All the power I need was there. Thank-you again.
@sweetbailey6315
Жыл бұрын
Nice mod! I'll have to check mine. Thanks 🙂
@207BigG
8 жыл бұрын
These dense people aren't getting that if you buy a used vehicle with this issue and fix it, your up power from what you had, for free if done this way or with an adjustment. All cars lose power over time, this is a way to get closer to factory.
@SparkysGarage
8 жыл бұрын
+Big G Finally someone that understands...
@dsrta645
8 жыл бұрын
So simple... Yet countless idiots can't get it through their head!!!
@smackledorfmcsween
9 жыл бұрын
Lol, there's a lot of proud ASE MT'S in this comment section.
@ChrisfromGeorgia
5 жыл бұрын
It worked on my 1996 Thunderbird LX! Thanks Sparky. Peace
@woodjointer
12 жыл бұрын
good video, never thought to check my f-250
@keithnewton8981
8 жыл бұрын
must be an old car because I have not had a cable operated throttle since at least 2000
@missberries214
7 жыл бұрын
Your slow
@armymatt83
7 жыл бұрын
@Jeremy Hall. nobody is using cables anymore it's all throttle by wire now
@zeke112964
7 жыл бұрын
What's the difference between cable and wire?
@armymatt83
7 жыл бұрын
zeke112964 the cable is a mechanical connection between the pedal and the throttle body were you have a cable connecting the the two. throttle by wire is a sensor at the pedal feeding position data to a servo that operates the throttle body and it works fine most of the time especially if you get a custom tune done.
@zeke112964
7 жыл бұрын
Electronic Throttle Body...Or (ETM)...more parts that can fail or malfunction
@pdog2448
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah now everyone's gonna be enjoying new found power and burning more gas...
@YeetxBoi
7 жыл бұрын
push harder go farther, in all practicality you are still burning the same amount to go the same distance
@pdog2448
7 жыл бұрын
Push harder, mpg drops...
@YeetxBoi
7 жыл бұрын
P Dog push less go less distance, push harder go further. its equal. yes there are variables but normally very small difference.
@pdog2448
7 жыл бұрын
The difference in my car is 29mpg to 24mpg when "pushing it" That's 5mpg difference! That is 90 more miles per 18 gallon tank! NOT a "SMALL" difference. Your theory may have merit if you lived in a world with no stop lights and no traffic and just endless roads, but we don't. Pushing harder just to get to that red light ahead sooner so that you can slam on the brakes is senseless. Stop making a fool of yourself...
@YeetxBoi
7 жыл бұрын
P Dog you cant say that for sure as you have many more factors, including wind and other conditions, also more horsepower doesnt always mean more gas used anyways, you can push less on the pedal as a result of the extra power and therefore would be using the same amount of gas so your original argument was already invalid.
@kurf2
13 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing to my 99 ranger and there really is a big difference with the way it takes off.
@thatscool9
11 жыл бұрын
Watched this video and went out and did the mod and now the vehicle is more peppy and has substantially better pickup
@AdamKyleAnderson
10 жыл бұрын
The title is slightly misleading. You are not actually adding an extra 50bhp to the claimed bhp of the car, you are simply reclaiming the lost 50bhp due to cable stretch
@josephlamacchia5852
7 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem in an old international scout. the metal arm that has the gas pedal mounted to it was bent from years of use. when it broke I hooked a shoelace to the cable so I could pull it until I got home. the first time I pulled it the truck took off like never before. I found out when I was making the repair that the throttle arm on the pedal was bent and only opening the throttle part way.
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the additional info. It is appreciated!
@kalhoon
7 жыл бұрын
I'll have to check mine. Never thought of checking the valve to see if it was opened all the way.
@stephen-kl3zy
9 жыл бұрын
My ranger throttle cable was loose I just disconnected it from the throttle body tied a knot in it worked perfect. No more slack and super easy
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
stephen priest That would work too
@lunchfist
12 жыл бұрын
explorerforum for life! Thanks!!! i'm doing this today!
@Robocoppat
8 жыл бұрын
Great tip Sir..from reading a lot of comments ( and critic's ) you realize just how smart they are ...they're the ones with no common sense.
@SparkysGarage
8 жыл бұрын
+patrick mcglone Glad you're able to see what I'm getting at. Discouraging reading some of these peoples comments when I'm just trying to help.
@GhettoDrRuth
10 жыл бұрын
Hey, cool vid! I keep forgetting to check this because I am always working on stuff alone. I will try the jack stand method
@DENicholsAutoBravado
10 жыл бұрын
I'm very thankful for the jack stand method too to check it :)
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
Well glad your spring isn't stretched :)
@jbearj1087
11 жыл бұрын
nice video. im checking my cable in the morning
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to help.
@jojonono204
11 жыл бұрын
Good point about the throttle plates. My 1988 Cadillac with TBI behaves like it has a NOS system on it when I hit the gas pedal on the highway. Incredible jump to light speed when passing and it only has a 4.5 Liter eight cylinder 16 valve engine. I guess my throttle plate is wide open like it should be when I hit the gas pedal.
@grantflowers62
9 жыл бұрын
Did this on 1994 ford explorer and it worked!!! Thanks buddy
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
Grant Flowers Glad it helped out! Can't believe all the haters.
@grantflowers62
9 жыл бұрын
Haha they're just trolls.
@SparkysGarage
9 жыл бұрын
Grant Flowers Yup...
@davejan744
7 жыл бұрын
Had the same "cable streach" prob w my hood release. added a couple of coat hanger twists on end of cable & presto!
@paularmendariz693
8 жыл бұрын
will def have to try this on my 94 exploder
@paularmendariz693
8 жыл бұрын
Didn't get a chance to see, my truck died
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
Both. There is a TPS (throttle position sensor) attached to the side of the throttle body. So when that butterfly valve opens to allow more air flow it also trips the sensor to dump more fuel.
@davidw9605
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video worked perfectly
@SparkysGarage
12 жыл бұрын
It will NOT harm your vehicle... People replying on here saying itll make your motor blow up have no clue how an engine works or what this video is about... I've done it to several vehicles and have had zero negative effects.
@blkshk1
7 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR THE FEED BACK AS THE INFO SEEMS TO SAY IT'LL GIVE MORE Hp THIS WAY WITHOUT BAD CABLE!
@bluebox212
5 жыл бұрын
Good thinking out of the box remedy.
@SimpleServe
11 жыл бұрын
I love creative mods (or maybe it's a repair because the cable stretched) like this. Good show.
@SparkysGarage
12 жыл бұрын
Whatever works man. Glad everything is good to go
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
Glad theres a few people that understand this mod.
@Aeoronautical
12 жыл бұрын
I have to say I liked the idea and it worked great but the zip tie didn't sit flush and twisted the cable slightly so I improvised and threaded a small compressed spring (i pulled it off a rc truck) onto the cable now it is perfect and my gas pedal isn't slacking at all thanks again for a great and simple fix idea
@DanInFL1
12 жыл бұрын
While test driving,I thought I'll hafta fix the slop in the gas pedal. Saw it had this prob. I hadn't read this thread yet. I made an adjustable tightener out of one of those butterfly wall anchor thingys. I filed slots in the ends of each 'wing'on the anchor. Put a big head screw in. Put the end of the cable in my slots. As ya tighten down the screw between the wings,it pushes them apart making it a longer spacer. Makes a big improvment in the feel when driving and shifting.
@SparkysGarage
11 жыл бұрын
I'm 29. The mod works. I was being sarcastic about the 50hp. Glad you picked up on it.
@SparkysGarage
10 жыл бұрын
There is so many flamers and arm chair mechanics on the internet man. Let it go, it's not worth our time to argue. Thanks for the support.
@Logan7P88
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. I got way more power now
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