50 Horsepower For 5 Cents............

jlsparky7 · 04-20-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4man

I got huge slack and put on three zip-ties (3mm) and feels like a new vehicle

A great mod!!

Good stuff.

BSlusser · 04-20-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsparky7

Good stuff

Nice link in your sig and even nicer ride. Thanks for including my how-to in it! U da man.

Thanks! I figured I should give credit where it's due

jlsparky7 · 04-20-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BSlusser

Thanks! I figured I should give credit where it's due

And I appreciate that :-)

thanks.

supertuner19 · 04-27-2009, 05:43 PM

i just did the mod in about 5 secs and i put 2 zip ties on and i will see how it does tommorow thanks for all the info! This forum has been the best so far

jlsparky7 · 04-27-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by supertuner19

i just did the mod in about 5 secs and i put 2 zip ties on and i will see how it does tommorow thanks for all the info! This forum has been the best so far

U will see a huge difference.

jordan1948 · 04-27-2009, 09:18 PM

Deff gonna see if I can do this to my first gen as throttle response is not quite satisfactory

jlsparky7 · 04-27-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jordan1948

Deff gonna see if I can do this to my first gen as throttle response is not quite satisfactory

Be happy you found this post

supertuner19 · 04-28-2009, 12:15 PM

It works awsome its a little different haveing the pedel a little higher than brake but i can adjust lol

MrQ · 04-28-2009, 05:35 PM

Thanks for your help, jlsparky. That mod did the trick and it took 3 tie wraps. That cable was stretched bad.

Now the accelerator is incredibly sensitive.

jlsparky7 · 04-28-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrQ

Thanks for your help, jlsparky. That mod did the trick and it took 3 tie wraps. That cable was stretched bad.

Now the accelerator is incredibly sensitive.

Glad it fixed the prob man.

tylerjames · 05-09-2009, 06:37 AM

can you do this on the 98 models?

*rocket 5979* · 05-09-2009, 07:58 AM

You can do this on all 4 door full size models of 2001 model year and older.

I don't know anything about the Sport's and when they switched to TBW to I cannot speak for the 2 door Explorers though.

I noticed that some of you mentioned that this mod will not gain you horsepower. Actually in fact it will regain you horsepower. When that cable stretches over time you will lose the ability to open the throttle body blade all the way and go full WOT which will have an adverse affect on your power. Trust me, going from a roughly 25% open TB blade to near 100% you will regain some of that previously lost power back. I know that whether you guys understand why this has the affect it does on your cars does not really matter, it still is good gouge to understand about your vehicles.

dennit469 · 05-09-2009, 04:57 PM

im not gunna lie, i watched some of your vids today and decided to do this, not a good idea, i was pulling out of gas station and "sham clackkk booom tear rip" - went my engine, ive been having a knock that has said to be the oil tensioners/something to do with timeing chain, had to get it towed, not saying this thottle mod made this happen but now something serious is wrong

jlsparky7 · 05-09-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dennit469

im not gunna lie, i watched some of your vids today and decided to do this, not a good idea, i was pulling out of gas station and "sham clackkk booom tear rip" - went my engine, ive been having a knock that has said to be the oil tensioners/something to do with timeing chain, had to get it towed, not saying this thottle mod made this happen but now something serious is wrong

It was not the throttle mod. It was a lack of maintainance or bad luck that cause your engine to take a dump.

There is no way that taking the slack out of your throttle cable will cause your engine to blow up.

dennit469 · 05-09-2009, 05:11 PM

yea i know, knowing me its probably bad luck, i was thinking about doing that nitrous kit thats safe for stock engines mad eby zepco or zapco, maybe zep,,,,idk whatever, doesnt matter now haha

jlsparky7 · 05-09-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dennit469

yea i know, knowing me its probably bad luck, i was thinking about doing that nitrous kit thats safe for stock engines mad eby zepco or zapco, maybe zep,,,,idk whatever, doesnt matter now haha

Never heard of nitrous on a stock vehicle, let alone an explorer.

Masterd · 05-09-2009, 06:04 PM

Wow that sucks that the timing chain let go.....

Maybe it wont be too expensive to fix...is the SOHC an interference motor? I know the OHC's arent

jlsparky7 · 05-09-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Masterd

Wow that sucks that the timing chain let go.....

Maybe it wont be too expensive to fix...is the SOHC an interference motor? I know the OHC's arent

I was thinking timing chain as well....

Masterd · 05-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Exactly....

Dennit469 - Google "00M12 Ford Recall" and read up...

dennit469 · 05-10-2009, 01:10 AM

any idea how much of a fix this is, money wise?

04-27-2009, 09:18 PM	#46
jordan1948 Wannabe Elite Explorer Heiskell, TN 1994 Explorer 4X4 Limited Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 176 Vehicle Specs	Deff gonna see if I can do this to my first gen as throttle response is not quite satisfactory __________________ Looking for job near Clinton, TN. Construction, remodeling, welding, plumbing, dirt work, landscaping. Found Off Roading Daily

04-28-2009, 05:35 PM	#49
MrQ Moderator Emeritus Houston, TX '98 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for your help, jlsparky. That mod did the trick and it took 3 tie wraps. That cable was stretched bad. Now the accelerator is incredibly sensitive. __________________ -Dan Red Flyer I - 1994 Explorer XLT 4WD Conversion "Resting Comfortably" Red Flyer II - 1998 Explorer Eddie Bauer Custom *"The Daily Driver"* **Dark Thunder - 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 V8 "Tow Rig/Backup Daily"**

05-09-2009, 06:37 AM	#51
tylerjames Wannabe Elite Explorer Gold Coast, QLD '98 XLT Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35 Vehicle Specs	can you do this on the 98 models? __________________ 1998 Ford Explorer XLT, 'Australian model' 4.0L SOHC V6 10% M3 Black tint, JVC 7" LCD DVD Touchscreen, Chrome billet grill, LED emergency strobes, LED underbody lights, LED cabin lights.

05-09-2009, 07:58 AM	#52
rocket 5979 Resident Gearhead Lake Villa, Illinois '03 XLT 4.6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,017 Vehicle Specs	You can do this on all 4 door full size models of 2001 model year and older. I don't know anything about the Sport's and when they switched to TBW to I cannot speak for the 2 door Explorers though. I noticed that some of you mentioned that this mod will not gain you horsepower. Actually in fact it will regain you horsepower. When that cable stretches over time you will lose the ability to open the throttle body blade all the way and go full WOT which will have an adverse affect on your power. Trust me, going from a roughly 25% open TB blade to near 100% you will regain some of that previously lost power back. I know that whether you guys understand why this has the affect it does on your cars does not really matter, it still is good gouge to understand about your vehicles. __________________ 2003 4.6 V8 XLT Black Explorer, Kenne Bell 2.2 Supercharger, VT Billet bottom end, MPH 2.5 Heads, Blower cams, A1000 custom fuel system, and on and on... 2009 6.6 V8 Pontiac G8 GT, Twin Turbo, 402ci, Turbocam, Circle D Built 6L80E, Circle D 3000 Stall, new fuel system on its way...Shooting for 750+rwhp and easy middle 10's. 2002 4.0 V6 Explorer Sport, CAI, Gibson Exhaust... 2005 3.9 V8 Lincoln LS, KBX Performance Garrett Turbo System...Sold...

04-27-2009, 05:43 PM	#44
supertuner19 Wannabe Elite Explorer independence MO 97 xlt X Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 Vehicle Specs	i just did the mod in about 5 secs and i put 2 zip ties on and i will see how it does tommorow thanks for all the info! This forum has been the best so far

04-28-2009, 12:15 PM	#48
supertuner19 Wannabe Elite Explorer independence MO 97 xlt X Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 Vehicle Specs	It works awsome its a little different haveing the pedel a little higher than brake but i can adjust lol

05-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#53
dennit469 Wannabe Elite Explorer aiken, sc 98 sport 4.0L v6 SOHC Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 88 Vehicle Specs	im not gunna lie, i watched some of your vids today and decided to do this, not a good idea, i was pulling out of gas station and "sham clackkk booom tear rip" - went my engine, ive been having a knock that has said to be the oil tensioners/something to do with timeing chain, had to get it towed, not saying this thottle mod made this happen but now something serious is wrong

05-09-2009, 05:11 PM	#55
dennit469 Wannabe Elite Explorer aiken, sc 98 sport 4.0L v6 SOHC Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 88 Vehicle Specs	yea i know, knowing me its probably bad luck, i was thinking about doing that nitrous kit thats safe for stock engines mad eby zepco or zapco, maybe zep,,,,idk whatever, doesnt matter now haha

05-09-2009, 06:04 PM	#57
Masterd Wannabe Elite Explorer Upland, CA 1993 Explorer Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 765 Vehicle Specs	Wow that sucks that the timing chain let go..... Maybe it wont be too expensive to fix...is the SOHC an interference motor? I know the OHC's arent

05-09-2009, 07:55 PM	#59
Masterd Wannabe Elite Explorer Upland, CA 1993 Explorer Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 765 Vehicle Specs	Exactly.... Dennit469 - Google "00M12 Ford Recall" and read up...

05-10-2009, 01:10 AM	#60
dennit469 Wannabe Elite Explorer aiken, sc 98 sport 4.0L v6 SOHC Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 88 Vehicle Specs	any idea how much of a fix this is, money wise?