How To: Gas Petal Mod (99-04)

[scotts99snake]

Have you ever noticed how uneven your petals are? How much lower the gas petal sits as opposed to the clutch and brake? How much slack there is? It makes you wonder if you are actually at WOT and nearly impossibe to heal/toe for the experienced driver. There is a simple and inexpensive fix.

What you will need:
*2" piece of rubber hose (or nylon)
*2 small hose clamps or 3-4 tyraps

First you are going to want to lift the gas petal. Holding it there, find the throttle cable and pull all the slack out. Measure the length of the cable from the metal stop to the pedal (It will be close to 1"). This is the length to cut the hose. Now, cut the hose to length and slice it lengthwise down the side.

This next step is easier if you unhook the throttle cable from the throttle body. To do this push the throttle body open fully and slide the cable out of its groove.

Now, you can pull all that slack into the car. This will give you an extra 6-8". It is much easier to work with. Slide the hose over the cable and tighten hose clamps (or tyraps). Reconnect the throttle cable to the throttle body and you are done!

It is as easy as that. For just a few dollars, you can raise your accelerator almost level with your other pedals. It makes a world of difference.

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[RideThePony2004]

omg i did this today cuz i was bored....and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! seriously...everyone should do this if they didnt do it! u will notice a difference trust me. Plus, i have about a foot of rubber hose left if anyone wants to use it for their car then pass it on to someone else that wants to do this mod...i also used a zip tie to hold it in place....(also if you have wide shoulders like i do....it will be a pain in the ass to do this mod, but totally worth it)

 

[97modgt]

I will get it a shot. That has always bothered me but I guess I never felf like doing something about it. Just got used to it. Thanks for the tip I saw the pancake bunny and had to toss it out there.

 

[scotts99snake]

Glad you liked it ponycrazy2002. I waited a few months after I heard about it before I did it. I wished I would have done it sooner!!

 

[RideThePony2004]

me too man. its crazy what difference it made tho.

 

[mustangfan]

Defently going to do this. Mine has about 2-3" of slack on the cable.

 

[scotts99snake]

Let me know what you think when you are done. I have heard no complaints yet.

 

[1slowmo]

I did this awhile ago and what a difference. Here is a really good posting with pictures that I used when I did mine.

http://www.mustangforums.com/forum/...ttle-99-04-throttle-cable-adjustment-fix.html

 

[usmcrp1044]

Thought I would point out that I did this to my 94 Ranger a couple weeks ago. It made a huge difference one that too... must be something about Ford throttle pedals.

 

[scotts99snake]

My buddy just bought an 01 F150. I helped him change his plugs (what a nightmare) and noticed his throttle cable was sloppy too. Could be a ford thing.

 

[mustangfan]

Hey scott that gas peddle mod worked great. I can feel the car now accelerate faster now. Thanks man.

 

[scotts99snake]

Amazing isn't it?

 

[vecchio]

i actually looked at this on my '00 V6. even though there is about an inch and a half of extra throttle cable, when i put the petal on the floor, my throttle is completely open as far as it can go... i dont know why but just stating my case.

 

[bkpony]

im going to check on mine also. cause im planing to do this mod. i also have a 2000 V6 stang.

 

[vecchio]

im going to check on mine also. cause im planing to do this mod. i also have a 2000 V6 stang.

yeah just take your intake off and press the petal all the way down and check your throttle. because like i said above i had the slack but my throttle still opened all the way. so you never know.