A Steep Learning Curve.. // '94 Ranger 4.0 Brain Transplant

[@OGPedXing]

Thanks so much for the shout out Sarah, really appreciate it! Glad it helped you out. Big fan of yours so I'm glad I was able to give back!

[@Primus54]

Okay… being a boomer used to dealing with old school analog tuning, I confess that I have absolutely no idea what all you did to electronically solve your idling problem, but I somehow managed to enjoy every minute of it. Go figure. Charlie and Angel cameos are always a win. Thank you as always for the video! 👍👍👍

[@SarahnTuned]

The idle problem was because I had a bad factory PCM, like I diagnosed in the previous video.

[@Primus54]

@@SarahnTuned Forgive my failing memory, Sarah. ✌️

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Elec tuning vs mech tuning is the same thing but all the terms are all different enough to make you feel like a virgin all over again. Just like DSP vs analog audio and RF. You could be the shit with analog but jump to DSP and you're back in grade school even though you're mostly doing the same thing.

[@randywl8925]

@@bongodave13 I resemble that remark!

[@bidderman1969]

or even "charlies Angel"............... ok, maybe that sounds a little weird 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@asarand]

Definitely interested and watching you complete the tuning. The fact that you are learning so much makes it extremely enjoyable.

[@mtacoustic1]

The timing gun looks like the alien robotic eye in the 50's version of "War of the Worlds". Just a bit of trivia!

[@leer.2137]

07/28/23 - completely absorbed & loved this episode on Grammie's Ranger. U r funny, a 1,2 punch. Laughed @ it was getting cold out, explaining why the rain coat. Then I cracked up when you mentioned; I feel like having fish sticks 🤣 now, I do too. However, I always have time to write a review - well...off to the freezer section/grocery store

[@jonathaniler]

Yes continue with the tuning process. I find this ranger fun to watch because of its story.

[@timephire]

Why do I feel like watching the '80s TMNT out of the blue? 🤔

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

Awesome lmao

[@currentfaves65]

Sarah looks really happy and healthy in this video !

[@leer.2137]

Awesome, Sarah....Gram's Ranger has been getting lots of special treatment ~ it has been getting spoiled; nothing but the Best Beverly Hills Spa like attention ~ it truly is living its Best Life !!!

[@richardp5494]

Hi Sarah, loving how perfect the Ranger is turning out, keep up the great work, loving what you're doing and the amount of time n effort you're putting in 👍

[@ronaldhull8057]

Love seeing Ranger content because I feel your Grandma is smiling down on you! 👍🙏

[@robcreel4257]

I'd love to see more tuning. Incredible work through out this series, including this!

[@SarahnTuned]

Next video has more!

[@wild_lee_coyote]

Now you really are Tuned Sarah. The truck you learned to drive on, is the truck you learned to tune on. Keep learning and the next thing you know you will be finishing the tune on Mr Dos yourself. Keep up the great content.

[@rockman4699]

My favorite KZbinr never fails to lift my spirts. Thank you for yet another entertaining video. Next to Ragnar, the Ranger is my 2nd favorite project of yours. Happy Thanksgiving Miss Sarah....best to Charlie!

[@srtautoworkz]

That has to be the cleanest power ranger in the world, well done on the resto!

[@brianbailey2097]

Yes! Keep up the tuning videos. Not only are your videos entertaining, but are a fount of education. I just drove my ‘92 Ranger to work today. No telling what it’s brain looks like. I was excited to see the new video and have that much more of an appreciation for it!

[@johnnydoe66]

The eye on the end of the probe in the original "War of the Worlds"

[@spdy3926]

YES!!

[@ianburton5624]

I think your gran would be so proud o the way you have got her old truck restored and purring like a kitten. 👍

[@jspaulding4106]

The tuning stuff is interesting, and I think a fitting continuation of Gram's Ranger saga. I definitely enjoy the big stuff and big changes, but really enjoy the literal fine tuning as well! Thanks

[@tez69m]

I have seen elsewhere on KZbin, about engine starting science. Manufacturers over years have lernt, delaying fire up of engines during start, by what seems 1/2 to 1 second prolongs engine life, it gives the oil pump a chance to build up oil pressure before everything fires up, minimising oil starvation when engine is cold.

[@SarahnTuned]

The biggest reason for the delay on this engine is it takes time for the crank trigger to sync.

[@gaboonviper85]

Please keep making videos on the tuning process.....I think we all would agree we want to see this truck complete!

[@crusiethmaximuss]

This is actually the kind of content I am here for and truly appreciate. Keepin' that classic alive with all upgraded software is a major flex in performance. I want to know what kind of MPG it gets now with the more gooder ECU.

[@jeremyrimmer9247]

Yes, more tuning videos on the Ranger please. I love seeing this little gem get incrementally polished to perfection!

[@djmandrick]

I found the ECU bit really interesting so I'd really like to see more of your first-time end to end tune and what you learn along the way.

[@joebryant5793]

Damn...the new hair and make-up towards the end....WOW!!! Looks great.

[@rl5055]

The prime does not put fuel into the cylinders. Prime puts fuel pressure onto the fuel injectors so that when you crank the injectors, it has positive fuel pressure to inject into the cylinders receiving pulse for fuel injection.

[@SarahnTuned]

Yeah that ☝🏻 Good job with words 👍🏻

[@rl5055]

@@SarahnTuned love your content 🙏🏻

[@mattsutube]

Having druvin' driven a 1994 4L manual transmission extended cab Ranger for about 14 years, your persistence got the start & idle down to perfecto! Three thumbs up 😊😊

[@JackieBrown111]

“Unintelligibling” is another word in Sarah-speak that I will adopt

[@robertjones4346]

Love those old rangers. I had a 93. Most reliable vehicle i ever owned. Keep the MAF clean, and replace the o2s when needed, these things run pretty much trouble free. Had I known about megasquirt, that would have been a great upgrade.

[@clintonturner5545]

What came to mind when you pointed that robotic eye at use, was the "dumdumdumdum" sound from the 50's War of The Worlds just before it blasts an Earther.

[@bentleyoakguy]

I love the ranger. Having had one as a kid in the 80s this brings back memories. Also the connection to your Gram helps!

[@lukepearson4899]

Yes please I would love to see another tuning video,can you give the truck the "Beans" before and after tuning as a comparison?

[@Robert8455]

Excellent Sarah. The little Ranger looks spanking new and I enjoyed the tuning info. You are awesome in many ways. Probably the hottest, smartest, tallest, funniest, detail oriented, you tuber mechanic engineer I know. I love how you share the learning process and keep it real. Have a great day.

[@alanmoore2920]

Hair cut suits you.

[@glenaldrich8789]

Hi Sarah! Love when you are in the shop. Especially the fabrication videos! Thank you for all the builds. Ragnar was a great . Glen

[@rickyrenault4710]

fantastic job Sarah well done keep going please absolutely love your new hair beautiful

[@user-427.commodore]

Yay for grams truck, will watch whatever you do :) thanks

[@tonygiraldes7848]

More tuning 😊 More tuning 😊 More tuning 😊

[@CronoCarGuy]

Best feeling is figuring out that one thing that's wrong that no one can figure out and then making it better than new. More vids on the ranger and more Charlie and his 6.0!

[@gromit1971]

Hi from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@williamwintemberg]

Yes Vote for on road tuning! Let someone else drive and you tune. Be careful out there! Lots of distractions!

[@donaldhiggs2075]

I'm rebuilding a 97 Ranger 4x4 XL 3.0L for my daughter to learn to drive on now. So i'm loving this build. Thank you

[@ianperkins8812]

I, for one, would be happy to get more Ranger tuning content. Fascinating stuff. Rescue Charlie and Angel Food Cake are always a bonus. Hmm, there's a band name for you: Ragnar, the debut album by Rescue Charlie and the Angel Food Cake Band.

[@niklaswejedal463]

I think it must have been "War of the Worlds" you were thinking of in the beginning there. Great job to find and fix the problem! - And please do what-ever videos you need to do, I still did not see any of yours that I did not enjoy. Thank you for what you do and Stay Awesome!

[@patricklinkous]

Trust the Gortons Fishermen!

[@pme166]

Very educational. Thank you for showing all the steps and how to systematically go thru and sort it out.

[@jimcabezola3051]

Fascinating! That Megasquirt makes pre-OBD-II fuel injection tuning seem...comprehensible. Mahalo for the link to OG Ped Xing, too. Worth watching in addition to your videos. It has the needed background information.

[@SarahnTuned]

🤙🏻

[@jos770]

Awesome that you resurrected this old classic Ranger to showroom quality (how it runs and looks). Most you see today are rusted out, dented up, parts runners. Grams would be proud !

[@domoxaz]

There are a few of us here in Tucson that are or have used MegaSquirt. I used it on my Volvo turbos using the EDIS wheel with a custom mount for the pickup. It's a great system once you get it dialed in. Have fun with it!

[@josiahbaker9137]

I want a ranger. This one would be perfect. I’m known for taking care of my cars but you take it to another level. Nice videos.

[@vonwesty3544]

Great job on the tuning adventure! I really do believe these aftermarket EFI systems and ECUs will be what keeps these older fuel injection vehicles going, and you're ahead of the curve learning how to do it.

[@stevenclevenger3306]

You really do make some of the best content for a smile and information in one spot. Thank u, and to all just reading comments, u should just hit the like button button and watch the video cause it's worth it.

[@JDK73772]

Its nice to see a tuning video thats on a daily driver and not some gonzo twin turbo vehicle that less than 1% of us will ever see much less drive.

[@BlueSky...]

It's impossible not to be extremely impressed by this video.

[@802Garage]

Very cool! Love to see a modern affordable ECU put to good use.

[@antonisp6629]

Nice job. Definitely want to see the rest of the tuning process

[@Eadadykk]

I love these ranger body styles. I want to put a 5.0 in mine with automatic transmission. Lower it 4" and stance it. New paint, bucket seats, window tint, headlights, tail lights, bed liner... These trucks will be popular one day.

[@tim_bbq1008]

more please. the process of digitally tuning has always been a mystery and this is helping clarify what is going on. Thanks for sharing!

[@cwooly007]

So far my fave video of the Ranger. Love all the techy stuff. And Gurl, those loose curls are 🔥

[@markwhitteck6055]

I really enjoyed this video. I have worked in the auto industry for over 30 years and know what goes into these modern vehicles. From old school timing using a timing light (adjusting points and distributor) to using a computer the automobile has come a long way.😊

[@SarahnTuned]

Not sure if 1994 is “modern”, it was 28 years ago 😂

[@509brown]

Success!! Yay!! I would appreciate a follow-up video completing the tuning of Gram's truck.

[@paulandreassen9964]

Love this build, big fan of the classic Ranger. I have to say, respectfully, you should wear those pants every day!

[@keithnaz8844]

They did awesome on your hair! Looks like a Rock Star! 😎🤘🏽

[@kyle583]

I’m bummed the ranger is having issues but loving seeing it back on the channel!

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Awesome job Sarah!!! Another Charlie fixes Sarah's car with Charlie magic 🎩 ✨️ 👌

[@garyshaw3112]

Really enjoyed the tuning the Ford Range please continue. Thanks

[@Johnny_Kanuk]

Heck ya, I love these tuning videos. I am learning so much from them.

[@noshsreqd]

You'll get that Ranger running better than it ever did from the factory! Definitely interested in seeing the rest of your tuning process and we're both learning along the way here. Interesting to see new technology interface with an old school EFI and clean up the bugs and quirks. Great content Sarah!

[@stevenfarrall3942]

Fascinating, for someone who only understands mechanical distributors and 'points'.

[@danielkarlsson4042]

You rock! What a nice sound from that engine after you tuned it 😃 Cant wait until you do a complete Tuning video. You have awesome sound and picture on your movies👊💪

[@ptpracing]

When I saw you turn that idle screw in the last video I cringed so hard. Im glad you got it all figured out and even made a point to address it in this video.

[@michaelcaldwell3142]

Your hair looks great! And those bellbottoms are rockin!!!

[@3toedSloth75]

Yup, would love to see you tune your Grandma's Ranger out further. I'll be doing similar soon.

[@dominickprecopio1016]

The Ranger runs better now then most new cars!! 👍

[@salchristiano6606]

Doing what most people hire someone else to do… that is why I love you content.

[@markphilpot8734]

You are so being yourself. Never say die Iron Eagle! Learn and watch videos, come back and kick tail. No stopping you. Love that tenacity! Thank yous go out to Charlie for kicking butt along side you as well as Angel. Tag team action on KZbin, Sarah style!

[@bmartin7828]

Another great video. And yes I’d like to see more tuning videos especially if you ever get into HP Tuners on LS based vehicles. Thanks Sarah

[@davejennings5140]

Learned new stuff, like it! Also, new unwords, also funny. New hair is cool too.

[@TheTussman]

Adjusting so many functions through the ECU in real time is absolutely fascinating!

[@mehboostah887]

As I'm learning how to tune my megasquirt right now, I absolutely enjoyed this video and found it inspiring for my projects.

[@anthonytriana4209]

Wow!! Watching you do what you do is so satisfying because you try and try and try some more until you get it done. I’m sure you felt great after tuning your Ranger. Well done, Sarah! Well done. I love your content and your sense of humor. I can’t wait for the Final Ragnar Review. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@randyfleet9968]

A GREAT pair of blue jeans at the beginning! Absolutely we want to see another tuning video.

[@cggnow]

39 seconds in..The circle in the middle could be HAL from 2001 a Space Odyssey. If it starts speaking to you in a soft, creepy voice telling you "I can't do that, Sarah"...RUN! ;-)

[@bacchus1234567]

Happy Thanksgiving Sarah! You have best channel for car fixing, your OCD and attention to detail is so inspiring!

[@randallmartin9223]

Those are some really nice looking jeans. wow.

[@lmcalhoun]

Really love the work you have done on your Gram's Ranger! I would enjoy watching you tune it to perfection!

[@jasonbrinegar6759]

newbie here! Looks like you've done a great job Sarah! But I might suggest renting a dyno for the day vs just going out on the street and trying your luck.. LOL. Not that it can't be done on the street, I've done this many times using the vz analyzer. (Assuming you are using the registered version of tuner studio?) When set properly it will get you pretty close pretty quickly but the ability to do steady state tuning on the dyno is really the way to go. Often times the base tune timing table can be fairly soft as well. Tuning on the dyno would also allow you to dial your timing table on the given fuel you choose to run (91-93 I hope🙂) Not to mention EVERYONE loves some max effort dyno videos!!!

[@tomdixon1213]

That timing light made you disappear when you tapped it a few times. Hilarious. 😅

[@jasonmorales1846]

Would love to see more tuning on this truck even though I am completely lost watching you do this.

[@rotaxtwin]

I would have loved a Megasquirt on my Ranger a few years ago, the ability to map the fuel and spark curve would have been great. I had a cold driveability issue that I believe was in the factory mapping ('92 4 litre). I also had Borla headers and exhaust on it and some tuning would have really helped. Great to see the Megasquirt in action, heard so much about them but they look great.

[@AKJeeper]

I'm looking at converting my 87 Mercedes 420SEL to modern efi with the megasquirt, so definitely interested in seeing more content like this!

[@cnorton1us]

Great job, the Ranger definitely starts and idles like it should now. I vote for a video on continuing the tuning process for different driving conditions. Ok, part of that is so I can see the Ranger some more, but also curiosity for what all needs to be adjusted for proper engine response while driving.

[@d.r.807]

You are probably referring to Flight of The Navigator. Old 80's movie with an alien spaceship. The 'character' inside the ship was basically an eye. Looks very similar to the timing gun lense. Really interesting movie.

[@AndrewBrierley]

Comedy gold when you dissapeared :)

[@michaelblacktree]

For most of us, this would be tedious and frustrating. But Sarah kept it fresh and interesting. Much respect! 👍

[@1974UTuber]

Would happily watch more of the tuning process. I absolutely love your Ford Ranger and your problem solving skills

[@kevinkillian2165]

Yes, would love to see more on the tuning process. I have a fox body 5.0 that I'm considering replacing the EEC-IV with the Mega Squirt system.

[@alrestauro]

Awesome work on your Grand's car, Sarah.

[@agentjwa]

wait till you setup the launch control, lol not to actually launch it but its pretty fun to mess with people at stoplights.

[@bullethelldemon]

definitely wanna see the rest of the tuning process on this truck, this was a fun video!

[@honeybadgerwrx]

Yes please continue with the tuning process! Although I'm going to be using a different system, I want help learning what I'm in for once I get my stand alone installed. Very happy you got the ranger up and the bug nearly done! Can't wait to see what's next!