JMS Chip & Performance Releases Complete Plug & Play Solution To Enhance Drive-By-Wire Throttle on 2008-2015 GM Vehicles

JMS PedalMAX Supports Most 2008-2015 Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac Vehicles

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JMS Chip & Performance has just released their new PedalMAX™, the industry’s first and only complete solution designed to improve throttle response and improve driving characteristics on 2008 and newer GM vehicles. PedalMAX is easy to install, and plugs in-line between the vehicle’s throttle position sensor and vehicle harness, providing a huge improvement in throttle performance and responsiveness.

All GM vehicles built today are equipped with a “drive-by-wire” electronic throttle. One of the biggest consumer complaints has been poor throttle response and throttle lag, especially in performance or racing applications. JMS PedalMAX™ is designed to improve the throttle response on all 2008 and newer GM vehicles.

This first of its kind digital microprocessor-controlled device dramatically improves throttle reaction and acceleration. PedalMAX also reduces turbo lag and improves low and mid-range performance on all turbocharged and diesel vehicles, eliminates stalling on manual transmission models, and makes your vehicle fun to drive again.

Other extended PedalMAX™ benefits include, seamless and warranty-friendly installation, advanced user throttle control via the optional control knob, and the device requires no aftermarket OBD-II tuning or programming. This innovative new product can also be stacked or used in conjunction with common aftermarket OBD-II programmers and monitors such as: SCT, Bully Dog, Diablosport, Hypertech, Superchips, Edge and other manufacturers’ products.

PedalMAX™ features exclusive JMS digital technology housed in a proprietary sealed enclosure, and comes complete with plug and play wiring harness using OEM connectors for quick installation. The complete system is designed to be used on any 2008-2015 GM gas or diesel car, truck and SUV regardless of engine size and will improve the driving experience significantly while adding improved low and mid-range performance.

Additional Resources:

• PedalMAX™ Technical Overview
• PedalMAX™ Product Page
• PedalMAX™ Installation Instructions

PedalMAX™ and other revolutionary fuel injection and electronics products are available through authorized JMS Chip & Performance Dealers and Warehouse Distributors, online at www.jmschip.com or by calling JMS direct at (601) 766-9424.

PedalMAX™ 2008-2015 GM Vehicles Supported:
2013-2015 Cadillac ATS
2014-2015 Corvette C7
2014-2015 Chevy SS sedan
2011-2015 Cadillac CTS Coupe
2008-2015 Cadillac CTS Sedan
2010-2015 Cadillac CTS Wagon
2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade
2008-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2008-2013 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2007-2009 Cadillac XLR
2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro
2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvette C6
2008-2013 Chevrolet Impala
2008-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
2012-2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
2008-2014 Chevrolet Equinox
2008-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
2008-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
2008-2014 Chevrolet Suburban
2008-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
2008-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse
2008-2013 GMC Acadia
2008-2014 GMC Sierra 1500
2008-2014 GMC Sierra 2500
2008-2014 GMC Sierra 3500
2008-2014 GMC Sierra Denali
2010-2014 GMC Terrain
2008-2014 GMC Yukon
2008-2014 GMC Yukon Denali

About JMS Chip & Performance – For more than 20 years, JMS Chip & Performance has been an industry-leader in late model domestic and import vehicle tuning. JMS brand electronics components are some of the most technologically advanced in the automotive industry and feature innovative high-quality engineering, materials and workmanship. The JMS technical center in Lucedale, MS is one of North America’s premier automotive and motorcycle tuning, manufacturing, and turn-key automobile development facilities, producing numerous custom high-performance vehicles each year. JMS is also a pioneer in domestic vehicle calibrations and highly regarded as a foremost expert in GM, GM and Chrysler powertrain and drivetrain systems.

JMS PedalMAX – Customers Are Loving Their New and Improved Ford and GM Vehicles!

JMS PedalMAX works on all 2011-2015 Ford vehicles and popular 2008-2015 GM Vehicles

You just can’t go wrong with PedalMAX!  At least that what our customers have to say…  When we claim it offers a whole new driving experience we’re not kidding, and with just one quick tap of the throttle, we’re 100% sure you will agree.  Below are some of the recent comments we have received from JMS PedalMAX customers who are really enjoying their new and improved Ford and GM vehicles.  To learn more about PedalMAX, visit the product page on our website.

Email From JMS Dealer, MRT:
“We just installed PedalMAX on a new 2014 C7 Corvette and 2014 CTS-V. The results were beyond our expectations, considering up to this point we had only installed them of Ford vehicles. On the two GM cars we tested, the throttle response greatly improved with absolutely no lag! The C7 Corvette, while it’s a great car right out of the box, was better with regards to acceleration, shifting, and overall feel. The biggest improvement is the power and acceleration, which comes on much quicker now and honestly you need to take some time to get used to it. With the knob set at 100%, you better be prepared because it’s a whole new experience and the car is much quicker! The CTS-V we tested had the same results as the Vette, much quicker and loads of fun to drive now. I expect the V6 and V8 Camaro owners are going to be all over it when we get the word out. Great job on this new product!

Email From a 2015 Mustang Beta-Tester:
“We just installed PedalMAX on our 2015 Mustang with 2.3L Ecoboost engine and all we can say is WOW!  You immediately notice the better throttle response and the car does not fall on its face during the first to second gear shift.  Secondly, the power comes on much quicker, power feels much stronger, and all the turbo-lag is completely gone.” — 2015 SEMA Mustang recipient – Detroit, MI

Message From Steve Turner, Editor-in-Chief, SVTPerformance.com:
“I wanted to drive the car for a little while to see if there were any downsides to the PedalMax, and I am happy to report that there aren’t any. The big difference is there is little if any turbo lag. If you lay into it off idle, the boost comes in almost immediately. It also feels like the car has even more torque all the way through the mid-range.  The difference is somewhat comparable to the addition of the tune to the car, which on my car was like 60 lb-ft. It might not feel quite as good as 60, but 30 wouldn’t be a stretch. Also, I may be imagining it, but it seems as though it cleaned up a little off-idle stumble the car had on cold-start.” — S Turner, Lakeland, FL

Message from Jeff Lacina, 2013 One Lap of America Winner:
“The JMS PedalMAX is very easy to install…  I even had my 16 year-old son install it on my 2011 Mustang GT.  On the street, the PedalMAX made my car easier to drive around town and the revised throttle mapping eliminated the stock “throttle hang”, making it easier to shift and more fun to drive.  On the road course, the throttle response felt more linear and direct.  It took a few laps for me to get used to the improved responsiveness, but after that, it was game on and felt great.” – J Lacina, Olathe, KS

Message on Mustang Forum:
Just installed a JMS PedalMax unit and I have to say it is the best money I have spent on my 2014 Mustang GT! It took 5 minutes to install and holy crap! The car LEAPS off the line now and just feels “fixed!”

If you feel like your throttle response isn’t quite what it should be- purchase and install this unit. All I can say is it’s just a night and day difference. My throttle has always lagged a bit, which can be a real pain since I drive my 6MT in bumper to bumper traffic every day.

The Ford Racing ProCal tune, which I had installed over a year ago is supposed to “fix” the throttle lag, and it does somewhat, but it’s still there. Plus it seems to screw up the idle a bit, and Ford Racing promised to get back to me on that issue and never did. An idle calibration made things a little better, but the RPMs still nose-dived on occasion.

One drive with the JMS unit installed, and the car just feels exactly right! In fact, it feels a little scary when I put it into SportTrac mode, or whatever it’s called. I’m not sure how the thing works, it seems to be just a small board hooked up to a 25 pin connector, but I’ve read that it boosts the voltage of the signal sent from the accelerator to the throttle body. Whatever it does, it really is quite grin producing and I’m a lot happier with my 5.0, and I may have to purchase one for our F150. It seems to increase the idle speed just a tiny bit, and it takes all the tentativeness out of the throttle. You tap it and the hounds are instantly released!

Not any review I could find on this site, other than someone asking about it a month or so ago and a few people suggesting it was a gimmick. If anyone else has this thing installed, I’d be curious to see if your results are similar. The main thing JMS talks about is “fixing the tendency to stall” when taking off from a stop with the manual. I’ve always been able to manage in that regard, but it definitely does make it a lot easier to take off. When I back into our driveway, I’m going uphill, and that’s where the poor throttle response would make things most challenging, but no more!

How To Choose The Right PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 For Your Application

**Note:  Boost activated units will be available on May 14, 2014 and the links to product pages are not currently active.

Step 1 — Choose from Plug & Play or Universal Single Wire splice in design.

JMS PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 Single and Dual Fuel Pump Voltage Boosters are offered in Plug and Play configurations for most 2011-2014 Ford applications, including 2011-2014 Mustang GT and Shelby GT500. Anyone can quickly and easily install JMS Plug & Play devices by un-plugging the OEM Fuel Pump Driver Module connectors and plugging the FuelMAX V2 in-line between the factory harness and Fuel Pump Driver Module. The 2011-2014 Mustang GT and V6 utilize a single Fuel Pump Driver Module, use part numbers: PM-2000-PPM11 or PM-2009-BOOST-PPM11. The 2011-2014 Shelby GT500 has two Fuel Pump Driver Modules, use part numbers: Part # PM-2020-PPS11 or PM-2029-BOOST-PPS11.

The universal PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 Fuel Pump Voltage Booster is designed for virtually any vehicle or fuel pump type, including all Ford, GM, Chrysler and Import vehicles. The universal design is most commonly used on pre-2011 Mustang and Shelby GT500 applications, or any GM, Dodge, Chrysler, or import vehicle applications. If you can cut and splice a single wire then you can quickly and easily install a universal PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 on your vehicle!

Vehicles that power a single fuel pump or FPDM when the key is turned to the on position use part number: PM-2000 or PM-2009-BOOST (Ford and most imports). GM and Chrysler vehicles OR any vehicle that has continuous power going to the FPDM regardless of key position use part number: PM-2000-GM or PM-2009-BOOST-GM for a single fuel pump application.

Vehicles that power dual fuel pumps or dual FPDM’s use part number: PM-2020 or PM-2029-BOOST. These are dual units with separate wiring and fuses for each fuel pump or FPDM.

Step 2 — Choose the type of device activation that works best for you.

JMS PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 Single and Dual Fuel Pump Voltage Boosters are offered with two different activation types.

• Type 1 – Activate voltage boosting via Ground or a monitored 0-5 volt sensor signal.
  • Typically the ground method is the most common, with the activation via the included Hobbs switch kit (user adjustable from 3-7 psi, and pre-set at 5 psi).
  • 0-5 volt sensor signal monitor methods include monitoring the MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure), TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), and MAF (Mass Air Flow Sensor).
  • All Plug and Play Voltage Boosters include the optional harness to activate voltage boosting via the Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor on all 2011-2014 Ford Vehicles.
  • Part numbers that support ground or 0-5v activation: PM-2000, PM-2000-GM, PM-2020, PM-2000-PPM11 and PM-2020-PPS11.

JMS PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 Universal and Plug & Play Single and Dual Fuel Pump Voltage Boosters are also offered with a dedicated internal boost activation type that offers a range from 1-29 psi.

• Type 2 – Activate via internal boost sensor (1-29psi)
  • This dedicated internal boost activation is designed to only read boost pressure and it will activate the unit based on your determined boost level.
  • These units do not allow for activation via ground, 0-5 volt signal, or accelerator pedal position sensor.
  • Part numbers that support internal boost activation: PM-2009-BOOST, PM-2009-BOOST-GM, PM-2009-BOOST-PPM11, PM-2029-BOOST, and PM-2029-BOOST-PPS11.

The installation of the JMS PowerMAX is simple. All you have to do is answer two simple questions: which type of Fuel Pump Voltage Booster, single or dual, and which type of activation method works best for your application. The rest is easy, splice in or plug & play. If you’re not sure what is best for you, or if you have more questions, that’s easy too. Just pick up the phone and ask the experts at JMS Chip & Performance – (601) 766-9424 we are available from 9:00am to 5:00pm CST. Our team of professionals is ready, willing and able to help you choose the right product for virtually any type of fuel system regardless of how much or how little horsepower your engine is making.

About JMS Chip & Performance
For more than 20 years, JMS Chip & Performance has been an industry-leader in late model domestic and import vehicle tuning. JMS brand electronics components are some of the most technologically advanced in the automotive industry and feature innovative high-quality engineering, materials and workmanship. The JMS technical center in Lucedale, MS is one of North America’s premier automotive and motorcycle tuning, manufacturing, and turn-key automobile development facilities, producing numerous custom high-performance vehicles each year. JMS is also a pioneer in domestic vehicle calibrations and highly regarded as a foremost expert in Ford, GM and Chrysler powertrain and drivetrain systems.

The concept behind boosting the voltage of your fuel pump or fuel pump driver

Did you know you can reliably use the factory fuel pump to support additional horsepower?

You can and it’s not a new concept, although traditional products designed for this purpose have typically been low-tech and don’t offer a clean and consistent output, or don’t offer enough output to support high horsepower levels. The new JMS PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 V2 is the first product to offer 40 amps of total output in a single device, and a full 80 amps of output from a dual device. View the various different products via an oscilloscope and you’ll see that PowerMAX produces the cleanest and most consistent output as well.

So what kind of horsepower can you support with PowerMAX FuelMAX V2 V2?

• 2011+ Mustang GT customers have reported making +925rwhp with the stock fuel pump and a FuelMAX V2
• 2011+ Shelby GT500 customers have reported making +1050rwhp with the stock fuel pumps and dual FuelMAX V2
• SVT Raptor customers have reported making +750rwhp with the stock fuel pump and a FuelMAX V2
• 2010+ Camaro customers have reported making +800rwhp with the stock fuel pump and a FuelMAX V2
• Nissan Skyline GTR customers have reported making +1000rwhp with the stock fuel pump and a FuelMAX V2

What are some other advantages of PowerMAX FuelMAX V2?

• Boost fuel pump voltage ONLY when the extra fuel volume is needed
• Keep your fuel cool and reduce or eliminate the chance of vapor lock
• No need to upgrade the factory fuel pump or fuel lines
• Eliminate the gasoline smell associated with aftermarket fuel systems
• Enable Voltage Boosting via either Ground and external pressure switch or via external 0-5 volt sensor signal
• Simple to install – Choose from either Universal Single Wire splice in design or Plug and Play
• Universal – If you can cut and splice a single wire then you can install a universal PowerMAX FuelMAX V2

Other features you should know about:

• Universal units activate voltage boosting via Ground or a monitored 0-5 volt sensor signal
• Plug and Play for most 2011-2014 Fords: Mustang GT and Shelby (Anyone can quickly and easily install)
• Plug & Play units activate voltage boosting via Accelerator Pedal Position (Can also use ground activation)

When to use a GM or Standard Voltage Output?

• If you have a GM that is 2010 or newer, you must use the GM specific unit
• Starting in 2010 the fuel pump driver modules on GM vehicles are powered ON all of the time
• JMS offers a special GM version of the FuelMAX V2 for 2010+ GM vehicles
• Use the Standard Ford device ONLY if your vehicle utilizes “Key-ON +12v” to power the Fuel Pump or Pump Driver

Single or Dual Outputs, which unit is right for you?

• Single Unit: For use on all vehicles that only have a SINGLE Fuel Pump or Fuel Pump Driver Module
• Dual Unit: Use on vehicles that have Dual Fuel Pumps or Dual Fuel Pump Driver Modules such as the Shelby GT500 or Nissan Skyline GTR

About JMS Chip & Performance – For more than 20 years, JMS Chip & Performance has been an industry-leader in late model domestic and import vehicle tuning. JMS brand electronics components are some of the most technologically advanced in the automotive industry and feature innovative high-quality engineering, materials and workmanship. The JMS technical center in Lucedale, MS is one of North America’s premier automotive and motorcycle tuning, manufacturing, and turn-key automobile development facilities, producing numerous custom high-performance vehicles each year. JMS is also a pioneer in domestic vehicle calibrations and highly regarded as a foremost expert in Ford, GM and Chrysler powertrain and drivetrain systems.