Performax™ Gauge Systems Available

Michael

Michael

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Okay, I figured I'd throw an initial post into "our" forum to remind everyone that the long-awaited Performax™ gauge systems are now available from your favorite ISSPRO dealer.

http://www.isspro.com/performax.php

Regards,
Michael Pliska
 
thanks Michael. When able I'll be going to that set up. I asked you a while back about a tach controller for a shift light in a 3rd gen. Any news about that... is it something Isspro may even want to deal with ?
 
Can you make the presentation a flash presentation? I'm a little apprehensive about downloading a PowerPoint, even though it's from a very well known manufacturer.
 
I'll ask the IT guys about a flash presentation. They may think it's something which involves seedy raincoats.

The tach input for 3rd Gen will probably be coming next year. We're just starting the R&D for that set of functionality.

I'm writing this from the pit area at the NHRDA race in Bremerton, WA, where it's been raining all friggin' morning, and I forgot to bring my cell phone charger (which will limit my web surfing time)...

Regards,
Michael Pliska
 
hey Michael does the RP gauge come with it's own sensor or does it tap into the stock sensor some how??
Thanks
Mark
 
53 willys said:
hey Michael does the RP gauge come with it's own sensor or does it tap into the stock sensor some how??
Thanks
Mark
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Mark, I don't know how it hooks up but, I believe the RP gauge is a part of the Performax system and not a stand alone gauge. It would be in a daisy chain with the other gauges connect to their brain ( ESP )
 
triton said:
Mark, I don't know how it hooks up but, I believe the RP gauge is a part of the Performax system and not a stand alone gauge. It would be in a daisy chain with the other gauges connect to their brain ( ESP )
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Thanks Ty...I tried to look at the demo but my computer does not have power point or something...
I think I am going to try these new style gauges..I like that they have a back pressure gauge and a RP gauge...I did see the diagram (I think you posted a while back ago) had them in a daisy chain..Sound like a sweet set up:cool:
 
53 willys said:
Thanks Ty...I tried to look at the demo but my computer does not have power point or something...
I think I am going to try these new style gauges..I like that they have a back pressure gauge and a RP gauge...I did see the diagram (I think you posted a while back ago) had them in a daisy chain..Sound like a sweet set up:cool:
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yeah, doing one wiring connection is nice. Then as Michael said... it's a matter of plug & play on their controller with up to 17 gauges ! I'm going to make the switch myself when I'm able
 
So does the Drive pressure gauge require a filter of some sort to protect the gauge from hot sooty exhaust??
 
I have one more question...is the R68155 the exhaust/drive pressure gauge or is it a manifold pressure gauge???
your site does not really say???
Thanks
 
Sorry for the late replies, I was racing yesterday (they bumped the race to Sunday), and having to keep track of my 5-year-old between rounds.

The RP gauge piggybacks on the factory sensor (through the electrical connector). With 20000+ psi, we didn't want to have people trying to tap in another sensor! It works fine with boxes which "fake out" the ECM, as long as you put our harness closest to the sensor.

The Exhaust Backpressure sensor just needs to stay below 275°F at all times, which typically requires a 12" or longer length of copper tubing between it and the exhaust manifold. You can also tee off of a factory exhaust backpressure sensor tube. We were a little worried about the soot, but we have had them in some beta tester trucks for 10's of thousands of miles without issues.

Thanks,
Michael Pliska
 
Michael said:
Sorry for the late replies, I was racing yesterday (they bumped the race to Sunday), and having to keep track of my 5-year-old between rounds.

The RP gauge piggybacks on the factory sensor (through the electrical connector). With 20000+ psi, we didn't want to have people trying to tap in another sensor! It works fine with boxes which "fake out" the ECM, as long as you put our harness closest to the sensor.

The Exhaust Backpressure sensor just needs to stay below 275°F at all times, which typically requires a 12" or longer length of copper tubing between it and the exhaust manifold. You can also tee off of a factory exhaust backpressure sensor tube. We were a little worried about the soot, but we have had them in some beta tester trucks for 10's of thousands of miles without issues.

Thanks,
Michael Pliska
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Great thanks Michael...I know how hard it is to take care of the little ones thats for sure!!!:bang:hehe: I got a 3yearold and a 1year old..that I watch when moms at work.

where is this factory sensor tube on the cummins located? I never knew or have noticed one before?
 
Apparently Dodge/Cummins did not put in a factory EBP sensor, so you'll have to drill and tap the exhaust manifold and add a tube like I mentioned above. I know that Ford/Powerstrokes have a factory sensor which we have teed from on some beta tester installations.

R68155 is an exhaust backpressure gauge, despite our website incorrectly labeling it!

Thanks,
Michael Pliska
 
I really like my Performax gauges. Good match for the stock gauges, and only having three wires to run all the gauges is great! I have six gauges, three in a pod on top of the dash, and three on the a-pillar. The boost gauge sensors also read up to 100psi, so no more nylon tubes for boost gauges. I may have to find room for a drive pressure gauge....

Paul
 
Paul,
How's the new truck coming along? Made any passes in it yet?

BTW, thanks for the quick answer on whether or not CR Cummins has an EBP sensor - now you know why I was asking!

Regards,
Michael Pliska
 
paulb said:
I really like my Performax gauges. Good match for the stock gauges, and only having three wires to run all the gauges is great! I have six gauges, three in a pod on top of the dash, and three on the a-pillar. The boost gauge sensors also read up to 100psi, so no more nylon tubes for boost gauges. I may have to find room for a drive pressure gauge....

Paul
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what 6 are you running?
Thanks
 
paulb said:
I really like my Performax gauges. Good match for the stock gauges, and only having three wires to run all the gauges is great! I have six gauges, three in a pod on top of the dash, and three on the a-pillar. The boost gauge sensors also read up to 100psi, so no more nylon tubes for boost gauges. I may have to find room for a drive pressure gauge....

Paul
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so whats the best tubing to use for the 100psi set-ups?? copper? stainless?
or some psi flexible line of some sort??
 
53 willys said:
so whats the best tubing to use for the 100psi set-ups?? copper? stainless?
or some psi flexible line of some sort??
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The Performax gauges use a sensor that screws right into either a boost bolt, or a 1/8 npt tapped hole. Gets rid of the tubing all together.

Paul
 
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