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VA72C10 · 11-08-2008, 03:58 PM

Looking for an 8 valve setup. Can get 8 3/8" SMC valves for 225 shipped and I don't want to spend much more for a manifold but understand it will be a cleaner install. Looking for advice on a reasonably priced one that won't need more maintenance than individual valves. Have heard about replacing O-rings regularly but I might be wrong. I have a dual 380 Viar setup w/ no controller setup yet. But can get a decent 7 function controller for around 50 bucks. Planning on using 4 slam specialties RE7 bags w/ 1/4" lines for slow, smooth operation so speed is NOT an issue. Would be willing to spend a little more to get a clean install and reliability (up to about 400 for valves w/ a controller or slightly higher if it's digital/leveling system) Any advice is greatly appreciated as I keep going back and forth on this but need to pull the trigger

11-08-2008, 03:58 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Recommendations on valve manifolds Looking for an 8 valve setup. Can get 8 3/8" SMC valves for 225 shipped and I don't want to spend much more for a manifold but understand it will be a cleaner install. Looking for advice on a reasonably priced one that won't need more maintenance than individual valves. Have heard about replacing O-rings regularly but I might be wrong. I have a dual 380 Viar setup w/ no controller setup yet. But can get a decent 7 function controller for around 50 bucks. Planning on using 4 slam specialties RE7 bags w/ 1/4" lines for slow, smooth operation so speed is NOT an issue. Would be willing to spend a little more to get a clean install and reliability (up to about 400 for valves w/ a controller or slightly higher if it's digital/leveling system) Any advice is greatly appreciated as I keep going back and forth on this but need to pull the trigger __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.