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canadian trucker · 02-23-2006, 10:39 PM

What kind of tank / compressor combos are you guys running for your air ride set up ? and whats best if you dont wanna jump, or have a 5 min rise time...

I got a 10 gal tank and a viair 460 compressor and i find its kind slow...

thankx for the response

bagged74 · 02-23-2006, 11:08 PM

you have too much tank and not enough compressor. you either need another compressor like the one you have or a smaller tank, like 3-5 gallon.

revn67 · 02-23-2006, 11:09 PM

i haven't put them in the trunk yet, but i have 2 5 gallon tanks and 2 460 viair compressors

canadian trucker · 02-23-2006, 11:12 PM

so what your saying is smaller tank or another compressor

camaro__thunder · 02-24-2006, 12:08 AM

yes.. your air compressor is killing itself trying to build up enough pressure with that big of a tank. Get a 3 or 5 gallon(ditch the 10). If you are a switch junkie get another viar 460 and run it also into the 10 gallon, to have enough play/fill ratio. Viar performance data

Rollie396 · 02-24-2006, 01:35 AM

I have roughly 8 gal. and I'm gonna run 2 viair380s.I'm new to this but I've been told by many that one compressor wasn't enough to preform well.

72MARIO · 02-24-2006, 10:37 AM

Where are you going to run your exhaust ?

revn67 · 02-24-2006, 03:09 PM

i'm guessing turndowns, but they'll definitely be some custom bending in there somewhere

Rollie396 · 02-24-2006, 08:06 PM

I'm probably gonna have to run outside the frame.I'm gonna build the exhaust myself so I'll have plenty of opportunity to experiment.

lvscott · 02-24-2006, 09:20 PM

not to get off the subject, but Rollie where did you get these tanks and what kind are they?

Rollie396 · 02-24-2006, 09:51 PM

lvscott,I built the tanks out of 6" pipe.

sorry to hijack canadian trucker,I'm curious to know what you set your pressure switch at and how long it took for the 460 to fill that big tank.

valleycustom · 02-25-2006, 01:18 AM

The rule of thumb is 1 compressor to every 5 gallons of tank. If you go any more your just going to kill the compressor.

Later
Jr

Kontrol Phreaks · 02-25-2006, 01:53 AM

That's pretty much the industry standard and the same that I've always tried to go off of. If you're looking for a quick filling compressor, that compact and affordable, then I would go with the Viair 400C compressor. It's the quickest filling pump and also the most affordable. However if you're lloking for more then 150 psi, or plan to constantly be playing the with switches, then you'll want a different model.

Clint Petree
KP Components Inc.
www.kpcomponents.com

82c10 · 02-25-2006, 02:12 AM

get some nitrogen it will go quicker

camaro__thunder · 02-25-2006, 10:01 AM

Go with an AZ ! Heard nothing but good about them.

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XXL · 02-25-2006, 10:39 AM

I've got 2 3 gallon tanks and 2 Thomas 315's. I've been using that setup for about 5 years. I don't do a lot of up and down over and over so the Thomas' are fine).

r0lf- · 02-25-2006, 06:45 PM

I run an engine driven on 2 5 Gallons, I would never go electric.

I prolly have 300 bucks in the engine driven setup. I love it.

canadian trucker · 02-25-2006, 07:44 PM

my switch is set from 110 on and 145 off because i am running 100 psi in my bags

02-23-2006, 10:39 PM	#1
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Air Ride Acc... What kind of tank / compressor combos are you guys running for your air ride set up ? and whats best if you dont wanna jump, or have a 5 min rise time... I got a 10 gal tank and a viair 460 compressor and i find its kind slow... thankx for the response

02-23-2006, 11:08 PM	#2
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Air Ride Acc... you have too much tank and not enough compressor. you either need another compressor like the one you have or a smaller tank, like 3-5 gallon.

02-23-2006, 11:09 PM	#3
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: Air Ride Acc... i haven't put them in the trunk yet, but i have 2 5 gallon tanks and 2 460 viair compressors

02-23-2006, 11:12 PM	#4
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Air Ride Acc... so what your saying is smaller tank or another compressor

02-24-2006, 12:08 AM	#5
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Air Ride Acc... yes.. your air compressor is killing itself trying to build up enough pressure with that big of a tank. Get a 3 or 5 gallon(ditch the 10). If you are a switch junkie get another viar 460 and run it also into the 10 gallon, to have enough play/fill ratio. Viar performance data __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED

02-24-2006, 01:35 AM	#6
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Air Ride Acc... I have roughly 8 gal. and I'm gonna run 2 viair380s.I'm new to this but I've been told by many that one compressor wasn't enough to preform well. Attached Images __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

02-24-2006, 10:37 AM	#7
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Air Ride Acc... Where are you going to run your exhaust ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-24-2006, 03:09 PM	#8
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: Air Ride Acc... i'm guessing turndowns, but they'll definitely be some custom bending in there somewhere

02-24-2006, 08:06 PM	#9
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Air Ride Acc... I'm probably gonna have to run outside the frame.I'm gonna build the exhaust myself so I'll have plenty of opportunity to experiment. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

02-24-2006, 09:20 PM	#10
lvscott Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 84	Re: Air Ride Acc... not to get off the subject, but Rollie where did you get these tanks and what kind are they?

02-24-2006, 09:51 PM	#11
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Re: Air Ride Acc... lvscott,I built the tanks out of 6" pipe. sorry to hijack canadian trucker,I'm curious to know what you set your pressure switch at and how long it took for the 460 to fill that big tank. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

02-25-2006, 01:18 AM	#12
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	Re: Air Ride Acc... The rule of thumb is 1 compressor to every 5 gallons of tank. If you go any more your just going to kill the compressor. Later Jr __________________ Please become a site supporting vendor to advertise a business in your signature. you can do so here

02-25-2006, 01:53 AM	#13
Kontrol Phreaks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 242	Re: Air Ride Acc... That's pretty much the industry standard and the same that I've always tried to go off of. If you're looking for a quick filling compressor, that compact and affordable, then I would go with the Viair 400C compressor. It's the quickest filling pump and also the most affordable. However if you're lloking for more then 150 psi, or plan to constantly be playing the with switches, then you'll want a different model. Clint Petree KP Components Inc. www.kpcomponents.com

02-25-2006, 02:12 AM	#14
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Air Ride Acc... get some nitrogen it will go quicker __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

02-25-2006, 10:01 AM	#15
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: Air Ride Acc... Go with an AZ ! Heard nothing but good about them. air zenith[IMG]http://www.****************/images/products_gallery/23.jpg[/IMG] __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED Last edited by camaro__thunder; 02-25-2006 at 10:02 AM.*



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02-25-2006, 10:39 AM	#16
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Air Ride Acc... I've got 2 3 gallon tanks and 2 Thomas 315's. I've been using that setup for about 5 years. I don't do a lot of up and down over and over so the Thomas' are fine). __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

02-25-2006, 06:45 PM	#17
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Re: Air Ride Acc... I run an engine driven on 2 5 Gallons, I would never go electric. I prolly have 300 bucks in the engine driven setup. I love it. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

02-25-2006, 07:44 PM	#18
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Air Ride Acc... my switch is set from 110 on and 145 off because i am running 100 psi in my bags

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