So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

83c10wit454 · 02-12-2013, 09:17 PM

So i was looking around on qar for some compressors, and to my knowledge i think viair is a good brand, am i right? but they have so many different models, whats the difference?

cubber · 02-13-2013, 01:48 AM

Working pressure, volume of air (cfm). They make a great compressor. I have twin Viairs on my ride. Get in touch with ProPerformance in the supension marketplace. His name is Travis, and he will cut you a sweet deal on a compressor, or two, and will be able to help you choose correctly.

andrewmp6 · 02-13-2013, 01:56 AM

Just think of it how much air you need and how fast you want it.When it comes to air ride it comes down to how much your gonna use it.If you want to just raise it up to drive and dump it when it parked a small tank and compressor is fine.If your gonna play with it the whole time you need a bigger tank and twin compressors.

Pro Performance · 02-13-2013, 11:08 AM

VIAIR does make a great compressors, and the things that vary between them are mentioned above, and re-stated below:

Working Pressure
CFM
Duty Cycle

Some will say you need a 100% duty cycle, but that isn't necessarily true. A 33% duty compressor will handle almost anything. In general, I recommend a dual compressor setup with a 4-5 gallon tank. You can get by with a single compressor and 3-4 gallon tank. I just feel the ideal setup, without going overboard, is a dual setup. It will be cheaper to go with a dual setup from the start, than to add another one later if you decide.

Give me a call and would be happy to get you all set up or answer any more questions in detail.

Recommendations:
Dual 400C's - 150 PSI
Dual 444C's - 200 PSI

- Travis

83c10wit454 · 02-13-2013, 09:00 PM

Ok thanks for the input guys, ill probably go with the 444s. Also is a 5 gal tanks to big to mount to the frame rails on my 72 short, or would it be better to put a 3 gal tank on each side.

Pro Performance · 02-13-2013, 09:20 PM

A 5 gallon tank is long (28"), but will squeeze in there. However, I would also consider a 4 gallon (24") which is a little shorter. If you were to do a 3 gallon on each side, you can go with the Porterbuilt mounts, which will handle the mounting of a 3 gallon tank and 1 compressor per side.

Either way you go on the size of tank, the 444's will handle it. We have the 3 gallon tanks, 444's, and PB brackets in stock.

Porterbuilt mounts:

02-12-2013, 09:17 PM	#1
83c10wit454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lexington NE Posts: 122	So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? So i was looking around on qar for some compressors, and to my knowledge i think viair is a good brand, am i right? but they have so many different models, whats the difference?

02-13-2013, 01:48 AM	#2
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? Working pressure, volume of air (cfm). They make a great compressor. I have twin Viairs on my ride. Get in touch with ProPerformance in the supension marketplace. His name is Travis, and he will cut you a sweet deal on a compressor, or two, and will be able to help you choose correctly. __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

02-13-2013, 01:56 AM	#3
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? Just think of it how much air you need and how fast you want it.When it comes to air ride it comes down to how much your gonna use it.If you want to just raise it up to drive and dump it when it parked a small tank and compressor is fine.If your gonna play with it the whole time you need a bigger tank and twin compressors.

02-13-2013, 11:08 AM	#4
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? VIAIR does make a great compressors, and the things that vary between them are mentioned above, and re-stated below: Working Pressure CFM Duty Cycle Some will say you need a 100% duty cycle, but that isn't necessarily true. A 33% duty compressor will handle almost anything. In general, I recommend a dual compressor setup with a 4-5 gallon tank. You can get by with a single compressor and 3-4 gallon tank. I just feel the ideal setup, without going overboard, is a dual setup. It will be cheaper to go with a dual setup from the start, than to add another one later if you decide. Give me a call and would be happy to get you all set up or answer any more questions in detail. Recommendations: Dual 400C's - 150 PSI Dual 444C's - 200 PSI - Travis

02-13-2013, 09:00 PM	#5
83c10wit454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lexington NE Posts: 122	Re: So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? Ok thanks for the input guys, ill probably go with the 444s. Also is a 5 gal tanks to big to mount to the frame rails on my 72 short, or would it be better to put a 3 gal tank on each side. Last edited by 83c10wit454; 02-13-2013 at 09:09 PM.

02-13-2013, 09:20 PM	#6
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: So many viair compressors, whats the difference?? A 5 gallon tank is long (28"), but will squeeze in there. However, I would also consider a 4 gallon (24") which is a little shorter. If you were to do a 3 gallon on each side, you can go with the Porterbuilt mounts, which will handle the mounting of a 3 gallon tank and 1 compressor per side. Either way you go on the size of tank, the 444's will handle it. We have the 3 gallon tanks, 444's, and PB brackets in stock. Porterbuilt mounts:



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