What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rokcrln · 11-12-2009, 02:17 AM

I have looked around a bit and only found side mount York kits that look terrible. I have a 2005 5.3 truck vortec that I want to add engine driven On Board Air to for faster and quieter tank filling. I am working on figuring out a set up but wanted to see what the options might be.

Thanks for any pics or info.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

edflores · 11-12-2009, 02:13 PM

i believe that a few companies, including qwik performance, make a sanden mount for these motors

*Shane* · 11-12-2009, 04:18 PM

I may be completely wrong here, but I don't think sanden compressors lend themselves to OBA systems very well due to the oiling/lube requirements.

edflores · 11-12-2009, 04:19 PM

seems like there are work arounds
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/o...thread-215865/

Rokcrln · 11-12-2009, 07:59 PM

Ed thanks for the links I will read up the the oiling system they are using. I have also seen that bracket as well as one for a york but I was not impressed with the look. I am sure it works fine but I wanted a tighter stockish look.

So after about 8 hours here is were I am with my set up. I still have some bracing to do on my comp once my 10mx170 bolts come in. It is a tight but good fit. Basically I just remounted the ALT. over were the tensioner was and then mounted a A/C comp I had from my rock crawler over were the ALT. was.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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**N2TRUX** · 11-12-2009, 09:35 PM

I was tempted to ask why you wanted something prefabbed knowing your capability to do it yourself.

Rokcrln · 11-12-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I was tempted to ask why you wanted something prefabbed knowing your capability to do it yourself.

I did not want to buy prefabbed, I wanted to see prefabbed

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**N2TRUX** · 11-13-2009, 08:42 AM

Aaah, got ya. Everything I have ever seen for OBA has been rather industrial looking.

Are you considering designing a clean system for the LSx and market it?

SCOTI · 11-13-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Aaah, got ya. Everything I have ever seen for OBA has been rather industrial looking.

Are you considering designing a clean system for the LSx and market it?

If not..... he prob is now

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Rokcrln · 11-13-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Aaah, got ya. Everything I have ever seen for OBA has been rather industrial looking.

Are you considering designing a clean system for the LSx and market it?

Their are a few out their and producing this kind of stuff is not much fun for me and for what they are getting for this kit it would not be worth my wild. I have more fun things to play with. But I did enjoy building mine but now that thrill is gone

Looks to be a good kit for the price and is designed for street rod guys who need to move their A/C up out of the frame. These LSx motors use a separate system for their factory A/C compressor so this kit would just be an adder for air psi.http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72gmcshorty · 05-18-2014, 01:07 PM

i realize this is very old thread but did you ever get it hooked up and running?

newagecustom · 05-20-2014, 09:24 AM

littleshopmfg.com has a pretty nice setup available

11-12-2009, 02:17 AM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. I have looked around a bit and only found side mount York kits that look terrible. I have a 2005 5.3 truck vortec that I want to add engine driven On Board Air to for faster and quieter tank filling. I am working on figuring out a set up but wanted to see what the options might be. Thanks for any pics or info. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-12-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. i believe that a few companies, including qwik performance, make a sanden mount for these motors

11-12-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. I may be completely wrong here, but I don't think sanden compressors lend themselves to OBA systems very well due to the oiling/lube requirements.

11-12-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. seems like there are work arounds http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f125/o...thread-215865/

11-12-2009, 07:59 PM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. Ed thanks for the links I will read up the the oiling system they are using. I have also seen that bracket as well as one for a york but I was not impressed with the look. I am sure it works fine but I wanted a tighter stockish look. So after about 8 hours here is were I am with my set up. I still have some bracing to do on my comp once my 10mx170 bolts come in. It is a tight but good fit. Basically I just remounted the ALT. over were the tensioner was and then mounted a A/C comp I had from my rock crawler over were the ALT. was. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

11-12-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. I was tempted to ask why you wanted something prefabbed knowing your capability to do it yourself. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-13-2009, 08:42 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. Aaah, got ya. Everything I have ever seen for OBA has been rather industrial looking. Are you considering designing a clean system for the LSx and market it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-18-2014, 01:07 PM	#11
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. i realize this is very old thread but did you ever get it hooked up and running? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-20-2014, 09:24 AM	#12
newagecustom c10 Chop Artist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: az Posts: 481	Re: What options are their for OBA for Vortec LS motors. littleshopmfg.com has a pretty nice setup available __________________ 65 c10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467433 68 c10 on 22's (sold it) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303594

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