need pics of where your air comps. are

[ucmydust68]

well i think i have a pretty good idea of where i want mine but would like to see some other options before i drill holes. please and thank you!

[PrimeredThunder]

I have mine temporarily installed in my cab behind the seat...its safe from the weather, but extrmemly annoying when its running. I usually run it when I'm not in the truck. I plan to re-mount it on the frame under the truck when I get a bigger tank. I know N2TRUX has his mounted on the rear framerail behind the tires right next to where his tanks are mounted. Sounds likea good idea, keeps the noise down. Heres my ghetto ride...

[phantom dually]

Whats up with the tank??

[ucmydust68]

correct me if im wrong but i think that is a scuba tank, those things are really strong, not a bad idea and you can get them cheap because they can only be used for so many hours before safety says you have to get another. not bad primered thunder

[phantom dually]

I beleive you can use a SCUBA tank for as long as it is pressure tested to Dot standards every 3-5 yrs or so.

[Prerunner1982]

if its on a 73-87, and you want it out of the weather, and out of suspicious eyes.. if you have dual tanks (or add one if you only have one) you could cut a tank open, (clean it, obviuosly) install tank and compressor in there, line gas tank with sound deadening material, and maybe mount a few exhaust fans to keep things cool.... sounds like a clean trick idea anyways... and if the compressor doesnt run for too long the heat wouldnt build up all that much.

[BaggedC10]

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
if its on a 73-87, and you want it out of the weather, and out of suspicious eyes.. if you have dual tanks (or add one if you only have one) you could cut a tank open, (clean it, obviuosly) install tank and compressor in there, line gas tank with sound deadening material, and maybe mount a few exhaust fans to keep things cool.... sounds like a clean trick idea anyways... and if the compressor doesnt run for too long the heat wouldnt build up all that much.

Not a bad idea but the compressor(s) need to be in an open environment.

[N2TRUX]

I wouldn't put it inside your cab if you like your sanity. The noise will make you crazy. Here's mine...

[Izzy]

Originally posted by phantom dually
I beleive you can use a SCUBA tank for as long as it is pressure tested to Dot standards every 3-5 yrs or so.

It doesn't need to be to DOT standards but whatever specs the Scuba shop sets or since he's using his own comp and not compressed air it won't matter.

[Prerunner1982]

Originally posted by BaggedC10




Not a bad idea but the compressor(s) need to be in an open environment.

i am obviously not into bags and such yet, why is this though? how big does the enclosure have to be to be considered open? primered thunder has his in his cab?

[N2TRUX]

Originally posted by Prerunner1982
i am obviously not into bags and such yet, why is this though? how big does the enclosure have to be to be considered open? primered thunder has his in his cab?

The compressor generates a lot of heat. If it's not in an area where it can breath, it will draw in the hot air that it creates around it, and burn up...

[Prerunner1982]

that is kinda what i figured, thats why i mentioned cooling fans in my idea... i guess not even that would be enough........

[PrimeredThunder]

The Scuba tanks are great, I was able to get a couple of them cheap and I'm only running a 145psi pressure switch so I dont have much to worry about. besides, its fun to have a couple mounted in your bed and make the unaware street racer think its nitrous Since the compressor is in my cab, I wired a switch to the relay were i can turn it off when I'm in the truck and run it when I'm out...helps some but its still a hassle, wouldn't recommend it.