Engine Driven Compressors for Air Suspension - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TheFabShop · 02-10-2005, 01:33 PM

These brackets are so easy to make.I get all my brackets laser cut and have just been getting a couple done at a time guess I could do more.I have been running these compressors for about 3 or 4 years now with great results.Once you have a line drive you will NEVER go back to an electric compressor.There is just a little maintenance that needs to be maintained to keep them up.I run them on 3 to 4 7gal tanks regularly at 200 psi no problem.

69burban · 02-10-2005, 04:10 PM

AWESOME!! can you sell me one? I would love to see some pics of one installed on a smallblock. I'll probably PM you also.

luckydog · 02-10-2005, 05:54 PM

I'd like to see some pics too...

bagged69c10 · 02-11-2005, 01:57 AM

Ive heard that these put more of a strain on your motor therefore decreased horsepower. I dont really see any difference than if you had a/c but I just thought I would throw that out there.

fastbagged68 · 02-11-2005, 02:11 AM

Only takes HP when its on. It might rob a few HP when it is off but it is worth it. If you are worried bout less HP go out and get some better heads or 1.6 roller rockers etc. And when was the last time you saw one of these trucks racing often and laid out on air. You don't see that too often.

el curioso · 02-11-2005, 02:32 AM

heres some
http://www.geocities.com/spencerhut/truck/air.htm <--Chevy engine

http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/yorkcomp.php <--dodge engine but will also work with a 350 due to the mountingf of some alternators.

look for on board air tech aricles and you get many web pages dont be scared to look at ones for jeep, land rovers fords, etc... its not that chevy engines dont have them its just that its use on ALL type of off road vehicles. Dont hate appreciate!

bagged69c10 · 02-11-2005, 02:42 AM

Im not worried about it at all, if it makes my truck hit the tarmac harder or get some air quicker then im all for it. I just know that some people spend alot of money just for a few horses but I am not one of them. Im gettin kind of interested in this now. Is there anyone in the DFW area that could possibly help with the install.

LuckyFastEddie · 03-24-2005, 07:09 PM

I have a 47 chevy PU 350/400 and a S10 2 pc drive shaft.The front drive shaft doesnt move up or down as it is secured at both ends. Could I put a pulley around the drive shaft and run a belt to the compressor which would be mounted to the side of the frame. Just dont have room at front of engine. It would be out of site and high enough for ground clearance even with bags aired out . From what I'm reading here a belt driven air compressor seems to be the way to go. Any feed back pro or con will be appreciated. Thanks

Slammed67 · 03-25-2005, 12:08 PM

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I have a 47 chevy PU 350/400 and a S10 2 pc drive shaft.The front drive shaft doesnt move up or down as it is secured at both ends. Could I put a pulley around the drive shaft and run a belt to the compressor which would be mounted to the side of the frame. Just dont have room at front of engine. It would be out of site and high enough for ground clearance even with bags aired out . From what I'm reading here a belt driven air compressor seems to be the way to go. Any feed back pro or con will be appreciated. Thanks

What happens when you have the truck lowered all the way and by some chance all the air leaks out of your tank(s)?? Not a practical idea.

XXL · 03-28-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyFastEddie

Could I put a pulley around the drive shaft and run a belt to the compressor which would be mounted to the side of the frame.

You might have problems with your transmission seal going out with all that side force. Or... I suppose you could balance out the load with a compressor on each side. But that sounds like a lot of trouble.

jamis · 03-28-2005, 09:23 PM

Have you guys ever tried running a bendix or meritor compressor made for producing air pressure? I wouldnt think the york would work out very well because in an AC system the compresser is designed to pass oil thru a closed sytem. It has to have a constant flow of oil to keep lubricated. I know they are already being used, I just dont get how they can be efficiant.

Slammed67 · 03-29-2005, 08:40 PM

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It has to have a constant flow of oil to keep lubricated.

Actually, they don't which is why they are so widely used. The Yorks have an internal oiling system. The crank splashes oil on all internal moving parts. Some oil will be passed on through the output side, but not much. As long as you maintain the oil level and use a water/oil separator, they work just fine.

BeerMonkeY · 03-29-2005, 11:00 PM

theres a pic of mine on my cardomain page http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/429771

for some reason i cant post it on here though

FuelCellGuy · 03-30-2005, 08:57 AM

Here's mine mounted on the LT1.

jamis · 03-30-2005, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed67

Actually, they don't which is why they are so widely used. The Yorks have an internal oiling system. The crank splashes oil on all internal moving parts. Some oil will be passed on through the output side, but not much. As long as you maintain the oil level and use a water/oil separator, they work just fine.

Thanks Slammed, I didnt know that
I will have to take a look in the bone yard to see if I spot any.

el curioso · 03-31-2005, 04:13 AM

"YORK OIL FIX" This ought to fix most oil problems on a york. it did for mine. my $.02

02-10-2005, 04:10 PM	#27
69burban Garage Built Rides Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 83	AWESOME!! can you sell me one? I would love to see some pics of one installed on a smallblock. I'll probably PM you also. __________________ Albuquerque, New Mexico 65 long bed, shaved drip rails, tail lights, tailgate, and molding. 350/700r4, dropped springs

02-10-2005, 05:54 PM	#28
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	I'd like to see some pics too... __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

02-11-2005, 01:57 AM	#29
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Ive heard that these put more of a strain on your motor therefore decreased horsepower. I dont really see any difference than if you had a/c but I just thought I would throw that out there. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

02-11-2005, 02:42 AM	#32
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Im not worried about it at all, if it makes my truck hit the tarmac harder or get some air quicker then im all for it. I just know that some people spend alot of money just for a few horses but I am not one of them. Im gettin kind of interested in this now. Is there anyone in the DFW area that could possibly help with the install. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

03-24-2005, 07:09 PM	#33
LuckyFastEddie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: dover de Posts: 34	Install question I have a 47 chevy PU 350/400 and a S10 2 pc drive shaft.The front drive shaft doesnt move up or down as it is secured at both ends. Could I put a pulley around the drive shaft and run a belt to the compressor which would be mounted to the side of the frame. Just dont have room at front of engine. It would be out of site and high enough for ground clearance even with bags aired out . From what I'm reading here a belt driven air compressor seems to be the way to go. Any feed back pro or con will be appreciated. Thanks

02-10-2005, 01:33 PM	#26
TheFabShop Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 67	These brackets are so easy to make.I get all my brackets laser cut and have just been getting a couple done at a time guess I could do more.I have been running these compressors for about 3 or 4 years now with great results.Once you have a line drive you will NEVER go back to an electric compressor.There is just a little maintenance that needs to be maintained to keep them up.I run them on 3 to 4 7gal tanks regularly at 200 psi no problem.

02-11-2005, 02:11 AM	#30
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Only takes HP when its on. It might rob a few HP when it is off but it is worth it. If you are worried bout less HP go out and get some better heads or 1.6 roller rockers etc. And when was the last time you saw one of these trucks racing often and laid out on air. You don't see that too often.

02-11-2005, 02:32 AM	#31
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	heres some http://www.geocities.com/spencerhut/truck/air.htm <--Chevy engine http://www.pavementsucks.com/tech/yorkcomp.php <--dodge engine but will also work with a 350 due to the mountingf of some alternators. look for on board air tech aricles and you get many web pages dont be scared to look at ones for jeep, land rovers fords, etc... its not that chevy engines dont have them its just that its use on ALL type of off road vehicles. Dont hate appreciate!

03-28-2005, 09:23 PM	#36
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Have you guys ever tried running a bendix or meritor compressor made for producing air pressure? I wouldnt think the york would work out very well because in an AC system the compresser is designed to pass oil thru a closed sytem. It has to have a constant flow of oil to keep lubricated. I know they are already being used, I just dont get how they can be efficiant. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

03-29-2005, 11:00 PM	#38
BeerMonkeY sold Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PA Posts: 227	theres a pic of mine on my cardomain page http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/429771 for some reason i cant post it on here though

03-30-2005, 08:57 AM	#39
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Here's mine mounted on the LT1. Attached Images

03-31-2005, 04:13 AM	#41
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	The fix "YORK OIL FIX" This ought to fix most oil problems on a york. it did for mine. my $.02



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