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[ol'Blue] · 04-23-2007, 12:35 PM

Im looking for a compressor for my airride system.
im currently running just the rear on bags.
i have a 5 gallon tank. and when i install the compressor
im going to add a 7. for a total of 12 gallons of air.

what should i be looking for in a compressor.
Ive looked on ebay, suicide doors, and a lil research.
whats y'alls opinions on Viair, Thomas, and Air zenith?

I want to make this purchace a good one! i dont want to regret this purchace.

so im asking for ya'lls help.
what compressor do "you" recommend?

camaro__thunder · 04-23-2007, 01:19 PM

A Viair 450 is the most reliable for what I have seen. My friend has had one with a water trap and its lasted 5 yrs so far. AZ's are hiy and miss and have had a bunch of recalls. I might try one in a year or so when all the bugs are worked out.

1lowdiesel · 04-23-2007, 01:21 PM

honestly i'd look into an engine driven. you can get a good york for around 70bucks and just make the brackets to mount it.

i've got an AZ but thats gonna run ya around $300. other than that the 450 is a great choice.

bedsled71 · 04-23-2007, 01:52 PM

i have a 450 and airzenith.. i used the viair for about 3 1/2 years then just switched to AZ a few months ago. i didnt have a problem with my 450 but i wanted a higher psi rated compressor and something alittle faster.. max pressure on the 450 is 150 and 200 on the AZ. if you do go with viair i would recommend going with one of their "dual packs"

leftcoast66 · 04-23-2007, 02:18 PM

I'd recommend viair. I've had mine for 3 years w/ no issues at all.

[ol'Blue] · 04-23-2007, 03:58 PM

thanks.......for all the input......

i havent heard anything bad about viair compressors..

where can i find an engine driven compressor for 70!??!?!!?

[ol'Blue] · 04-23-2007, 04:03 PM

is this a good engine driven compressor?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TECUM...spagenameZWDVW

camaro__thunder · 04-24-2007, 12:18 AM

You can get them at Oreilly Auto Parts. Ask for one for about a 79?? ford truck.. Or if he is a good parts guy just ask him for a "York" style compressor.

CHAPS7931 · 04-24-2007, 01:36 AM

best one for low money budget

lowrollin70gmc · 04-24-2007, 01:40 AM

An EDC is the only way you'll fill 12 gallons with any kind of speed, especially with only $200. I run a Viair 460 (improved 450) and I get sick of waiting on 3 gallons, let alone 4x that. I plan on tossing on a York ($25) and upping to 5 gallons soon.

thekid54 · 04-24-2007, 12:10 PM

12 gallons is a LOT of volume for one compressor! If you really want 12 gallons, you'd be better off with an EDC.

1lowdiesel · 04-24-2007, 12:14 PM

you can also use an AC compressor.

04-23-2007, 12:35 PM	#1
[ol'Blue] Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	around $200.00 budget for compressor Im looking for a compressor for my airride system. im currently running just the rear on bags. i have a 5 gallon tank. and when i install the compressor im going to add a 7. for a total of 12 gallons of air. what should i be looking for in a compressor. Ive looked on ebay, suicide doors, and a lil research. whats y'alls opinions on Viair, Thomas, and Air zenith? I want to make this purchace a good one! i dont want to regret this purchace. so im asking for ya'lls help. what compressor do "you" recommend?

04-23-2007, 01:19 PM	#2
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor A Viair 450 is the most reliable for what I have seen. My friend has had one with a water trap and its lasted 5 yrs so far. AZ's are hiy and miss and have had a bunch of recalls. I might try one in a year or so when all the bugs are worked out. __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED Last edited by camaro__thunder; 04-23-2007 at 01:20 PM.

04-23-2007, 01:21 PM	#3
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor honestly i'd look into an engine driven. you can get a good york for around 70bucks and just make the brackets to mount it. i've got an AZ but thats gonna run ya around $300. other than that the 450 is a great choice. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

04-23-2007, 01:52 PM	#4
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor i have a 450 and airzenith.. i used the viair for about 3 1/2 years then just switched to AZ a few months ago. i didnt have a problem with my 450 but i wanted a higher psi rated compressor and something alittle faster.. max pressure on the 450 is 150 and 200 on the AZ. if you do go with viair i would recommend going with one of their "dual packs"

04-23-2007, 02:18 PM	#5
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor I'd recommend viair. I've had mine for 3 years w/ no issues at all.

04-23-2007, 03:58 PM	#6
[ol'Blue] Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor thanks.......for all the input...... i havent heard anything bad about viair compressors.. where can i find an engine driven compressor for 70!??!?!!?

04-23-2007, 04:03 PM	#7
[ol'Blue] Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 158	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor is this a good engine driven compressor? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TECUM...spagenameZWDVW

04-24-2007, 12:18 AM	#8
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor You can get them at Oreilly Auto Parts. Ask for one for about a 79?? ford truck.. Or if he is a good parts guy just ask him for a "York" style compressor. __________________ My Project 69 SWB SHAVED BAGGED DOORED Last edited by camaro__thunder; 04-24-2007 at 12:19 AM.

04-24-2007, 01:36 AM	#9
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor best one for low money budget

04-24-2007, 01:40 AM	#10
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor An EDC is the only way you'll fill 12 gallons with any kind of speed, especially with only $200. I run a Viair 460 (improved 450) and I get sick of waiting on 3 gallons, let alone 4x that. I plan on tossing on a York ($25) and upping to 5 gallons soon. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

04-24-2007, 12:10 PM	#11
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor 12 gallons is a LOT of volume for one compressor! If you really want 12 gallons, you'd be better off with an EDC.

04-24-2007, 12:14 PM	#12
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: around $200.00 budget for compressor you can also use an AC compressor. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com



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