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The Big Green · 01-17-2011, 07:52 PM

I have a '95 GMC with a 305 and I want a engine driven compressor. I'm tired of waiting to air up and it's my part time driver. Where's a place to get a good bolt-on kit? I was going to piece on together and have a guy fab a bracket for it but he said it'll be better and not much more for a kit. Also it'll all be new and bolt-on stuff.
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smashingchuck · 01-18-2011, 12:08 PM

Air Lift Air Commander come to mind.

tech@scottshotrods · 01-18-2011, 12:45 PM

there not what there cracked up to be there ALOT of maintanence thats why Air lift is in the process of discontinuing them....

smashingchuck · 01-18-2011, 12:54 PM

Mine works fine.
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tech@scottshotrods · 01-18-2011, 01:05 PM

im sure it does but while i was at air ride we looked into them and Ive been friends with Corey at Air Lift for hell 10yrs now and he said theyve had issue to the point where they are discontinuing the kits im an air lift dealer and i'll sell you one but not before i let you know what your getting into

*Shane* · 01-18-2011, 02:46 PM

no offense to anyone, but I've never seen one mounted that didn't look bad ghetto ...

tech@scottshotrods · 01-18-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

no offense to anyone, but I've never seen one mounted that didn't look bad ghetto ...

agreed

tubbedII · 01-18-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

no offense to anyone, but I've never seen one mounted that didn't look bad ghetto ...

HAHA...ya, them Yorks alone are nothing pleasant to look at, but I'm still going with one on my rig. I've read about them long enough, and I figured it's time I try it out myself. That plus my engine bay will never be a thing of beauty, so it doesn't really matter.

I don't have the skills to fab up a mount myself, but I found a guy who sells a york mount that will bolt to the driver's side head (sbc) and runs off the ps pulley (need a double grove pulley). I just ordered it this weekend and he said it'll be about 2 weeks until it's shipped.

There's pro's/con's to either electric or edc, and given what I've read, I'd rather try my chances with a edc for the faster fill times and no amp draw.

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2011, 07:33 PM

Not sure on the amount you want to spend.... but if you want a compressor you won't be disappointed by, get an Oasis.

tech@scottshotrods · 01-18-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Not sure on the amount you want to spend.... but if you want a compressor you won't be disappointed by, get an Oasis.

yeah but damn that 1000.00-1500.00 price makes my wallet shiver as cheap as viair dual packs are these days 2 5gal tanks with (4) viair 400s would be money!

royo · 01-19-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

yeah but damn that 1000.00-1500.00 price makes my wallet shiver as cheap as viair dual packs are these days 2 5gal tanks with (4) viair 400s would be money!

Mr Nate don't say much. but when he does You can take it to the bank

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2011, 01:53 AM

They are spendy... but man are they cool!

tech@scottshotrods · 01-19-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

Mr Nate don't say much. but when he does You can take it to the bank

you are joking right LOL

tech@scottshotrods · 01-19-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

They are spendy... but man are they cool!

I had one in my truck back in god im gonna show my age but 01 02 when they first started getting big in our scene, and my thoughts on it was kinda like a moped fun to ride but dont want your friends to see because they are so damn ugly and no where to put the beast I made a sheet metal cover for it hahahahaha...... I did have to upgrade my charging system as well they may have moded them since then so they don't draw as much but yes Nate for an electric compressor way cool

royo · 01-19-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jon@scottshotrods

you are joking right LOL

That was not a insult . Why eat hamburger. when you can have steak

tech@scottshotrods · 01-19-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

That was not a insult . Why eat hamburger. when you can have steak

I see myself as a chicken and lobster kinda guy.....

royo · 01-19-2011, 03:22 PM

LOL How about making a kit to do something like this. or is this ghetto?

YouTube - DIY 12V air compressor

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

LOL How about making a kit to do something like this. or is this ghetto?

YouTube - DIY 12V air compressor

That's pretty much all an oasis is... as far as concept goes. Main difference is that an Oasis will come with a warranty.

tubbedII · 01-19-2011, 06:22 PM

The oasis reminds me of that dually C10 with no bed laying frame... "so ugly it's cool" type of thing.

tech@scottshotrods · 01-19-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

The oasis reminds me of that dually C10 with no bed laying frame... "so ugly it's cool" type of thing.

royo · 01-19-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tubbedII

The oasis reminds me of that dually C10 with no bed laying frame... "so ugly it's cool" type of thing.

That can be said about allot of things. I like the dually you speak of. I thought it was inventive.

blown240 · 01-19-2011, 11:18 PM

I have had a EDC on my 51 Styline for about 4 years now. I got it for free off of an old Volvo. I dont have an oiler on it, or an inline wate rseperator. I had an air filter on it for a while, but it finally broke from vibration. It works better than ANY compressor ive used and I have had 4 bagged cars. I will NEVER settle for an electric compressor again. I have never had to service it, and its always worked perfectly. If fills a 10 gallon tank from 145 to 185 psi in under a minute at idle. I have 1/2 inch lines with 5/8 valves and at freeway speeds it will keep up with contunuous fill dump full dump fill dump...

blown240 · 01-19-2011, 11:18 PM

But yeah, its UGLY.

royo · 01-20-2011, 07:38 AM

So all you guys or gals. that are from Kalifornia think the york setup is ugly?

blown240 · 01-20-2011, 11:54 AM

Its just big square chunk of metal with a pulley that sits up high in the engine bay. I would have loved to mount it down low, but it would have hit my steering. I am still trying to figure out the best way to mount it in my 51.

When I had a 235, it was mounted down low under the alternator and it didnt look too bad.

01-17-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Which engine driven kit? I have a '95 GMC with a 305 and I want a engine driven compressor. I'm tired of waiting to air up and it's my part time driver. Where's a place to get a good bolt-on kit? I was going to piece on together and have a guy fab a bracket for it but he said it'll be better and not much more for a kit. Also it'll all be new and bolt-on stuff. Posted via Mobile Device

01-18-2011, 12:08 PM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Which engine driven kit? Air Lift Air Commander come to mind. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-18-2011, 12:45 PM	#3
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: Which engine driven kit? there not what there cracked up to be there ALOT of maintanence thats why Air lift is in the process of discontinuing them....

01-18-2011, 12:54 PM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Which engine driven kit? Mine works fine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

01-18-2011, 01:05 PM	#5
tech@scottshotrods Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: california Posts: 631	Re: Which engine driven kit? im sure it does but while i was at air ride we looked into them and Ive been friends with Corey at Air Lift for hell 10yrs now and he said theyve had issue to the point where they are discontinuing the kits im an air lift dealer and i'll sell you one but not before i let you know what your getting into

01-18-2011, 02:46 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Which engine driven kit? no offense to anyone, but I've never seen one mounted that didn't look bad ghetto ...

01-18-2011, 07:33 PM	#9
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Which engine driven kit? Not sure on the amount you want to spend.... but if you want a compressor you won't be disappointed by, get an Oasis. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-19-2011, 01:53 AM	#12
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Which engine driven kit? They are spendy... but man are they cool! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-19-2011, 06:22 PM	#19
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Which engine driven kit? The oasis reminds me of that dually C10 with no bed laying frame... "so ugly it's cool" type of thing. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-19-2011, 11:18 PM	#22
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Which engine driven kit? I have had a EDC on my 51 Styline for about 4 years now. I got it for free off of an old Volvo. I dont have an oiler on it, or an inline wate rseperator. I had an air filter on it for a while, but it finally broke from vibration. It works better than ANY compressor ive used and I have had 4 bagged cars. I will NEVER settle for an electric compressor again. I have never had to service it, and its always worked perfectly. If fills a 10 gallon tank from 145 to 185 psi in under a minute at idle. I have 1/2 inch lines with 5/8 valves and at freeway speeds it will keep up with contunuous fill dump full dump fill dump...

01-19-2011, 11:18 PM	#23
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Which engine driven kit? But yeah, its UGLY.

01-20-2011, 07:38 AM	#24
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Which engine driven kit? So all you guys or gals. that are from Kalifornia think the york setup is ugly? __________________ nickle and dime

01-20-2011, 11:54 AM	#25
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Which engine driven kit? Its just big square chunk of metal with a pulley that sits up high in the engine bay. I would have loved to mount it down low, but it would have hit my steering. I am still trying to figure out the best way to mount it in my 51. When I had a 235, it was mounted down low under the alternator and it didnt look too bad. Last edited by blown240; 01-20-2011 at 11:57 AM.



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