Onboard air system

94Dodge Truggy · 08-19-2008, 01:01 PM

Who makes the best onboard air system with a small tank and uses 30 amps or less to run? I have a/c in the jeep and have come close to converting it over but really have been spoiled by it. Any companies you know of or web sites to check out? I have seen viair and am looking for others. Thanks, Scott

mckeddie · 08-19-2008, 03:15 PM

kilby makes a good kit from what i've heard, not sure what kinda amperage it takes though.

greg

JeepHD · 08-19-2008, 03:37 PM

What about a CO2 setup? I have been looking into them some. Lot simpler and have some good advantages. Only bad part would be having to get them refilled. www.powertank.com and www.ultimate-air.com.

Guess it depends on what you plan to use it for the most.

carwash · 08-19-2008, 03:52 PM

i'm all about co2 systems... easy and simple, and they work when your vehicle isn't running.

94Dodge Truggy · 08-19-2008, 04:18 PM

I seem to use alot of air for myself and others. Like to make plastic bottle pressure bombs while taking wheeling pit stops.

RuffedUpXJ · 08-19-2008, 10:31 PM

I ended up converting my Saden stock AC compressor to be an OBA compressor and so far everything is running great. I put an oiler and a filter in so that it runs correctly and I have a 5 gallon tank that supplies enough air to bead a tire and a pressure switch that regulates the pressure in the tank. I have two quick disconnect and a 25' hose to reach around with.

I do understand the point of not having the vehicle on to use it sometimes I wish I could have the Jeep off and have air. But the volume I can run beats out the CO2 system and not having to refill the tank s what sold me plus $125 total for the system is nice.

4RunnerAdam · 08-20-2008, 11:03 PM

Cant beat the "MV-50" superflow sold at Pep Boys for $60.

Here's a write up on how to port the head and make it work even better. After the mod, it will fill a single 33" tire from 18psi to 35psi in just over two minutes.

http://www.4x4wire.com/index.php?opt...ects&Itemid=83

I've got 2 that I plan on running together with a 5 gallon tank.

JeffK5 · 08-23-2008, 03:41 PM

I have an extra York 210 compressor, would make a nice OBA with a bit of fabrication..

It's a V-belt with working elec. clutch..I'll let it go cheap!

94Dodge Truggy · 08-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffK5

I have an extra York 210 compressor, would make a nice OBA with a bit of fabrication..

It's a V-belt with working elec. clutch..I'll let it go cheap!

Thanks for the offer. I have 2 extra compressors already. The engine bay already has one for a/c and is getting tight for space with the coilovers in the way and other junk. I am leaning towards CO2 from ultimate air now.

Grubbi · 08-25-2008, 08:07 PM

I've got a beverage tank from Sparkling Carbonic as Wilson1010 mentioned. Works well and the price was right. I might have about $130-$140 dollars in the whole setup.

08-19-2008, 01:01 PM	#1
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Onboard air system Who makes the best onboard air system with a small tank and uses 30 amps or less to run? I have a/c in the jeep and have come close to converting it over but really have been spoiled by it. Any companies you know of or web sites to check out? I have seen viair and am looking for others. Thanks, Scott __________________

08-19-2008, 03:15 PM	#2
mckeddie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: van wert oh Posts: 583	kilby makes a good kit from what i've heard, not sure what kinda amperage it takes though. greg __________________ zuk buggy.....it'll be a jeep eventually.

08-19-2008, 03:37 PM	#3
JeepHD www.buckeyejeepers.com Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, OH 45333 Posts: 276	What about a CO2 setup? I have been looking into them some. Lot simpler and have some good advantages. Only bad part would be having to get them refilled. www.powertank.com and www.ultimate-air.com. Guess it depends on what you plan to use it for the most. __________________ 1994 YJ, 4.0, 5 speed. *2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4x4 Auto,Quad cab, LongBed, Tekonsha Prodigy(Tow Rig)

08-19-2008, 03:52 PM	#4
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	i'm all about co2 systems... easy and simple, and they work when your vehicle isn't running. __________________

08-19-2008, 04:18 PM	#5
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	I seem to use alot of air for myself and others. Like to make plastic bottle pressure bombs while taking wheeling pit stops. __________________

08-19-2008, 10:31 PM	#6
RuffedUpXJ On XJ 2 Now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield Twp. Posts: 314	I ended up converting my Saden stock AC compressor to be an OBA compressor and so far everything is running great. I put an oiler and a filter in so that it runs correctly and I have a 5 gallon tank that supplies enough air to bead a tire and a pressure switch that regulates the pressure in the tank. I have two quick disconnect and a 25' hose to reach around with. I do understand the point of not having the vehicle on to use it sometimes I wish I could have the Jeep off and have air. But the volume I can run beats out the CO2 system and not having to refill the tank s what sold me plus $125 total for the system is nice. __________________ 88 XJ - 5" lift - 35" BFG's - Bumpers - Rock Rails - Homebrewed OBA - Roof Rack - Tube Doors - Trimmed - Dented 87 XJ - D44 - Disco D30 - 235's - 231TC - Stock for now

08-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#7
4RunnerAdam Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: near eastgate mall Posts: 171	Cant beat the "MV-50" superflow sold at Pep Boys for $60. Here's a write up on how to port the head and make it work even better. After the mod, it will fill a single 33" tire from 18psi to 35psi in just over two minutes. http://www.4x4wire.com/index.php?opt...ects&Itemid=83 I've got 2 that I plan on running together with a 5 gallon tank. __________________ 88 4Runner, 350 V8 swap in progress http://staff.4x4wire.com/adamf

08-23-2008, 03:41 PM	#8
JeffK5 Tiny Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colerain Posts: 798	I have an extra York 210 compressor, would make a nice OBA with a bit of fabrication.. It's a V-belt with working elec. clutch..I'll let it go cheap!

08-25-2008, 08:07 PM	#10
Grubbi TS President Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 22	I've got a beverage tank from Sparkling Carbonic as Wilson1010 mentioned. Works well and the price was right. I might have about $130-$140 dollars in the whole setup. __________________ '99 TJ Terrain Stompers Jeep Club