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That's a good idea. I'm also curious what people have come up with.
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Let's air it out
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hmmm... got a cheap extension cord laying around? cut, ring terminals, splice, done...
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That's kind of my thought, just do the ring terminals off the battery. just debating on a plug type. I like the NOCO X-Connect but they only make they only make them with a 10 amp fuse, I'm thinking a simple swap out to a higher amp fuse should be fine though. It is only 16awg though as well. I could maybe do an SAE style plug but not sure of voltage loss in those?
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I also use the Viair 88P. Haven't had to use it out on a trail yet but I've aired up my tires in the driveway several times. As mentioned, it does run noticeably hot. Haven't had any troubles yet. Thinking about a Road Shower so the 88P should be a good match for it.
I ran the Smittybilt 2781 and modified it for on-board air. I had it mounted next to a air tank where the spare tire used to sit. Two issues, it doesn't have a good filter, and it didn't like being submerged. I bought another as it filled the tires up real well, it is cheep for the CFM, and it was 20% off. I will be mounting it in the bed next to my fridge slide. I might or might not figure out a real air filter for it. Shouldn't be a issue mounted in the bed. Note: It does draw a crap ton of amps so I ended up using a starter relay for the switch in my application rather than the standard bosh relay.
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I've the same in my kit.. great bang for the buck
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I haven't even thought about doing something like this, but it does seem like a good idea. If you do this please let us know how it works .
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I have had a Thomas oil-less compressor for maybe 20 years, so no oil changes required. I think it is 100% duty cycle. I rebuilt it finally after 20+ years, runs great! Mounted beside the engine, on the frame, in my FJ60. Runs my air horn, ARB locker and airs up tires fast.
Old post, but I'd hope you figured out by now that a York has its own oil sump. The oil will get sucked into the "air" passages which requires you to either modify the compressor so it no longer vents or add an oil/air separator. Sanden's and other rotary compressors use generally use PAG oil in the refrigerant lines to lubricate the compressor and don't have a separate sump like the York's. I run regular 30w in my York since it's just pushing air.
I used to have a hard-mounted Quick Air 2 but it was super slow. Better than nothing but with the low CFM (1.19 CFM @0 psi) It took forever to fill my old 32's from 15 to 35 psi. I think even a 225/70R15 took several minutes as well (0-35 psi). (It wasn't 100% duty cycle if I remember.) Now, I have a CCI/York in my Jeep. I've had two different setups. One was for engines without A/C, the York sat where the OEM compressor and would use a 5-rib serpentine belt that ran all the other accessories. The current setup I have has the compressor mounted next to the OEM compressor and used a small V-groove belt off of the alternator. This allows me to maintain the factor A/C while having OBA as well. I also have a 2.5 gallon air tank mounted under the Jeep.
From what I've seen, the dual ARB, while expensive is about as fast as my York at idle, 700 rpm @90 psi. Plenty for getting 33-35's from 15-35 psi. in a reasonable amount of time. Though with more RPM, the York's are able to produce 6-8 CFM a@90 psi. If I couldn't fit a York to the engine, I'd probably be running a twin ARB compressor for simplicity. If you don't have A/C then converting the Factory A/C compressor to air is fairly simple. Another option is CO2 like the Power Tank.
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Depending on the vehicle you have it is possible to convert a york compressor for OBA but still retain factory A/C. Obviously the york takes up room in the engine bay, and the brackets have to be made, but certain models will have these items available, like for my FZJ80 Landcruiser. But I went with a Twin ARB instead.
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I had a Viar 400P and it decided to blow the piston one day on the trail not fun. Probably should have bought the 450P for the 100% duty cycle.
I have entirely too many projects for my landcruiser! Have to do some electrical work before I wire this in.
By going with bigger compressors, you get more output, but you gotta spend more to make it happen.
+1 for ARB, just finished the install about 2 hours ago. I wanted something clean and out of the way so under the hood was the best option, plus I have ARB lockers so that ruled out a portable solution.
