im trying to figure out what compressors and how big of a tank i should get im deciding between the viair 480 or the dc5000 what do yall suggest and how big of a tank is good for 1 of those compressors

 

The guys @ Chassis Tech recommend ( no larger ) than a 3 gallon tank per DC5000 " they say itll work to hard to fill tank if it exceeds that size" they also recommend to NOT run the pressure switch over 140 psi because " compressor works harder with each increasing PSI and are not designed for this " { 2007 - 2008 Chassis Tech catalog/Tech Instructions }!

As for The Viairs, Great compressors, 200 psi capability { probably to much for daily driving unless you like to play or you plan on running a lower shutoff with a lower PSI pressure switch }. Ive seen people running pancakes on up to 5 gallon with a single Viair compressor. I ran Dual 380's with a 7 gallon tank and it took quite a bit longer to fill the tank than my current setup does.These compressors are not rebuildable and when they are done, they are done. These compressors are oiless and never need a drop of oil, just keep the filter CLEAN. GOOD compressors just not for my needs . . .

Above that, I love this compressor ( DC5000 ) alot. They are fully rebuildable if they go out and will need minimum maintenance { compressor oil to keep from burning em out - bout every 20 hours add about 5 drops of oil " no biggy " or add an oiler }. Remember to keep your filter(s) CLEAN! I am currently set-up to run 2 DC5000 3/4 h.p. compressors, 7 gallon tank, 140 PSI pressure switch, 1/2" DOT airlines, 3/8" SMC valves { 8 } FBSS, and I run a H.O. Alternator to Dual Optimas ( 1 RED - 1 Yellow ) with a 200 amp switching solenoid, with 0 gauge supplying a junction box that splits to 4 gauge 2 ways first to relays/then solenoids/then to pumps, grounds are 4 gauge to chassis. All Stinger Cabling and Fuses/fuseblock/ACC 12" from Batteries.I Love this system way better than my dual 380 Viairs, because it recharges way faster, uses less power and is a tad quieter. If you choose a Dual setup FYI " run a high output alternator of at least 100 - 120 amps and at minimum even without the dual setup, Do a BIG 3 electrical upgrade to release any strain on your mini's electrical system.

. . . Okay enough of the bible, Ill let someone else chime in now . . .

 

I'm running two Viair 450's on a 12 gallon tank on my 72 Chevy. Its slow to fill from empty. I worked very hard to get rid of all the leaks so for the first pump-up (cause it sits for a while at a time) I have a shop quick release hose fitting and a ball valve. I just plug it into the shop air and flip the ball valve and that'll get my first fill. From there the compressors maintain it fine. 12 gallons is a lot of air, but thats so I can play at shows, and that truck is HEAVY.

On my toyota I've got a 5 gallon tank but I think I'm going to go with a York 210 engine driven compressor.

I've also got a Viair 380 on a 62 Bel-Air wagon with 5 gallon tank. My brother has two 380's on two 5 gallons on his truck. I've never had a problem with the Viairs but these cars aren't daily drivers either. The toy will be which is why I want the Engine driven.

-Ryan

 

i am going to be bagging my truck here in the near future and i have asked all of the local guys and everyone seems to swear by the viair compressors. they are good for 200psi. i plan to only run around 150 psi so the compressors will be well within their limits. I am most likely going to be running 2 380's (maybe 450's) and a 5 gallon tank. I don't think it's a bad idea to have a fitting to attach an air hose to in case you need to air up a tire etc. I plan to add a hose and chuck to my list of emergency items in the truck.

 

where are u gettin the engine drivin compressor from because ive seen them done alot on an s10 but couldnt find one for the yota

 

the york 210 where can i get that compressor and how hard is it to install on my truck

 

I have used two viair 380's on a five gallon on several trucks and never had a problem. when I had my body dropped 93 I ran 2 380's on a five gallon and it worked perfect for a daily driver and a little playin around through town.

 

On my Eclipse I ran a 8-gallon tank with 2 Viair 380C's & it was great...always had plenty of air pressure. On my truck I plan to run the same, but I may go with a 12-gallon tank this time. I have seen people use the engine driven compressors & there a few shops that will fab you a mount that allows you to mount it where the ac compressor goes. Ill see if I can find a few of those sites & post them for you. Hell I had a engine driven compressor & mount, but I sold it this past summer lol!

 

but how good is the engine drivin compressor for this i found a remanufractured one on ebay for like 56 dollars but i want to make sure its good and will shut off when it hits a certain pressure bc my pressure switch dont work right now and it sucks i had wire a switch in for it to cut off any ideas

 

will an engine drivin compressor be good for a 9 gallon tank

 

i dont know much on the engine driven on the yotas but we put one on my buddies suburban its awsome dude u never have the annoying compressors going and it keeps the pressure above 150 all the time no problem he has it on an 8 gal and a 5 gal tanks you just wire it up like you would for any other compressor on a relay and pressure switch only thing is if you turn the truck off with the pressure in the range of the pressure switch it will run your battery down you have to wait for it to cut off b4 you shut off the truck which isnt long it fills up from 120 to 170 in under 2 mins

i wish i could get one for my yota i just dont want to cut my hood anymore

 

ok im new to the bag thing whats the most pressure i can send through 3/8 inch lines with out ****ing something up and whats the most i can send through a 1/2 inch line

i have 3/8 on there now but thats what the guy had on it when i bought it and his set up is wack so i want to redo it but tring to figure out what pressures i can run on lines as a daily driver

 

my friend runs a york a/c compressor. he pays about $30 at the junk yard, puts a oiler on the intake, and a water/oil trap on the exhaust (to the tank) side. it pumps up wicked fast. its on his 86 c-10.

 

i wouldnt do anything high pressure as a daily driver its hard on the compressors just un necessary wear and tear on the whole bag set up my buddy has got a dime on half in lines w 3/8s valves on a 200 psi switch and he is constantly fixing something usually its fixing the fourlink or relays for the compressors because they are on all the time because he is switch happy
if i was you id put a 145-175 switch on it gives u enough to lift the whole truck and still a lil b4 the compressor kicks on atleast that is how it is on my truck

but i like slow valves too they are easy to adjust goin down the road so i guess its just opinion too

 

burnzya is there anyway u can post pictures of this stuff so i can get an idea of what it is im looking at and theres one on ebay for $56 that is remanufactured but i dont kno what to do at all with it