On-Board Air: Which Is Right For You?
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On-Board Air: Which Is Right For You?
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Why no mention of using converted A/C compressors in the article. 
A/C compressors offer the highest CFM, and with a small storage tank will outperform anything else.
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LG
A/C compressors offer the highest CFM, and with a small storage tank will outperform anything else.
Respectfully,
LG
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IMHO: Magazine article. Magazines are nothing more than advertisements with articles promoting products sold by their advertisers.Why no mention of using converted A/C compressors in the article.
If I could have found a way to mount a York on my 5.0L and get everything under the hood, I might have went that route. So, I'm looking at other possibilities. Local guy has one of these for sale: https://www.extremeoutback.com/prod...+Output+12+Volt+Compressor+Part#+007-000.html Appears to be a pretty beefy unit. I'd couple it with an air tank and tuck it somewhere in the back of my CJ5 .
My ARB lockers have a small compressor:
But I seriously doubt it will air up a tire before I die from thirst....
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That's only 1.5 CFM @ 100psi.
Take all day to fill a tire and you won't be running any air tools.
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LG
Take all day to fill a tire and you won't be running any air tools.
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LG
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Yeah, I won't have enough beer in the cooler to do 4 tires with the small ARB compressor. That's why I'm looking at alternatives.
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The issue, is the 12vdc power supply. It can only do so much, no matter how it's packaged.
LG
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Here is something that may do it all for you.
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-400P-Automatic-Function-Portable-Compressor/dp/B000X9B32M
LG
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-400P-Automatic-Function-Portable-Compressor/dp/B000X9B32M
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I've been wanting to get some type of compressor, something better than the small portable cheapo I have. I have read a little bit on the Viair model, but not run across anyone that has one of then. I don't really want to take up more space under the hood. I'm wonder how they perform
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I have never used one. That said-All the reviews I've read, say it's good and the extras in that kit look to be of quality.
Here's something to :drool: over.
VIAIR Corporation - 12-Volt & 24-Volt Air Compressors and Pneumatic Systems
LG
Here's something to :drool: over.
VIAIR Corporation - 12-Volt & 24-Volt Air Compressors and Pneumatic Systems
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Didn't realize they have that many model. Gonna have a tuff time deciding which to choose from except for the expensive ones
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Buy once/cry once. 
LG
LG