Air Tank Options

[vin63]

Well, I'm really frustrated with my current aluminum air tank (leaks, repairs, etc.). I've been trying to determine if there are other options and was looking at some of my spare 15-pound nitrous tanks from an old race car project and was wondering if anyone else has used a nitrous bottle for an air tank (valve with no pick up, etc.)? Higher PSI rating, etc. I was considering this since I also have a dual nitrous tank mount sitting on my shelves and I could use one tank for the nitrous system and one for the air suspension.

[edflores]

just buy a steel hoosier or fireston tank and you should be good. just stay away from the "china" tanks

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by vin63

Well, I'm really frustrated with my current aluminum air tank (leaks, repairs, etc.). I've been trying to determine if there are other options and was looking at some of my spare 15-pound nitrous tanks from an old race car project and was wondering if anyone else has used a nitrous bottle for an air tank (valve with no pick up, etc.)? Higher PSI rating, etc. I was considering this since I also have a dual nitrous tank mount sitting on my shelves and I could use one tank for the nitrous system and one for the air suspension.

That would be cool though! make some straps go around and mount it down. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't, i think nos has more pressure in tank that air would but im not sure i have never messed with it.

[vin63]

Originally Posted by scotts62

That would be cool though! make some straps go around and mount it down. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't, i think nos has more pressure in tank that air would but im not sure i have never messed with it.

That's what I was thinking since the NOS bottles are rated for higher PSI. I had a dual bottle mount (roll cage mounted) for a previous race car that I can adapt to mount in the bed. And, I already have the bottles...their just sitting in on a shelf in the corner of my shop. All I would really need to do is machine the valve so that one port will be the feed line from the compressor and two ports for the supply line to the bags.

No one else has tried this? I'm going to make it work, or die trying.

[edflores]

sorry shane. i was not trying to advertise. just making the point that buying local may save one money over buying off someone over the internet because of shipping.
and i have found that the local rig places are reasonable when buying ptc fittings, so i would imagine they would be reasonable on tanks as well

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by vin63

That's what I was thinking since the NOS bottles are rated for higher PSI. I had a dual bottle mount (roll cage mounted) for a previous race car that I can adapt to mount in the bed. And, I already have the bottles...their just sitting in on a shelf in the corner of my shop. All I would really need to do is machine the valve so that one port will be the feed line from the compressor and two ports for the supply line to the bags.

No one else has tried this? I'm going to make it work, or die trying.

Id go for it, it would be different

[72hotrodder]

yep i've seen them used and installed two for a guy once. pretty cool look'n but exspinsive. go to ***************** they sale alota tanks

[mycool72]

Check in the parts for sale area, spraybomb had one for sale for cheap, and also SD is a great place to buy.

[edflores]

i would look at your local rig shop.

[scotts62]

Originally Posted by edflores

i would look at your local rig shop.

I wouldn't you mention big trucks and the price goes up from there..
You can buy three at suicidedoors for the price of one for a big truck but the truck shop one will be durable.

[bdydrp97s10]

i had a NOS bottle i sanded down and polished, never used it but sold it to a friend who used it for and air tank and he still uses it to this day..

so yes they are usable

[Twisted Minis]

The only issue I see with it would be having only one inlet/outlet port. You would almost have to run another small tank as a junction of sorts. Something the compressors can feed into, and the valves can feed from, and just run one large hose to the nitrous bottle. If it's a look you want, I say go for it. Otherwise, I recently installed a tank that I believe came from AVS, and I was actually impressed with the quality. It seemed a lot thicker and sturdier than most tanks I have seen.

Also most truck shops sell tanks that are kind of an odd size for most of our trucks. They also commonly use a strap mounting style, that has no legs, which isn't something most people are familiar with.

[p8ntballer1911]

Originally Posted by vin63

Well, I'm really frustrated with my current aluminum air tank (leaks, repairs, etc.). I've been trying to determine if there are other options and was looking at some of my spare 15-pound nitrous tanks from an old race car project and was wondering if anyone else has used a nitrous bottle for an air tank (valve with no pick up, etc.)? Higher PSI rating, etc. I was considering this since I also have a dual nitrous tank mount sitting on my shelves and I could use one tank for the nitrous system and one for the air suspension.

Yes they can me used. My brother had it on his 02 silverado. He had a rack with 2 in the bed. You dont need a compressor, you just get them filled with nitrogen or helium.

[vin63]

Originally Posted by p8ntballer1911

Yes they can me used. My brother had it on his 02 silverado. He had a rack with 2 in the bed. You dont need a compressor, you just get them filled with nitrogen or helium.

That's an interesting idea using nitrogen, especially since the tanks are rated for 2000 psi, or more. Will the solenoid/valve assemblies be able to handle the added pressure?

[lowestsixty7]

I have actually built some steel air tanks for my truck. Its 6X6 square material. I built 2 of them for my truck and they total about 9.5 Gallons of air. Enough for me. I didnt have alot of room and the hoosier 5 gallons were just a little too big. I dont have too many pics but i found a couple.

[kizer]

Originally Posted by vin63

That's an interesting idea using nitrogen, especially since the tanks are rated for 2000 psi, or more. Will the solenoid/valve assemblies be able to handle the added pressure?

Just install a regulator so they don't see those pressures.

In the Jeep world where I came from a lot of the guys use CO2 to fill their tires and well I'm sure you could use a CO2 bottle just the same with a regulator which would be super fast. Just gotta remember to check the tank now and then depending on how switch happy you are.

Heres a chart from PowerTank, which Im sure you could build your own, but this is what they say they can do with their setup which is tires so I'm sure there will be some differences
http://www.powertank.com/images/RV/AirChart_Tips.pdf

[kizer]

Man now you got me thinking of when I go air bags to possibly have a small bottle as a backup source for my compressor. CO2 is non flamable as well.

[scotts62]

Yeah that would be a good idea, and dont forget to put like a quick release so you can hook up to an air tank if need be

[smashingchuck]

Originally Posted by scotts62

Yeah that would be a good idea, and dont forget to put like a quick release so you can hook up to an air tank if need be

My system has an engine driven compressor and a auxiliary electric for backup.

[ENHANCED AIR RIDE]

I've used scuba tanks, nitrogen setups, and N2O bottle setups. I also used alot of USA made aluminum tanks with no problems. I stock quite a few of them and have installed and shipped about a hundred w/no problems.