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*Whynot* · 08-17-2006, 02:09 PM

Whats better and why ? Should a person use a in line air compressor/tank to fill his air bags or use a pre-filled high-pres. comp. air tank,to fill the bags.

bigbluthng · 08-17-2006, 03:45 PM

if you are referring to co2 or nitrous setups they use those cause they are way faster than a compressor with an air tank.

*Shane* · 08-17-2006, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbluthng

if you are referring to co2 or nitrous setups they use those cause they are way faster than a compressor with an air tank.

nitrous ... as in nitrous oxide? i would hope that someone is not silly enough to run N2O in a bag system.

I totally understand using nitrogen ... it's cheap ... you can get it in BIG bottles ... it's clean ... and it's inert. Back in the kart racing days, we used it for inflating tires and running air tools.

But N2O ... that's just plain stupid.

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-17-2006, 05:10 PM

Both.....A lot of guys that are running compressed gas systems also have an onboard compressor with a pressure switch. That way, when your bottle runs out of gas... the compressor will kick on to get you home

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-17-2006, 05:20 PM

yes...... I am sure he was refering to nitrogen.... not "nozzz"

I hate it when they call it that but it sticks on the brain like peanut butter on the roof of your mouth... speaking of, have you ever given a dog peanut butter....

*Shane* · 08-17-2006, 05:28 PM

I know Tony ... I cringe everytime I hear that $hit too ... these ricer numb nutz don't know the difference between the gas (N20) and the company (NOS) that sells the systems. It's one in the same to them ...

P.S. My Jack Russell LOVES peanut butter ... and it also is one helluva humorous time waster.

bigbluthng · 08-17-2006, 05:56 PM

yes, i meant nitrogen

XXL · 08-18-2006, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

It's one in the same to them ...

Or the ever popular NO2... which, of course, comes out of the tailpipe, and is poisonous.

Tony@AirRideTech · 08-18-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Or the ever popular NO2... which, of course, comes out of the tailpipe, and is poisonous.

That is what she said........

*Shane* · 08-17-2006, 06:24 PM

Roger that!

bagged69c10 · 08-18-2006, 10:42 AM

I have a nitrogen tank and two compressors for backup. I love the nitrogen, its addicting. Just make sure you run a check valve on the nitrogen bottle so when the compressors kick on, it doesnt fill up the nitrogen tank also.

bodydropped · 08-22-2006, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged69c10

I have a nitrogen tank and two compressors for backup. I love the nitrogen, its addicting. Just make sure you run a check valve on the nitrogen bottle so when the compressors kick on, it doesnt fill up the nitrogen tank also.

if u ever run out of nitrogen u can fill the tank up with comp air to have a back up weve done it more than once thou

blt2rail · 08-20-2006, 11:59 PM

i run engine mounted compressor love it . was stock ac comp.

bagged69c10 · 08-21-2006, 10:10 PM

A york 210 probably.

bodydropped · 08-22-2006, 09:50 AM

i run them both i run my bottle at 120 psi and let the comp take it up to 180 so that i always have air at a hit of the switch even thought the comp doesnt have to work that hard to go from 0psi-180 psi but thats why i love bottles

bagged69c10 · 08-22-2006, 01:28 PM

Thats just a big bottle for my little ole compressors to fill.

bodydropped · 08-22-2006, 02:12 PM

yea i can understand but most ppl either run 2 or 3 comps i got 3 viair 380 comps that im goin to use but i think im goin to put one on my daily for the helper bags and a train horn and use the other 2 on my project but i do like nitrogen and ive seen my buddys use helium for hoppin

XXL · 08-22-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bodydropped

and ive seen my buddys use helium for hoppin

Which lifts the vehicles up more?

*Shane* · 08-22-2006, 08:20 PM

and it costs LOTS more than nitrogen ... kids these days ... sheesh

bagged69c10 · 08-23-2006, 11:07 AM

Helium is faster but more expensive like shane said.

XXL · 08-23-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bagged69c10

Helium is faster but more expensive like shane said.

(Here comes the science)

*Shane* · 08-23-2006, 04:09 PM

Helium is no "faster" than any other compressed gas. The "speed" of a compressed "air" system is dictacted by gas pressures and the size of the passages (tubing, fittings, etc.).

The medium itself (nitrogen, helium, ambient air, etc) has nothing at all to do with the "speed" of the system.

P.S. How's that for "science" Kenneth?

XXL · 08-23-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Helium is no "faster" than any other compressed gas. The "speed" of a compressed "air" system is dictacted by gas pressures and the size of the passages (tubing, fittings, etc.).

... and turbidity, temperature, etc.

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Originally Posted by Shane

P.S. How's that for "science" Kenneth?

I understand the _real_ science... I was afear'd that we were going to hear some "science" as to why He was faster.

*Shane* · 08-23-2006, 11:37 PM

i fear ya ... uh ... I mean "hear ya."

CHAPS7931 · 12-19-2006, 01:41 AM

just for some info helium is thiner and faster then nitrogen. i run a helium tank and a 210 york, only running helium when i hopping @350 psi but i only use helium some times because the last time i fill my tank it was like $125 but its

08-17-2006, 02:09 PM	#1
Whynot Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 58	Air compressor vers compressed air tank Whats better and why ? Should a person use a in line air compressor/tank to fill his air bags or use a pre-filled high-pres. comp. air tank,to fill the bags.

08-17-2006, 03:45 PM	#2
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank if you are referring to co2 or nitrous setups they use those cause they are way faster than a compressor with an air tank. __________________

08-17-2006, 05:10 PM	#4
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank Both.....A lot of guys that are running compressed gas systems also have an onboard compressor with a pressure switch. That way, when your bottle runs out of gas... the compressor will kick on to get you home

08-17-2006, 05:20 PM	#5
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank yes...... I am sure he was refering to nitrogen.... not "nozzz" I hate it when they call it that but it sticks on the brain like peanut butter on the roof of your mouth... speaking of, have you ever given a dog peanut butter.... Last edited by Tony@AirRideTech; 08-17-2006 at 05:21 PM.

08-17-2006, 05:28 PM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank I know Tony ... I cringe everytime I hear that $hit too ... these ricer numb nutz don't know the difference between the gas (N20) and the company (NOS) that sells the systems. It's one in the same to them ... P.S. My Jack Russell LOVES peanut butter ... and it also is one helluva humorous time waster. Last edited by Shane; 08-17-2006 at 05:29 PM.

08-17-2006, 05:56 PM	#7
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank yes, i meant nitrogen __________________

08-17-2006, 06:24 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank Roger that!

08-18-2006, 10:42 AM	#11
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank I have a nitrogen tank and two compressors for backup. I love the nitrogen, its addicting. Just make sure you run a check valve on the nitrogen bottle so when the compressors kick on, it doesnt fill up the nitrogen tank also. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

08-20-2006, 11:59 PM	#13
blt2rail land of the free ya right Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palmdale ca Posts: 29	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank i run engine mounted compressor love it . was stock ac comp. __________________ 73 c10 body droped bagged zed frame 20s 2link 350,350 03 dodge crew cab 4x4 cummins banks 6 gun 4 in exhaust 4in lift 35s 16.5 5th wheel hitch xm linex 33 foot weekend warrior 06 chrysler pacifica (wifes)on 19s 00 xr 650 supermotard for sale$$$$ 98 honda accord (commuter)

08-21-2006, 10:10 PM	#14
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank A york 210 probably. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

08-22-2006, 09:50 AM	#15
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank i run them both i run my bottle at 120 psi and let the comp take it up to 180 so that i always have air at a hit of the switch even thought the comp doesnt have to work that hard to go from 0psi-180 psi but thats why i love bottles __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

08-22-2006, 01:28 PM	#16
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank Thats just a big bottle for my little ole compressors to fill. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

08-22-2006, 02:12 PM	#17
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank yea i can understand but most ppl either run 2 or 3 comps i got 3 viair 380 comps that im goin to use but i think im goin to put one on my daily for the helper bags and a train horn and use the other 2 on my project but i do like nitrogen and ive seen my buddys use helium for hoppin __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

08-22-2006, 08:20 PM	#19
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank and it costs LOTS more than nitrogen ... kids these days ... sheesh

08-23-2006, 11:07 AM	#20
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank Helium is faster but more expensive like shane said. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck



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08-23-2006, 04:09 PM	#22
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank Helium is no "faster" than any other compressed gas. The "speed" of a compressed "air" system is dictacted by gas pressures and the size of the passages (tubing, fittings, etc.). The medium itself (nitrogen, helium, ambient air, etc) has nothing at all to do with the "speed" of the system. P.S. How's that for "science" Kenneth?

08-23-2006, 11:37 PM	#24
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank i fear ya ... uh ... I mean "hear ya."

12-19-2006, 01:41 AM	#25
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: Air compressor vers compressed air tank just for some info helium is thiner and faster then nitrogen. i run a helium tank and a 210 york, only running helium when i hopping @350 psi but i only use helium some times because the last time i fill my tank it was like $125 but its

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