So I decided to ditch the CO2 tank and install a york on the Vortec. After lots of research this is what i came up with.
Mount from Kilby (not listed on site) $225 http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/bracket-kits.htm
oil separator $30 from http://www.suicidedoors.com/catalog/air-management/water-oil-separators
Manifold block from ebay maybe $30
3/8" Viair leader hose with check valve from ebay $18
Push loc hose and fittings from Kilby probably $30
K&N intake filter with 3/4" rubber fitting from ebay $15
Random brass fittings from ACE Hardware $20
york 210 from an old Mercedes ($35 at u-pull-it) found what application used them here:
The York Thread. - FSC Forum
Serpentine clutch $81 from Ryder Fleet products http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/c...D=ccccadefmfhhlflcfkmcgfmdfoldflm.0&oid=47299
an ARB compressor harness $37.50 from Kurt at http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/lock_ARB_parts.html
Adjustable pressure switch from ebay $39
Quick connect hose attachment $20 from http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/universal-couplers.htm
After getting home from the yard and cleaning up the compressor, I realized it was a rebuilt one which was lucky. I also noticed that there were TONS of cars that had these in the yard so I was able to spend a while looking for one that looked nice, spun nice, and was easy to pull off.
I installed it using the Kilby mount, went really easily. He gave me everything I needed. All i had to do was trim my aluminum alternator mount a bit to make it fit. I did not do any of the oil control mods to the compressor thinking I could do them at any time, and I simply drilled and tapped the head on the York to accept 3/8" Street elbows that I got from ACE Hardware. I was going to get the special conversion fittings, but I figured why not drill and tap since i had the drill and tap for 3/8" pip threads. Drilling and tapping it to fit th estreet elbows also gave me more hood clearance than the conversion fittings. I'd guess if you could find a flange mount style head that would be ideal for clearance, but this is what i had..
Leader hose simply attached to the 3/8" street elbows and I routed it over to the left fender where I mounted the drier and manifold.
The old v-belt clutch came right off with a big bolt in the center of it used as a puller and on went the new one. The mount Kilby sold me provided perfect alighnment with the belt they also provided.
I ended up routing the hose to right behind the bumper and am not using an air tank for now. eventually i'll box in the bumper and use it as an air tank.
I have to say it runs great. It will power air tools at about 2krpm with no air tank, and fills tires super fast at idle. so fast it is shocking. Also, without the oil control mod, I get no oil in the line and very little in the drier. I have ports in the manifold to allow for the addition of ARB solenoids, the wiring is all there, and I can turn the pressure down to run lockers when i get there eventually.
Here are som pics.. i'll post up more of the completed assembly later. Hadn't taken them yet.
-Marco
Mount from Kilby (not listed on site) $225 http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/bracket-kits.htm
oil separator $30 from http://www.suicidedoors.com/catalog/air-management/water-oil-separators
Manifold block from ebay maybe $30
3/8" Viair leader hose with check valve from ebay $18
Push loc hose and fittings from Kilby probably $30
K&N intake filter with 3/4" rubber fitting from ebay $15
Random brass fittings from ACE Hardware $20
york 210 from an old Mercedes ($35 at u-pull-it) found what application used them here:
The York Thread. - FSC Forum
Serpentine clutch $81 from Ryder Fleet products http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/c...D=ccccadefmfhhlflcfkmcgfmdfoldflm.0&oid=47299
an ARB compressor harness $37.50 from Kurt at http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/lock_ARB_parts.html
Adjustable pressure switch from ebay $39
Quick connect hose attachment $20 from http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/universal-couplers.htm
After getting home from the yard and cleaning up the compressor, I realized it was a rebuilt one which was lucky. I also noticed that there were TONS of cars that had these in the yard so I was able to spend a while looking for one that looked nice, spun nice, and was easy to pull off.
I installed it using the Kilby mount, went really easily. He gave me everything I needed. All i had to do was trim my aluminum alternator mount a bit to make it fit. I did not do any of the oil control mods to the compressor thinking I could do them at any time, and I simply drilled and tapped the head on the York to accept 3/8" Street elbows that I got from ACE Hardware. I was going to get the special conversion fittings, but I figured why not drill and tap since i had the drill and tap for 3/8" pip threads. Drilling and tapping it to fit th estreet elbows also gave me more hood clearance than the conversion fittings. I'd guess if you could find a flange mount style head that would be ideal for clearance, but this is what i had..
Leader hose simply attached to the 3/8" street elbows and I routed it over to the left fender where I mounted the drier and manifold.
The old v-belt clutch came right off with a big bolt in the center of it used as a puller and on went the new one. The mount Kilby sold me provided perfect alighnment with the belt they also provided.
I ended up routing the hose to right behind the bumper and am not using an air tank for now. eventually i'll box in the bumper and use it as an air tank.
I have to say it runs great. It will power air tools at about 2krpm with no air tank, and fills tires super fast at idle. so fast it is shocking. Also, without the oil control mod, I get no oil in the line and very little in the drier. I have ports in the manifold to allow for the addition of ARB solenoids, the wiring is all there, and I can turn the pressure down to run lockers when i get there eventually.
Here are som pics.. i'll post up more of the completed assembly later. Hadn't taken them yet.
-Marco
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