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Post by justjosh on Nov 4, 2006 15:48:55 GMT -3
So I was thinking of doind an OBA setup in my YJ for the spring and will need to start putting together a collection of parts. The first peice will obviously be a compressor. I was thinking of pulling an AC compressor out of something in a parts yard and uing it but I'm wondering what the upsides/downsides are to using the "kits" available for purchase. I've seen some that would install this way and others that are electric. So who's used these/known someone directly who has and what have your/their opinions been? What would they have done differently? I was thinking the tech section could use some real "tech" so this is my attempt.  |
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Post by gus310 on Nov 4, 2006 19:45:36 GMT -3
ill be doing the same thing, i have a compressor, and my buddy chad is going to help me set it up. ive gotten a bit of advice and some tips, but ill have to fill you in when i get it setup. i know he did it with a bunch of fittings from home depot. said it setup pretty cheap and he can run air tools off of it.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 4, 2006 21:44:58 GMT -3
I have a york. I like it, the only issue I have had with my set up is, airing up a 37" tire takes some time, learned that the hard way down in PAP couple years back.
All in all mine was built for about $100
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Post by PatriotYJ on Nov 5, 2006 2:11:32 GMT -3
IMO go with CO2 its removable, reliable, no plumbing to set up, doesn;t rob HP, don't need to run another accesorie belt. i would be doing the same but i came across a york setup for my motor real cheap and will probably end up doing that.
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Post by gus310 on Nov 5, 2006 13:57:36 GMT -3
it seems the oba is cheaper to setup. when its off it shouldnt be robbing any horsepower, at least not enought to matter.
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Post by jps4jeep on Nov 5, 2006 20:30:49 GMT -3
it is a hp draw from the parasitic loss due to spinning of the clutch pulley, but I personally think it was worth it.
CO2 is great, but I find it to be yet one more thing to fill, it's heavy, takes up space when you pack it and cost more $$, york is cheaper and endless
Honest, do one or the other, you'll use it.
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Post by Tooch on Nov 6, 2006 13:47:53 GMT -3
If you are going to do it I agree with John. The Co2 is great, but your going to have to re-fill it and find a place for it. With a york you can put it all under the hood and then hide the tank where ever you want.
To answer one of your other questions....STAY AWAY FROM THE KITS. They are way over priced and you are much better piecing it together. It's so much cheaper, I think I'm $700+ under the price of a Kilby kit.
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