onboard air compressor

twilightprotege · Post by **twilightprotege** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:40 pm

looking at installing an air compressor into my RX for those times when i need to pump up the tyres after a beach run so that i dont have to drive looking for a servo to pump them back up

anyway, does anyone have any suggestions? i'm looking at installing it in the boot on the passenger side right near the wheel arch. if you know the L sedan, you'll know the spot i'm talking about, so obviously something that fits in that space would be best!

cheapassparts · Post by **cheapassparts** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:08 pm

Its not mounted but I have had one of these for about 6 years. http://www.autosupplyworld.com/~builder ... CC2300.jpg

Exactly the same but different brand.
I can run a 100w spottie for about 30-45 minutes. I also used it to pump 10 sets of 100psi wheelchair tyres once a week for about a year.

This thing has been 100% reliable. Nothing last like that anymore. portable power, worth considering.

GOD · Post by **GOD** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:27 pm

The only mounted compressors I've come across are the expensive ARB ones.

Projectas go alright, especially the one just under $200 (Typhoon?). There are others around with different labels that look similar, and are probably functionally very similar. If you want a project, some people open them up and replace the sleeve bearings with rollers.

Dane.

twilightprotege · Post by **twilightprotege** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:09 pm

yeah wasnt look for a real mounted one, just a decent one i can mount

i was looking on ebay and at the projecta ones, namely this one : http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PROJECTA-AIR-COM ... 4149c8bc94 - that's the storm version - looks to be a single cylinder vs the twin with the typhoon one

i'm not looking for something that'll pump up the tyres in 20 seconds flat, just something that's suitable for the occational use

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:15 pm

Subarino made an awesome setup for his Hatch using an EJ air conditioning compressor.
It required an inline oiler and oil/air seperator to lubricate the compressor. It ended up working exactly like a workshop compressor. He has an air tank down the back of the car behind the rear bumper. The compressor builds up the pressure in the tank very quickly then turns off when the pressure reaches a certain level. Then as you are using the air from the tank the compressor automatically kicks in again to replenish the pressure and can basically keep up with you using the air constantly.
Obviously u need the engine running for this to happen.

You could probably use an EA compressor too, he just used an EJ one cause he runs an EJ22 engine.

phillatdarwin · Post by **phillatdarwin** » Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:20 pm

that sounds like the go air conditioning compressor lots of air .

twilightprotege · Post by **twilightprotege** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:23 am

wow that's one hell of a setup!

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:33 am

What about the compressor and tank yer RX was blessed with? Under LHS front guard or not optioned, or too old? Both mine were siezed up, rust crudded not working.

twilightprotege · Post by **twilightprotege** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:38 am

there was? i certainly dont recall seeing anything. i assume you're talking about in front of the wheel? if so, that's where my water pump for my waic now sits