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Hardransom
06-28-2003, 07:29 PM
I have 10 switches on my 98 dodge dakota. It takes 150psi to get the front end off the ground. In order for me to do seesaw I feel I need more air. I have a 5gallon tank and 2 compressors. I was thinking on getting 8 280psi Pumps I found in a lowrider mag and 4 of your 12 gallon tanks. My neibor and quite a few other people told me that going with smaller tanks would be alot better for show. The sound wont be too much of a problem because Im going to fiberglass all that in with sound proofing. Should I go with larger tanks and just take longer to fill or smaller tanks that take less time to fill.

AIRMAN9901
06-30-2003, 09:34 AM
You hit the nail on the head. Smaller tanks take less fill time, but also empty quicker. Larger tanks take a little longer to fill but will last longer. I would go with the larger if you play with yours alot. But if you are thinking about runninig that many compressors you will need an auxillary battery to run them. If not you will burn up your alternator real quick.

threeimpalas
06-30-2003, 04:44 PM
You wouldn' t need another battery unless you' ll be playing with it while the car is off. It does absolutely nothing while the car is running. You' d want to add a higher amp alternator or a 2nd one if you' re wanting to play with the bags/stereo/DVD/etc while the car is running.

Hardransom
06-30-2003, 10:19 PM
I was going to find a writeup on how to install a whole other altinator batery system. Allready with 2 pumps and the headlights on I can see the headlights dimm. Id like to have a separite system just for the compressors. I have to find a place that sells the bracket, another altinator, and the belt. I allready have the wife and battery that I am going to install in the back.

Yes I play with them alot. Too many carshows and people wanting to see what all It can do. Im getting tired of saying This is all I have air to do I need lager tanks or more pressure to be able to do things like seesaw or a good side to side without the fronts sagging down.