transalper

My Viar 450 air compressor is finally installed. I had to move the cruise control unit to make room. The custom mounting bracket for the cruise control looks like I made it with a erector set, but thems the breaks since I don't have a welder. I plan to add a tank soon, but for now it's ready for tire-filling duty.



There's an ARB compressor switch in the cab to match the front air locker switch that should be there some time this fall.

Churnd

Looks awesome. How about a write-up for the tech section?

Is it engine powered or electrical?

transalper

It's a continuous duty electrical air compressor.

Cebby

I can't see the pic.

transalper

pic is back up . . .

Cebby

So you can run it forever with no downtime? How much if you don't mind? Air tools, tire filling, lockers etc? This might be just what I'm looking for...

transalper

It's 100% duty cycle, but doesn't have the capacity to run tools. I just wanted a compressor that put out a bit more air than the ARB compressor. Here's a comparison I put together before deciding on the viar:



It does what I want it to do (airing up tires, rejuvinating inflatable dolls, and running an air locker) and fits in the engine compartment. I got it new for $250 off ebay. I just hope it passes the test of time (and abuse). As an added bonus it's also a lot quieter than the ARB compressor. There are quite a few compressors I didn't consider. Such as the Quickair III, which has a high flow volume but doesn't operate at a high enough pressure to run an arb air locker (if i recall correctly).