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Viair 450c vs ARB ckma12 ... help me decide

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sgtpepper, Jan 27, 2013.

  1. Jan 27, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    Trying to decide on the right compressor for an OBA setup.

    I realize these compressors are quite different
    - the ARB pushes more CFMs, but is 50% duty rated
    $261 VIAIR 450C - Industrial Air Compressor for ‎Drilling, Air Brushing, Spraying, Nailing | 12V Continuous Duty Cycle Compressor for OEM Applications | 150 PSI, up to 5 Gallon Tank (Silver)
    - the Viair is less flow but 100% duty @ 100psi

    What does that really mean in real life? I need some real-world experience to help make up my mind.

    Both models cost more than I originally planned to spend, but looking down the road I'm ok to spend some extra money up front.

    Some intended uses:
    - horns .. reasonable, ie: bus/ambulance, not train
    - filling tires .. stock on the Taco, 33s on the Jeep
    - lockers .. in the future
    - air tools .. maybe, see below
    - crotch-air .. for those hot summer days, global warming fellas, it's coming..

    Will either of these models push air tools (ie: spin off tire lugs) with any success? with/without tank?
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2013 at 8:37 PM
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    the Viair wont drive air tools without a tank, and even then, it would only run tool sfor a short time. The ARB will, with the use of an air tank of about 2 gallons, would drive an air wrench for a short time. With its 50% duty cycle of 30 mins run time, 30 mins off time, it would be fine for light duty jobs.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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    Do yourself a favor and get a Puma. Chearper and will run many tools (depending on air demand) strait from the compressor (though a small tank is advised, and guess what, it comes withat a tank haha).

    100% Duty Cycle
    3.4 CFM (3.0 CFM @ 90 psi)
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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    HAHAHA sorry, do a google search for "12V Puma compressor", you will find LOTS of info (also check in my build for details on my install with mine...about 2 or 3 years later, and she is still going strong.

    Basically it is exactly the same as the extreme air (costs around $600), at a MUCH lower price
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2013 at 9:54 AM
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    The air tools were kind of an afterthought, not something I would be doing regularly.

    I will add the Puma to my list of contenders, though.

    So the question comes down to A) do I want 100% duty or B) more CFMs? Since I'm not planning to run this continuously, it's starting to look like ARB or Puma. to be decided.
     
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    oh yeah, your build was one of my "inspiration" threads. The Puma thing didn't click for some reason, but now I see.
    Badass truck you have there, by the way! I put an OME lift on my father's Jeep few years back, big fan of their products.
     
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    ARB.

    I have had the Viair Superduty kit (2 compressors with 2 gallon tank) It was pitiful. The ARB out preforms it by far. The longest I have had the ARB running was to air up my 4 33's from 14psi, 4 37's from about 10psi and 2 more 35's from about 12psi. The ARB never faltered and wanted more.

    Air tools would be a stretch on it though. But, if you ever plan on getting lockers you're already set!
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2013 at 1:22 PM
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    The puma is 100% duty cycle as well. So its higher CFM AND 100% ducty cycle. I do run a 3" grinders/cutoff wheel and impact off it, though a large grinder may be a stretch for it and other things that require high flow. With a tank you are good though.
     
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VIAIR 450C - Industrial Air Compressor for ‎Drilling, Air Brushing, Spraying, Nailing | 12V Continuous Duty Cycle Compressor for OEM Applications | 150 PSI, up to 5 Gallon Tank (Silver)
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