Turbo as Source for Compressed Air

[pepecat]

Has anyone tapped the Pressure Side of the turbo/piping as a source of compressed air to fill an onboard tank for the use of Pnuematic Accesories such as exhaust brakes and air horns? One way valve on tank, etc... Does the turbo compressor put out enough volume? You know it probably wouldn't work because you're not spooled up to 30PSI for very long, most of the time. Well anyway, just curious if it has been attempted.

 

[Deerediesel]

Yes this has been done in agricultural srayers. I know for sure that the case Self propelled srayers are useing air from the cold side of the turbo for their foam marker system. but foam markers dont require air all the timae and doesnt need alot of pressure. Im not sure how theyre doin it, I looked at a brand new one the other day and didnt have time to track it down.

Shane

 

[TheBigSgt]

The most you could get on a stock truck is about 29 PSI and what good would that do?

 

[Jff24Gordn]

Some of the big sled pullin guys are using it to run a ARB front locker.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

The most you could get on a stock truck is about 29 PSI and what good would that do?

who has a stock truck? :-laf

 

[zstroken]

Some of the big sled pullin guys are using it to run a ARB front locker

I take it you mean big guys since ARB says between 85 an 105 psi on the locker.

 

[NPloysa]

who has a stock truck? :-laf

I do