Battery powered air compressor

Stick Racing · 07-18-2007, 11:20 AM

Noticed in a picture in the Dragster, Ralph Porpora was using what looked to be a small battery powered air compressor. Something handy to make a last minute change in tire pressure while in the staging lanes.
Anyone know where to find one of those?

Andy Stone B/S 1102

Myron Piatek · 07-18-2007, 11:51 AM

I don't know what he had, but I've used such compressors from Home Depot and Walmart. I remember them being around $40. But you have the issue of securing it in the car while racing. That's why I use a small bicycle foot pump I keep in the car for in the lanes, which can also be locked in a rather small metal tool box bolted behing my seat. The compressor I use after each race to make sure the tires have enough air the next day after overnight cooling. Then I recharge at the motel.

JCQuinn · 07-18-2007, 01:43 PM

I bought mine at Sears it is part of their 19.2 volt line of tools. I love it it even has a built in pressure gauge.

Stick Racing · 07-18-2007, 10:30 PM

Appreciate the info. Stick cars tend to beat up bias tires in a short period of time. On a cool night, you have to be careful not to let too much air out before you run. If the race is stopped for 10-15 minutes, you are in trouble. I have found the air leaks out of the tire screws much faster than than the sidewalls. Still not brave enough to run without screws.

If I go with the battery powered compressor, I most likely forget to charge the battery. If I go with the bicycle pump, I have arms like Hulk Hogan.

Decisions, decisions....

Thanks, Andy

Jim Wahl · 07-18-2007, 11:31 PM

Not to worry, the battery lasts quite a while and will fill several tires per charge, then you plug it in to a 110 for a while and away you go again. I bought several and got them at WalMart ($ 35-40). Every racer should have one or two! Jim

LNorton · 07-19-2007, 05:58 AM

http://quartermax.users21.edigita.co...=1009&catID=48

A bracket racing buddy of mine uses this pump. It is slick to have with you in the lanes, and the battery lasts pretty well. He says with a second battery this thing would be priceless.

I want one for christmas.

07-18-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
Stick Racing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 169 Likes: 4 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Battery powered air compressor Noticed in a picture in the Dragster, Ralph Porpora was using what looked to be a small battery powered air compressor. Something handy to make a last minute change in tire pressure while in the staging lanes. Anyone know where to find one of those? Andy Stone B/S 1102

07-18-2007, 11:51 AM	#2
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Battery powered air compressor I don't know what he had, but I've used such compressors from Home Depot and Walmart. I remember them being around $40. But you have the issue of securing it in the car while racing. That's why I use a small bicycle foot pump I keep in the car for in the lanes, which can also be locked in a rather small metal tool box bolted behing my seat. The compressor I use after each race to make sure the tires have enough air the next day after overnight cooling. Then I recharge at the motel. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

07-18-2007, 01:43 PM	#3
JCQuinn Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Battery powered air compressor I bought mine at Sears it is part of their 19.2 volt line of tools. I love it it even has a built in pressure gauge.

07-18-2007, 10:30 PM	#4
Stick Racing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 169 Likes: 4 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Battery powered air compressor Appreciate the info. Stick cars tend to beat up bias tires in a short period of time. On a cool night, you have to be careful not to let too much air out before you run. If the race is stopped for 10-15 minutes, you are in trouble. I have found the air leaks out of the tire screws much faster than than the sidewalls. Still not brave enough to run without screws. If I go with the battery powered compressor, I most likely forget to charge the battery. If I go with the bicycle pump, I have arms like Hulk Hogan. Decisions, decisions.... Thanks, Andy

07-18-2007, 11:31 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Battery powered air compressor Not to worry, the battery lasts quite a while and will fill several tires per charge, then you plug it in to a 110 for a while and away you go again. I bought several and got them at WalMart ($ 35-40). Every racer should have one or two! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

07-19-2007, 05:58 AM	#6
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Battery powered air compressor http://quartermax.users21.edigita.co...=1009&catID=48 A bracket racing buddy of mine uses this pump. It is slick to have with you in the lanes, and the battery lasts pretty well. He says with a second battery this thing would be priceless. I want one for christmas. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com