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03-31-2008, 09:25 AM | #1 |
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Electric and Air Shifter?
Whats the difference between an electric shifter and an air shifter.
I'm guessing you have to re-fill an air shifter, if you do then where do you re-fill and what type of air? Just Normal air that goes into tires? or Something like the air that goes in Paintball guns? educate me =) |
03-31-2008, 09:47 AM | #2 |
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Re: Electric and Air Shifter?
air mostly refers to C02. if you all readdy have an air t-stop, then an air shifter can be tied into the same supply line.
Personally i use a Biondo electric selenoid shift, it only uses 1 amp. Some use a lot more amps. these are the major differences, it comes down to preference. |
03-31-2008, 09:49 AM | #3 |
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Re: Electric and Air Shifter?
oh yea, forgot to mention, it can sometimes be a bear to find a C02 refill when you need it. i keep a spare bottle.
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03-31-2008, 11:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: Electric and Air Shifter?
Also with the air I would recommend getting a solenoid that shuts off the air when the car is shut off. Some times you forget to turn it off, yes it happens!
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03-31-2008, 11:28 AM | #5 |
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Re: Electric and Air Shifter?
Thanks guys, awesome.
Just trying to educate myself for buying a future dragster. =] |
04-12-2008, 09:08 AM | #6 |
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Re: Electric and Air Shifter?
I use an air shifter and am very happy. You re-fill them at Paint Ball stores for anywhere from $2 to $5 and they last a long time if you remember to turn them off. The solenoid valve is a good idea. It's embarassing to go down the track and it doesn't shift cause you forgot to turn on the bottle. I keep a note on the dash, "Air Bottle?".
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04-12-2008, 10:22 AM | #7 |
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Re: Electric and Air Shifter?
I've been using an electric shifter for years, never had a failure, never runs out of air....lol
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