Air Lift Suspension w/ Project Whitemare and Dezl50

[Project Whitemare]

The Goal:

Show quality install of the AirLift Suspension system on a couple of S550's.

Supporting Parties:

Jay@Hypermotive and Jeremy@AirLift

The Staring Cast:

ProjectWhitemare and Dezl50

The Plan:

Purchase the Kit: DONE
Detail the Parts List: DONE
Plan Out the Mounting Solution: DONE
Mount the Tank, Manifold, and Relays: DONE
Plan out and Route the Air Lines and Water Traps: DONE
Swap out Front Strut Assembly for AirLift Strut Assembly: DONE
Swap out Rear Spring and Shock for Airlift Shock and Bag Assembly: DONE
Leak Test: DONE
Final Inspection: DONE
Road Test: DONE
Redo Air Lines with Hard Lines:

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Parts List for AirLift Suspension:

(1) - Performance Front Kit (Part # 78521)
(1) - Performance Rear Kit (Part # 78621)
(1) - AutoPilot V2 Digital Contoller, Manifold, Tank, and Compressor (Part # 27671)
(3) - 1/4 SMC Water Traps (Part # 21011)
(1) - VIAIR 380C Compressor (Part # 16380)
(2) - Compressor Isolator Kits (Part # 50714)
(1) - Autopilot V2 Second Compressor Integration Harness (Part # 27679)
(1) - Specialty Suspension 4 Gallon Seamless Air Tank

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Valuable Sources:

S550 Install Manual
Setting Suggestions from S197
Scott's DIY AirLift Install Writeup on S197
Kimmer's DIY AirLift Install Writeup on S197

Stage 3 Motorsports AirLift Install on 2015 S550 EcoBoost:​

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CJ Pony Parts AirLift Install on 2014 GT500:​

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[rvshehata]

Sub'dopcorn:

Good luck!

 

[Project Whitemare]

Sub'dopcorn:

Good luck!

Appreciate it!

Hopefully, with proper preparation, we won't need luck! :cheers:

 

[Grim_Reaper]

Can I ask why 1/4" lines over 3/8? Also why the second compressor integration harness if only running single small 380 compressor? I'm guessing it's for future upgrade...

 

[Grim_Reaper]

Also, looking forward to lots of photos and videos!

Can't wait to join the air suspension crew soon!

 

[Project Whitemare]

Can I ask why 1/4" lines over 3/8? Also why the second compressor integration harness if only running single small 380 compressor? I'm guessing it's for future upgrade...

I'm not sure if we will run 3/8" lines or not for the air lines.

I just know that the Air Traps have a 1/4" inlet.

I am ordering a second compressor to begin with, so this will be a dual compressor setup from the beginning!

 

[Grim_Reaper]

I am pretty sure they make 3/8" air traps as well so it's all 3/8" and no need for reducers. Either way it's going to be a clean setup. Doing hard lines in the for all compressor/tank/manifold connections?

Need to change the number next to your compressor then lol.

*EDIT* Here is part # for 3/8" water trap (Part #: 21012)

 

[Project Whitemare]

I am pretty sure they make 3/8" air traps as well so it's all 3/8" and no need for reducers. Either way it's going to be a clean setup. Doing hard lines in the for all compressor/tank/manifold connections?

Need to change the number next to your compressor then lol.

*EDIT* Here is part # for 3/8" water trap (Part #: 21012)

It's been confirmed that we will be running 1/4" lines for now, and switching over to -6AN for the hard lines.

The quantity is correct on the compressor.

I am only ordering 1 extra compressor, and the other comes in the V2 kit.

Yes, Compressor/Tank/Manifold Connections will be plumbed with Hard Lines.

 

[Grim_Reaper]

It's been confirmed that we will be running 1/4" lines for now, and switching over to -6AN for the hard lines.

The quantity is correct on the compressor.

I am only ordering 1 extra compressor, and the other comes in the V2 kit.

Yes, Compressor/Tank/Manifold Connections will be plumbed with Hard Lines.

Lol I am an idiot. Disregard me hahahaha.

Should be a nice setup man! Going with copper or stainless lines? I am thinking polished heat treated (blued) copper lines for mine.

 

[DiEzel]

It's been confirmed that we will be running 1/4" lines for now, and switching over to -6AN for the hard lines.

The quantity is correct on the compressor.

I am only ordering 1 extra compressor, and the other comes in the V2 kit.

Yes, Compressor/Tank/Manifold Connections will be plumbed with Hard Lines.

The plan is to do -6 AN Hard aluminum tubing for the compressor,tank,manifold,water separator... I feel like russell's stuff will hold up to the task while staying light... Also can make it look all nice and pretty.

Any reason to consider 3/8 over 1/4 ? The only benefit I see is speed of lowering/raising.. Which to be honest, I am not concerned with.. But if there's some other reason - I'm all ears. I just believe the manifold, and components/pieces are all built to accept 1/4.. Last thing I want to do is chase reducers down/deal with their leaks.

I'm excited, my kit arrives tomorrow - Kind of already started mocking up the tank to get a visual, etc..

 

[Project Whitemare]

Drop some pics homie!

 

[Grim_Reaper]

The plan is to do -6 AN Hard aluminum tubing for the compressor,tank,manifold,water separator... I feel like russell's stuff will hold up to the task while staying light... Also can make it look all nice and pretty.

Any reason to consider 3/8 over 1/4 ? The only benefit I see is speed of lowering/raising.. Which to be honest, I am not concerned with.. But if there's some other reason - I'm all ears. I just believe the manifold, and components/pieces are all built to accept 1/4.. Last thing I want to do is chase reducers down/deal with their leaks.

I'm excited, my kit arrives tomorrow - Kind of already started mocking up the tank to get a visual, etc..

Nice man, that should look really clean on the inside.

I am going to run 3/8 because it is quicker to lower/raise the car. I just figure it's the same price so why not maximize the flow and get a more efficient system. My understanding is that if ordered with 3/8 lines everything was built to accept 3/8 lines so no need for reducers, but if that isn't the case then I might have to rethink things. I am new to air suspension

 

[Grim_Reaper]

Also my research was all based off of using accuair management/compressor/manifold/etc. with the air lift performance struts fr/rr. Since this has changed and I will be going with Air Lift's newest system being announced the end of this month, the 3/8 lines might change if the manifold is 1/4

 

[DiEzel]

Also my research was all based off of using accuair management/compressor/manifold/etc. with the air lift performance struts fr/rr. Since this has changed and I will be going with Air Lift's newest system being announced the end of this month, the 3/8 lines might change if the manifold is 1/4

The manifold we will be using is 1/4 - So, We're rockin' it... New system huh ? Go figure.. LOL.

 

[Grim_Reaper]

The manifold we will be using is 1/4 - So, We're rockin' it... New system huh ? Go figure.. LOL.

Guess that means I am running 1/4 as well then. Like you, I don't want to have to hunt for any possible leaks.

Haha yeah they just posted a teaser video on their social media accounts, more details releasing June 25th. Otherwise AirLift with Accuair E-Level Management dual 444c compressors, exo 2 mount, and i-level wifi controller.

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