98c on hpa

[Manny99]

this might not be the correct forum for this but the air system forum is kinda dead. so hopefully i could get some help here. i did look at the stickies and that didnt really help much.

so my question is, if i get a hpa tank what changes do i have to do to my gun? what do i need to add? im guessing i need a regulator, a drop, a new ss hose/macro, and a vertical adapter? plus the tank. :confused:

[mthegrand]

What do you have to do? Nothing. What should you do? Low Pressure Kit and a regulator. Without the kit you will get no noticable improvment over Co2.

[CountyPaintball]

Sorry, I disagree with the above post. Nitrogen is far more consistent than CO2. Without doing anything to your gun besides switching to nitrogen, you should notice a considerable improvement in consistency with your velocity. Especially during rapid fire or in cold weather.

Just get a preset tank with 800-850psi output. Screw it in the same way you do a CO2 tank. Along with a new barrel, I think Nitrogen is the best upgrade you can get.

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Mike

[vt2009]

Speaking from experience, simply switching to HPA will improve consistency. However, I don't think it'd be any bigger an improvement than adding an expansion chamber to your CO2 setup. IMO the only reason to go for HPA on a Tippmann is if you plan on using it for some time and want to add other upgrades as well. The LP kit and secondary reg will allow a much lower PSI and additional stability. So you'll improve consistency even more as well as get more shots out of the tank. You also get the added benefit of the rear cock with the LP kit. So your decision hinges on how much money you want to invest in your 98 before trading up to a more expensive gun. Also, keep in mind that if you do eventually go with a new gun you'll be able to use the HPA tank on it as well.

So, first decide how long you plan on using the Tippmann and how much money you want to drop into it. If it's not that long or that much, I would keep the co2 and add an x-chamber (someone will invariably argue that an anti-siphon is the better choice, or remote, but I prefer the x-chamber). You'll need a vertical adapter for an x-chamber. If it's more or longer than starting your upgrade path with the HPA tank is a good idea, after a barrel of course.

[Manny99]

im already in the process of saving up for a new gun, the thing is that i dont know if i want a v/f autocker, automag, mini mag, BKO or a5. so im taking my time researching each one. ill probably get a new gun in like 6 months. and i dont want to put too much into my gun (98c), probably just a response trigger. but i was thinking of getting hpa because once i get a better gun, i will definitly be using hpa on it. if i coudl just hook up a nitro tank to my gun without adding anything else to do, i would probably buy the tank soon.

[vt2009]

np, but if you're going to upgrade in 6 month's anyway I'd skip the RT. Just my opinion. I'm thinking about an Intimidator myself.

[AgentOrange]

If your upgrading to another gun (or even if you arent) I'd say stay away from the RT. Its not worth it either way. Also of a new gun you want I'd recomend a 68classic mag.

[Turambar]

Like has been said, you won't need to do anything to your gun to make it work with HPA. I would, however, suggest a VA and reg, since the reg can be used on the new gun as well. I also agree about the RT, you're planning on going to a new gun soon anyway, so no need to buy the RT.