A/C compressor conversion...

[aggiemudman]

Anyone ever converted a GM pancake style compressor to be used as onboard air? I know it has been done but havent been able to find many useful articles online.

[Doug Krebs]

You can pretty much use any compressor for on board air. The only catch is you have to use an inline oiler to lubricate the compressor.

[uglyota]

Isn't that the reason most people just use the oil-bath style sandens or yorks?
lots of people have had good success with stock Yota compressors with an oiler on the intake and a filter on the exhaust, though, I'm sure you could set up a similar deal for the chebby