HPA output for 98 RT

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   I am a new Tippmann Forum member and have been playing paintball since 1989.  I have had my Tippmann 98 custom for at least 16 years.  I upgraded it to a double trigger, expansion chamber, rocket cock and an RT trigger.  Way back when I first installed the RT trigger I was hoping for a better rate of fire but since I was using CO2, the best I ever got was a double tap, not the bursting I was hoping for.  As a result, the 98 was placed as a backup or loaner marker.  Recently I have been using automags and purchased a ninja SHP regulator to help with my ReTro valve.  I noticed that the website claimed that this regulator would be specifically helpful for Tippmann's equipped with RT triggers as well as Autmag RT valves.  I kept this information in the back of my mind.  This last weekend I decided to bring out the 98 and was excited to find that the marker was MUCH more reactive with the ninja SHP reg.  I didn't think I was going to be excited to use my 98 ever again but I really had fun using it again.  I never knew it needed higher pressure output.

My questions:  The ninja SHP defaults at 1100 psi output.  I told my friend about my discovery, his daughter has a 98, and wants to upgrade hers. He said he found info online that suggests that the output pressure be set to 950 with Tippmann RTs.  Is 950 the proper output I should set the regulator?  Could the higher output of 1100psi cause damage to the internals?  My automag seems to be happy with the 1100psi output and I would prefer not having to remove shims every time I want to use the 98.  

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fstop_22 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 March 2014 Location: SE Michigan Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote fstop_22 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: HPA output for 98 RT Posted: 18 March 2014 at 8:54am
	I am a new Tippmann Forum member and have been playing paintball since 1989. I have had my Tippmann 98 custom for at least 16 years. I upgraded it to a double trigger, expansion chamber, rocket cock and an RT trigger. Way back when I first installed the RT trigger I was hoping for a better rate of fire but since I was using CO2, the best I ever got was a double tap, not the bursting I was hoping for. As a result, the 98 was placed as a backup or loaner marker. Recently I have been using automags and purchased a ninja SHP regulator to help with my ReTro valve. I noticed that the website claimed that this regulator would be specifically helpful for Tippmann's equipped with RT triggers as well as Autmag RT valves. I kept this information in the back of my mind. This last weekend I decided to bring out the 98 and was excited to find that the marker was MUCH more reactive with the ninja SHP reg. I didn't think I was going to be excited to use my 98 ever again but I really had fun using it again. I never knew it needed higher pressure output. My questions: The ninja SHP defaults at 1100 psi output. I told my friend about my discovery, his daughter has a 98, and wants to upgrade hers. He said he found info online that suggests that the output pressure be set to 950 with Tippmann RTs. Is 950 the proper output I should set the regulator? Could the higher output of 1100psi cause damage to the internals? My automag seems to be happy with the 1100psi output and I would prefer not having to remove shims every time I want to use the 98.

Mack Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Has no impulse! control Joined: 13 January 2004 Location: 2nd Circle Status: Offline Points: 9906	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mack Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 March 2014 at 1:42pm
	1150 psi won't hurt your 98. You may see a slight loss in air efficiency though.


fstop_22 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 18 March 2014 Location: SE Michigan Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote fstop_22 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 March 2014 at 9:03pm
	The output is 1100psi. I'm quite impressed with the results. I'm sure I'll wear out the sear a little quicker because I'm shooting it a little faster but I'm ok with that. Not sure why my video isn't showing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwcpUgg6PYk Edited by fstop_22 - 18 March 2014 at 9:17pm