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Converting A-5 to HPA

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Topic: Converting A-5 to HPA
Posted By: DeadGeorge52
Subject: Converting A-5 to HPA
Date Posted: 24 May 2005 at 9:47pm
i'm thinking of converting my A-5 to HPA, and was wondering what parts i'm gunna need, and how much it's going to cost me.

Also, what's the cheapest brand of HPA tank.

My A-5 is stock concerning the internals

Thanx



Replies:
Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 24 May 2005 at 9:58pm
Just a tank. An 800 psi ouput tank or more is all you need. Crossfire and PMI are good, cheap tanks. Can be found pretty much anywhere.


Posted By: Buggy
Date Posted: 24 May 2005 at 11:56pm
i would go with a good tank, spend your money for about $190 at http://countypaintball.com/product_description.asp?item=2041 - County

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Tippman A-5:

14" Dye Excel Barrel
Double Trigger
Remote Coil
Tippmann A-5 Solid Stock
Polished Internals
Pen Spring Mod
Trigger Stop Mod

Plans:
New Paintball Gun


Posted By: BuffaloSolda1
Date Posted: 25 May 2005 at 1:35am
Crossfires are great tanks to get. Quick recharge rates, light, and compact.

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Posted By: DeadGeorge52
Date Posted: 25 May 2005 at 8:16pm
Cool,
Thanx guys



Posted By: Stormy Knight
Date Posted: 25 May 2005 at 8:22pm

A good tank is definitely a plus.  I just recently got a 114ci/3000psi tank with adjustable regulator off of Ebay for $100.  For brand new (when they get them back in stock) you can't beat ActionVillage's price on a 114ci/3000psi Crossfire for $160 + free S/H.

http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=N7es-R9femeshl3KIYRsURX5iBjV8IRdWSQ=?ProductID=pgSsFAY7_%2esAAAD3x2elA_2t - http://www.actionvillage.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/S tore/en/-/USD/DisplayProductInformation-Start;sid=N7es-R9fem eshl3KIYRsURX5iBjV8IRdWSQ=?ProductID=pgSsFAY7_%2esAAAD3x2elA _2t



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A-5
Armson DOT Sight
Armson Raised Sightrail
DOP Bullet Drop
DOP RVA
DOP X-Core
DOP Vertical Adapter
E-Grip(APE)
Flatline Barrel
HPA
JCS Duel Trigger
Lightening Bolt
QEPH
Vortex Mod


Posted By: Nickodemus
Date Posted: 25 May 2005 at 9:41pm
Makes me wonder if I should get one for mine. I thought about the low pressure kit, but wouldn't I want to take my expansion chamber off then? Would I leave the X-Chamber on for HPA or get a regulator?

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Think and give them all you have from the beginning, and never weaken!



Posted By: californiarockr
Date Posted: 27 May 2005 at 5:39pm
You would get aregulator, HPA doesnt need an expansion chamber

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Posted By: hybrid-sniper
Date Posted: 27 May 2005 at 6:16pm

Originally posted by Nickodemus Nickodemus wrote:

Makes me wonder if I should get one for mine. I thought about the low pressure kit, but wouldn't I want to take my expansion chamber off then? Would I leave the X-Chamber on for HPA or get a regulator?

At a high (like 15 or so) ROF the gun will choke due to low airflow. A good reg wont do that.



Posted By: Nickodemus
Date Posted: 27 May 2005 at 9:05pm
So should I take off the x-chamber and buy a low pressure kit, tank, and regulator for my A-5... or buy a little electric speed gun so I could play tournies? Could I use the tank and regulator on both markers?

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Think and give them all you have from the beginning, and never weaken!



Posted By: You Wont See Me
Date Posted: 27 May 2005 at 9:51pm
CHeapest is not always best.

Go with either a crossfire or a Pure Energy,

Stay away from 3A tanks.

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A-5
E-Grip
JCS Dual Trigger
DOP X-CORE 8 stage x-chamber
Lapco Bigshot 14" Beadblasted

Optional setup:
R/T
Dead on Blade trigger


Posted By: A-5 Command
Date Posted: 27 May 2005 at 10:50pm

ur gonna want a male palmer also

68/4500 psi crossfire should be your tank



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A-5
Flatline
E-Grip
Tapco T-6 stock
JCS Duel Trigger
JCS Universal BiPod
Core Remote
88ci/4500psi Crossfire
R-5 Hopper
Apex Barrel
Hot Shot red dot
Lapco offset
Spec Ops A5-A2 grip



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