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98c - Some ?’s about regs LP setups

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Topic: 98c - Some ?’s about regs LP setups

Posted By: ChavezSA
Subject: 98c - Some ?’s about regs LP setups
Date Posted: 26 November 2005 at 12:15am

Hey gang.

I recently bought a few mods for my 98c. I was intending on getting an expansion chamber for it, but on the advice of a friend, I was told to opt for a regulator setup, because they're adjustable. So, I got a Tippman Proshop regulator. As I waited for it to arrive, I began assembling all the other goodies I got for my 98c (Pro2 DF, vert adapter, Lapco barrel, collapsible stock).

So now that my 98c is back together, I started finding all this stuff online about how the Proshop reg I bought will only work with a low pressure setup. So, I assume that if I set it up anyway, either the gun won't operate, I'll ruin the reg, it'll blow up in my hands, or all of the above. Is that a safe assumption? My friend can't tell me much (which makes me wonder why I listened to him in the first place).

I'm not opposed to moving to a low pressure setup. I was looking into a expansion chamber or reg because I want the gun to fire the long ball a little more consistently. If a LP system will help with that, then that's cool.

So if this is true about my Proshop reg, what do I need to do to get my gun converted to a low pressure setup? Is it as simple as getting Tippmann's LPK, or am I better off piecing one together? Can I piece one together? Should I get rid of the reg I have and get an expansion chamber? Or should I look for a different reg that will work for my current setup?

What's everybody's feelings on LP setups for the 98c?

I'm a modding n00b. Thanks for reading.

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Ryan C.
Tippman 98 Custom
Lapco Big Shot 12"

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Posted By: HPD2
Date Posted: 26 November 2005 at 3:51am

A goos reg is the palmers stab. works with both hi and lo presure.

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Posted By: UV Halo
Date Posted: 26 November 2005 at 7:24pm

ChavezSA-

If you hook up HP air, or a CO2 tank to your gun, you may exceed your your Tippman Reg's input pressure resulting most likely in a blown O-Ring, rupture disc, etc (whatever the overpressure failsafe is on that reg).

The LP Setup in itself does not appear to improve in your shot-shot consistancy in itself. However, if you take the route of using the LP kit, in conjunction with a reg, and a compressed air system, you will have a greater consistancy, year round. Additionally, your velocity adjustment will no longer be dependent on that powertube screw but, instead, the output adjustment of that Tippmann reg.

You can piece together a homegrown LPK- Get a lightened Titanium bolt, a madman adjustable spring kit, a homemade volumizer, and a Vertical Adapter (from either BT, or Tippmann). I believe there is some work in the valve area as well for the do-it-yourself folks but, I've never done it personally, do a search to find out more. Alternatively, you can buy the kit for a little over $100.

Personally, I love my gun with the low-pressure setup. Quieter, less kick (due to lighter hammer), and more consistant velocity (and therefore accuracy, dependent on the quality of the reg).

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M98C- W/QwkStrpCut

Comp Air & Palmer Fatty Stab

Gas-Thru Stock

Lapco Sight Rail W/ADCO 30MM EDOT

Qloader W/ CMS

Freak SS W/Stif-Tip * Flatline * Armson Stealth

Posted By: ChavezSA
Date Posted: 27 November 2005 at 1:02am

Thanks for the input gang. Alot of good info/advice in there.

I think I may eventually step up to a LPK, but only once I do some more homework on a good setup. In the meantime, I think I'll get myself a expansion chamber and hang on to my reg for when I'm ready to step up to a LP rig.

Thanks again.

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Ryan C.
Tippman 98 Custom
Lapco Big Shot 12"