VMAC Launches underhood kit for International Terrastar

VMAC Launches underhood kit for International Terrastar

The company said its new underhood kit developed for the Class 4/5 International Terrastar fills the gap left when GM vacated the 45/55 market. It is a VR70 air compressor system, delivering 70 CFM and up to 175 PSI.

VMAC said its newest underhood kit developed for the Class 4/5 International Terrastar fills the gap left when GM vacated the 45/55 market.
 
VMAC said its mechanical research and development team for the Terrastar project, Peter Dahle and Neal Clozza, were delighted with the new kit design. “We were able to use the OEM belt design and components,” said Dahle. “Very minimal modifications were required.”

The team considers the new kit to be the quickest and easiest VMAC install to date. “This kit is the most comfortable install ever! You could do the majority of the install sitting on the tire,” added Clozza.
 
The Terrastar underhood kit (V900109) is a VR70 air compressor system, delivering 70 CFM and up to 175 PSI. The kit is now available for order.

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