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Marker1989

11-26-2010, 09:12 PM

I'm looking into picking up an air compressor for the garage. I want something big and powerful enough for big jobs like porting heads and whatever else. It also needs to be somewhat portable. I know almost nothing about compressors so this thread is your chance to school me on them. What are the good brands? What should I be on the look out for, good and bad??
Thanks, Mark

black90lx

11-26-2010, 10:25 PM

just pay attention to the cfm's(how fast they fill up at what p.s.i).

mustangboy

11-26-2010, 11:24 PM

I bought an Eaton. Google them they are made in Eaton,OH

331TwistedWedge

11-27-2010, 01:21 AM

yep, pay attention to the scfm ... square cubic feet (per) minute ... you need a bigger tank for porting and running a da ... a 60 gallon should be sufficient ... probably around 14+ scfm's ...

find a good name brand compressor and buy the biggest warranty you can ... that way you're not buying 2 of them within 2 1/2 yrs like me ...

lxenvy

11-27-2010, 02:06 AM

91boost

11-27-2010, 06:54 AM

I bought a eaton and i love it, blows the campbell compressor away.

Mista Bone

11-27-2010, 07:05 AM

cheapest Eaton is $1,000, ouch!

If I had a shop, maybe.

BTW if you are porting, get a Metabo 700, it's cheaper to run off 120 VAC.

mustangboy

11-27-2010, 09:03 AM

Thing is you buy a quality compressor you should be able to pass it on to your kids

Mista Bone

11-27-2010, 07:56 PM

my son has no interest in cars or guns.....

lxenvy

11-28-2010, 03:22 AM

my son has no interest in cars or guns.....

Well i do sir, And i love them both. And knowledge..... Wanna tuck me under a wing:D