[jeffko]

What are the reasons someone would spend $300-400 of their build budget on an air compressor. Naturally that would necessitate air tools, not to mention air dryer, regulators, air leaks, noise. I just do not get it. Admittedly and impact wrench would be handy, but I struggle to find any other real value to an air compressor.

Harbour Freight seems to be a good tip.

New List:

Tools:
1. torque wrench $40
2. piston dead center stop (shop fab)
3. engine stand $50 (shop fab)
4. dial indicator with magnetic base $30 (ebay)
5. timing light $20
6. cam degree wheel $20
7. piston ring compressor (rent)
8. valve spring compressor (rent)
9. wrench set $40 (ebay)
10. socket set $50 (ebay)
11. dremel
12. vise grips (have these)
13. drills (have these)
14. multimeter
15. jack stands (shop fab)
16. (4) adjustable height rollers
17. floor jack
18. rolling work seat
19. 4” grinder (have this)
20. drill bits (have these)
21. punch set
22. breakover bar
23. crankshaft socket



Supplies:
1. engine silicone
2. assemblers lube
3. plasti gauge
4. shop rags
5. dry sweep