ok, im going to start building high performance blocks hear in my basement and want some help getting all the tools i need before getting going. heres what ive got down so far:
Dial bore guage
plenty of plastiguage
digital mic set
feeler guages
torque wrenches (maybe digital)
assembly lube
straight edge
rod end rounder (cant remember actual name )
i will be working with a machine shop as far as honing/boring/sleeving

so if there are any major tools or even homemade stuff just to make life easier, lemme know. thanks

 

Looks like you got just about everything covered tool wise. If you're going to be building a lot of motors I would recommend a getting serveral engine stands if you don't already have any. We have 6 at the shop and that's even enough but it really just depends on how many you'll be doing. There's always the little things too like an air compressor (for blowing out oil passages, etc.), small pick set if you're dealing with o-ringed blocks, assorted metric hex or hex socket set (14mm in particular for pulling out passage plugs, VTEC rocker shafts), ring compressor. and I'm sure I'm missing some stuff. For the torque wrench if you want to go digi go ahead but I would recommend investing in a couple SnapOn pieces. We have a 3/8" drive SnapOn 10-75ft/lbs. and a 1/2" 50-200ft/lbs. torque which we only use for engine bulding and they work great(they'll probably run ~$200-250 each but they're worth it). For misc. stuff such as torquing wheels, etc. we use cheap Craftsman ones. Good Luck

 

They newwest Snap On digi torque wrench runs $350, i bought the 1/2' a few weeks back. I really need to buy the 3/8 too, but i cant swing it quite yet.

 

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Not to get off the original topic but SIReg9, what is the part number on your SnapOn torque? I don't think I've seen 1/2" one before especially for that price (normally they're ~$1000+) and is it in the Electrotork series? The Electrotorks are bad ***

 

Nah this isnt the elctrotorq or however you spell it.

Heres the link. http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog

Yuo may also want to add a valve adjustment too to your list of tools.

 

Cool, I'm going to have to get me one of those now, the 3/8" drive has a lot nicer range then the std. click types. Yea, good thinking, forgot about the valve adjustment tool. Definately a lot easier than a socket/screwdriver setup. Mine isn't SnapOn but it works.

 

Where did you pick that up at? I wouldnt mind finding a cheaper took that works just the same.

 

thanksor all the help guys. so ill add engine stand and ring compressor to my list. . these snap on tools get pretty expensive, good thing i get half off all theyre merchandise being a NEIT student

 

I believe harbor freight sells those pretty cheap. I think they come in a set too. You need a 10mm one.