Help me pick out an air compressor

[Marker1989]

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]

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

[mustangboy]

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

[331TwistedWedge]

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]

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 ...

I need just a tank. 40+ gallon. Have one buddy? Not trying to thread jack. BUMP:bigthumb

[91boost]

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

[Mista Bone]

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]

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

[Mista Bone]

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

[lxenvy]

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