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I will agree with that. I'm actually on the same page. Before assembly I make sure clearances are right myself.

Hey now, I'm offended by that statement. If I do something, its right. I take a lot of pride in what I do, so don't judge ALL machinist. Sometimes people complain about a machinist when they try to save a dollar, just saying. JonnFX, the stretch gauge you built, do you have plenty of room with...

What engine is being built? Depending on the engine, I've seen junk make your power goal. For now I would buy me a good torque wrench and use the dbg you have. I don't know what you're building, but its probably going to have .002-.003(thats thousandths not mm) clearance and that will show up on...

My question is, do you intend on getting into the machining side of things? If not I wouldn't spend my money on a high dollar dial bore gauge. A good machinist will do all the leg work for you. Most won't bore your block w/o the pistons you're going to use.

You can use your mics to set your dial bore gauge. The mics become the "standard" once you've measured the piston. I like the rod bolt stretch gauge, it makes the stretch visable and not just a tighten and check ordeal. I also like Sunnen dial bore gauges, but they are pricey. Other stuff, that...

I cut down a wire rack myself, then sprayed it with black PlastiDip

Glad you noticed the same thing Jeff. Its funny how people make comments without knowing whats even being discussed.

What other import brand mid lengths are outfor cheaper?

Tell me why I couldn't build an engine with HF mics? Not what I use, but tell me why I couldn't....

I don't care if I get bashed on this, and I'm not even condoning this, but when building an engine a high dollar set of micrometers aren't really needed. What is needed is a good dial bore gauge. I don't care if the mics are off .010, if you measure your piston, then set your dial bore gauge to...

I've had good luck with gearwrench. $30+ is a lot cheaper than the alternative. :dunno:

Scenerio.... I could take my el cheapo micrometers, measure my piston and never even look at the size. Then take my dial bore gauge and zero it out to the mics that just measured the piston and then see how much clearance I have. Done deal without ever knowing a size.

Dial bore gauge will yield better results.

What problems have you noticed with SPI? I haven't noticed anything wrong with the dial indicator or 12" calipers. Also IMO, I don't care if the mics or calipers are off. If you have both parts that are going to be running with each other, you will still be able to tell how much clearance you...

If you have time to wait, I say piece a set together. Mics and calipers are pretty much worthless to most people, so I've seen the big 3 go for cheap. Also in most cases, the person that's selling them either made a living with them or got used very rarely so condition is normally great. MSC...

With the 10%, I can get them for $44.90 shipped.

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/KDT-80554S.html Seems like a good deal. Is the best deal out there on these sockets?

I bought a set for 19.99 2 weeks ago. I thought it was a good deal considering 1 goes for 13ish.

I believe with shipping, that promo deal at NXT is as cheap as your going to get the gearwrench mids correct?

Kind of solved my on question. The 10pc kit offers bigger sizes than the 13pc. The 13pc set has sizes that I use in precision screwdrivers.