Engine, Intake, Exhaust Modifications to your Normally Aspirated Hyundai engine. Cold Air Intakes, Spark Plugs/wires, Cat back Exhaust...etc.

Best tool set for engine mod?

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Old 04-26-2002, 05:02 PM
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I want a nice tool box that can really help me on cam shaft, intake manifold, and throttle body installation (for those hard to reach screws). Do you guys have any recommendation (brand/kit name?)

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For routine maintenance I would go with SEARs Craftsman sets. Depending on how much you want to spend. You can get a small set to keep in the trunk of the car for routine stuff and emergencies , (what I have), or you can get a much larger set to keep in the garage. I'm sure there are better tools out there geared for automotive maintenance. Altho, I don't know of any.

If you get it from SEARS don't evar use your Sears card. *LOL* That interest rate is a killa.
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For automotive use the #1 choice by mechanics is snap-on tools but they are very expensive. I would say to go with the Craftsman, They are great quality and if anything breaks you can bring it back and they will replace it for free no matter how old it is. They sell some good kits, I have one of there 250pc set's and it's have just about everything you will need.
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Go with the Craftsman sets. If you need a specialty tool, that's when you call a Snap On or Matco rep and see if they make it.
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I believe that Craftsman has a nice 140 piece Metric only set for $199.

Also look for Husky tools. They are about the same quality for a little less.

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yea and make sure u get metric my gf got me a set of standard tools... oops
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Thanks for recommendation. I will go with Craftsman metric set (But $199... they are pretty expensive ^^)
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Is this the right tool?

Craftsman 144 pc. Mechanics Tool Set
144 pc. mechanic's tool set includes 105 sockets including 41 deep, 5 drive tools, 12 combination wrenches and 22 additional tools.


6 pt. design displaces stress with stronger, broader contact surfaces. Tools are guaranteed forever!



Features Description
Product Overview:
Mechanic Tool Set Type 101 to 200 pc. Mechanics Tool Set

Item Weight 21.0 lbs.

Ind., Kit Or Set Sets

Portability Portable

Power Option No power

General Warranty Guaranteed forever

Kit/Set Information:
Kit or Set Type Mechanic's

Number of Additional Tools 22

Number of Bits 10

Number of Drive Tools 5

Number of Sockets 105

Number of Wrenches 12

Quantity in Set 144 pc.

General Features:
Socket Type Metric/standard

Socket Drive Size 1/4 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in.

Socket Points 6

Case/Storage Style Fold-style

Case/Storage Class Hard-shell

Case/Storage Material Plastic (Polystyrene)

Included with Item:
Case Yes

Magnetic Handle Yes

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yes that is a good set, im getting that one right now. $100 on ebay!




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