2strokespirit Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 HI guys, I am in the market for a new compression tester, I can get 2 brands Matco or Craftsman, the Matco CT110K is currently for a better price... I don't know Matco is this a good brand? Thank you.. Quote
jamebo Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 I don't know anything about the Matco, but I purchased one of the Craftsman's awhile back and I'm very satisfied with it. Very good quality. IMO it was well worth the price. :thumbsup: Quote
2strokespirit Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Posted November 1, 2008 I don't know anything about the Matco, but I purchased one of the Craftsman's awhile back and I'm very satisfied with it. Very good quality. IMO it was well worth the price. :thumbsup: Where did you buy the craftsman, do you have a website were I can buy it from, If I may ask, what did you pay for it? I am not in the US, but want to buy online... Thank You Quote
2001Stroker Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Where did you buy the craftsman, do you have a website were I can buy it from, If I may ask, what did you pay for it? I am not in the US, but want to buy online... Thank You um....they come from Sears. That's crazy that Matco is cheaper than Craftsman. It's usually the other way around. If the Matco is cheaper, I would go with that one. Anything Matco is usually top notch. Personally, I like Matco. Most of my tools are from them. They have pretty much the same warranty asCraftsman, but the only downfall is you have to find a truck. If you work or live close to a mechanic shop, I guess it shouldn't be a problem finding one. Quote
jamebo Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Where did you buy the craftsman, do you have a website were I can buy it from, If I may ask, what did you pay for it? I am not in the US, but want to buy online... Thank You They sell them at Sears department stores. I paid around 60 dollars for mine. Here is a link, but I'm not sure about shipping. From what I saw on it it is order and then pick up at the store. If interested you could contact them about it for possible shipping. The kit I have is the one at the top. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12...mp;gobutton.y=8 SEARS From what 2001Stroker says the Matco's are a good option, also. Quote
Snopczynski Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Both of those I have owned, and neither was accurate. I would get a Snap-on, mac, Cornwell, or a KD tools tester. Quote
Onesickcrewcab Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Both of those I have owned, and neither was accurate. I would get a Snap-on, mac, Cornwell, or a KD tools tester. I would like to know how you determined they weren't accurate? Quote
Snopczynski Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 Well I tested my banshee with 18cc domes in it, and it said it had 145 psi compression on one, and 150 psi in the other. I took my certified mac tester and rechecked it, got 185 psi on the mac. I had the matco guy replace my gauge, and it still read 145 psi on the new gauge. Quote
2strokespirit Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Posted November 1, 2008 Well I tested my banshee with 18cc domes in it, and it said it had 145 psi compression on one, and 150 psi in the other. I took my certified mac tester and rechecked it, got 185 psi on the mac. I had the matco guy replace my gauge, and it still read 145 psi on the new gauge. Cornwell and star products sells a ''master'' Compression tester kit, which is the exactly the same thing and also the same as the one Matco kit... There is no difference between them.. Quote
jamebo Posted November 1, 2008 Report Posted November 1, 2008 I haven't compared readings with other testers, but I have a 155 reading with 21cc domes at sea level according to my Craftsman. That should be pretty close to what they should be. Quote
grizzly700 Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 i have used craftsman on many of my vehicles but nvr on a bike and so far it is as accurate as i have ever needed but both should be good and are credible brands so either should be worth the money. i do agree that it is crazy that the matco is cheaper. craftsman is prolly more convenient since u can pick it up at sears and all warranty prblems can be resolved at sears as well. Quote
Onesickcrewcab Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 My craftsman compression tester hasn't failed me yet. I've recommended it to quite a few people. Quote
2strokespirit Posted November 2, 2008 Author Report Posted November 2, 2008 These are im my country and the Matco is on special, so that' why its cheaper than the craftsman.. Quote
Snopczynski Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I was an Audi and a Saab Technician for 8.5 years. I wouldn't trust the Matco or Craftsman compression tester as even close to being a viable piece of equipment. He is right about the craftsman, it does some weird stuff at higher compression readings. My Mac one is the only one I will use. Quote
sinisterboo Posted November 2, 2008 Report Posted November 2, 2008 I bought my MAC tester, and all the plug adaptors, like 7 years ago, and its been a great tool. I too reccomend it to anyone. I can get you the part number if you like.... Quote
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