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Old May 29, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Anyone tried this compressor?

http://www.racingsolutions.com/Templ...076&SearchYN=N

Any difference between this and the Vinci/Crane one?
http://www.vincihiperformance.com/superwebdeals.HTML

Just looking for the best compressor to do my springs with.

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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Anyone tried them?
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I use the speed inc. compressor. Works great.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 10:41 PM
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Hi Josh.
I purchased the RSI tool, several years ago.
It is gold in color, but I believe to be identical to the other compressor that you have mentioned.
I believe they are both knock off, reproductions of the now out of business Crane tool.
Nice tool to keep in the tool box.
I did my springs (2 @ a time) & the tool works easy & properly.
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I can't see a picture of the tool.

I have the Crane type dual spring tool- and just recently replaced my valve springs. Strongly recommend the Crane tool !
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 02:15 AM
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I just ordered the Crane tool from Vinci hi-performance. I PMed the guy/company who sells the RSI compressor in my original post and have not heard back from him so I wasn't too comfortable sending the company money.

I hear the Crane is the best so I figure it's worth the investment.

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