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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 09:27 AM
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From: jeff NY usa
Car: 86 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: W/C T-5
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Looking for Borescope recommendations.

Hi, I am looking to purchase a Bore scope, I would like a unit that is complete, not looking to use my phone or other device. This is not something I will be using all the time so I would rather not spend a fortune but I am also not looking for junk.

This is one of the ones I am looking at.

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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 08:08 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
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Re: Looking for Borescope recommendations.

I use something very similar to this but I would recommend getting the HD version. The cheaper version with lower resolution isn't worth the cost saving. Even the HD version at 640x480 just isn't good enough.

https://www.harborfreight.com/High-R...der-60695.html

Search for "Inspection Camera" on ebay and pick one you like.
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Old Apr 5, 2018 | 10:44 PM
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Re: Looking for Borescope recommendations.

Yes the ones that run off your phone are crap. I bought one from amazon, and its good enough to see down maybe into the dash a little, to pick up a lost screw. But if you want to look into a cyl head or any other really dark place, you wont see anything
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 07:35 AM
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Re: Looking for Borescope recommendations.

The one I listed above from amazon has the same resolution as the HF HD for a lot less. I want a stand alone unit not one that hooks to the phone.
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