Borescope for smartphone?

[mtweller]

Anyone used one for cylinder inspection? Looking at used LS engines soon and thought it would be a worthwhile investment. Looks like the ones used with smartphones are pretty cheap, but hoping someone has a recommendation.

Cheers, Ramon

 

[lt1fire]

I think @GarnerFJ40 just got one

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I have this, I like it. Doesn't get used often, but when i need it, it does the trick. Came with a few little attachments as well.

Amazon product ASIN B06WRNGYXY

 

[mtweller]

Thanks guys, that's the same one I saw on a quick search. Good to have a known endorsement for my same use case!! Ordering now.

 

[mtweller]

Thanks guys, that's the same one I saw on a quick search. Good to have a known endorsement for my same use case!! Ordering now.

Oops, just realized that's not the same one JC. That's a USB you need a laptop for, is that what you used? I'm hoping for one to work with my phone, for portability.

Looking at this:
Amazon product ASIN B01MYTHWK4

 

[GLTHFJ60]

The one I posted I only use with my phone. It has a USB-A to USB-C adapter that came with it (check out the product pics for an example of this). There's an app on the phone connects to the borescope and displays the picture on my phone.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Amazon product ASIN B01MYTHWK4
Got this one to verify oil pump to oil pan baffle clearance. Worked decent.

 

[jamesurq]

Just checked and mine (bought in 2015) is no longer available. But it was a basic cheapy thing, and Rice and I used it to inspect the cylinder walls on some 'low mileage' import motors I was considering buying. Good enough resolution for me to pass on them.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

I bought this one a year ago and it works fine. Makes me wish I had a 3rd hand, to be honest, but it's gotten plenty of use.

Amazon product ASIN B07V1QVC7F
Something that gets constant use is this inspection camera. I use it more than I care to admit.

Amazon product ASIN B07Y4XS2K9