I think you are setting your self up for more frustration.
Trying to set up an engine for use as a compressor takes more than just replacing the spark plugs with check valves. Doing it that way would be horribly inefficient. The factory set ups that do that with 1/2 of a V8 engine, like the Sullivan compressors, they replace one head with one that is designed for use as a compressor, much larger valves, higher compression ratio... Completely different from an engine head.
Trying to buy a commercial or industrial compressor from Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, ain't gonna happen! They are a completely different animal, like comparing a S10 to a Mack truck!
Do some home work, determine your maximum pressure and CFM requirements. Your equipment should have the requirements listed in the owners manuals. Add everything up, add some cushion for future expansion and calculation errors.
Then take your calculations to an industrial compressor dealer. Get ready for sticker shock, but don't let them know how shocked you are, pick their knowledge as to size recommendations. Try to find a dealer that is not brand specific and deals in used and reconditioned compressors. I use Marcuse and Sons, on N Main in Ft Worth.
If you can't make a deal there, at least you have some information and know what to look for. You can then take that information to other sources, like auctions, Craigs List, etc.
I can assure you, if you find a good used industrial compressor, even if you have to rebuild it, for home shop use, it will last the rest of your working years!
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