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luvbowties · 10-21-2013, 12:45 AM

...and, yes, the HEI clears the firewall--did my present '66 with '97 Vortec and '77 GM HEI.

Glad to hear you were not firm on using the elec. fan. I used a 1-belt serpentine system from a 4.3 v-6 pickup, black crinkle Chev v-covers, matching air cleaner, pass-side ac compressor, and it looks really good under the hood. If u go this route, remember to get a 'reverse-rotation' water pump[like goes on the stock 1-belt serp. system setups--they drive the pumps from the back side of the belt].
Sam

10-21-2013, 12:45 AM	#6
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: 5.7 Vortec swap ...and, yes, the HEI clears the firewall--did my present '66 with '97 Vortec and '77 GM HEI. Glad to hear you were not firm on using the elec. fan. I used a 1-belt serpentine system from a 4.3 v-6 pickup, black crinkle Chev v-covers, matching air cleaner, pass-side ac compressor, and it looks really good under the hood. If u go this route, remember to get a 'reverse-rotation' water pump[like goes on the stock 1-belt serp. system setups--they drive the pumps from the back side of the belt]. Sam