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Justins76 · 12-22-2011, 11:12 PM

Brackets off a 92 Firebird. The CS144 alt is off a 94 Caprice with an overdrive pulley(tons of juice at idle). Havent hooked up a/c yet. I routed the belt differently then in that pic and took off the crank power pulley cause of stiff steering at idle with 33" tires

. Uses a 98.0" belt with a smaller march alt pulley and stock crank pulley.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-23-2011, 12:26 AM

Sweet looks great job well done! Makes me want to get around to doing mine just never seems like I ever have enough time for everything haha.

SCOTI · 12-23-2011, 12:51 AM

What's the output of the alt vs the stock unit? I still have to source my accessories for my swap (GM sbc serp to a bbc) & haven't decided what alt to use.

Justins76 · 12-23-2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What's the output of the alt vs the stock unit? I still have to source my accessories for my swap (GM sbc serp to a bbc) & haven't decided what alt to use.

my stock one was 76 amps, my cs144 is 140 amps.

shawno72 · 12-23-2011, 12:56 AM

Serp setup always looks clean. I like it.
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Justins76 · 12-23-2011, 02:12 AM

thanks all

83GMCK2500 · 12-23-2011, 02:53 AM

Very nice looking, good job on the swap. What is the pullry off of, on your CS144?

Justins76 · 12-23-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Very nice looking, good job on the swap. What is the pullry off of, on your CS144?

Its March Performance 6 rib black steel #110, thru summit. Outside Diameter (in) 1.676 in.

travis401 · 12-23-2011, 12:07 PM

i like it. and its always nice to find a 3rdgener and a square body guy

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Fixwhataintbroke · 12-23-2011, 09:32 PM

I hope whenever i do mine it turns out as great as yours!

vegas80step · 12-23-2011, 11:44 PM

looks clean..

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-24-2011, 01:08 AM

why do you guys like serpentine setups?-honest question just seems like a hassle and they dont look that nice-to me at least

Fixwhataintbroke · 12-24-2011, 01:22 AM

I personally like them because to ME they look better, and its nice only having to deal with just one belt instead of 3 like my truck has, and the tensioner keeps the belt tight but not too tight. Plus i feel its easier to carry one spare belt instead of multiple should the belt break.

travis401 · 12-24-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Fixwhataintbroke

I personally like them because to ME they look better, and its nice only having to deal with just one belt instead of 3 like my truck has, and the tensioner keeps the belt tight but not too tight. Plus i feel its easier to carry one spare belt instead of multiple should the belt break.

that pretty much sums it up. only real down side to the serp set up is if you break a belt you loose all accessories not just 1 or 2.

SCOTI · 12-24-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by travis401

that pretty much sums it up. only real down side to the serp set up is if you break a belt you loose all accessories not just 1 or 2.

True....
But, how many times have guys lost 1 v-belt that took out the other v-belts?? The serp set-up is better maintenance wise for sure.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 12-24-2011, 01:32 AM

well thats reason enough, I just hate changing serpantine belts though lol

Fixwhataintbroke · 12-24-2011, 11:57 PM

Just always carry a spare belt and the wrench or socket an ratchet needed to change it

No worries!

12-23-2011, 12:26 AM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: sepentine belt conversion done Sweet looks great job well done! Makes me want to get around to doing mine just never seems like I ever have enough time for everything haha. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-23-2011, 12:51 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: sepentine belt conversion done What's the output of the alt vs the stock unit? I still have to source my accessories for my swap (GM sbc serp to a bbc) & haven't decided what alt to use. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-23-2011, 12:56 AM	#5
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: sepentine belt conversion done Serp setup always looks clean. I like it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-23-2011, 02:12 AM	#6
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: sepentine belt conversion done thanks all __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

12-23-2011, 02:53 AM	#7
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: sepentine belt conversion done Very nice looking, good job on the swap. What is the pullry off of, on your CS144? __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

12-22-2011, 11:12 PM	#1
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	sepentine belt conversion done Brackets off a 92 Firebird. The CS144 alt is off a 94 Caprice with an overdrive pulley(tons of juice at idle). Havent hooked up a/c yet. I routed the belt differently then in that pic and took off the crank power pulley cause of stiff steering at idle with 33" tires . Uses a 98.0" belt with a smaller march alt pulley and stock crank pulley. Attached Images __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

12-23-2011, 12:07 PM	#9
travis401 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 62	Re: sepentine belt conversion done i like it. and its always nice to find a 3rdgener and a square body guy .

12-23-2011, 09:32 PM	#10
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: sepentine belt conversion done I hope whenever i do mine it turns out as great as yours! __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

12-23-2011, 11:44 PM	#11
vegas80step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 329	Re: sepentine belt conversion done looks clean.. __________________ I drive a lowered Chevy, a lifted Ford and I have a 62 VW bug stripped down in the garage. Which "Piss on" sticker do I buy?

12-24-2011, 01:08 AM	#12
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: sepentine belt conversion done why do you guys like serpentine setups?-honest question just seems like a hassle and they dont look that nice-to me at least __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-24-2011, 01:22 AM	#13
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: sepentine belt conversion done I personally like them because to ME they look better, and its nice only having to deal with just one belt instead of 3 like my truck has, and the tensioner keeps the belt tight but not too tight. Plus i feel its easier to carry one spare belt instead of multiple should the belt break. __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington

12-24-2011, 01:32 AM	#16
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: sepentine belt conversion done well thats reason enough, I just hate changing serpantine belts though lol __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

12-24-2011, 11:57 PM	#17
Fixwhataintbroke Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 192	Re: sepentine belt conversion done Just always carry a spare belt and the wrench or socket an ratchet needed to change it No worries! __________________ - Cole 1979 Chevy C30 w/ carb 454. 1992 Chevy K1500 w/ tbi 350. Sold 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 w/ Magnum 360 Sold "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from poor judgment." - George Washington



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