12-04-2007, 06:01 PM | #1 |
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Serpentine Set-up
I just wanted to see who all is running a Serpentine Belt Set up on they're SBC motor and get some feedback from you guys. likes? dislikes? pro's vs. con's i have the option to pick up one of these set ups realtively cheap so i just wanted to see if it would be worth it. thanks for your help guys.
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12-04-2007, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: Serpentine Set-up
i have that setup
i cant tell you how i like it yet because i havent started it up..but its really easy yo put on |
12-04-2007, 10:54 PM | #3 |
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12-05-2007, 07:28 AM | #4 |
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Ttt
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12-05-2007, 12:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: Serpentine Set-up
I have that same setup. Truck is not quite finished yet, but I like it much better than most of the more expensive aftermarket kits.
Another nice looking option, if it will work with your heads is the stock setup on a 96-98 C/k truck (vortec motor)
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12-05-2007, 03:07 PM | #6 |
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Re: Serpentine Set-up
I will be running a setup out of a 90's camaro. Truck will hopefully be started up later this week...
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12-06-2007, 05:23 PM | #7 |
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I have the same set up also. Love mine. Had it on the truck for several years and 32,000 miles and not a problem with it.
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12-06-2007, 05:58 PM | #8 |
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12-06-2007, 11:58 PM | #9 |
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Have the set-up on my 69. The only issue I ran into was the length of the water pump putting the clutch fan REALLY close to the radiator. But since I was installing a Gear Vendor OD and had to redo the driveline anyways I put big block frame stands in which pushed the engine back 1''. And I already had a big block shroud, so it was all good.
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12-07-2007, 12:25 AM | #10 |
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I have it in my blazer, I love it as well. Got tired of losing belts everytime i redlined.... Sepentine was an obvious step forward in that department.
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12-07-2007, 09:25 AM | #11 |
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Re: Serpentine Set-up
i have a setup from a '92 sub. & it works great!! i just bolted everything on. the only draw back (if it is one) is that the ac compressor is not a "sanden" type & any vintage air ac setups will require a hose conn. kit, which you can obviously buy from.... vintage air. other then that the system is perfect.
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12-07-2007, 09:33 AM | #12 |
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What did you guys do for the Alt. wires & power steering hoses?
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12-07-2007, 11:05 AM | #13 |
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For those of you with the GM serpentine system, how did you finish the brackets? Or are they bare aluminum?
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12-07-2007, 11:33 AM | #14 |
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I clear coated my alumnium brackets.
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12-07-2007, 11:51 AM | #15 |
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orange72blazer,
i just used a alt clip that i got. i think yo ucan check with some of the vendors on here & tell them what you are looking for & they will be able to get it. alex haley, i just left mine alone for now (cleaned up) , but when i break the truck apart for paint i will probably try to polish them up myself & or have them powdercoated.. |
12-07-2007, 04:08 PM | #16 |
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