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Old 12-10-2009, 10:35 AM   #1
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Serpentine Setup

Ive seen a few trucks on here with a late model serpentine belt setup and also aftermarket billet set up and was wandering if some had it if they would post pics of theirs and list what type it was and how well it works. I am wanting one to hook my air and ps up to.

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Old 12-10-2009, 10:39 AM   #2
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Re: Serpentine Setup

Heres some good reading:

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I used a serpentine setup from a '94 chevy suburban, the truck is the same as well.

you can see pics of it in my build thread.


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Old 12-10-2009, 01:11 PM   #3
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Re: Serpentine Setup

i dont have any pics handy but my serp set up is off of a 4.3 from the junkyard. Just get everything off the front of the motor including the water pump and powersteering pump it is very simple.
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Old 12-10-2009, 03:01 PM   #4
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Re: Serpentine Setup

March pulley and bracket set,,,,super happy with it...
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:22 PM   #5
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Re: Serpentine Setup

I had mine given to me by my Dad. I came off of a 1995 Chevy 1500 and works great. I just had to buy the water pump (reverse rotation). I also included my cheap fan setup using fans from a Ford Taurus (Ford, I know) and some sheet metal for the shroud. The Taurus fans are cheap and plentiful.
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:26 PM   #6
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Re: Serpentine Setup

We converted my Dads 76 over to a serpentine setup off of a 92. I think hardest part on it was getting the A/C lines and stuff switched around to fit.

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Old 12-10-2009, 05:26 PM   #7
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Why did I post pics after big_al_71, mine really looks like a bag of ass! I will have to hit it with a few cans of spray paint. It really does work though.
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:28 PM   #8
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Re: Serpentine Setup

Mine is a March system as well.
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:43 PM   #9
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Why did I post pics after big_al_71, mine really looks like a bag of ass! I will have to hit it with a few cans of spray paint. It really does work though.
thats funny!!!! hey man dont sweat it I feel the same way when I see some other guys trucks in here.....then I look at my bucket
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:50 PM   #10
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thats funny!!!! hey man dont sweat it I feel the same way when I see some other guys trucks in here.....then I look at my bucket



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Old 12-10-2009, 05:57 PM   #11
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Why did I post pics after big_al_71, mine really looks like a bag of ass!
AND now add Fastom to that too....

That what I thought about after posting the set up we did on my dads also
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:11 PM   #12
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Re: Serpentine Setup

Here's mine....Concept One.

4,000 miles and no problems except I studded the mounting points on the heads cuz I had a bolt shear off.

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Old 12-10-2009, 06:12 PM   #13
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let me dig a pic up of my hoopty!!!! HAHAHAHA
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:19 PM   #14
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Re: Serpentine Setup

What do you get the reverse water pump off of?

I can't remember for sure what year I have, but I have the driver side of a serp setup with the power steering pump. I think it is from a 99 truck. It was my buddy's truck. He rolled it a long time ago.

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Old 12-10-2009, 06:32 PM   #16
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SactoJim and FastTom now those are serious machines!!!!



Mine is a bucket in comparison...
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:32 PM   #17
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If you have that sorta cash they sure do look nice agreed. Mine came off a 93 Chevy 5.7. Removed the upper tension pully and had it powder coated with silver. Since I wasn't installing A/C I used a A/C delete pulley. And added twin Virgo Fans. Don't forget to get the upper and lower rad hoses. Especially the upper hose, in my case it was a bit longer over stock to reach the radiator. For the power steering pump swap your fitting out with your old pump fitting and that will save you from getting new line.
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Old 12-10-2009, 06:42 PM   #18
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I have seen two styles even on the 5.7 L engines. One is a two piece made of a cast. These are most common. The one I used was a one piece metal. The only draw back to the one piece is that to remove it requires removal of the water pump at it sits behind the water pump.
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Old 12-10-2009, 07:01 PM   #19
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For my water pump I just told the computer jockeys at advance auto that it was for a 1995 chevy 1500 with a 5.7. Then I had to tell them tire size, trans type, if it had disc brakes, etc...etc...etc.
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Old 12-10-2009, 08:27 PM   #20
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I pulled all of this off a '94 S10 Blazer with the 4.3L engine. Everything bolts on and lines up but there is one hole missing on the pass. side head, if you are using pre '88 head (IIRV).



I figured out where I needed the hole, made a jig, drilled and tapped it. Worked perfect.



Now I just need to finish cleaning all the brackets and engine up.

I also order a A/C delete pulley since I won't have A/C right away. It replaced the A/C compressor with an idler pulley.
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I have seen two styles even on the 5.7 L engines. One is a two piece made of a cast. These are most common. The one I used was a one piece metal. The only draw back to the one piece is that to remove it requires removal of the water pump at it sits behind the water pump.
A reminder for anyone heading out to the wrecking yard to pull a serpentine setup. On the 90-95 aluminum bracket set ups, (possibly others as well) steering pump pulley puller. You can rent these from Auto Zone. you have to pull the pump to get to ONE bolt behind the PS pump. I left this bolt out when I put the setup on a 78 truck. I did not drill the hole on the pass head. Also, I used studs on all the other mounting points. I bought an AC delete pulley from Rock Auto to carry as backup, due to prior bad experience with R4 compressors

I am thinking of using a set up off a 97 Vortec truck for my 72, even though the alt. is on the pass side and AC compressor is on the driver side unlike original, as the compressor is the more efficient Delphi

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It is a nice setup to change over too.
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I guess I fail to see the advantage. Seems like a much more intricate setup than the trusty old v-belt and pulleys
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It is a nice setup to change over too.
although it will work your belt routing is wrong. the tensioner is not supplying enough tension on the water pump. the belt should go from crank, WP, PS, alt, tens., AC.
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Comment about the advantages. I think besides the obvious cleaner updated look are that it saves you time getting all the stock pulleys and harder to find brackets with a trustworthy system without spending a fortune and your time to do so. And by doing this and adding the electric fans will increase gas mileage to a slight degree.
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