Serpentine Set-up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

andrewt2 · 12-04-2007, 06:01 PM

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.

clemson71guy · 12-04-2007, 07:35 PM

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

andrewt2 · 12-04-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by clemson71guy

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

that set up looks very clean on your truck i've followed your build thread im in love with that truck cant wait to see it done.

andrewt2 · 12-05-2007, 07:28 AM

Ttt

BP68 · 12-05-2007, 12:34 PM

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)

racerman85 · 12-05-2007, 03:07 PM

I will be running a setup out of a 90's camaro. Truck will hopefully be started up later this week...

fjmiii327 · 12-06-2007, 05:23 PM

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.

chev74 · 12-06-2007, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemson71guy

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

i think yours was so easy to put on since you dont have anything to get in your way....

**kwmech** · 12-06-2007, 11:58 PM

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.

badchev69 · 12-07-2007, 12:25 AM

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.

rodstored-72 · 12-07-2007, 09:25 AM

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.

good luck!!

orange72blazer · 12-07-2007, 09:33 AM

What did you guys do for the Alt. wires & power steering hoses?

Alex Hayley · 12-07-2007, 11:05 AM

For those of you with the GM serpentine system, how did you finish the brackets? Or are they bare aluminum?

orange72blazer · 12-07-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Hayley

For those of you with the GM serpentine system, how did you finish the brackets? Or are they bare aluminum?

I clear coated my alumnium brackets.

rodstored-72 · 12-07-2007, 11:51 AM

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..

clemson71guy · 12-07-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Hayley

For those of you with the GM serpentine system, how did you finish the brackets? Or are they bare aluminum?

i should have painted them or put something on them....but i dident

12-04-2007, 06:01 PM	#1
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	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.

12-04-2007, 07:35 PM	#2
clemson71guy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north carolina Posts: 470	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

12-05-2007, 07:28 AM	#4
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: Serpentine Set-up Ttt

12-05-2007, 12:34 PM	#5
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	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) __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

12-05-2007, 03:07 PM	#6
racerman85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Windsor, PA Posts: 318	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...

12-06-2007, 05:23 PM	#7
fjmiii327 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 7	Re: Serpentine Set-up 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.

12-06-2007, 11:58 PM	#9
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	Re: Serpentine Set-up 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.

12-07-2007, 12:25 AM	#10
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: Serpentine Set-up 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. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-07-2007, 09:25 AM	#11
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	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. good luck!!

12-07-2007, 09:33 AM	#12
orange72blazer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 447	Re: Serpentine Set-up What did you guys do for the Alt. wires & power steering hoses? __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 1997 GMC Sierra 2009 Chevy Tahoe

12-07-2007, 11:05 AM	#13
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Serpentine Set-up For those of you with the GM serpentine system, how did you finish the brackets? Or are they bare aluminum?

12-07-2007, 11:51 AM	#15
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 1,985	Re: Serpentine Set-up 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..



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