Serpentine Belt System 70 RR 440 AC & PS - CVF Beast

[roadrunner57]

anyone familiar with these folks? Are they any good? How about the product?

I would like a serpentine belt system, but man are they expensive and these are about the cheapest I can find.

Any recommendations other than these?

 

[tmaleck]

I went with CVF. Went on OK, seems pretty good to me. I have some pics here:
https://app.box.com/s/efjomud6xgfwapc984a3izc1ns0kkmz3

 

[roadrunner57]

Thank you kind sir. If I get one, that will probably be it.

 

[7t500]

I went with CVF and have been extremely happy with their products and their customer service.

 

[roadrunner57]

Thanks for the answer.

Any pitfalls or speed bumps? It seems there is almost always at least one when it comes to the aftermarket parts.

 

[Mike67]

I have the Revolver from March, it's a lot more expensive I believe, I got mine on a close out for $1100. Very nice set up, the only drawback is that its static tensioner. The CVF has the automatic. The March was a straight up install,everything went on as described.
Word of caution , I dont think you will be able to run a clutch fan with a lot of these set ups. Look at the design drawings to see how far it hangs off the block/wp and measure the space between it and your radiator.

 

[roadrunner57]

Okay, thanks for the heads up. I will do that today. I like my clutch fan.

 

[roadrunner57]

I went with CVF. Went on OK, seems pretty good to me. I have some pics here:
https://app.box.com/s/efjomud6xgfwapc984a3izc1ns0kkmz3

So looking at pics, you purchased everything through them? pumps, etc?

Good looking engine!!!

 

[tmaleck]

So looking at pics, you purchased everything through them? pumps, etc?

Good looking engine!!!

I did buy the full kit. The only thing you do not get are power steering hoses. I had trouble with the spacers between the main bracket and the accessories. They were doing a design change when I bought mine. Also the AC compressor mount needed tweaking. I ended up doing a thread insert on one mount and all was well.

Thanks for the kind words, I spent 4 months on the motor getting it just right.

 

[roadrunner57]

A perfectionist, love it!!!

I am trying to perfect some things too, seems like it is taking forever. But I have time and will get there soon.

 

[roadrunner57]

I have the Revolver from March, it's a lot more expensive I believe, I got mine on a close out for $1100. Very nice set up, the only drawback is that its static tensioner. The CVF has the automatic. The March was a straight up install,everything went on as described.
Word of caution , I dont think you will be able to run a clutch fan with a lot of these set ups. Look at the design drawings to see how far it hangs off the block/wp and measure the space between it and your radiator.

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Thanks for the measurements heads up. I just measured my water pump to radiator and it’s 6.5 inches. With clutch fan mounted, I have about 3/4 inch between fan and radiator. Something tells me this will be an issue.

 

[Mike67]

Thanks for the measurements heads up. I just measured my water pump to radiator and it’s 6.5 inches. With clutch fan mounted, I have about 3/4 inch between fan and radiator. Something tells me this will be an issue.

I kind of found out by accident even though the plan was always run 2 electric fans. I was so impressed with the aesthetics and the thought of having it as the focal point of my engine bay delighted me. When I went to lower the car into the K member and motor actually had to unbolt the fans in order for the a.c. pulley cover to clear. But at least I have the benefit of the serpentine.