[Schurkey]

If you're going to use 80+ year-old technology, why not just use the OEM pulleys and brackets?

A "properly engineered" serpentine system is tough to beat. Less power loss through belt friction, automatic tensioning, simple belt replacement after 80,000 miles or so.

Problem I see is that aftermarket accessory-drive "engineers" appear to be morons. They fail to provide adequate belt wrap, or the accessories stick up so high they look like Mickey-Mouse ears.

Judging by the "Beast" photo on the CVF web site, I'm very unimpressed with the belt wrap on the PS pump, the crank wrap looks marginal, although the A/C, alternator, and water pump look OK.

WHERE is the automatic tensioner? OEMs have proven them for the last 30+ years. (They're included in the "Wraptor" system, at $1600+)

None of the photos show how the accessories are braced from the rear. I can imagine them vibrating if CVF failed to provide adequate support in all three dimensions.

https://www.cvfracing.com/Pontiac-Pe...ries-s/219.htm

[Nicks67GTO]

Originally Posted by Schurkey

If you're going to use 80+ year-old technology, why not just use the OEM pulleys and brackets?

A "properly engineered" serpentine system is tough to beat. Less power loss through belt friction, automatic tensioning, simple belt replacement after 80,000 miles or so.

Problem I see is that aftermarket accessory-drive "engineers" appear to be morons. They fail to provide adequate belt wrap, or the accessories stick up so high they look like Mickey-Mouse ears.

Judging by the "Beast" photo on the CVF web site, I'm very unimpressed with the belt wrap on the PS pump, the crank wrap looks marginal, although the A/C, alternator, and water pump look OK.

WHERE is the automatic tensioner? OEMs have proven them for the last 30+ years. (They're included in the "Wraptor" system, at $1600+)

None of the photos show how the accessories are braced from the rear. I can imagine them vibrating if CVF failed to provide adequate support in all three dimensions.

https://www.cvfracing.com/Pontiac-Pe...ries-s/219.htm

To be fair that wraptor system includes a typeII power steering pump, AC compressor and alternator. I'm seriously considering it

[HWYSTR455]

Originally Posted by Nicks67GTO

To be fair that wraptor system includes a typeII power steering pump, AC compressor and alternator. I'm seriously considering it

First I've heard of it, is it vaporware? I don't see any pics on their' site. But they do already have a price!

Never understood why someone would go thru the trouble to design a serp setup and not use a type 2 pump, tensioner, and not use 1 belt? Duh.

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