Anyone Have GM Serpentine Conversion
Racer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 454
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From: SB County CA
Ha, didn't even notice...
Big Pickle, not sure how to answer your question directly, but as you can see, it must be a reverse flow design...
Al, thanks!
Qwank, I do remember reading on the forum that member were able to use this set-up (without the smog delete) using a smaller belt, and if I remember correctly the length is listed in another thread...it looks like it needs to be short enough to prevent the idler pulley from obstructing the A/C to Water Pump Pulley path...another option may be to 'flip' the delete bracket and use a 'slightly shorter' belt? This would provide a lot more clearance for suspension.
r,
Rob
Big Pickle, not sure how to answer your question directly, but as you can see, it must be a reverse flow design...
Al, thanks!
Qwank, I do remember reading on the forum that member were able to use this set-up (without the smog delete) using a smaller belt, and if I remember correctly the length is listed in another thread...it looks like it needs to be short enough to prevent the idler pulley from obstructing the A/C to Water Pump Pulley path...another option may be to 'flip' the delete bracket and use a 'slightly shorter' belt? This would provide a lot more clearance for suspension.
r,
Rob
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Lansdale 19446 PA
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I am getting ready to order the water pump for the serpentine set up on my 78.
Am I correct that I need the reverse rotation water pump with the long nose??? It will have AC.
Thanks for reviving this thread! Great timing!!!
John
Am I correct that I need the reverse rotation water pump with the long nose??? It will have AC.
Thanks for reviving this thread! Great timing!!!
John
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: East TN
Here's a picture of the setup I did years ago. I picked up the brackets and accessories off of ebay for $100, from an 89' Firebird 305 engine. I cleaned it up, used the brackets, bolts, power steering pump, and alternator. I also bought an ac compressor for an 87' vette and did the R134a conversion, a March underdrive pulley kit, and a long style Edelbrock Victor Jr. reverse flow water pump, which you need electric fans for the long pump, no room for a mechanical fan. It clears my stock 80' hood.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2011
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This a an '88 Camaro system with the smog delete. I bought each separately from ebay...$130 for the system all cleaned up with painted pulleys...$30 or so for the smog delete bracket and pulley. An Edelbrock pump and replacement accessories from NAPA. It all fits fine under a '68 small block hood. Can't comment on suspension or cross member interference, but I learned about this on the forum so I assume it works...
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Rob
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Rob
