ramcharger

It's interesting to see the water pump pulley offset to the passenger side. That, combined with the two bolt bosses on the water pump housing, makes me believe that GM engineers have already designed a much simpler (than LS9) single-belt serpentine system driving the Eaton supercharger.

Compared to the 10-pulley 2-belt system on the LS9, the new supercharged motor has the potential of lower maintenance, lower cost, and slightly lower weight. I look forward to seeing it.

GoldenRod

Along the same lines, my thought was that the old power steering pump location looks like a great place for an aftermarket (or factory?) centrifugal. I know production vehicles have mostly stayed away from that arrangement, but it's a great opportunity for the aftermarket.

Because of the location of the direct injection pump and system, I imagine it would be harder to locate a twin screw supercharger above and still clear a stock or slightly modified hood. A centrifugal may fit under the stock bodywork.