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Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System #1667318
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Im looking into buying Billet Specialties' serpentine belt system. This is going on a 360 LA motor.

I think they look great and like the PS pump & reservior along with the 140amp alternator.

Has anyone purchased/installed one of these? Any heads up concerning form, fit, function & installation would be great.

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: speedy515] #1667319
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I was job interviewing a few years back and got the plant tour, most stuff is made in LaGrange IL.. very impressive place..

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: speedy515] #1667320
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The biggest issue is that you lose the stock fuel pump, you need to plumb in an electric pump as the serpentine system uses the real estate that the mech pump uses.

it is an easy install if you follow the order they established and prepare yourself for plenty of hours keeping all that shiney stuff clean.

IMO that stuff is for a show car and not a driver or even an weekend warrior.

I do not like "bling" to the point that it "forces" a unnecessary change like the fuel pump

here is a picture of a install on a friends small block 66 Fury ragtop.

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Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: modelmakerinc] #1667321
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One of the members here (user name Jerry) with his company SDConcepts was trying to get a serp belt kit going using Mopar parts.
His website is here but it doesn't say anything about what he actually makes....

http://www.sdconcepts.com/

Member profile here

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

The pictures he posted of his stuff looked really nice.

Link to thread started by Jerry with picture of his set up

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post8175897


Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: it's Bob] #1667322
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we've been selling tons of our big block kits. our small block kits are almost done, just waiting on some parts to get the mock ups done and we will post them here. we now have billet crank and water pump pulleys and the other ones can be special ordered. also have stainless braided power steering hose kits for use with our kits.


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Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: modelmakerinc] #1667323
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The biggest issue is that you lose the stock fuel pump, you need to plumb in an electric pump as the serpentine system uses the real estate that the mech pump uses.

it is an easy install if you follow the order they established and prepare yourself for plenty of hours keeping all that shiney stuff clean.

IMO that stuff is for a show car and not a driver or even an weekend warrior.

I do not like "bling" to the point that it "forces" a unnecessary change like the fuel pump

here is a picture of a install on a friends small block 66 Fury ragtop.




Thanks for the Pic and the Heads-up. I have my fuel pump in my fuel tank, but knowing that the stock fuel pump doesn't work/fit is good to know.
They have a black anodized kit too that I may like. I'm like you, I dont like being a slave to bling, but I am a major fan of Form, Fit and Function an this kit looks to have all three

I noticed that your friends' set-up has A/C, but where are the hoses?

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: speedy515] #1667324
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Have mine installed on a big block. No install problems whatsoever.

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Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: shart70rt] #1667325
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Wow...Looks Great!!!
Could you post a picture from up-top looking down. I'd like to see what someone would see when I pop my hood.

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: shart70rt] #1667326
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Quote:

Have mine installed on a big block. No install problems whatsoever.




I have the big block kit too with the remote power steering reservoir. The remote reservoir was not fun (or cheap) to hook up. The appearance cap on the water pump had to be removed to clear my dual electric cooling fans. I think a small block may have more room between the water pump pulley and radiator.
Otherwise, it functions great. Love the 144 Amp alternator, and A/C.

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: 451Mopar] #1667327
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Have mine installed on a big block. No install problems whatsoever.




I have the big block kit too with the remote power steering reservoir. The remote reservoir was not fun (or cheap) to hook up. The appearance cap on the water pump had to be removed to clear my dual electric cooling fans. I think a small block may have more room between the water pump pulley and radiator.
Otherwise, it functions great. Love the 144 Amp alternator, and A/C.



Any pics you could post?

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: Triggerfish] #1667328
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I'll take some pics today. I have to finish connecting the A/C hoses.

Re: Billet Specialties Serpentine belt System [Re: 451Mopar] #1667329
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Here is an old photo where you can actually see it, before I installed the radiator, fans, air filter, etc.

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This is with almost everything done, just need to connect the heater hoses.

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This is with almost everything done, just need to connect the heater hoses.




Could you post pics showing the A/C lines? Plumbing?







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