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What cars could I pull a serpentine setup from?

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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 05:09 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
What cars could I pull a serpentine setup from?

Are all SBC vehicles the same serpentine setup? Could I take the setup from something like a GM truck? What about a caprice or an S-10 or something with a 4.3 V6?
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Old Jul 20, 2002 | 06:25 AM
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4.3 would work, a 3.8 too i think, and SBC would work. take everything. pay attention to the water pump if anything bolts to it you'll need it, ot a new one just like it. also some brackets may attach to the exhaust manifolds.
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 01:33 AM
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whats up ward??? Long time no see. Whats up man, you still tryin to convert to a serpentine huh? Cool, My 383 is almost done, how your 396 doin? Will give you word on those headers once I get them installed. Anyways, later man.
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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 09:47 PM
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Yep, the 4.3 Blazer setup works good, just grab the whole deal as there are some differences from a TPI type setup.... I can't remember off hand but I think I re-used the blazers PS pump... Ohh, and I think someone mentioned the Blazer puts the air compressor too high and it hits the hood, but who the hell need a/c?

The water pump spins backwards so if you're going from a v-belt setup to a serp setup get the wp also...
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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 04:03 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
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Well, I definitely need A/C, here in texas. This is my daily driver, and it sucks driving around in 100 degree heat with no A/C. Would any other car's setup put the A/C compressor too high?
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