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Old May 5, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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V-Belt to Serpentine -- Looking for info

Hey guys,

I want to swap from a V-belt to a serpentine setup on my engine swap (not needed, just wanted). The set up is from a 92 Camaro and my car is an 84 T/A. I know that sometime in the late 80's they moved the AC compressor from the drivers side (like mine) to the passenger side.

So I have two questions. First, will the pulleys on the Serpentine set up fit my old v-belt components without trouble or will I have to buy all new accessories?

Second, will I be able to bolt my Alternator in the AC slot on the serpentine set up?

Thanks for any help!
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Old May 5, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Re: V-Belt to Serpentine -- Looking for info

Originally Posted by Ozz1967
So I have two questions. First, will the pulleys on the Serpentine set up fit my old v-belt components without trouble or will I have to buy all new accessories? Second, will I be able to bolt my Alternator in the AC slot on the serpentine set up?
I just did the swap; however, I took the easy route and purchased the GM kit. I don't know if the pulleys are a fit or not, but I'd recommend picking up new--you'll have to replace the water pump anyway since the serp set-up requires a reverse flow. The following link may provide answers to questions you haven't yet considered:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...rsion-kit.html

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Old May 5, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Re: V-Belt to Serpentine -- Looking for info

Originally Posted by JamesC
I just did the swap; however, I took the easy route and purchased the GM kit. I don't know if the pulleys are a fit or not, but I'd recommend picking up new--you'll have to replace the water pump anyway since the serp set-up requires a reverse flow. The following link may provide anwers to questions you haven't yet considered:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...rsion-kit.html

JamesC
Thanks James, I appreciate the help!
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