This CVF Racing Beast serpentine conversion kit sets up an 8-rib serpentine drive for air conditioning, power steering and alternator on a Big Block Chevy 396/427/454 with a mechanical long water pump. A Saginaw P series power steering pump mounts low on the driver side, a Sanden 508 style compressor mounts on the driver side near the valve cover, and the alternator sits on the passenger side in a high-mount position. Brackets and pulleys have a Polished finish.
Specifications:
- Engine: Big Block Chevy 396, 427 and 454 CID
- Belt: 8-rib serpentine
- Water pump: Mechanical, standard Chevy long water pump (not included)
- Power steering: Saginaw P series pump, low driver side (pump not included)
- Air conditioning: Sanden 508 style compressor, driver side near valve cover (compressor not included)
- Alternator position: High mount, passenger side
- Finish: Polished
- Power Steering Pulley options: 5/8" Keyway Shaft, 3/4" Press Fit Shaft
- Crank Trigger options: No (Standard Option), Yes (Usually reserved for race applications)
- Belts options: Belts Not Included, Include 8-Rib Serpentine Belt(s)
- Part number: 454-SERPENTINE-AC-L
Kit Includes:
- 1-belt water pump pulley
- 2-belt crankshaft pulley
- 1-belt alternator pulley
- 1-belt power steering pulley (keyway style)
- Passenger side alternator bracket, high mount
- Driver side power steering bracket
- Driver side AC compressor bracket
- Idler pulley
- Universal alternator fan (ALTFAN)
Not Included: AC compressor, power steering pump, alternator and water pump. Belts are included only when the belt option is selected.
Application Notes:
- Requires a thermostat housing that points toward the radiator or the passenger side.
- The included power steering pulley is keyway style and requires a Saginaw P series pump with a keyway shaft.
FAQ
What is included with the CVF Racing 454-SERPENTINE-AC-L?
The kit includes 1-belt water pump pulley, 2-belt crankshaft pulley, 1-belt alternator pulley, 1-belt power steering pulley (keyway style), passenger side alternator bracket, high mount, driver side power steering bracket, driver side AC compressor bracket, idler pulley and universal alternator fan (ALTFAN).
What is not included?
AC compressor, power steering pump, alternator and water pump are not included. Belts are included only when the belt option is selected.
Where does the AC compressor mount?
A Sanden 508 style compressor mounts on the driver side near the valve cover, with the power steering pump low on the driver side.
What power steering pump does the kit require?
The included keyway style pulley requires a Saginaw P series pump with a keyway shaft.
What finish is 454-SERPENTINE-AC-L?
This listing (454-SERPENTINE-AC-L) is the Polished version. CVF also lists the same kit in Stealth Black (B-454-SERPENTINE-AC-L).
