The CVF Racing Reaper is an all-inclusive 8-rib serpentine system for Big Block Chevy 396/427/454 engines, CNC machined in the USA from billet aluminum. The kit supplies a high flow aluminum short water pump, a 160 amp CS130 alternator, the belt, pulleys, one-piece bracket and a spring-loaded tensioner on an adjustable bracket, and adds the GM Type II power steering pump and Sanden style Peanut AC compressor in the configurations that use them. Stainless steel hardware and billet spacers are included. This listing has a Black Diamond finish.
Specifications:
- Engine: Big Block Chevy 396, 427 and 454 (not Gen VI)
- System: All-inclusive Reaper 8-rib serpentine, mid-mount
- Water pump: High flow aluminum short water pump (included)
- Alternator: 160 amp 1-wire CS130, upgradable to 300 amp
- Power steering pump: GM Type II (power steering configurations)
- AC compressor: Sanden style Peanut with 8-rib clutch (AC configurations)
- Construction: CNC machined billet aluminum, made in the USA
- Finish: Black Diamond
- Configurations: AC, power steering and alternator; power steering and alternator; AC and alternator; alternator only
- Part number: BD-454-REAPER
Included in Every Configuration:
- High flow aluminum short water pump
- 160 amp 1-wire CS130 alternator (upgradable to 300 amp)
- 8-rib serpentine belt
- 8-rib water pump pulley
- 8-rib crankshaft pulley
- 8-rib alternator pulley
- One-piece billet aluminum bracket
- Billet alternator fan
- Spring-loaded belt tensioner with adjustable bracket
- Black anodized hub adapter
- Stainless steel mounting hardware
- Billet aluminum spacers (anodized black)
Included by Configuration:
- GM Type II power steering pump, 8-rib power steering pulley, and remote mount reservoir with mounting bracket (power steering configurations)
- Sanden style Peanut compressor with 8-rib clutch, AC compressor fitting, and billet compressor clutch cover (AC configurations)
Application Notes:
- Requires electric fans.
- Not compatible with Gen VI big block engines.
- CVF recommends the power steering remote reservoir for all GM applications for A-arm clearance.
- Power steering lines from the pump to the reservoir are not included.
- Compatible with Hydroboost.
- Choices for alternator amperage and power steering pump style are selected separately when ordering.
FAQ
What is included in every configuration of the CVF Racing BD-454-REAPER?
Every configuration includes the high flow aluminum short water pump, 8-rib belt, 8-rib water pump, crankshaft and alternator pulleys, the one-piece billet aluminum bracket and the billet alternator fan.
Does the Reaper fit Gen VI big block engines?
No. CVF states this system is not compatible with Gen VI big block engines.
Can a mechanical fan be used?
No. CVF lists electric fans as a requirement for this system.
Which power steering reservoir does CVF recommend?
CVF recommends the remote reservoir for all GM applications for A-arm clearance, and the lines from the pump to the reservoir are not included.
What finish is BD-454-REAPER?
This listing (BD-454-REAPER) is the Black Diamond version. CVF also lists the same system in Polished or C3 Ceramic Clear Coat (454-REAPER) and Stealth Black (B-454-REAPER).
