{"product_id":"cvf-racing-polished-beast-fe-serpentine-kit-alternator-only-390-serpentine-alt","title":"CVF Racing BEAST 8-Rib Serpentine Conversion Kit, Alternator Only, Polished | Ford FE 390\/427\/428 | Clockwise Water Pump | 390-SERPENTINE-ALT","description":"\u003cp\u003eCVF Racing's BEAST alternator-only kit puts a Ford FE engine (390, 427 or 428) on an 8-rib serpentine belt, which CVF uses in place of 6-rib pulleys for more grip and less stretch and slip. Components are finished in polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit keeps the original or an aftermarket clockwise rotation water pump and mounts the alternator mid-height on the passenger side. It is offered in underdrive or high flow pulley ratio, with or without belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt type: 8-rib serpentine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories driven: Alternator only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternator position: Mid, passenger side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater pump rotation: Standard (clockwise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulley ratio: Underdrive or high flow (variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelts: With or without premium 8-rib belts (variant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: Ford FE 390, 427 and 428\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 390-SERPENTINE-ALT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater pump pulley (1 belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrank pulley (1 belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternator pulley (1 belt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet aluminum alternator bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eALTFAN universal alternator fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e The water pump and alternator are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the original or an aftermarket clockwise rotation water pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe high flow ratio is only offered with a 2-groove crankshaft pulley, so one groove stays unused on this alternator-only setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum alternator depth, measured from the front of the mounting ear to the back of the alternator, is 4.65 in. OEM alternators fit, but some aftermarket alternators are too deep and will hit the cylinder head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCVF suggests a compact 3G style alternator such as Powermaster 177491 (chrome), 277491 (polished) or 77491 (natural).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProp 65 Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat does this kit include?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes 1-belt water pump, crank and alternator pulleys, a billet aluminum alternator bracket and a universal alternator fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhat happens with the high flow ratio?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCVF offers the high flow ratio only with a 2-groove crank pulley, so one groove is left empty in this alternator-only kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAre the water pump and alternator included?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The kit uses the original or an aftermarket clockwise rotation water pump, and the alternator is purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eIs there an alternator size limit?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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