The CVF Racing Wraptor is a complete 8-rib front drive system for Buick 455 V8 engines. In its full configuration it runs a 160 amp CS130 alternator, a power steering pump and a peanut-style A/C compressor from a one-piece billet aluminum bracket, with a spring-loaded tensioner to hold belt tension through hard acceleration and deceleration. The alternator sits on the driver side above the power steering pump.
This listing is the Black Diamond finish version. Each finish is available in four accessory configurations: AC, Power Steering & Alternator; Power Steering & Alternator; AC & Alternator; or Alternator Only.
Specifications:
- Belt type: 8-rib serpentine
- Mounting position: Mid-mount
- Alternator location: Driver side, above the power steering pump
- Finish: Black Diamond
- Water pump rotation: Standard
- Bracket: One-piece billet aluminum
- Engine: Buick 455 (not Buick 350)
- Alternator: 160 amp CS130 (300 amp optional)
- A/C compressor: Peanut-style (7B10) with 8-rib clutch
- Part number: BD-BUICK-WRAPTOR
Included in Every Configuration:
- 8-rib serpentine belt
- Spring-loaded tensioner
- Water pump pulley
- Crankshaft pulley and crank pulley spacer
- Alternator pulley and cover
- One-piece billet aluminum bracket
- Universal alternator fan
- CS130 alternator, 160 amp
Included by Configuration:
- Powder-coated power steering pump of the type selected when ordering, with power steering pulley (power steering configurations)
- Power steering reservoir, remote-mount with bracket or attached, per the pump option selected (power steering configurations)
- Powder-coated peanut-style A/C compressor with compressor clutch cover (A/C configurations)
Application Notes:
- Fits Buick 455 engines. CVF states the system will not work on Buick 350 engines.
- The water pump is not included. It requires a long-body 1971 to 1976 water pump with a 4 1/8 in. hub height and a 0.625 in. pilot that is 1 in. tall, such as Murray CP1045.
- An A/C-specific clutch fan is needed to suit the water pump pilot.
- Works with a mechanical or electric fuel pump.
- Works with a mechanical or electric cooling fan; a mechanical fan may require a long fan spacer.
- CVF asks that buyers ordering without accessories call CVF before ordering to confirm the existing components.
- Alternator output (160 amp or 300 amp) and power steering pump type are chosen when ordering.
- When ordering without some accessories, the existing parts must match these requirements: Alternator: GM CS130-style with 6 to 12 o'clock mounting and 6.6 in. bolt spacing; Power steering pump: GM Type II; A/C compressor: peanut-style (7B10) with an 8-rib clutch; Water pump: 1971 to 1976 long body with 4 1/8 in. hub height and 0.625 in. pilot, 1 in. tall.
- The power steering lines that run from the pump to the reservoir are not included.
- A Hydroboost upgrade is available through the power steering pump selection.
- CVF offers power steering line kits and fabricated attached reservoir upgrades as separate add-ons; they are not part of this listing.
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FAQ
What is included in every configuration of the CVF Racing BD-BUICK-WRAPTOR?
Every configuration includes these parts: 8-rib serpentine belt; spring-loaded tensioner; water pump pulley; crankshaft pulley and crank pulley spacer; alternator pulley and cover; one-piece billet aluminum bracket; universal alternator fan; and cS130 alternator, 160 amp.
Are the power steering lines included with the Wraptor system?
No. The lines from the power steering pump to the reservoir are not included and are sold separately.
Can the Wraptor be ordered without A/C or power steering?
Yes. It is offered in AC, Power Steering & Alternator; Power Steering & Alternator; AC & Alternator; and Alternator Only configurations, and components that are not used are left out.
Will the Buick Wraptor fit a Buick 350?
No. CVF states that this system will not work on Buick 350 engines; it is built for the Buick 455.
What water pump does the Buick Wraptor require?
It requires a long-body 1971 to 1976 water pump with a 4 1/8 in. hub height and a 0.625 in. pilot that is 1 in. tall, such as Murray CP1045, which is not included.
