1965 Malibu SS (Ep 19) Wraptor $1,625 Serpentine Belt System from CVF Racing Installed on the SS

Today we get the engine one step closer to going back in the Chevelle by installing the Wraptor Serpentine Belt System from CVF Racing on the small block Chevy. I will go over everything that comes in the system as well as how easy it is to install.
Here is a link to the CVF Racing site: www.cvfracing.com/
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[@robturner7853]

Currently eyeing the same for my 434 SBF.....Its def a nice piece!! I need this because ..no more street car w/o A/C😉. Great informative Video, THX!!!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

You are very welcome. It has been working great so far. Good luck on your build. Mark

[@rodneysterling1452]

Nice belt system at a good price, Good job Mark!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks Rodney. The proliferation of CNC's sure has widened the market for a lot of these types of components and brought the price down too.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

That's a great price and money well spent. I had to make all mine. Thank you for your time.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

I checked and didn't see your application anywhere 🙃

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

@@FoothillPaintandFabrication I got lucky on the water pump pulley. I found a reverse rotation Ford pulley about the right diameter that I put the 8 grooves in. Then I made a spacer with the different centers on it and countersunk the bolts for blower belt clearance. Plan "B" was a 7" x 5" round piece of 6061.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

@@lazyhoundracing9621 Way easier and faster to modify and OEM part of you can.

[@charlieseidelmann6702]

Looks like a nice setup. I might have to consider it down the road.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

It really is, especially for the money.

[@cgnieves1]

Great video. A lot of help for my installation. Thank you 👍 Got mine at SEMA…….1054 free shipping.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Damn that is an awesome price!!! So far the system has worked great. Let me know if you have any questions. Mark

[@OpenRoader]

Nice set up

[@thomassmith2239]

I have this system. Pro tip, verify the length of the 4 spacers against your water pump. My long spacer was about .040" too long which put my main plate into a slight twist and made the belt impossible to install. I shortened it in a lathe and all was good.

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Had the same issue which caused the belt to rub near the tensioner. Unfortunately didn't figure that out till after the video was published. Tech support knew exactly what the fix was. They should put a note in the instructions.

[@Dracoz74]

So if the water pump goes out, do you have to disassemble the entire thing? Love the set up, I've been looking at it and the Holley set up. Price wise this is waaay more affordable

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

The water pump bolts hold the main plate so you would have to loosen the belt and move the plate forward enough to get the water pump out and have goof access to clean the gasket surface and the like. The only limiting factor would be if there was enough slack in your A/C lines. I know a few people that are running this system and love the price, the look and the function. Mark

[@Dracoz74]

@@FoothillPaintandFabrication that definitely has helped me make a decision!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Glad I could be of some help@@Dracoz74

[@downhillskier7]

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[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Thanks I will check it out.

[@justinlinville5812]

Do you recommend using something like Loctite on the threads to prevent any bolts backing out??? Awesome video and great find on the pulley system!!

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

All the bolts were torqued to the spec provided by CVF Racing and I am retorquing after a few heat cycles but yes a thread locker could be used but I wouldn't use to strong of one. Some of the bolts threaded into the main plate and then had a locking nut on the back. Putting thread locker on cap head bolts that are in a recessed hole could come back to haunt you later when you need to disassemble if you cannot break them loose and the allen head strips.

[@timperez6248]

Looks like a lot of detail for the swap. I have a 65 Malibu and considering this swap. Would you do this one again or a different set up Thank you

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

I really like this system and of course the price. I am close to starting my own car (GTO) and I will probably go with the CVF Racing system as well. It has good looks, well made and pretty compact. I know a few other people that have purchased one or it is on their list and they seem happy as well. It is surprising how many systems are out there now since CNC is widely available so hunt around and let me know if you find a good one. Mark

[@84SS931]

Do you think I would run into any clearance issues if I used a higher amp alternator?

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

I don't think so unless you are going to a monster amperage unit. What are you thinking of running where you would need so many amps? These cars even with AC and a big stereo amp don't draw that much. CFV offers a 140 amp standard and a 300 amp alternator for an extra $550 which obviously fits their system so you should be good. Mark

[@84SS931]

Ok I didn’t know they offered a higher amp. My spal fans run about 50 amps plus I have a accessory 100 amp fuse box so the 300 amp one should work fine thanks. Happy Thanksgiving new subscriber

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Wow 50 amps? Is that continuous or just when they start up? Thank you for subscribing and Happy Thanksgiving to you. Mark @@84SS931

[@hosscaddy]

Were did you mount your reservoir for the PS pump

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

You can see it about 7 minutes in on this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJjPiqqdnqiYgLc Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@camaroboi13]

Do these work on older gen 1 350s with edelbrock vortec heads?

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

It all attaches to the water pump bolts so nothing contacts the heads at all. I am pretty sure it will fit but you should contact CVF Racing and ask to be certain. Here is a link: www.cvfracing.com/chevy/ Mark

[@cameronb1532]

Where is the power steering reservoir?

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

In this case I mounted it on the radiator support next to the coolant overflow. They offer remote or built in like stock. We opted for the remote.

[@boxing2170681]

What size is the belt ?

[@FoothillPaintandFabrication]

Let me check and get back to you.

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