HP from Serpentine Conversion?
12-15-2002, 10:30 AM
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HP from Serpentine Conversion?
Anyone tried a v-belt vs serpentine dyno comparison? I've read that serps reduce wear on bearings but is there any HP to be gained by converting to serpentine?
[Modified by flynhi, 12:44 PM 12/15/2002]
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12-15-2002, 10:32 AM
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Re: HP from Serpentine Conversion? (flynhi)
That's a fair question. I doubt you'd gain any power though...as you'd still be turning the same number of accessories.
12-16-2002, 03:24 PM
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Re: HP from Serpentine Conversion? (flynhi)
Seems I have read that the v-belt design has a little more friction involved than the serpetine but I doubt you would feel a diff but may see a few extra ponies on the dyno.
12-16-2002, 04:11 PM
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Re: HP from Serpentine Conversion? (Fevre)
I have the serpentine conversion my 79 and like most of you know I haven't driven it yet, but I'm not expecting any hp gain from it. It s just so easy to maintain and looks great. :lol:
