Installing CVF’s Latest Serpentine System

When it comes to dialing in a killer LS swap, you can’t cut corners on the front drive system. For Project Rocky, we weren’t about to settle for anything less than top-tier. That’s why we turned to CVF Racing and its Reaper Serpentine System to get our 5.3L Chevy LS looking sharp and running smooth. When you select the right parts, this kit has everything you need to complete the install in one clean, well-built package.

The Reaper system is CVF’s top-of-the-line billet aluminum 8-track setup, and once you see it in person, you’ll know how it got its name. This thing looks like it was carved out of solid muscle. It is CNC machined right here in the USA and packed with billet aluminum brackets, spacers, and pulleys that just scream quality. We went with the polished kit because, let’s be honest, if you’re popping the hood at a show, you want heads turning. The polished Reaper kit delivers on that big time.

Aside from the polished finish, CVF designed this kit for performance. This setup comes with a high-flow LS1 water pump, a GM Type II power steering pump, and a beefy Sanden-style A/C compressor, all wrapped up with an 8-rib belt system. We even sprung for the upgraded 300-amp alternator, because, let’s face it, we’ve got big power needs, and the stock setup just wouldn’t cut it.

The best part? The install was smooth as by the book. Every piece fit right where it was supposed to, the hardware is top-notch, and we didn’t hit any of those “what now?” moments you sometimes get with aftermarket kits. CVF even includes a spring-loaded belt tensioner with a patent-pending adjustable bracket that takes the guesswork out of dialing in the belt. Plus, the billet compressor clutch cover and anodized spacers tie the whole look together.

One little tip we’d pass along: for GM applications, it’s smart to run the polished remote mount power steering reservoir for A-arm clearance. Trust us, it’s worth the extra step.

At the end of the day, we can’t recommend this kit enough. It gave Rocky’s engine bay a show-stopping look and serious reliability, all backed by CVF’s lifetime warranty. Over the years we have completed a whole list of installs on Project Rocky, but this Reaper system was one of the cleanest upgrades we’ve bolted on so far.

The Reaper system is CVF’s top-of-the-line billet aluminum 8-track setup, and once you see it in person, you’ll know how it got its name.

---

SOURCE

CVF Racing
651-356-8593
www.cvfracing.com