Serpentine belts

Anyone install a serpentine belt system on their type I engine. Any feedback on it?

Forgive my apparent ignorance, but are you attempting to add air conditioning ? I have an alternator, and crank pully,,,,where is a serpentine belt needed unless you add some additional "driven" device to your motor????

I had a serpentine belt system on my porsche when I bought it and after 6 months and only 3000 miles I had to replace the expensive ($23) belts 2 times. It looks very cool though but if it is not perfectly aligned you will eat belts. I put the original belt ($6) back on. Much cheaper and more dependible system for me.

Renegade

ive read the they are quieter and have less resistance/drag on the engine = slightly more power.

if it is quieter... im up for it. and if it allows smoother running im up for that too. there is a reason v-belts have gone the way of the buffalo i think.

Since this post was put up, has anyone new converted?

I've heard something about John Connelly, from Air Cooled Net coming out with a new serpentine belt system. Don't know if it's out yet.
Ron

I looked into it for my 911 engine...$695 for the kit. They're supposed to be more reliable and a must for racing. Think I'll just carry the tools and an extra V belt.

There used to be guy in Ark. that built them for $150. He used to advertise on theSamba.com. Have no idea if he still is.

Ben

For a serpentine belt check out Air Cooled Net: $189

www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=ESM0022&cartid=0418200421519255

Ron

Let's see, I have one belt driving from the engine pulley to the alternator. Does that mean I have a serpentine belt? Maybe just a small serpant?