Billet Specialties Tru Trac Serpentine Belt Accessory Systems

[jakespeeds]

Has anyone had a chance to look or try one of these yet. I know the Vintage air unit is the popular one but I like the look of this unit a bit better.



Jake

[c.schulz]

Take a look at the new PHR mag this month for a write up.
Chris

[Richz68]

I'm pretty sure that Kris Horton is using this set-up on his SEMA Chevelle project. You might want to send him an email or private message...

[jakespeeds]

Thanks,

I am emailing with him right now about doing my Nova so I will ask him the next round of emails. I have gotten too install them on two different cars so far and thought they were a well built. The reason I had asked is that I have never touched or seen in person the Vintage Air unit. But everyone seems to lean that direction over the Tru-Trac. I wanted too see if matbe someone had some failures with the Tru-Trac.

Jake

[Richz68]

I know this is an old posting, but I thought I would mention that there is now an alternative to the Tru-Trac & Front Runner that is MUCH less expensive.



http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/2023/


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[KUL FIR CHICK N]

Doesn't seem "much less expensive" especially since it isn't even a serpentine system.

[bowtie55]

I just finished installing the hyperdrive system, very simple everything fit perfect. The craftsmanship is second to none, beautifully made. An excellent alternative to a serpentine system. The advantage I see is on a Ram jet crate motor, there is no belt crossing the front of the intake. I've heard guys make the argument that when you lose a serpentine belt you lose everything. But, I think today both systems are built to last. I sure am happy with this system and it saved me several coins. I mean this kit came with everything. Compressor, alternator, water pump, ps pump, belts, bolts and brackets. All made a nice neat package in the front of my engine. This would work especially well were someone is pressed for space. I'll be on the road with this system soon. I'll let everybody know how it works.

[KUL FIR CHICK N]

Bowtie, you should be in sales......or are you? Where are you located anyway?

[bowtie55]

Kul,

No salesman here. Just like to play with cars. I'm in Illinois.

[bowtie55]

I have to agree with dgumoe, They've made a real quality product. I believe this whole v-belt/serpentine belt is just a matter of preference.There are a lot of good set-ups out their. Just depends on what look your after,or what you think will look best with your system.

I'm trying to send some pics, but it says the files too big.

[MuscleRodz]

GM has a cheap serpentine retrofit system that is basically what is installed on some production vehicles. Jegs, Summit and others carry it. I have never liked the S&P high mount setup or Concept one setup with manual adjustment rods. They tend to have premature belt failures. A properly build serpentine with a factory style tensioner should outlast any miles ever put on these toys. My truck has 200K+ with one belt change and never a failure. I can't say that about any v belt system I have owned. V-belt systems still work fine but are extremely out dated.

Mike

[HLSASS]

very well made, fit like a glove. See attached.

[dgumoe]

I just shipped a TBI Hyperdrive to a customer. I could not believe the quality of craftsmanship and machining on that setup. It truly is a less expensive alternative to the front runner. There is nothing wrong with a V-belt setup as long as the pulleys are properly aligned and you have proper tension. With a Hyperdrive system, those two issues are definetly handled.

[low64]

for the system in the picture how much does it run ?

[ProdigyCustoms]

couple grand depending on the exact system for the exact application. if you need a hard price let me know.

[low64]

1964 impala chevy 283 .want ac compressor,alt,steering,any other option they may offer?

[low64]

how much for the one in pic?

[PRRC]

we can do the Billet Specialties tru-trac with ac and p/s for 2037.75
without ac with p/s 1657.75
let us know if we can help.
Tim

[Bigblue73]

For the Mopar guys....Billet Specialties just introduced a tru-trac system for the small block Mopars. I think they have all the makes covered now.

[ProdigyCustoms]

They do, even LS1.