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    1. #1
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      Billet Specialties Tru Trac Serpentine Belt Accessory Systems

      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


    2. #2
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      Take a look at the new PHR mag this month for a write up.
      Chris
      1971 RS Z28 Pro-touring thing......will it ever be done??

    3. #3
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      Tru-Trac



      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...

    4. #4
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      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

    5. #5
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      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/


      :icon996:

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

    7. #7
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      I have the Billet Specialties Tru Trac system installed on my 65 Mustang Fastback "Quicksilver".
      The car is not on the road yet (soon).
      The system looks great and according to the builder Jason Huber
      from G Force Designs Concepts (board member Datsbad) it is a high quality piece and a straight forward install.
      If you have any questions I am sure Jason would be happy to answer them. You can e-mail Jason @ [email protected]

      Scott
      G Force Designs Concepts #004
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      347/450hp FRPP crate engine,G Force T5
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    8. #8
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      Doesn't seem "much less expensive" especially since it isn't even a serpentine system.

      Ryan,

      I'm not real good at Math.... but at $565.00 less than the Tru Trac system w/PS I would say you will have a nice chunk of change to spend somewhere else on the project. The AC Comp, Alternator and PS pump come from the exact same suppliers.

      With a V-Belt system you don't need to worry about an idler or tensioner pulley or a reverse rotation water pump failure or finding them on the road if they fail. The Hyperdrive uses is a standard rotation "short" style water pump, which is much more affordable & easier to find if you should need to replace it.

      With a V-belt you will also have two belts powering your water pump and cooling system if one should fail you have a back-up built right in. Is one belt really what you want just for ease of installation? Do you really think it "cleans up" your engine bay over the Hyperdrive?

      Maybe I'm missing something

    9. #9
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      Detroit Speed shows the small block Front Runner set up w/chrome pulleys and machined finished brackets for a price within $100 of this v-belt design offering. I have the Front Runner setup on my 638 Camaro and I am looking for an alternative setup for my 68 Camaro but I do not see any desirable advantages of v-belts over serpentine. I feel the tru track design does look a bit cleaner and I have seen it installed on a couple of vehicles now, but it certainly does have a higher price tag.

      The market is wide open for someone to come in with a budget alternative SERPENTINE system of brackets and pulleys. I'm sure that some may bite on the v-belt pitch, but the trend is to modernize with the simplicity and reliability of a single belt serpentine set up.

    10. #10
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      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.

    11. #11
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      Just installed Billet Specialties TruTrac - AWSOME.

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





    12. #12
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      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.
      Tough guys may wear pink, but Bad Asses still wear black.

    13. #13
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      Bowtie, you should be in sales......or are you? Where are you located anyway?

    14. #14
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      Kul,

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

    15. #15
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      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.

    16. #16
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      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.

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    17. #17
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      for the system in the picture how much does it run ?

    18. #18
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      couple grand depending on the exact system for the exact application. if you need a hard price let me know.
      Last edited by ProdigyCustoms; 01-05-2007 at 04:03 AM.

    19. #19
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      1964 impala chevy 283 .want ac compressor,alt,steering,any other option they may offer?

    20. #20
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      how much for the one in pic?

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