henry-john Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hi, I'm looking to convert my '87 RRC V8 to serpentine V8-thing (how do you call this?) now, i've been searching this forum and others for more info, what to do, and how to do it... but I havn't found a really god "how to" - manual (and a "what NOT to forget" - list ) All info is welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 NO Serp Crank is longer so its a no no I have seen some horrors of DIY Serp conversions which sort of prove the theory that serp to V belts is fine, but not the other way Even if you buy a new crank you'll need machining done to the block all in all whilst "Anything" is possible esp with £££s thrown at it this is not a good or sensible tweak Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I got a nice serp v8 off ebay for less than £200 delivered - and it runs ok as is. Perhaps you could buy a serp v8 and rebuild that, then swap them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 I'd ask why on earth you want to, what are you hoping to gain? There's more than one way to skin a cat - science fact! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 You gain a better oil pump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 You gain a better oil pump Seems a lot of effort for to go from "adequate" to "slightly above adequate". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) You turn fan belt tensioning from a 40 minute swear-fest to nothing at all, and belt changing becomes a ten second job - plus the oil pump - plus (on the later ones) cross-bolted mains... Err - sorry = lost track of the original post there!!! forget this lot Edited May 17, 2010 by ThreeSheds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry-john Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 I'd ask why on earth you want to, what are you hoping to gain? There's more than one way to skin a cat - science fact! what was I hoping to gain? Well... eermm..... a belt with less "cat noises" under the bonnet easyer belt swap when needed.... 1 belt to do it all.... and that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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