Summit Racing Serpentine Belt Kit - Water Pump

Summit Racing Serpentine Belt Kit Finished Install

This Summit Racing Serpentine Kit comes complete with all the parts needed for the install.

This Summit Racing Serpentine Kit comes complete with all the parts needed for the install

We are always looking to find the best new technology available to help you build your next Lowrider. In these tough economic times, our cars take even longer to build, making it crucial to find the best deal for our money. That brings us to this month's tech article, after a conversation with the guys at Summit Racing, they suggested their latest serpentine kit as a viable option for economically-minded builders. The name "serpentine" usually means that a kit is probably going to hit you for around $2,000 bucks, as this is what most kits on the market are currently being priced at. The team at Summit is now offering one with an MSRP of under $1,300, and that incredible price point definitely caught my attention. When I began inquiring about the kit, I found out that it comes complete with a water pump, alternator, AC pump, hardware, and even the belt. They wanted to target the lower income crowd, but they wanted to do that without sacrificing quality, or tarnishing their name, as they have built a reputation on providing quality parts at affordable prices. The results speak for themselves in this reliable and sturdy serpentine kit.

Summit Racing Serpentine Belt Kit Face Plate

This first section, or "face plate" that was installed, made the install look as it was halfway completed already.

This first section, or "face plate" that was installed, made the install look as it was ha

The engine that we used for this month's tech had some chrome and billet parts. It was in decent-looking shape, but needed to be completed with some modern upgrades. This Summit serpentine kit achieved that goal, as this simple upgrade was added in just a few short hours. This system is one of the easiest to install, as it fits most mid and full-size cars that were produced in the 1950s, '60s, '70s, and '80s, as well as the newer models produced in the '90s and '00s. Before purchasing a serpentine kit, you should look for clearance issues by checking the space available between your water pump nose and radiator. Long water pumps usually extend out 8-inches from the engine block, but keep in mind that this is not including the clearance space needed for mechanical or electric fans. Once you know that a serpentine kit will fit, it will be time to throw down some money and purchase one for your build.

Summit Racing Serpentine Belt Kit Pulleys Installed

You can see that this kit was installed quickly, as it was very user friendly.

These billet serpentine systems are easy to install, budget friendly, and styled just right. Now follow along, as we make over the engine compartment using Summit's latest serpentine kit.

This small block 350 engine was ready to be dressed up using the Summit Racing serpentine kit.
This small block 350 engine was ready to be dressed up using the Summit Racing serpentine
To make the install of the water pump easier, the gaskets were glued onto the pump itself. This will make the project a faster process, as the spacers and bracket go on at the same time.
To make the install of the water pump easier, the gaskets were glued onto the pump itself.
Once the threads are going, torque the water pump bolts down, as this kit's foundation is based off the water pump.
Once the threads are going, torque the water pump bolts down, as this kit's foundation is

The crank pulley was the first pulley to be installed. This will allow us to see that the system and other pulleys are all lining up.
The crank pulley was the first pulley to be installed. This will allow us to see that the
The water pump pulley was tightened using an allen wrench.
The alternator was test-fitted before being tightened into position.

With plenty of room to spare, the alternator was tightened down to the front bracket, which serves as the foundation to the kit.
With plenty of room to spare, the alternator was tightened down to the front bracket, whic
Using an impact gun, the single wire amp alternator received a billet serpentine pulley and fan.
Using an impact gun, the single wire amp alternator received a billet serpentine pulley an
The AC compressor needed to be dressed, as it looks incomplete with out a billet clutch cover.
The AC compressor needed to be dressed, as it looks incomplete with out a billet clutch co

This billet cover for the AC clutch easily screwed into place, and gave the compressor a new complete look.
This billet cover for the AC clutch easily screwed into place, and gave the compressor a n
This pump went on with ease. The power steering pulley slipped on as it was placed with the pulley belt going on at the same time.
This pump went on with ease. The power steering pulley slipped on as it was placed with th
This engine was ready to be shown off, or driven to the local show, as it featured a fresh new look in just a few hours time.
This engine was ready to be shown off, or driven to the local show, as it featured a fresh