CVF Racing Shout Out!

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jonn6464

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Hey FABO,
As you all know, we spend a lot of money on our MOPAR mistresses. When I find a vendor that makes a quality product and puts some pride into their brand, I like to sing their praises.
I've decided to go with serpentine pulleys on my accessories (not a single belt, just serp pulleys in the v-belt configuration) and I found CVF Racing provides a few different configurations.
Here is the set...
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Luckily, I found a Scratch & Dent sale on the one I wanted. Saved $205, so I determined that to be a big enough savings to justify some blemishes.

First, shipping was fast. 3 days to my door.
Second, packaging is very well done. Comes with a packing list that details each item in the box. I had 7 total SKU's (each containing multiple parts) packed in 7 smaller individual boxes, inside the main shipping carton.
Third, each individual part in those 7 boxes comes in a foam sleeve, protecting it from damage. As well as a parts list for each SKU.
Fourth, each box contains a detailed install write up, with full color pictures.

As I started to inspect the shipment, I was very impressed with the quality of the parts. Light weight aluminum, polished nicely. I was shocked to see the very minimal scratches or blemishes on only 3 of the brackets, that brought the price down so much. Honestly, I would have considered it a good deal at the listed retail price. See pics below, I just took some of the PS bracket and pulley.
I can't comment on their after-sale service, haven't had a reason to call them.
I would highly recommend taking a look at these guys if you are in the market for any engine accessories.
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They have nice stuff. I wish I could have got black anodize that they now offer. I found there alternator kit works with the small denso alternator and the PS bracket raises the pump enough for the high pressure line to clear 72 down K frame mounts. This is for an LA.
 
I've used their stuff more than once and always got a quality part
 
They are also good working with you after the sale. I used the small block serpentine conversion kit and didn’t like the A/C compressor as high as the kit had it. They sent me multiple belts and turnbuckles to get it where I needed without charging me and then I sent back what wasn’t needed.

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Hey FABO,
As you all know, we spend a lot of money on our MOPAR mistresses. When I find a vendor that makes a quality product and puts some pride into their brand, I like to sing their praises.
I've decided to go with serpentine pulleys on my accessories (not a single belt, just serp pulleys in the v-belt configuration) and I found CVF Racing provides a few different configurations.
Here is the set...
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Luckily, I found a Scratch & Dent sale on the one I wanted. Saved $205, so I determined that to be a big enough savings to justify some blemishes.

First, shipping was fast. 3 days to my door.
Second, packaging is very well done. Comes with a packing list that details each item in the box. I had 7 total SKU's (each containing multiple parts) packed in 7 smaller individual boxes, inside the main shipping carton.
Third, each individual part in those 7 boxes comes in a foam sleeve, protecting it from damage. As well as a parts list for each SKU.
Fourth, each box contains a detailed install write up, with full color pictures.

As I started to inspect the shipment, I was very impressed with the quality of the parts. Light weight aluminum, polished nicely. I was shocked to see the very minimal scratches or blemishes on only 3 of the brackets, that brought the price down so much. Honestly, I would have considered it a good deal at the listed retail price. See pics below, I just took some of the PS bracket and pulley.
I can't comment on their after-sale service, haven't had a reason to call them.
I would highly recommend taking a look at these guys if you are in the market for any engine accessories.
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How much was the full price for the set?
I like your detailed pics and description, BTW.
Thanks!
 
The alt-crank-waterpump kit is 345$ but as stated above, they occasionally sell blem kits and are as cheap as 200+.
I got the black anodized kit for 1 motor and polished aluminum for another. 2nd kit was 205$ shipped and I really cannot find a scratch on it anywhere. Best part is it is 8 rib instead of the march 6 rib and super sturdy brackets and adjuster. Belt is separate but if you have a lead foot like me, you don't need to turn around and pick up your v belt laying on the road ever again.
Always had a problem with that, even with good alignment. Not anymore and typically see 7k + on the tach.
 
How much was the full price for the set?
I like your detailed pics and description, BTW.
Thanks!

I got the alt, crank, water pump, PS pump, and A/C set. Retails for $685. I found it for $479.
But, like I said the retail price would not have bothered me once I saw the quality. But, I'm always happy to save a couple hundred $$.
 
They are also good working with you after the sale. I used the small block serpentine conversion kit and didn’t like the A/C compressor as high as the kit had it. They sent me multiple belts and turnbuckles to get it where I needed without charging me and then I sent back what wasn’t needed.

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Do you know the part number for the belt and turnbuckle that you settled on? I also don't want the compressor up too high. Thx
 
Do you know the part number for the belt and turnbuckle that you settled on? I also don't want the compressor up too high. Thx

The belt part number is A/C #K080525 with a turnbuckle body length of 5.5 inches. I also shortened the Alt belt but I don’t have a mechanical fuel pump. Alt belt #K080435 and a turnbuckle body of 3.5 inches.

FYI...The AC turnbuckle in my setup is in a different location than the way their instructions show as it won’t work their way by lowering the compressor.
 
The belt part number is A/C #K080525 with a turnbuckle body length of 5.5 inches. I also shortened the Alt belt but I don’t have a mechanical fuel pump. Alt belt #K080435 and a turnbuckle body of 3.5 inches.

FYI...The AC turnbuckle in my setup is in a different location than the way their instructions show as it won’t work their way by lowering the compressor.

Great, thanks for that info. I need to order some belts soon.
 
I use cvf alternator bracket and pulleys and am happy.. I made my own ac bracket to put the AC pump in the power steering spot... I mean who really wants to see the ac pump as the first thing when you open the hood...
The next time I take it (the AC bracket) I'm going to trim it down and probably chrome it..
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Last week I put a full cvf serpentine system cvf ac/ps pumps and alternator on a 65 GTO 400...
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Great, thanks for that info. I need to order some belts soon.

After thinking about it a little more, you are going to need some spare spacers and I had to grind/cut several down to fit correctly due to altering the location of turnbuckle mounting location. CVF was also a good source for these once I had an idea of what I needed.

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Hopefully you can see the turnbuckle location I used in the attached picture.
 
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