Do you have a high horsepower and or high revving big block Chevy V8? An 8-rib serpentine accessory drive system is a must. Don't even think about running an old-school v-belt pulley system. Those ancient v-belts will slip, stretch and pretty much leave the chat. For lower output big blocks such as a 350HP 396 or 450HP LS6, a 6-rib serpentine conversion is acceptable. If however, you have a 1004HP ZZ632 or a high revving 600HP 509, an 8-rib accessory drive is essential.  Victory HD 8-rib Accessory Drive system contents:  Heavy-duty billet brackets - Full front and rear component support 8-rib billet pulleys Powermaster CS130D alternator - 165 Amp Edelbrock aluminum water pump Lares Type-2 power steering pump - Custom-valved...

You may need an 8-rib serpentine drive conversion to handle the power and RPM of your small block Chevy. It's now easier than ever to achieve 500-plus HP. At that power level, you've probably spent a lot of time considering cylinder heads, fuel injection, and other components. These same factors also enhance RPM potential to 6000 RPM and beyond without much effort. Any hot rodder worth his gear shift would do anything for more power. Managing all that performance potential is a different challenge, especially when selecting an accessory drive system. While it is possible to get by with a 6-rib serpentine belt, you may upgrade to an 8-rib setup. There are a few things to consider. Can your alternator...