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...

So you want a Big Block Chevy. The legendary engine platform is still a prime choice for hot rodders. These engines are just as popular as they were 20 years ago when LS swaps were starting to gain in popularity. Here at Concept One, our bbc serpentine kit continues to sell well, despite LS fever. Long live the big block Chevy! Here are two big questions: 1) What makes Big Block Chevy engines so great? 2) Can a Big Block Chevy be modernized to meet today's standards for efficiency and reliability? Let's dig in to these topics. Check out the pan rails of this Dart Big M block. The notches accommodate giant stroker crankshafts without encroaching on the oil pan...