Description
Chrysler SB Compatible Front Accessory Drive – Professional Overview
The Chrysler SB Compatible Front Accessory Drive is a complete front-engine accessory system designed for compatible Chrysler Small Block applications. Rather than sourcing the alternator, water pump, power steering system, brackets, pulleys, and belt separately, this kit brings the major components together into a coordinated serpentine-drive package.
The system uses an 8-rib serpentine belt configuration, providing a unified drive arrangement for the crankshaft, water pump, power steering pump, and alternator.
This approach is particularly useful for engine builders, performance vehicle projects, restorations, and custom installations where having compatible accessory-drive components together can simplify the build process.
The kit is supplied with billet aluminum pulley and bracket components, along with the required primary accessories and hardware specified for the package.
Accessory System and Engine Compatibility
This front accessory drive is intended for compatible Chrysler Small Block engines. Buyers should verify engine compatibility, available mounting provisions, and accessory-clearance requirements before installation.
The crankshaft drives the accessory system through the included 8-rib serpentine crank pulley. From there, the belt drives the water pump, power steering pump, and alternator.
The kit includes a standard-rotation aluminum water pump with its corresponding billet aluminum pulley. It also includes a Type II power steering pump with a remote reservoir and a 140-amp 1-wire alternator.
The accessory arrangement is designed as an integrated system rather than a collection of unrelated components. This can help builders maintain a consistent pulley and bracket configuration across the front of the engine.
The system does not include an air-conditioning compressor, and power steering hoses or lines are not included. Water pump mounting bolts are also not included, while general hardware for the kit is supplied as specified.
Construction, Components, and Drive System
The kit uses several billet aluminum components throughout the accessory-drive assembly.
The crankshaft pulley is made from billet aluminum and uses a single 8-rib serpentine groove. The water pump pulley and power steering pulley also use billet aluminum construction with matching 8-rib serpentine grooves.
The power steering bracket and alternator bracket are also made from billet aluminum. This gives the accessory system a consistent construction across its primary mounting components.
The included water pump uses an aluminum housing and standard rotation. Its matching pulley is included in the kit.
For steering assistance, the system uses a Type II power steering pump rated at 1,400 psi, with -6AN pressure and -10AN return connections. A remote power steering reservoir is included.
The electrical system is supported by a 140-amp 1-wire alternator, which includes its pulley and cooling fan.
What Is Included in the Kit
The Chrysler SB accessory package is supplied as a complete kit containing the major components required for the specified serpentine arrangement.
Included components consist of the crankshaft pulley, water pump, water pump pulley, power steering pump, remote reservoir, power steering pulley, power steering brackets, alternator, alternator pulley, alternator fan, alternator brackets, serpentine belt, and hardware.
The crankshaft pulley provides the primary drive point for the 8-rib belt system.
The water pump assembly includes the pump and pulley, while the power steering assembly includes the pump, remote reservoir, pulley, and billet mounting brackets.
The alternator is supplied as a 140-amp 1-wire unit with its matching pulley, fan, and mounting bracket.
The kit is sold as one complete accessory-drive package.
Why Use a Complete Serpentine Accessory Drive?
Building an engine accessory system component by component can require matching multiple pulleys, brackets, pumps, and belt configurations. A complete accessory drive provides a more coordinated approach.
For a compatible Chrysler Small Block installation, this package brings the major front accessory components together in one system. The 8-rib serpentine design provides a common belt arrangement for the crankshaft and driven accessories.
The inclusion of the alternator, water pump, and power steering pump also makes the kit useful for engine projects where these accessories need to be installed as part of the same front-drive configuration.
The billet aluminum brackets and pulleys provide a consistent appearance across the accessory assembly while supporting the mounting and belt-drive requirements of the system.
Who This Accessory Drive Is Best For
This Chrysler Small Block serpentine accessory drive is best suited to engine builders, vehicle restorers, performance enthusiasts, and custom project builders working with a compatible Chrysler SB application.
It is particularly useful for buyers who want to replace or establish the complete front accessory arrangement rather than purchasing each accessory separately.
It can also be considered for projects requiring a coordinated alternator, power steering, and water pump accessory system with an 8-rib serpentine belt.
Before purchasing, buyers should confirm the specific Chrysler Small Block engine configuration, mounting requirements, available clearance, and intended accessory arrangement.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Complete Front Accessory Drive Kit |
| Application | Chrysler Small Block Compatible |
| Drive Type | 8-Rib Serpentine |
| Crankshaft Pulley | Included |
| Crankshaft Pulley Material | Billet Aluminum |
| Crankshaft Pulley Grooves | 1 × 8-Rib Serpentine |
| Water Pump | Included |
| Water Pump Material | Aluminum |
| Water Pump Style | Standard |
| Water Pump Rotation | Standard |
| Water Pump Pulley | Included |
| Water Pump Pulley Material | Billet Aluminum |
| Power Steering Pump | Included |
| Power Steering Pump Type | Type II |
| Power Steering Pressure | 1,400 psi |
| Power Steering Connections | -6AN Pressure / -10AN Return |
| Power Steering Reservoir | Remote, Included |
| Power Steering Pulley | Included |
| Power Steering Pulley Material | Billet Aluminum |
| Power Steering Brackets | Included |
| Power Steering Bracket Material | Billet Aluminum |
| Alternator | Included |
| Alternator Type | 1-Wire |
| Alternator Output | 140 Amps |
| Alternator Pulley | Included |
| Alternator Pulley Material | Aluminum |
| Alternator Fan | Included |
| Alternator Brackets | Included |
| Alternator Bracket Material | Billet Aluminum |
| Air Conditioning Compressor | Not Included |
| Power Steering Hoses/Lines | Not Included |
| Water Pump Mounting Bolts | Not Included |
| Belt | Included |
| Hardware | Included |
| Quantity | Sold As Kit |
| Warranty | Not specified in supplied information |
Ordering, Installation, and Support
Before ordering the Chrysler SB Compatible Front Accessory Drive, verify that your engine is compatible with the supplied accessory arrangement. Particular attention should be given to engine mounting provisions, front-engine clearance, pulley alignment, and the intended accessory configuration.
The kit includes general hardware and the serpentine belt, but certain installation components are specifically excluded. Power steering hoses and lines are not included, and water pump mounting bolts are not supplied.
An air-conditioning compressor is also not included, making this package most appropriate for applications that do not require the supplied kit to incorporate an A/C compressor.
Because custom engine installations can vary, builders should evaluate the complete accessory arrangement against their specific chassis and engine configuration before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Chrysler Small Block accessory drive kit include?
The kit includes the major components for an 8-rib serpentine accessory system, including a water pump, power steering pump, 140-amp alternator, crankshaft pulley, accessory pulleys, billet aluminum brackets, serpentine belt, and hardware. It is sold as one complete kit.
What type of serpentine belt system does this kit use?
The accessory drive uses an 8-rib serpentine belt. The crankshaft, water pump, power steering pump, and alternator pulleys are configured around the 8-rib belt arrangement.
Is the alternator included?
Yes. The kit includes a 140-amp 1-wire alternator, along with its aluminum pulley, fan, and billet aluminum mounting bracket.
Is the power steering pump included?
Yes. The kit includes a Type II power steering pump rated at 1,400 psi, along with a remote reservoir, power steering pulley, and billet aluminum mounting brackets. The power steering hoses and lines are not included.
Does the kit include the water pump?
Yes. An aluminum standard-rotation water pump is included, along with its billet aluminum 8-rib serpentine pulley. Water pump mounting bolts are not included.
Does this accessory drive include an air-conditioning compressor?
No. The supplied specifications specifically identify the air-conditioning compressor as not included. Buyers requiring A/C should account for a compatible compressor and any additional components required for their particular installation.
Is the serpentine belt included?
Yes. The serpentine belt is included with the kit. The package is sold as a complete accessory-drive kit with the primary pulleys, pumps, alternator, brackets, belt, and specified hardware.
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