Description
Upgrade your Volkswagen air-cooled engine with the EMPI 17-2911 Black Serpentine Belt System. This complete conversion kit replaces the factory V-belt setup with a modern serpentine belt design that delivers smoother operation, reduced belt noise, and improved reliability.
Designed for all upright Volkswagen air-cooled engines, this kit includes a CNC-machined billet aluminum alternator/generator pulley, billet crankshaft degree pulley, serpentine belt, and tensioner assembly for a complete installation.
Key Features
- Complete serpentine belt conversion kit
- Fits all upright Volkswagen air-cooled engines
- Black anodized performance appearance
- CNC-machined billet aluminum pulleys
- Permanent laser-etched timing marks and degree numbers
- Reduced belt noise compared to standard V-belts
- Generates less heat than traditional V-belt systems
- Easy installation design
- Improved belt tracking and reliability
Specifications
- EMPI Part Number:
- 17-2911
- Finish:
- Black
- Material:
- CNC Machined Billet Aluminum
- Pulley Type:
- Serpentine Belt System
Kit Includes
- Top Alternator / Generator Pulley
- Bottom Crankshaft Degree Pulley
- Serpentine Belt
- Belt Tensioner Assembly
- Installation Hardware
Installation Notes
- Bolts to stock-style alternator/generator stand
- Tensioner bracket mounts using alternator/generator stand base bolts
- Designed for easy installation
Applications
Fits:
- Volkswagen Beetle Upright Air-Cooled Engines
- Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Upright Air-Cooled Engines
- Volkswagen Type 2 Upright Air-Cooled Engines
- Volkswagen Thing
- Air-Cooled Volkswagen Performance Engines
Why Upgrade to a Serpentine Belt System?
Serpentine belts provide smoother operation, improved belt grip, reduced noise, and less heat generation compared to conventional V-belt systems, making them a popular upgrade for street and performance VW engines.
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