Description
Upgrade your Volkswagen air-cooled engine with the EMPI 18-1071 Red Serpentine Belt System. This complete conversion kit replaces the factory V-belt setup with a modern serpentine belt drive that delivers smoother operation, reduced belt noise, improved reliability, and bold custom styling.
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
- Eye-catching red anodized finish
- CNC-machined billet aluminum pulleys
- Permanent laser-etched timing marks and degree numbers
- Reduced belt noise compared to standard V-belts
- Produces less heat than conventional V-belt systems
- Improved belt grip and tracking
- Easy installation design
Specifications
- EMPI Part Number:
- 18-1071
- Finish:
- Red Anodized
- 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 offer superior belt control, reduced noise, less heat generation, and improved reliability compared to traditional V-belt systems, making them a popular upgrade for performance and street-driven VW engines.
Why Choose the EMPI Red System?
The red anodized billet finish adds a bold custom appearance while delivering the proven performance benefits of a modern serpentine belt drive system.
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