Front Runner

The performance industry standard has always been to hang the accessories such as alternator, power steering pump and air conditioner compressor from the engine’s existing mount holes wherever possible using simple flat steel brackets. These brackets do provide mounting for the components, but often looked less than attractive. In fact, we manufacture steel bracket kits, and they offer a low-cost method of installing the engine drive components. But these conventional brackets can limit the choices of intake systems, exhaust options, and make deck-height machining problematic. And today, the introduction of modern engines such as the GM LS Series and the Ford Coyote modular engines requires an integrated mounting approach.

That is what the Front Runner drive systems are all about. By eliminating all mounting points beyond the engine block itself and designing a super-compact component package, we now overcome any intake, exhaust or cylinder head option problems. By specifying a more compact compressor and alternator, plus standardizing to a high-performance water pump, we create the smallest drive package ever available. The bonus to you is making your engine swap much easier because of improved clearances all around. And the final, and most important benefit, is that Front Runner brackets are designed to become an integral part of your engine’s block. A solid, totally rigid platform that virtually eliminates the kind of harmonic vibration that can destroy a conventional engine drive bracket.

Over the past 17 years, the Front Runner has proven to be one of our most successful products. While the term “Front Runner” has been used to describe drive systems offered by other companies, no other system is equal. The Front Runner was engineered from the start for maximum Performance First! These are not appearance or dress-up components. They are the essence of “form following function.” Performance First is not just a slogan, it is our whole way of life at Vintage Air!
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Compressor Block Fitting TiteFit Standard Finish
Part #: 342310
Price: $58.00

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This TiteFit compressor block fitting is designed for Front Runner™ drive systems and features a standard finish.
Compressor Block Fitting TiteFit Polished
Part #: 342311
Price: $70.00

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This TiteFit compressor block fitting is designed for Front Runner™ drive systems and features a fully polished finish.
Front Runner™ Belt Tensioner Cover Machined
Part #: 39803-CUA
Price: $42.00

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Featuring a machined finish this tensioner cover is designed for the tensioner supplied with your Front Runner™ drive system.
Front Runner™ Drive System GM LS Black/Chrome Power Steering without Pump
Part #: 172016
Price: $3,080.00

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Our Front Runner™ drive systems are engineered for maximum Performance First. These are not merely appearance or dress-up components. They are the essence of form following function.

Designed for GM LS applications with power steering (pump not included), this kit features black anodized brackets, a chrome compressor and alternator, black hardcoat pulleys, and black anodized clutch and tensioner covers.

In addition to detailed installation instructions, all of the components listed below are included.
Front Runner™ Drive System GM LS Black/Chrome without Power Steering
Part #: 172018
Price: $3,005.00

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Our Front Runner™ drive systems are engineered for maximum Performance First. These are not merely appearance or dress-up components. They are the essence of form following function.

Designed for GM LS applications without power steering, this kit features black anodized brackets, a chrome compressor and alternator, black hardcoat pulleys, and black anodized clutch and tensioner covers.

In addition to detailed installation instructions, all of the components listed below are included.
Front Runner™ Drive System, Big Block Chevrolet, Bright/Chrome, with Power Steering
Part #: 172020
Price: $2,760.00

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Our Front Runner™ drive systems are engineered for maximum Performance First. These are not merely appearance or dress-up components. They are the essence of form following function.

Designed for Big Block Chevrolet applications with power steering, this kit features a Detroit Speed aluminum power steering pump, machined-finish brackets, a chrome compressor and alternator, chrome pulleys, and chrome clutch and tensioner covers.

In addition to detailed installation instructions, all of the components listed below are included.
Front Runner™ Drive System, Big Block Chevrolet, Bright/Chrome, Power Steering without Pump
Part #: 172021
Price: $2,595.00

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Our Front Runner™ drive systems are engineered for maximum Performance First. These are not merely appearance or dress-up components. They are the essence of form following function.

Designed for Big Block Chevrolet applications with power steering (pump not included), this kit features machined-finish brackets, a chrome compressor and alternator, chrome pulleys, and chrome clutch and tensioner covers.

In addition to detailed installation instructions, all of the components listed below are included.
Front Runner™ Drive System, Big Block Chevrolet, Bright/Chrome, without Power Steering
Part #: 172022
Price: $2,570.00

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Our Front Runner™ drive systems are engineered for maximum Performance First. These are not merely appearance or dress-up components. They are the essence of form following function.

Designed for Big Block Chevrolet applications without power steering, this kit features machined-finish brackets, a chrome compressor and alternator, chrome pulleys, and chrome clutch and tensioner covers.

In addition to detailed installation instructions, all of the components listed below are included.
Front Runner™ Dipstick Kit Small Block Ford Stainless
Part #: 399009-SFA
Price: $95.00

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This dipstick and tube kit is designed for use with our Small Block Ford Front Runner™ drive system in front sump oil pan applications.
Stainless Steel Heater Fitting
Part #: 501002-SUR
Price: $19.00

This 1/2-inch NPT to 5/8-inch hose stainless steel heater fitting is 1-3/16-inches long.
ProLine LS Swivel Water Neck Polished
Part #: 706002
Price: $145.00

This ProLine swivel water neck fits LS 1 and LS 2 water pumps. It features a polished finish and is designed specifically for use with our Front Runner™ drive systems.
Stant Thermostat for LS Swivel Water Neck
Part #: 707101
Price: $24.00

This Stant 186-degree thermostat (Stant # 14948) can be used with our ProLine LS Swivel Water Neck.