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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Front Runner™ Internal Fan Alternator Ford Single-Wire Chrome
Part #: 042917
Price: N/A

This 170-amp Mechman alternator replaces the alternator supplied with your Small Block Ford Front Runner™ drive system. The alternator is a single-wire design with an internal fan and a chrome finish.
Mechman 170-Amp Single-Wire Alternator Cable Kit 4 AWG
Part #: 220013
Price: $30.00

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This cable kit is designed for use with the Mechman single-wire 170-amp alternator supplied with our Front Runner™ drive systems. The kit contains 4 AWG cable lugs boots heat shrink tubing a crimping die and detailed assembly instructions with photos.
140 AMP Original Design Alternator Black Pulley and Fan
Part #: 040001
Price: $47.00

140 AMP Original Design Alternator Black Pulley and Fan
Front Runner™ Drive System, Ford Coyote without Power Steering
Part #: 174007
Price: $1,080.00

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The Ford Coyote 5.0 L engine is a popular choice for hot rodders and custom truck builders around the world. When developing the Front Runner™ drive system for this application, we took a simple, yet elegant design approach, retaining the factory Ford alternator and water pump drive (located on the driver side of the OEM drive system). We then added our own precision-machined compressor cradle to the passenger side for a compact and super strong assembly.

The kit includes detailed installation instructions, along with all of the items listed below.
Front Runner™ Drive System, GM LS7, Black, without Power Steering
Part #: 175013
Price: $2,855.00

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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 LS7 applications without power steering, this kit features black anodized brackets, a natural finish 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 LS7, Black/Chrome, with Power Steering
Part #: 172015
Price: $3,225.00

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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 LS7 applications with power steering, this kit features a Detroit Speed aluminum power steering pump, 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 LS7, Black/Chrome, Power Steering without Pump
Part #: 172017
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 LS7 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 LS7, Black/Chrome, without Power Steering
Part #: 172019
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 LS7 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.
140 AMP Original Design Alternator Chrome Pulley and Fan (OBSOLETE)
Part #: 040000
Price: N/A

140 AMP Original Design Alternator Chrome Pulley and Fan
Aluminum TC Power Steering Pump without Reservoir with Stock Fitting
Part #: 851003
Price: $325.00

This aluminum TC Power Steering Pump with stock fitting has a shaft diameter of .6647" +/- .0002". Reservoir is not included. Flow rate is 3.0 to 3.5 GPM.
Aluminum TC Power Steering Pump with Plastic Reservoir and -6 AN Fitting
Part #: 851004
Price: $325.00

This aluminum TC Power Steering Pump with -6 AN fitting has a shaft diameter of .6647" +/- .0002" and includes a plastic reservoir. Flow rate is 3.0 to 3.5 GPM.
7B10 Compressor Block
Part #: 045000
Price: $41.00

SD7B10 compressor block - #8 & #10 O-RING FITTINGS, Machined finish.

See Part #045003 KIT (includes bolts & O-rings)