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Anodizing is one of the processes that is used to give metal a stylish finish. This technique uses acid to create a hardened and corrosion resistant layer that is integrated in to the metal. It is unmatched by any other process. An electrochemical process changes that crystal structure near the surface of the aluminum alloy and allows for it to be dyed. Making it unable to chip or peel. Which means it is completely different from paint, wraps or plating. Ad the volume of oxide produced by t …

The Performance Racing Industry (PRI) is hosting it's 30th annual show and conference in Indianapolis, IN between December 7th thru the 9th. CVF will be attending and displaying over 35 v-belt and serpentine kits at the show, including 6 new Wraptor Serpentine kits that will be featured in the new products display area. 

CVF showcased 6 new Wraptor All-Inclusive Serpentine Kits at the recent 2017 SEMA Show. All 6 products we're up for new products of the year and we're available for viewing in the new products display area along with being available to view at the CVF Booth. The new kits were designed for the following engines: Ford CoyoteChevy Big Block SuperchargedCummins Diesel (12 Valve & 24 Valve)Chevy LSAChevy LT1Chevy LT4To learn more about these new kits and their availability, New SEMA Produc …

The material we use to make our pulleys and brackets is called 6061-T6 billet aluminum. This material has been around since 1935. It is used for many things because of its good mechanical properties and its ability to be welded and machined. 6061 tells us that the material is a precipitation-hardened aluminum alloy that use magnesium and silicon as its major alloy elements. The alpha-numerical suffix represents the temper-degree of hardness and how the hardness was achieved. T6 tells us that the …

Serpentine belts are used in new vehicles due to the fact that they are easier to maintain and are less complicated to install. V-Belts are still used on the majority of the older, classic motors. Some simply like the style they give or having each of their accessories run on their own belt. The deep V of the v-belt can help guide the belt back into place if the alignment is slightly off. And with being a smaller size belt the pulleys tend to be on the smaller side, making things a little m …