Vintage Air Low Profile LS Front Runner System - Engine Builder Magazine

Vintage Air Low Profile LS Front Runner System

This newly redesigned billet aluminum low-profile front runner accessory belt system for the GM LS family of engines provides additional clearance for aftermarket intake manifolds with larger throttle bodies.

Vintage Air, the leading manufacturer of complete performance air conditioning systems and billet accessory drive systems for classics, hot rods, muscle cars and trucks, has announced the release of its new Low Profile Front Runner system for LS engines with aftermarket or custom intake manifolds that utilize large diameter throttle bodies.


The modern Chevrolet small block V8 engine, most commonly known as the LS series, has been a staple within the GM lineup for over two decades. Thanks to the engine’s ease of modification and ability to be stuffed into just about any vehicle ever made, it has become one of the most popular engine platforms among performance enthusiasts. In response to the increasing demand for an LS accessory belt system with “extra clearance” to accommodate aftermarket intake manifolds and large-bore throttle bodies, Vintage Air has designed and introduced its new Low Profile Front Runner system.

These new low-profile kits are machined from the same high strength 6061-T6 billet aluminum used on all Vintage Air Front Runner kits. The kit features a redesigned main truss-bracket that provides the additional space required to run an aftermarket intake manifold and larger throttle body. The system also includes a new Edelbrock water pump with replaceable impeller cartridge and threaded heater hose outlets.

The system is available in four different finishes – “Bright,” “Bright and Chrome,” “Black” and “Black and Chrome.” The “Bright” finish (Part# 174027) features a machine finished bracket with polished compressor and alternator, chrome pulleys, and polished clutch and tensioner covers. The “Bright and Chrome” finish (Part# 174028) adds a chrome compressor, alternator and clutch and tensioner covers. The “Black” finish option (Part# 174029) features a black anodized bracket with natural finish compressor and alternator, black hardcoat pulleys, and black anodized clutch and tensioner covers while the “Black and Chrome” finish option (Part# 172030) adds chrome compressor and alternator.

For more information: www.vintageair.com or call (800) 862-6658.

You May Also Like

Arrow Pit Carts

Arrow has standard configurations available as well as options that can be fine-tuned to suit your needs.

The original design of Arrow Pit Carts were to avoid having multiple sets of tools. It was an easy way of transporting a full set of tools in and out of the trailer to the shop. Arrow has standard configurations available as well as options that can be fine-tuned to suit your needs.

Silver Seal Stainless Steel Engine Oiler

It features a larger capacity 2-gallon stainless steel tank and large easy-to-fill cap.

engine oiler
Graymills CTU SonicMAX Ultrasonic Cleaning System

The console’s small footprint make these units ideal for job site “cell” cleaning applications or where space is critical.

graymills cleaning
ETL Performance Products’ Universal Intercooler

This universal intercooler core is made of aluminum with a polished finish. It features a 31″ width, 11.7″ height, a 3″ thick inlet size.

Goodson & Fast Forward Race Engines’ Main Cap Pullers

Goodson partnered with Fast Forward Race Engines to bring you these main cap pullers for Coyote, Hemi and LS engines.

Other Posts

Scorpion Endurance Series Shaft-Mount Rocker Arms

Scorpion’s Endurance series rocker arms feature fully-radiused bodies CNC-machined from 7000 series aluminum.

Tomei Forged Billet Crankshaft for VR38DETT

Tomei is featuring its forged billet 5-counterweight crankshaft for Nissan’s VR38DETT.

AMSOIL OE 0W-40 100% Synthetic Motor Oil

AMSOIL OE 100% Synthetic Motor Oil is now available in the following viscosities: 0W-16, 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 0W-40.

Scribner Plastics’ Cylinder Head Shipping Container

Stackable and Interlocking, ultra-tough double wall base, rotational molded from polyethylene, with unique bolted closure.