I would tend to agree if I were building a cruiser. But my car will be a high RPM road car and V-belts just wouldn't last long at all. I'm just glad I'll be able to finish my accessory drive with the parts I already have plus the van PS bracket I bought. Sometime function can look as good as form if done right. Plus most classic car guys won't like my car when I pull up with fat 18" wheels so I don't need to worry about them seeing my engine lol.