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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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what belts do you all prefer?
i was just wondering what do you all prefer when it comes to replacing timing belts/serpentine etc. would you go with OEM or aftermarket and why?
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 01:54 PM
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Gates makes some good stuff. They are supposed to be stronger than oem.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Gates makes some good stuff. They are supposed to be stronger than oem.
i will definitely look into that, bc i just went to the dealer and spent almost 500 dollars on
timing belt
timing belt tensioner
serpentine belt
balancer belt
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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i run a gates timing belt and a gates serpentine belt. i never had any issues with either.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by SSickLS1
i will definitely look into that, bc i just went to the dealer and spent almost 500 dollars on
timing belt
timing belt tensioner
serpentine belt
balancer belt
Damn you got ripped, I have gates timing belt, bs belt, serpentine belt on my evo and I spent less then 200
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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I run oem. mitsubishiparts.net has a kit with waterpump all belts,pullys,tensioners for around $450 and you can choose oem or gates belts.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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+1 on mitsubishiparts.net
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i think im just gonna go with gates bc i can save myself 170 bucks and you all say its pretty good quality
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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I use the gates racing belts. They match my blue engine Gates has been know as a top manufacturer so I trust them. If I did buy anything else I would get OEM just for piece of mind.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Gates is an OEM manufacturer. I run gates in all of my cars with 0 issues. Plus if their belt causes an engine failure, they foot the entire repair bill.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by e55nEVO9
Gates is an OEM manufacturer. I run gates in all of my cars with 0 issues. Plus if their belt causes an engine failure, they foot the entire repair bill.
very good to know thanks
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 07:06 PM
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Gates or oem sir!
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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gates kevlar. there blue and badass
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Is $60 a pretty good deal for a Gates serpentine belt?
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Stay with OEM.
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