hey guys, this makes me sound like a n00b, but i have a friend who works with our local warehouse NAPA, and he told me he could get me performance belts for my alternator, timing belt, etc. Anyways i had no clue that there were such a thing. Whats the purpose? Is it stronger, longer lasting, does it really help out in performance??? ::::shrugs::::

 

won't make your engine work any better, they just last longer

 

thats what i thought...good thing i got them for free...$73 a piece.

 

holly ****es!!!

 

They don't actually last longer.

The STI ones for Subarus are supposed to be replaced at the usual interval.

They're stronger, so your 300whp monster doesn't snap a belt.

So since your Lancer is putting down about 100whp, it's a waste. But they're free, so it's all cool.

 

They are the Hyoshi Performance Belts. Click here to check them out. Yes they are pricey.

Also, stay away from Goodyear Belts. I replaced the stock ones with Goodyear belts, and after 6 months, the alternator belt is still good but the p.s. and a/c belt needs to be replaced. It was intalled correctly, but it stretched. I have tightened it twice now and I need to replace it because I am afraid to tighten it a third time.