Gates standard or Blue Racing Timing Belt?
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I've been using mitsuboshi belts on all my cars, they actually make OEM belts for certain brands (honda, i think subie) and they are super cheap.
I think based on what sav said, i'll rock dat blue belt on my new semi-built bottom end.
I think based on what sav said, i'll rock dat blue belt on my new semi-built bottom end.
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I've had two timing belts get destroyed on me on a sketchy as hell motor that I bought. One of them, an oil pump bolt backed itself out and got ejected through the valve cover, caused the timing belt to jump a few teeth on either cam. It did come out in one piece, though, just barely. Everything looked OK, so I replaced the oil pump bolt and bought a Bando from NAPA, did a track day, and put 5k miles on it before it completely broke when turning into a shopping center.
Sooooooo, I bought a Mazda2 and parked the car for a year while waiting to graduate college, start a new job, and acquire parts. I put a blue Gates on my VVT motor.
Sooooooo, I bought a Mazda2 and parked the car for a year while waiting to graduate college, start a new job, and acquire parts. I put a blue Gates on my VVT motor.
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With my hundreds of hours of beating the snot out of Miatas on/off track for 10 years. I have never had a belt break. I won't mention names but a buddy is running a used one he took off my garage wall on his turbo track car lol. Honestly most timing belts I pull off are in good condition. I basically change the timing belt because I want to replace the cam and crank seals, and the water pump.
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On my completely stock Miata I bought ALL Gates performance and/or regular gates parts (when performance wasn't available) for every single part required in a timing belt change including water pump etc.
The reason I did this was so I could beat on the car and drive aggressively without feeling guilty or like I was gonna break something. It worked fine however buying everything gates is a lot more expensive than a $60 timing belt kit.
Also no loud noises or squealing on start up
The reason I did this was so I could beat on the car and drive aggressively without feeling guilty or like I was gonna break something. It worked fine however buying everything gates is a lot more expensive than a $60 timing belt kit.
Also no loud noises or squealing on start up
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I found the blue belt for only $35 on ebay which is only about $10 more than I could find a decent non racing belt for. At this low price there seemed to be very little reason not to try the blue belt. Heopefully it will be coming in today so I can replace all the front seals and install the belt this weekend. The tensioners and waterpump were replaced 10-15k ago so I am just keeping them.
How long are you guys running the racing belts for before replacing them (mainly street use)?
How long are you guys running the racing belts for before replacing them (mainly street use)?
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I believe in Sir Hustler's build thread he stated he was replacing them every season on the Green Glory Hole. Most found this interval to be excessive and dispensed appropriate criticism but I'm not sure if this has changed his opinion.
On a non interference motor on the street? I plan to run my blue until it breaks, if I notice it looks shaggy, if I manage to puke oil on it, or if I manage to make it another 60k before something lets go.
On a non interference motor on the street? I plan to run my blue until it breaks, if I notice it looks shaggy, if I manage to puke oil on it, or if I manage to make it another 60k before something lets go.
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Its ligit part #T179RB it came in today. I was planning on running it for at least 50k. I hope to swap to a NB head before then and i will change the belt at that time if needed.