Timing Belt(s) - Which one do you run?

[mdost03]

Gates kevlar belt snapped on 311evo's car. Would not recommend that one. I've always used OEM.

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Originally Posted by awd laser

Also, make sure you have the right oil pan bolts on the timing side... Lol

Of course. I've seen how bad it can make people's belts look. That and I can only imagine what it'd do if gone unnoticed.

Originally Posted by Goat Blower

I don't know of any OEM kevlar belts, I thought those were from HKS?

Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

evo 9 kevlar reinforced.

Aaron got it. The belt in question is the 1145A038 for the IX.

On sites like STM's they list both the VIII and IX but there is a price difference. So I assume there is a difference? Maybe a balance shaft or extra belt I am unaware of?

HKS is just one of the people that do Kevlar. I believe their's is Kevlar anyway. Haha

Originally Posted by mdost03

Gates kevlar belt snapped on 311evo's car. Would not recommend that one. I've always used OEM.

I'm not sure if I need the cool blue belt anyhow. An OEM IX Kevlar reinforced may just be the ticket.


Thanks again for the responses guys!