Drivetrain 15% pulley, best belt?
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15% pulley, best belt?
My S has an Alta pulley and stock belt and all is well When ordering a replacement belt, it is better to get the stock size for a JCW kit or the regular old stock size for an S? I'm of the mind that the JCW belt is better since it is sized for a smaller diameter pulley but are there things I didn't consider?
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When I did research, I heard the Gatorback by Goodyear was the best belt to get, but I also heard it comes with a little sound....so if you want a quiet car, don't go with it (though I'm no sure exactly how loud it is). From my understanding, the Gatorback belt is suppose to be stronger and anti-slip, so a lot of people recommend them.
-Cody
-Cody
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I'll try to get one for you but we have company this weekend. Yes the Gatorback is much louder then stock. I'm using the 4060537 on my 17% setup. What you will get is a noticeable wine from the belt from idle to about 3000 then the wine shifts for the SC. I sort of like it. BTW my TDI NB has a GB timing belt and sounds similar.
Funny thing is the packaging says "The Quiet Belt"
Funny thing is the packaging says "The Quiet Belt"
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Here you go. I used my cell phone and sat it on the passenger side strut tower.
This is the best I could do.
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Gatorback! Get one and you'll be problem-free for a long time with a 15%.
I've had a Gatorback on my 15% for more than one year, and it still looked like new.
I changed for a 19% 5 months ago and got the NAPA belt from Helix installed at the same time. It began to slip 2 weeks ago and was badly damaged. I got another Gatorback and I am sure it will be good for a lot longer than the NAPA... I did not take the car to a track or abused the NAPA belt. I rarely go above 6000rpm and only got it once to 7200rpm (for a dyno)...
Bottom line, get a Gatorback!
I've had a Gatorback on my 15% for more than one year, and it still looked like new.
I changed for a 19% 5 months ago and got the NAPA belt from Helix installed at the same time. It began to slip 2 weeks ago and was badly damaged. I got another Gatorback and I am sure it will be good for a lot longer than the NAPA... I did not take the car to a track or abused the NAPA belt. I rarely go above 6000rpm and only got it once to 7200rpm (for a dyno)...
Bottom line, get a Gatorback!
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