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Old 07-26-2014 | 04:46 PM
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What's the best 8 rib Procharger belt avail. these days?

I've only had to tighten the belt once, during the intial dyno tune. Now it's loosing about 3# or so at the track. The car has a Dayco belt on it now (Part # 5080430).I've been reading about the Gates Micro V belts or greenbelts. Currently running 5.25 procharger pulley and 7.65 crank pulley. I'll get the belt tightened up one more time and then move on to the upgraded belt.
Old 07-26-2014 | 06:11 PM
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I have always had good luck Gates belts. Napa uses a gates belt as well and sticks it in a napa box.
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I've got a Dayco belt on the car now. Starting the search for the next belt.
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do you have an aster bracket or sdce ?
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Originally Posted by conan
I have always had good luck Gates belts. Napa uses a gates belt as well and sticks it in a napa box.
I agree. Bob
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Originally Posted by ramairetransam
do you have an aster bracket or sdce ?
Regular bracket, nothing high budget.
Old 07-26-2014 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike 02T/A
Regular bracket, nothing high budget.
Mike, a belt from Napa should do the job. Take it easy on it for an hour of use, then re-tighten it before going wot. Bob
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gates green back and done.
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napa gates green belt
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Gates Fleet Runner Micro-V belt. Green back.



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