Who makes the strongest 8 rib belt?
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I am using Napa 8 rib and have blown (not shredded) 2 apart on my F1R setup. This is on a 6 speed and the belt has torn apart both times at high RPM with tension, then no tension, then tension again. Anyone run into this issue before? Is the belt perhaps too tight?
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I just ordered a couple of Gates Green Stripe belts. These are stronger that the Napa belts I am using according to the distributor. Anyone else have experience (good or bad) with the green stripes? I saw some positive feedback from some posts after asearch but it does not seem like there are many people using these belts.
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I run an 080893 napa belt. The belts are snapped in half. I am using the ECS bracket. Belts seem to come apart on shifting, missed shift, rev limiter, traction control situations. Although I have not seen all these types of situations, the tension-no tension-tension situations are breaking belts. I think the tensioner may be too tight.
I was told that although Gates makes the Napa belt, it may not be created equal. The Napa is the "same" as the Gates micro-v, but the green stripe is Gates' heavier duty micro-v.
I was told that although Gates makes the Napa belt, it may not be created equal. The Napa is the "same" as the Gates micro-v, but the green stripe is Gates' heavier duty micro-v.
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Originally Posted by slamar1
I just ordered a couple of Gates Green Stripe belts. These are stronger that the Napa belts I am using according to the distributor. Anyone else have experience (good or bad) with the green stripes? I saw some positive feedback from some posts after asearch but it does not seem like there are many people using these belts.
