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Old 04-18-2012, 12:42 PM   #1
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Serpentine Belt

What is the best cerpentine belt for a forced induction system? One that doesn't slip or wear fast. My Edelbrock S/C came with a Goodyear Gaterback belt. Someone told me a Gates green belt was better.
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Old 04-18-2012, 02:27 PM   #2
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Regardless of which one is best always carry a spare in the trunk along with a wrench to the tensioner. If you throw or break a belt you are SOL on the side of the road unless you have one, black or green, as a spare to limp home on. It can only help and not hurt for very little money.
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Old 04-18-2012, 03:16 PM   #3
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I use the Heavy Duty Belt.. It is a GREEN Belt and It comes most Auto Parts Stores such as O'Reilly's.
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Old 04-18-2012, 04:23 PM   #4
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Is there a history of these breaking?
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Old 04-18-2012, 06:16 PM   #5
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I haven't heard of any, but it's always better to be safe than sorry... Plus I took a picture of mine and keep it saved on the phone. That way I remeber how it is wrapped arond the pulleys. Not so much a big deal on my Camaro, but my super duty and the wifes car... well I'd be PO at 3 am on the side of the road trying to figure out how it winds around what!
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Old 04-19-2012, 12:45 PM   #6
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I use the Heavy Duty Belt.. It is a GREEN Belt and It comes most Auto Parts Stores such as O'Reilly's.
What is the brand name of that green belt?
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Old 04-19-2012, 02:00 PM   #7
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What is the brand name of that green belt?
Belt Manufacturers such as Dayco or Gates make the Heavy Duty Belt and it is Green in Color.

The Gates Part number is: K060854HD
The Dayco Part number is: 5060855HD
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Belt Manufacturers such as Dayco or Gates make the Heavy Duty Belt and it is Green in Color.

The Gates Part number is: K060854HD
The Dayco Part number is: 5060855HD
Thank you for posting those PNs!!!
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Old 01-22-2013, 09:54 PM   #9
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I want a gator belt for mine. cannot find them around anymore.
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Old 01-22-2013, 10:43 PM   #10
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Always carry a spare belt. 15mm socket. Just in case. I put the diagram under the hood.
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Gates green HD belts are the best !
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Old 01-28-2013, 12:31 PM   #12
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Can anyone post a diagram to throw in trunk with the belt?
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Old 01-28-2013, 12:59 PM   #13
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Always carry a spare belt. 15mm socket. Just in case. I put the diagram under the hood.
yup... I have thrown a few belts and always keep at least 2 in the trunk.

Havent had any issues since I switched to gator belts however. They seem to work a lot better than regular.
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Old 01-28-2013, 01:04 PM   #14
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I keep a spare and a picture of the routing on my phone and the edelbrock binder in the trunk
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