OEM Timing Belt or aftermarket? [Merged 7-8] belts

[moidsm1]

does anyone know if the Contitech timing belt is any good or is it crap?

 

[Wanagofast]

What the difference between the gate racing and just the normal black?

 

[synthetek]

The racing belt is made of different material, it is supposed to be stronger and more resistant to heat and wear.

 

[DSM1G90]

I'm on an OE MD326059 belt and a GMB Water Pump for six years now and 35K miles with no problems.

I take the cam cover off on occasion for visual inspection and all is good for now.

Any other vehicle I did a belt on was a Gates belt and will impressed with Gates and their belts which holds up for almost a lifetime.

Heard that Contitech, a branch of Continental in Europe whom does OE belts for European vehicles, is one fantastic belt to put on also, and prices are comparative to OE prices.

 

[jbus]

ive always used gates belts, not the racing versions. i wrapped a gates super charger belt around a stud when i was routing it on a mustang(it was dark and test and tune was almost over) and shredded all the inner ribbs and still ran a low twelve pass

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

I don't mind if he gets all oem stuff but we're suggesting a cheaper alternative that's just as good if not better than oem.

 

[jbus]

Gates is a very reliable belt, even the non racing versions are boss.

 

[SNAKE_15]

I don't mind if he gets all oem stuff but we're suggesting a cheaper alternative that's just as good if not better than oem.

thanks for the info guys going oem and gates for the water pump. saved me over 100$

 

[BoostedinSoFla]

Why are you back asking the same questions? You received brilliant responses already

 

[SNAKE_15]

Why are you back asking the same questions? You received brilliant responses already

?? I don't know why it posted again

 

[cory greene]

i bought kit from mizumo auto and in less than 3000 miles it failed. 2003 galant 2.4