Which Timing Belt Kit?

[98GSXtreme07]

I'm going to be getting my timing belt done soon, once this new job starts. I have been looking at them for a while now and just can't seem to make up my mind. I would like to see what some of you may have to say about these kits and your opinions on them. I'm only looking to make 300HP at least once all of my maintenance is done and I start modifying, so I'm pretty sure I'm not going to need a Kevlar Timing Belt.

The 1st kit I'm considering:

VIP Garage: Complete 7 Bolt Timing Kit
I noticed this kit doesn't come with the bearings I believe.

and the 2nd kit:

4G63T Timing Kit Package 4Turbo Engines 1996-1999 as well as 4G63 4G63T Accessory Belt Package

I was also going to go ahead and replace the crank pulley with a Megan Racing one. If any of you have experience with this crank pulley please share your experience, good or bad. If you think I should just replace it with an OEM one, please speak up.

Thank you all for your time and Happy Easter.

 

[meliketoball]

I'd go to Mitsubishi itself and buy parts directly from them. Yeah, it is expensive but, compare it to the others. There's not going to be anything better then OEM, not even after market, IMO!

 

[qiklitltsi]

I'd go to Mitsubishi itself and buy parts directly from them. Yeah, it is expensive but, compare it to the others. There's not going to be anything better then OEM, not even after market, IMO!

He is right and you get it the same day.

 

[Boost92awd]

I'd go to Mitsubishi itself and buy parts directly from them. Yeah, it is expensive but, compare it to the others. There's not going to be anything better then OEM, not even after market, IMO!

Bad advice, why spend more money than you have to. Go to JNZtuning.com. They specialize in selling OEM parts at a much cheaper price.

 

[blcknspo0ln]

I would not buy an aftermarket timing kit, your engine is too $$ for that. As for buying said OEM parts, any vendor here on the board sells OEM mitsu stuff for a lot cheaper than satan themselves, that's the beauty of business. I'd look at jnztuning.net or extremepsi.com.

 

[Boost92awd]

I would not buy an aftermarket timing kit, your engine is too $$ for that. As for buying said OEM parts, any vendor here on the board sells OEM mitsu stuff for a lot cheaper than satan themselves, that's the beauty of business. I'd look at jnztuning.net or extremepsi.com.

Prices have been compared before and JNZtuning.com is cheaper than extremepsi.com. Well atleast when its comes to timing components.

 

[Splitpi]

I am running PartsDinosaur kit. No problems that I have noticed from it.

 

[CoopsCoupe]

I go to the dealer. I have not found anyone that can sell me OEM parts for a better cost. Of coarse I get a better price than walk-in. But buying from someone that buys from some else is just jacking up the price. Cut the middle man and go to the source. Im sure there are parts that companies get cheaper due to the quanity that they buy. But Everything that I have went and found at the dealer was a better cost...

 

[absolute_DSM]

List what parts you want to replace with your "kit" and any one can get you the part numbers with CAPs then correspond them with the cheap OEM prices at "Mitsubishi Parts" | Online Parts & Accessories Catalog

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Prices have been compared before and JNZtuning.com is cheaper than extremepsi.com. Well atleast when its comes to timing components.

Yes they are cheaper, but next day garaunteed delivery is priceless

 

[gpz750]

Might think about a water pump too, since you will already be there.

 

[Boost92awd]

Yes they are cheaper, but next day garaunteed delivery is priceless

Really I didnt know they offered that, is that a deal kind of thing or is it extra. Or do you have to spend a certain amount?

 

[buddahboost]

I am running PartsDinosaur kit. No problems that I have noticed from it.

And how long and how many miles has it been?

 

[snowborder714]

Really I didnt know they offered that, is that a deal kind of thing or is it extra. Or do you have to spend a certain amount?

Here some info on extremepsi's shipping times. Tom gets it next say since he lives so close.

EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts

 

[1sickgst]

Yeah, always go OEM with your timing components, water pump AND crank pulley. The OEM crank pulley has the harmonic balancer which is one of the more critical parts of the crank pulley. But the OEM pulley won't break apart like most aftermarket pieces. On that note, mitsubishiparts.com has OEM parts cheaper than JNZ! Check them out and compare.

 

[gpz750]

I always have hell trying to find parts on that website. ^^

 

[blcknspo0ln]

Here some info on extremepsi's shipping times. Tom gets it next say since he lives so close.

EXTREME PSI : Your #1 Source for In Stock Performance Parts

Correct. I deal with extreme (hung) a lot and they always always always get me my stuff next day as long as I order before 4 or 5pm. If they ever have any issues they always call me and give me a headsup. Now that's customer service

 

[98GSXtreme07]

Thank you all for the quick replies. One thing I noticed no one mentioned anything about the crank pulley choice I had made. I've searched and had found one post where the guy had said he had no problems with his MR Crank Pulley and it worked perfectly. But this was on a 1g. The only reason I'm considering this is because I found it for 60 bucks. I know OEM is the way to go when it comes to timing and stuff but I just wanted everyones views on the other timing kits. 1. because VIP says they have used them on many of their cars and they seem like a reputable company. 2. Partsdinosaurs.com I heard several using them but was just hoping they would find this post and share their experiences, such as Splitpi did. Thank you all again.



EDIT: I'm looking at Extremepsi right now. Also I live in Louisiana so it would be 4 days to ship here. I'll post back once I looked over everything.

 

[98GSXtreme07]

Alright, I've looked at Extremepsi and its going to be about 130-150 more if I go with them. Which could go towards labor. Now I did find this site but its not an entire kit like I need and they say it's OEM stuff too:
Timing Belt Kit - Pro Street Replacement Parts and than just go with Partsdinosaur.com's accessory belt kit.

What do you think fellas?
Thank you again for yall's time.

And of course I won't forget about the tensioner and the water pump.

 

[prostreetdsmx1]

we've been using and selling the same parts you see on the site for years and years. We love the Conti line. DSM, EVO, Supra, Subie, MR-2.... We use them on all of these platforms and have been very pleased. According to resources i've read Conti/Bando make damn near all of the OEM belts anyway.

I've been in this game way to long to risk selling something that wasn't a great,triend and true.

 

[98GSXtreme07]

Ah, I was hoping you would come on here prostreetdsmx1 to clear things up. Well, truly you or another vendor. Thank you very much!

 

[spydaski]

So what did we decide would be the best idea? Cuase im in the same boat right now. I talked to the dealer around here, they said 330 for everything to get installed. Sound about right?

 

[GofaST4life]

what about those eBay kits, such as this:

eBay Motors: 95-99 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE TIMING Belt WATER Pump 4G63T (item 380009076621 end time Mar-27-08 21:36:08 PDT)

 

[gsxtasy]

what about those eBay kits, such as this:

eBay Motors: 95-99 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE TIMING Belt WATER Pump 4G63T (item 380009076621 end time Mar-27-08 21:36:08 PDT)

It just says that those parts "meet or exceed OEM quality", which leads me to believe they aren't OEM. I'd just stick to OEM from one of the vendors like stated previously. There's a lot you can cheap out on dealing with DSM's, but your timing belt and components are some that i wouldn't put in that category.

 

[GofaST4life]

sounds good to me

thankx