Stock vs Aftermarket Timing Belt

[DreadAngel]

Hey guys,

Its coming close to replace the Timing Belt (Very close indeed actually)

I was wondering if using an aftermarket one will do anything for me or is it better to stick to stock timing belt?

Thanks

[Slow96GSR]

It won't losen/stretch over time like the stock one. It won't increase or decrease power or torque, it's just stronger.

[rollin_high]

there not much of a price difference might as wel just get genuine

[DreadAngel]

so the aftermarket ones won't stretch or loosen overtime meaning they won't need replacing that soon?

So if I did install an aftermarket one, I don't notice any changes to the car at all?

[revNhevN]

On a stock engine used on the street OEM is fine. If u start raising the rev limit then an aftermarket one like toda or gates will be more reliable.

[destrukshn]

depends which aftermarket one.

[Boban]

I have a gates one in my D16, nothing different in the performance department

[DreadAngel]

Okay, thanks fellas, shall be sticking to stock on, thanks again!

[egSi]

It won't losen/stretch over time like the stock one. It won't increase or decrease power or torque, it's just stronger.

Gates Racing owns :thumbsup:

[Boban]

Gates one is not that expesive man, i think i paid just over 90 for mine (SOHC) and my friend paid something like 140 for his (DOHC) from REPCO

don't know how much OEM ones are but i don't thing gates would be more expensive, and it's meant to be stronger

[destrukshn]

oem retail for a single cam is only about $55

[AsH_]

Toda.

[Slow96GSR]

It won't losen/stretch over time like the stock one. It won't increase or decrease power or torque, it's just stronger.

Gates Racing owns :thumbsup:

Sorry bud, I used a Toda this time. I was going to try the Greddy one but the Toda was the same price and 3 time stronger than the Greddy and 4-5 times stronger than OEM. Never looked at Gates. Shoot me a link if you have one.