Gatorback Belts
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Racer
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Gatorback Belts
I called Procharger about these belts, and even though there have been lots of positive reviews on the board that they are an ungrade, Procharger claims they are not. ANy thoughts?
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Racer
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From: Massachusetts
Gatorback Belts
Spoke to Procharger again today....apparently they are changing their tune and claiming the Gatorbacks may be a cure for the squealing some of us have experienced on cold start ups with the Gates belts...
Team Owner
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I thought the same thing but decided to stick with GATES!
They are proven and a lot of FI fella's I have talked too have had some issues with the Gator belts!
NAPA sells Gates and they work excellent
Thanks,Matt
They are proven and a lot of FI fella's I have talked too have had some issues with the Gator belts!
NAPA sells Gates and they work excellent
Thanks,Matt
Le Mans Master
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I like to use the Gates belts on all of my FI applications.
Drifting
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Interesting...I have seen several comments of a negative nature regarding GatorBack belts. In four years of use I have never had even one issue, particularly due to slipping or noise. Perhaps I am just lucky but I know several other folks who run them as well with no issues.
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Racer
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I had a Gates, worked fine, other than nasty squealing when cold. ATI is now recommending the Gatorbacks as a squeal solution.
I would be curious to compare the setup/hp levels of those that have trouble and those that don't (with the Gatorback). A tuner I spoke with didn't recommend the Gatorbacks for high HP set ups (over 550-600rwhp). Under this, he said I would be fine?
I would be curious to compare the setup/hp levels of those that have trouble and those that don't (with the Gatorback). A tuner I spoke with didn't recommend the Gatorbacks for high HP set ups (over 550-600rwhp). Under this, he said I would be fine?
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Drifting
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I had a Gates, worked fine, other than nasty squealing when cold. ATI is now recommending the Gatorbacks as a squeal solution.
I would be curious to compare the setup/hp levels of those that have trouble and those that don't (with the Gatorback). A tuner I spoke with didn't recommend the Gatorbacks for high HP set ups (over 550-600rwhp). Under this, he said I would be fine?
I would be curious to compare the setup/hp levels of those that have trouble and those that don't (with the Gatorback). A tuner I spoke with didn't recommend the Gatorbacks for high HP set ups (over 550-600rwhp). Under this, he said I would be fine?
