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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 09:58 AM
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My brother is going to replace his on his '98. Is there any brands to look for or avoid? thanks,
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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 11:57 AM
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I would just get oem. Gm 19244950
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the preferred brand of the posters here is Goodyear gatorback, an unusual departure from stock being an equal or better alternative choice for most parts. If memory serves me correctly it is now be marketed under the dunlap brand, as that is now the performance line for Goodyear tires, but I forget the exact name . Plenty of threads with the info, but the internal search engine here is not as quick to locate as google or another search engine.
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Old Mar 11, 2020 | 07:06 PM
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Nah. Gatorbacks will squeak like crazy. Stick with oem.
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I prefer gates personally
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I like Gates Too... Dayco are fine too ..
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Oem belt is the recommended belt.
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Old Mar 12, 2020 | 07:03 PM
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Gates on mine as well. I have used them for years, including a car with a Procharger D1SC. They hold up great and last for years.
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