Gates vs Gatorback

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  1. Feb 4, 2011 at 2:22 AM #11
    ak_cowboy

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    Update on the Gates. Had it installed of the last 2 weeks without any problems. Starts whining at 4k rpm, but nothing bad. Hopefully it lasts 50k like the stock belt did
     
  2. Feb 4, 2011 at 7:23 AM #12
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    Had my Gatorback for over 20k and not one whine. :birgits_tiredcoffee
     
  3. Feb 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM #13
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    Yeah I have been running a gatorback and havent had any problems yet
     
  4. Feb 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM #14
    ak_cowboy

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    The whine above 4k I expected, it's got a crosshatch pattern instead of the zig-zag of the Gatorback. Other ppl have compared it to a superchager whine, but I'm not an idiot, so I won't say that.
     
  5. Feb 6, 2011 at 4:28 AM #15
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    where can i get a gatorback? i might be popular here cause of the gators lol

    but my belt is kinda eat up and squeals when it gets muddy and wet
     
  6. Feb 6, 2011 at 9:44 AM #16
    Darth Bama

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    Nah, the Gatorback is from the design the belt has. Goodyear had a very popular tire in the mid 80's to early 90's that was named Gatorbacks. They took the same technology and applied it to their belts. They're super quiet and very effective at what they're suppose to do.

    Just check your local Auto parts place. I got mine from AutoZone. :waytogo:
     
  7. Feb 8, 2011 at 9:27 PM #17
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    ok thanks for the info i thought it was a brand that might be why ive never heard of it
     
  8. Feb 8, 2011 at 10:12 PM #18
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    Oh I got ya. Nah it's made by Goodyear. Damn good belt too! :waytogo:
     
  9. Feb 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM #19
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    I had an 04 Supercharged Saleen with a Kenne Bell 2.1 blower. I kept replacing the gates belt that KB reccomended. It would start out making noise...chirping , then after boosting a few times, it would slip badly and wear out. I was turned onto Gatorback by a friend and never looked back. Awesome belt that had a much different groove pattern. Never replaced it and I kept the car two more years.
     
  10. Feb 14, 2011 at 9:03 PM #20
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    ^^Another satisfied Gatorback customer! :waytogo:
     
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