Best supercharger belt.
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Best supercharger belt.
I'm currently using a gates K080514. I'm going to be installing a new one since I got some oil on this one by mistake ( a little but whatever ). Should I stick to gates or should I get something else?
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I've heard that the supercharger belts used on the Jaguars are pretty good. I think there is a claim running around here you get an extra .5 pound of boost or something because they stay tighter. I have no idea if that is true, but I'll be getting one next time around as I've always heard they are quality belts.
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Wow ... I never even thought of looking for a BEST supercharger belt .. damn ... just got a Mercedes one ... oh well .. I know for next time
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If your car is stock then yes, the oem one will do but mine has a larger pulley and I'm just looking for the best belt that won't slip. I'm going to stick to the same one I have though since EC is using gates I may as well use it.
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What do your pulley suppliers use? In the old days many recommended and used women's hose.
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Thanks for posting up .. mine is not exactly stock at 185mm :p. Maybe I'll just put the Gates one on ... car is still apartish ... It's nice to be around other **** people
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Not to hijack a thread here but if any one wants an unused stocker, hit me up! I can't use it anyway ... I was under the misconception that the smaller pulley provided to me was an idler and would allow me to run stock supercharger belt length (stupid me)!
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2004 E55,1969 300SEL6.3,2011 ML350 BlueTec Diesel,2005 ML400 CDI
Goodyear GarorBack or Gates Green Stripe belts provide the best grip IMO. GatorBacks have a crosshatch which may improve grip and aid cooling. GatorBacks seem to be used exclusively by Roush. In either case, just change them once a year.
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I have a 180mm pulley, and need to replace my supercharger belt. I was looking at the previously mentioned gates k080514 belt. However amazon has 2 belts for sale, a HD version and non HD version. Which one should I get?
http://www.amazon.com/Gates-K080514H...xgy_auto_img_b
http://www.amazon.com/Gates-K080514-.../dp/B001C9G3MM
Thanks,
Tom
http://www.amazon.com/Gates-K080514H...xgy_auto_img_b
http://www.amazon.com/Gates-K080514-.../dp/B001C9G3MM
Thanks,
Tom
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Do you have a part number on any of those belts that would work with a 180mm pulley?