Gates RPM belts?

[DSG2003Mach1]

Can we get an update on people's opinions on them? I need a new belt for my Centri car, I think the K081102RPM which is basically 1" longer than the HD belt Ive been running MIGHT work. The current belt is well above 50% tension, sounds like the RPM equivalent size would break.

 

[Helomech74]

Where are you seeing that size listed? I have a recent Gates parts listing and that size isn't shown. The largest they show is a 108.8".

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

Where are you seeing that size listed? I have a recent Gates parts listing and that size isn't shown. The largest they show is a 108.8".

Just got a reply back from gates saying they have a k081092rpm and the one listed above. I emailed them asking if they were gonna make any longer ones. They also have a 112.x.... email won’t load for some reason

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

So it needs to be longer than the other belts that you typically run?? that sucks.. I run a 115.3" belt lol. They'd need to make like 116" or something then right?

I need to ditch my power steering so my belt length is short so I can use this belt.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

So it needs to be longer than the other belts that you typically run?? that sucks.. I run a 115.3" belt lol. They'd need to make like 116" or something then right?

I need to ditch my power steering so my belt length is short so I can use this belt.

They say the tensioner should be around 50%. I’m gonna double check with the new HD belt I got but I think mines much higher than that (where the tensioner rests with no belt being 0 load and all the way over with a ratchet being 100%).

 

[Helomech74]

I could probably use a 112" belt. I currently run a 116" belt, but I use an RR Manual tensioner to take up the slack and can pretty much set the auto tensioner wherever it needs to be using the manual tensioner.

 

[milktasd2]

I wanted to run one, but like everybody else said, I didn’t see a long enough one. Running a 113” green back or I will be when my car runs.

 

[11Sec_Lx]

I have been using them for 4 years now. My belt length is a little shorter (81.5"), so my input may not be 100% applicable, but I figured I would chime in. I have no complaints and have had no issues. Belt life has been fantastic. My setup with these belts has always been 6 rib and a 69mm or smaller diameter pulley.

 

[DSG2003Mach1]

I’m gonna get the car on the dyno and then decide if I’m gonna just go smaller alternator pulley or OD crank pulley before shelling out on an rpm belt.

I believe this standard duty belt is chirping after very few miles

 

[HudsonFalcon]

In going to give one a whirl this season. I too have a much shorter requirement than a lot of you guys so I can just get one at NAPA.

The tensioner should be at 50% correct?