Which Gates belt to get? HD or regular?

[Socom688]

So I was looking at the 112.4'' Gates belts, and they have 2: the regular Micro V AT and the Micro V AT Heavy Duty. Parts numbers K081124 and K081124HD. The only description of the HD belt I can get is from Gates:

"Consistently outperforms all competitors.
Outstanding crack resistance at extreme temperatures.
Designed for the toughest applications; a problem-solving belt.
The only one of its kind in the market and the chosen belt of fleets."

Also the description of the HD is OE Improved (OE+) vs. the regular which is OE Quality (OEQ).

I am assuming it would work fine, but does anyone have experience with the HD?

 

[JP_Stang]

Go with the HD. Anyone who can find the size they need in the HD belt goes that route. Alot of guys are having good luck with theirs. I also just bought one for my setup.

 

[98 Saleen Cobra]

Go with the HD or a Gatorback..

 

[Smacked_in_ATL]

I just ordered a new Gatorback for my blower! That was recommended to me.

 

[Socom688]

Ok thanks guys!

 

[fastlx1]

Gates HD belts all the way! Those Gatorbacks stretch and become junk in a short period of time. Also the Gates HD is green.

 

[Socom688]

... Also the Gates HD is green.

I'm sold! lol but yeah, I'm ordering my HD belt tomorrow :banana: Thx guys

 

[SVTPete83]

I was using gates regular belts and replacing them due to belt squeel every 400 miles. I ordered two hd belts from
Revan racing and have 1200 miles on one so far and no squeel. Belt grips good too. The only thing I am pissed about is that I ordered two!