gatorback belt??

[Black Stang 97]

whats the pros and cons of the "gatorback" belts?? i juss saw that these exist, i dont know nothing bout them, what brand makes them and what do u guys think about them??

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I have had one for over a year. You know when you get on it and then let off and the belt squeals real bad and everyone points and laughs? well the Gator belt will prevent that

I am not aware of any "cons".

 

[mac1009]

I had one on my car, just to try it. No complaints. I saw no belt slip w/ it, but I didn't see any w/ a gates belt either.

They're made by goodyear.

 

[V8SRGRT]

I put one on my truck over 2 yrs ago....The previous no name belt lasted 6 months before squealing....gatorback took care of that problem....the stang will definitely get one when the time comes!!!

 

[timeless2]

I will get one when I need an OEM replacement (my car is an '04).

 

[Black Stang 97]

oh ok, kool...i guess i will get one when i do my oil change....

 

[ProCharger GT]

I have a Gates belt as Goodyear doesn't make a Gatorback belt for teh length I need.

 

[Black Stang 97]

does auto-zone or pep boys or kragen carry them?? last time i asked somewhere i 4got where and told me they only carried the regular type

 

[Kilgore Trout]

The website has a dealer locater feature:
http://www.goodyearbeltsandhose.com/cars/gatopoly.html

 

[OUR01GT]

does auto-zone or pep boys or kragen carry them?? last time i asked somewhere i 4got where and told me they only carried the regular type

Yes, AUTOZONE does carry them.

 

[stangGT97]

gatorback belt is well worth the extra money... and they are available at autozone

 

[Black Stang 97]

thanks for u guys's help, whats the price on one of these??

 

[Kilgore Trout]

$28 at www.autozone.com

 

[timeless2]

Yup, Autozone has them. I'm sure another large auto parts retailer will carry them, if AZ is not around you. Give them a call first to save a dry trip.

 

[HoustonGT]

BTW, once you get one you can pretend you have a S/C like me . The gatorback makes a beauitful whistle/whine when revving and driving

 

[Black Stang 97]

kool......haha i will stop by tommorow after work to pick one up,

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Its a good idea to keep the old belt in with the spare, and a belt change tool also. Especially if you have the cheesey water pump pully design like me where the belt can easily slip off when splashed with water.

 

[timeless2]

Its a good idea to keep the old belt in with the spare, and a belt change tool also. Especially if you have the cheesey water pump pully design like me where the belt can easily slip off when splashed with water.

Good call. Keep it in the trunk where the spare is located, even. You never know...

 

[Mike97gt]

Its a good idea to keep the old belt in with the spare, and a belt change tool also. Especially if you have the cheesey water pump pully design like me where the belt can easily slip off when splashed with water.

ohh you have a early 01 to. i have the same cheesy pulley

 

[ProCharger GT]

me too