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  1. #1 Serpentine belt wear tester 
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    Found this whole on another forum looking around. What do y'all think bout it. Haven't tried it yet

    http://www.gatesprograms.com/beltwear

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    if you need a wear tester to tell you to change a belt.. you need more than a belt tester. thppppttttt
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    idk about the app, but gates is highly recommended in the drive system world, i love em. i use all gates belts in my equipment.
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    Gatorback is what I use.
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    I saw it and it looked interesting. might don't use it but it's pretty easy to tell when one needs replacing

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    Go to Napa and ask for the best gates they have. Damn thing is traction tape in a belt form.
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    Are they a lot more expensive

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    i got a new gates belt when i changed to a 3.4 pulley. it slipped so bad the engine
    was actually missing after 5,500 rpms, put the old gatorback belt which was stock
    length (gates was actually shorter so not to slip) no slippage at all needless to say
    i'll be using gatorback from now on.you can get the supercharger belt # GTR-4060663
    and the primary belt #GTR-4060935 both from summit racing, just put in these #s,jimmy
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    well thanks for the info on the belts never used em before...those numbers for the belts wont work for me. i got the 2 ton LS4
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    So I looked online at NAPA and didn't see any "Gates" belts for a N/A 3800. Is this an "unofficial" belt?
    My factory belt is still good, honestly, but I figured it's been 9 years and it should be changed.
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    Just go online to local auto parts store...see what the length and number of ribs ur belt is and has...then go back and find one that matches. If its like 1/4 inch smaller it should still be fine

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buggsy View Post
    So I looked online at NAPA and didn't see any "Gates" belts for a N/A 3800. Is this an "unofficial" belt?
    My factory belt is still good, honestly, but I figured it's been 9 years and it should be changed.
    Gates is a "top of the line" belt.


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    Napa typically doesnt tell you who makes which product.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marines542 View Post
    Just go online to local auto parts store...see what the length and number of ribs ur belt is and has...then go back and find one that matches. If its like 1/4 inch smaller it should still be fine

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    Ahh I see. Thanks. I'll probably pick up a new one soon. *
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