350zluvr

I'm considering getting the UR crank pulley and was wondering which belt is better - Gates belt or Nissan belt?

If you have either one please post your experiences with them.

BTW, if you got your pulley from Concept Z Performance you got a Nissan belt. I believe most other vendors use a Gates belt.

Thanks---

DrVolkl

For the most part, a belt is a belt...we're not talking gaskets here.

That said, I'm sure both are fine. I have Gates on mine, no problems whatsoever.

I'd imagine the nissan are more expensive...not sure tho.

350zluvr

I've heard many cases of belts squeeking or making other strange noises. Some have said that one kind of belt was too long and that was the reason for the noise. I also heard that some belts are stronger and more durable than another.

Just would like to make sure of the correct belt to use the first time around.

NY 350Z

iTrader: (9)

i thought you can use the stock belt with the pulley?

350zluvr

The UR lightweight pulley is considerably smaller so the stock belts would not fit. New belts are needed.

DrVolkl

I wasn't aware of one type of belt being too long...but yeah, that would cause squeeking. I went with the Gates belt because that's what UR reccomends. It cost me like $30 for both. I put on the full pulley set...not sure if you need both for just the crank.

Jason@Performance

iTrader: (11)

We ship our UR Crank Pulley's with 2 new Gates belts...

350zluvr

Jason, have you ever heard of problems with noise or anything else with the Gates?

Also, do I need a special tool to install the belts?

___DJK___

iTrader: (2)

I had the Gates belts installed with my pulley at performance nissan last week. Everything works fine, no squeaks.

Welsh 350Z N

I have UR crank pulley and belts from Performance Nissan and installed myslef with no problems, no noise.

D_Nyholm

I went ot pep boys and got belts there. I think they were Goodyear belts, but I am not certain. The stretched a little and started squealing on start up, but I tightened them and they are fine.


Ther eis no special tool to take the belts on and off. It is actually a pretty smart system down there. All you need is a 14mm ratchet to loosen the pulley, and a 12mm to adjust the belt, then tighten the 14mm on the pulley to finish it up.

350zluvr

Thanx guys, I appreciate your help!