Will the dust stop? Questions about Gatorbacks, pullies, idlers...

JA$ON · Feb 5, 2005

I just got a Billetflow Non-slip 2.76", 100mm BF idler, and 74" Gatorback blet installed with a SCT XCalibrator tune at Sutton High Performance. Dyno numbers were 455 RWHP & 474 RWTQ with a VERY conservative tune (timing wise) & A/F (Max 11.8).

I have only had the car back a week and maybe put 150 miles on it, but I started hearing a wizzzing, whistling sound. Upon doing some research, I was told that Gatorback will make some noise, and that its normal. I'm OK with that since it actually sounds really cool, kinda like a mini-Vortech :headbang:

I am not cool with all this freaking dust. The dust itself really doesnt bother me, I just dont want to play musical belts like some people out there, and have to change the belt every month. The 74" Gatorback is lined up very straight and the sides are not damaged, but there is significant dust. Will the dust stop after it is "broken in" or do belts really not do this??? Again my combo is a Billetflow 2.76 Non-slip (I think it is a non-slip, thats what I asked Sutton for), a Billetflow 100mm idler, and a 74" Gatorback. So do you think the dust will slow down and I am just being an impatient SOB :argue: , or am I gonna need a new belt soon? Thanks

Jason

Wiked03 · Feb 5, 2005

I have almost the same pulley and belt setup as you, and yes it is very dusty at first. It will slow down a bit after the belt breaks in (200 miles or so), but it is a common thing with the gatorback belts. I plan on switching to a gates once I get the rest of my idlers replaced....

1MEANGT · Feb 5, 2005

Get a gates and be done with it. As with any supercharged car you are always going to have some belt dust. I get it with my vortech as well. But the gates belts work pretty good. That's what I use.

JA$ON · Feb 5, 2005

Thanks guys. Would I want the 74" gates belt with a 2.76" and a 100mm idler? I heard that the Gatorbacks are actually 1/2" longer than advertised, so the 74" Gatorback = 74.5" Gates?????

Wiked03 · Feb 5, 2005

I have never heard that... :dunno:

I would think you would want a 74" gates too.

Here is some good info...

http://www.cobrabob.com/BeltSelectionGuide.htm

1MEANGT · Feb 5, 2005

That would probably work better since it would be a little tighter.

hj16 · Feb 5, 2005

I agree with everyone else. Get a Gates and do away with the dust. On non slip uppers the Gatorbacks tend to have problems, and get eaten up fairly quick. My Gates belts with my RR upper have lasted around 8,000miles each until signs of wear (squeaking)

dun4791 · Feb 5, 2005

Gates here w/ RR very small amount of dust

gnxs · Feb 6, 2005

The belt you need for your combo is available at NAPA, part # K080740. As everybody already said, gatorback belts are not the best choice with non-slip pullies.

I had the exact same setup you have now and the belt I mentioned worked great with only a little belt dust. In fact the belt is still alive. VenomInside has it now for when he put's a 2.76 on his car.........if that day ever happens. :cool2:

VenomInside · Feb 6, 2005

gnxs said:
The belt you need for your combo is available at NAPA, part # K080740. As everybody already said, gatorback belts are not the best choice with non-slip pullies.

I had the exact same setup you have now and the belt I mentioned worked great with only a little belt dust. In fact the belt is still alive. VenomInside has it now for when he put's a 2.76 on his car.........if that day ever happens. :cool2:

Hey! That day will happen.. i am trying to get my car fixed [repainted] first.. Then I will let the modding begin..

Mystic Terminator · Feb 6, 2005

Gatorback Sucks?

I ordered the 4-piece Idler set + the non-slip pulley from Doug and have spent several weeks trying to find Gatorback belts. Since I bought several upper's for differrent driving needs I needed three different belts. Doug from Billetflow told be to stay away from Gates since it rides in the pulley differently and that a Gatorback was a better belt than a Gates.

Wiked03 · Feb 6, 2005

It is not that the Gatorback sucks.... It is actually probably better gripping and makes some sweet as whistle noises, but they just seem to wear faster than the gates.

That's the first I have heard of Doug recommending against the gates.... interesting.

If you are still looking for the Gatorback, I think you can get them from south florida pulley hq.....

astippich · Feb 7, 2005

Mystic, are you sure you didn't get that backwards, Doug told me to use a gates belt.

Mystic Terminator · Feb 7, 2005

I don't know :dunno:

I thought he said Gatorback ~ Autozone preferred over Gates Napa. And through Autozone I could only get the one size. Could not find the other two sizes I wanted and tried several places. Finally went with Gates on the other two sizes. :alcoholic

gnxs · Feb 7, 2005

gnxs said:
The belt you need for your combo is available at NAPA, part # K080740. As everybody already said, gatorback belts are not the best choice with non-slip pullies.

I had the exact same setup you have now and the belt I mentioned worked great with only a little belt dust. In fact the belt is still alive. VenomInside has it now for when he put's a 2.76 on his car.........if that day ever happens. :cool2:

I reiterate my statement above! :alcoholic

Many people use this belt with no problems. Use the gatorback at your own risk. :dunno:

:argue:

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