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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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Ok heres the set up, erl super deck2 b16 aka same heights as gsr, so i need a b18c belt, built gsr head, ferrie s/s valves springs an retainers, BC turno cams, crowler rods, je pistons shooting for around 550-600 horse. Some people say use oem, it just kind scare me when useing stiffer valve springs looked at gates an also looked at toda, have also used greddy belts in the past, please let me know your experiences.
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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oem
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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yup, OEM
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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ordered an oem gsr belt a few minutes ago!
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Oem? I thought something like toda or gates blue would be better? Im also in the same boat.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Oem FTW. But I use the blue gates and Im happy with it. Gates makes the OEM belt if im not mistaken.
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Oem FTW. But I use the blue gates and Im happy with it. Gates makes the OEM belt if im not mistaken.
OEM is fine...

I got a really good deal on a greddy, so I bought it... They have kevlar in them IIRC. Just a bit of added insurance, but PLENTY of people make lots of power on OEM belts
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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OEM honda
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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I use the Toda myself, but OEM is what my builder uses
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by miller
OEM honda
IM sold now!!!
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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IM sold now!!!
I second that.
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