I'm thinking about replacing my timing belt, and ran into price ranges of $30-$100.
How much would you guys spend on a timing belt? and Why? Just need some advice before I actually get one.

 

Daily driver? Race car? If it were my daily, and I need it to not break down, I'd opt for OE Honda belt. Just my opinion.

 

OEM for sure unless it is a High compression set up then go with a toda.

 

OEM, Gates, or Goodyear Gatorback. All are good. All can be had for under 60 bucks.

Only a handfull of built motors will need a Toda. Most likely, you do not.

 

I wouldn't skimp on something like a timing belt. OEM or better or don't do it at all

 

Oem ftw... its only 40 something bucks on Acuraoemparts.com

 

Just don't forget to change the water pump and tensioner while you are in there.

I bought a Dayco belt from an auto parts warehouse online and it was just fine for me. At $31.00 I could hardly pass it up and considering I just go back and forth to work in the car, I wasn't terribly concerned.

 

I just go to the dealership and pick up an oem belt.

 

For 9 bucks more, might as well get an OEM one IMO

 

'cept and OEM one is not $9.00 more for a 94 LS. AcuraOEMParts has it discounted down to about $58.00 from the MSRP of $71.00.

Sure, it's only $27.00 difference, but, on the other hand for my application the Dayco will suffice. Regardless of the brand you choose, those "no-name" manufacturers don't sell their belts hoping they are going to break. There would probably be a lot of lawsuits out there if that were the case.

For being able to get a timing belt, water pump and new tensioner all for $105.00 shipped to my door (I'm pretty certain that was the total), good for me! haha This is purely my preference and I encourage others to come to their own conclusions. This is not the first time I have no used and OE Honda timing belt and I have not had any premature failure in them.

 

OEM ftw, But if you like something more appealing like TODA- red or GREDDY blue they are both good

 

Whats up HeikDiesel! i still got the tranny but my 5th stll grinds lol.

 

Sorry man I still feel bad about that situation. I figured everything was good to go after Randy had a look at it

 

He took it apart twice but it still grinds i wonder if it could be a bad shift fork would that cause 5th to grind? its all good though!

 

get Greddy timing belt!!! they are a little bit better than OEM...i like OEM, but sometimes when you wanna smash it...you rather get Greddy!!!!!!!!

 

I wouldn't think so. That would cause problems going into reverse as well, but if you need anything else just feel free to PM me

 

I pushing 500whp on an OEM timing belt. If you want to be baller then get a Power Enterprise belt.