LoudBimmer Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 My stock belt is 60.5" long and .82 in wide, 6 rib. I need to find a belt that is 1"-2" shorter, but had no luck so far. I ordered one from vbeltco.com but it turned out to be too wide. Could you please help me find one or tell a place where I can order one. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 what car? go to napa look in there gates belt book and find length...they do not go in order or size increments..meaning it would be nice if they went in 1/2 in increments but they dont some jump a inch etc..you could always put a smaller idler pulley also,,to gain the inch or so Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBimmer Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 2001 bmw 325i I'm having trouble finding right size. The only thing I can change is belt size. I'm putting a smaller pulley on alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 like i said in back of there belt books are the sizes then you just get the numbers..i have 5 diferrent sizes an multiple pulleys all to try and get rid of belt slip on my 3 alt setup..gates has website also Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBimmer Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Found the catalog, but it's really confusing. Looks like I need section K, but they don't have it. I found the length I need, but it's a section J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 what car? go to napa look in there gates belt book and find length...they do not go in order or size increments..meaning it would be nice if they went in 1/2 in increments but they dont some jump a inch etc..you could always put a smaller idler pulley also,,to gain the inch or so Yep- I had to do this at Autozone. I took in my existing belt and told them I need one shorter. Hopefully you can find someone behind the desk that is helpful. The guy who helped me had to make several trips back and forth, but they found one that was spot on. Just compare it to the one you have and put them side by side until you find the right one. IMO, that would be easiest for you too. Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBimmer Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 what car? go to napa look in there gates belt book and find length...they do not go in order or size increments..meaning it would be nice if they went in 1/2 in increments but they dont some jump a inch etc..you could always put a smaller idler pulley also,,to gain the inch or so Yep- I had to do this at Autozone. I took in my existing belt and told them I need one shorter. Hopefully you can find someone behind the desk that is helpful. The guy who helped me had to make several trips back and forth, but they found one that was spot on. Just compare it to the one you have and put them side by side until you find the right one. IMO, that would be easiest for you too. I already tried advanced auto parts, and the guy said the shortest they had was 56". I needed 59.5-58.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE-2U Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I didnt read replys. I was told by Tom @ ohio gen the smaller belt is always the next part number down. Quote 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee LaredoPioneer AVH- 3200DVD2/0 Flex-A-Prene Welding Cable (2) Fully Loaded Fi Sp4's dual 1-------> My YouTube Channel <------- Needs more power those woofers will laugh at that turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangrebel Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 They actually do go up in size increments. Usually half inch. I work at autozone. The should be able to figure it out. I was taught this when I started. Quote 1999 GMC Yukon, 6 PSI platform 5 18's, 4th order bandpass by BHE, Taramps, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudBimmer Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm going to try auto zone tomorrow. 1/2 should work, but 1 inch would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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