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Old 06-07-2015, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dnbosiris View Post
someone can correct me but .. i've never heard of the timing belt being a performance option. i don't think its something you will ever need to 'upgrade' unless you are building a 500whp+ monster which i'm assuming you are not doing. stick with the oem from subaru
Once you start using high lift cams and heavier valve springs. Or heavy track high rpm use , its defiantly a must to prevent early stretching or failure. Oem belt to performance kevlar or reinforced belt is like comparing a pencil to a ball point pen.
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