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STi Timing Belt - Can I use on 2008 TBSTI?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:20 am
by Spoonie
Hi Guys

Im due for a timing belt change soon and want to know if I can use the below timing belt:

http://www.subaru.com.au/sti-performanc ... elt-system

Does anyone have any suggestions, cost isnt too much of a concern I would just like to get the best available. Appreciated!

Re: STi Timing Belt - Can I use on 2008 TBSTI?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:27 am
by senator
Tomei makes a Kevlar reinforced timing belt, comes with billet belt guide.

http://www.tomeiusa.com/_2003web-catalogue/e100_Tbelt.html

Don’t forget it’s a smart idea to get the water pump and pulleys replaced at the same time.

Hit up Garage 88.... might be in stock.

Re: STi Timing Belt - Can I use on 2008 TBSTI?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:31 am
by Spoonie
senator wrote:Tomei makes a Kevlar reinforced timing belt, comes with billet belt guide.

http://www.tomeiusa.com/_2003web-catalogue/e100_Tbelt.html

Don’t forget it’s a smart idea to get the water pump and pulleys replaced at the same time.

Hit up Garage 88.... might be in stock.


Thanks man, is the Tomei better regarded over the STi branded belt?

I will def hit up for the other changes thanks for that.

Re: STi Timing Belt - Can I use on 2008 TBSTI?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:47 am
by senator
Spoonie wrote:
senator wrote:Tomei makes a Kevlar reinforced timing belt, comes with billet belt guide.

http://www.tomeiusa.com/_2003web-catalogue/e100_Tbelt.html

Don’t forget it’s a smart idea to get the water pump and pulleys replaced at the same time.

Hit up Garage 88.... might be in stock.


Thanks man, is the Tomei better regarded over the STi branded belt?

I will def hit up for the other changes thanks for that.



Honestly speaking they could be the same belt, just rebranded.

I wasn’t aware sti made Kevlar reinforced belt for liberty 2.5gt (tb sti)

Re: STi Timing Belt - Can I use on 2008 TBSTI?

PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:12 am
by owen
All 2.5T kits are the same. Same water pump and pulleys too