Gates Racing Timing Belt Kit w- Water Pump - Fits 08-14 Subaru WRX / 08-13 Forester XT

Gates covers your racing application needs with Racing Timing Component Kits (TCKs). Protect your investment with OE-equivalent components or better in service life and performance.

With Gates Racing TCKs, you can replace all critical system components at the same time. Taking the classic TCK one step further, this kit also includes a replacement water pump and gasket for the ultimate timing system refresh.

Gates Racing high-performance reinforced timing belts are the only timing belts used in any RalliTEK Subaru turbo engine build!

The Subaru factory service manual calls for timing belt replacement at 105,000 miles. The EJ20 and EJ25 engines featured in the Subaru WRX and STI are full-interference motors meaning that if the timing belt breaks, the valves can and often will hit both the pistons and each other causing catastrophic engine damage. The easiest way to prevent this type of failure is to use a top quality timing belt like the Gates Racing belt to replace your OEM belt at the designated factory service interval. We recommend replacing your timing belt every 80k miles on high-performance motors to prevent issues.

Constructed of HNBR Elastomeric composites, this Gates belt provides excellent heat resistance and features teeth reinforced with Aramid and nylon fiber to minimize wear. Gates Racing Performance timing belts are 300% stronger than the average aftermarket belt. This added strength gives tuners the high performance they demand. Gates is the largest producer of automotive timing belts in the world. Many of the aftermarket units that are offered by Japanese companies are manufactured by Gates and relabeled.