Gatorback/Continental Elite now Continental OE Technology?

WildFifty

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I finally got around to installing the metco pulleys that have been sitting on my shelf for a while now. I did some research on what supercharger belts everybody on here recommends now-a-days.
I found that the majority preferred the goodyear gatorback over the gates belts. Eventually the gatorback turned into the continental elite but carried over the same part numbers.
Well based on that info and part numbers i ordered 2 different sized belts through amazon and was surprised with what i received.

Amazon's listings now states that the continental elite line has been replaced with OE technology series. So the same part numbers are now providing completely different belts which are labeled as serpentine belts.


The 78 inch belt came in as the elite that has the same design as the original gatorback with the quiet channels. But the 79 inch belt i ordered (which by the way is the one that fits my setup perfectly) looks more like a traditional belt and is labeled OE technology serpentine belt.

Would you guys run this 79 inch belt or should i return them and try to find the elite instead? Thanks for any feedback.

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01yellercobra

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If the normal belt works I'd go with that. I ran a gatorback on my Eaton, but I'm currently running a normal belt with my Whipple. No issues so far.
 

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Just send it with the 79". Continental makes a quality belt so in all likelyhood it will be fine. If it slips maybe look into a Gates RPM belt which are the new craze for s/c applications.
 

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You should be fine. I'm guessing maybe the 79" wasn't available in the Elite so Amazon sent the OE Tech series. You could call Amazon to ask, but I wouldn't expect a helpful answer since you're likely going to talking to an off-shore rep who won't have a clue what a serpentine belt is. LOL.
 

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Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll give this OE technology belt a try. Amazon's site is correct. I confirmed with continental that the elite line is being replaced. Please reference the picture below. I hope my post helps others that might run into this in the future.
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