Reinforced Gates Racing RPM Timing Belt, T167RB

Raising boost or pushing the ECU map without reinforcing the timing drive means playing with the number one risk of interference engines: piston-to-valve contact if the timing belt breaks. This is the territory of the Gates Racing RPM range (Racing, Performance, Muscle): timing belts designed to keep up with the demands of high-performance engines.

Three construction details that change the game

• HNBR composite: HNBR rubber (HSN compound) resists heat and degradation from engine fluids (oil, fuel) far better than standard belt rubber.
• Aramid cords: about 5 times stronger than steel at equal weight, they absorb the torque spikes generated by a forced induction engine without stretching or losing timing.
• Nylon-reinforced toothed fabric: reinforces the junction between the teeth and the belt body, the point that wears first under repeated shocks (downshifts, rapid rev increases).

Technical specifications for part number T167RB

153 teeth, 9.525 mm pitch, 29 mm width, 1457 mm pitch length. Check these dimensions carefully against your original timing setup before ordering.

Compatibility

It is listed for engines such as the Mitsubishi Outlander (CU), as well as the Mitsubishi Eclipse (D2/3) and Mitsubishi Outlander 2 (CW). In total, 9 engine variants are listed as fitting this belt.

This is the kind of part you install once and for all at the same time as you revise the ECU map or boost pressure, rather than waiting for a first symptom to address it. Gates is an original equipment supplier for most major automakers: the RPM range applies that same industrial expertise to the specific demands of engine performance tuning.

Important: do not rely on the model name alone. Displacement, engine code and model year can change the original fitment on the same vehicle, so verify these points before ordering to avoid any returns. Also note that some belts are black! This is a deliberate technical choice by Gates.