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Gates Racing Timing Belt - 1988-2000 Honda Civic / CRX / Del Sol D16
You're running a D16 and you're pushing it. Maybe you're boosted. Maybe you're high compression. Maybe you're just tired of replacing stock timing belts. The D16 is an interference engine which means if that belt snaps the valves hit the pistons and you're rebuilding the head. The stock belt's fine for stock power but if you're making real power the factory belt's a liability. Gates makes a racing timing belt built from HNBR elastomeric composites that's 300% stronger than stock and handles up to three times the heat. You're getting a belt that won't stretch. You're getting a belt that won't snap under load. You're getting peace of mind that the most catastrophic failure on your engine isn't going to happen. Gates offers two variants depending on your D16. Pick the right one for your engine and you're covered.
Here's Why The Stock Belt's A Risk On A Built D16
The D16 is an interference engine. The valves and pistons share the same space at different times. The timing belt keeps them synced so they never hit each other. If the belt snaps or stretches or skips teeth the timing goes off and the valves slam into the pistons. You're looking at bent valves. Damaged pistons. A trashed head. A stock timing belt handles stock power fine. But when you're making more power you're putting more stress on everything. The belt sees more heat. More load. More chance of failure. The Gates racing belt is built for that. HNBR composite construction means it's 300% stronger and handles three times the heat. It doesn't stretch. It doesn't snap. Your timing stays locked.
D16Z/D16Y Variant - 92-00 Civic And Del Sol
This variant fits the D16Z5, D16Z6, D16Y7, and D16Y8 engines. That's the 92-95 Civic EX and Si. The 96-00 Civic DX, EX, and LX. The 93-97 Del Sol S and Si. If you're running one of these VTEC or non-VTEC D16s from the 5th or 6th gen Civic this is your belt. Check your engine code before you order so you grab the right one.
D16A6 Variant - 88-91 Civic And CRX
This variant fits the D16A6 engine. That's the 88-91 Civic Si, RT 4WD, and EX Sedan. The 88-91 CRX Si. If you're running an older 4th gen Civic or CRX with the D16A6 this is the belt you need. Same HNBR construction. Same strength. Same heat resistance. Just spec'd for the older engine. Make sure you know your engine code so you order correctly.
Built To Handle Real Power
Both variants are made from HNBR elastomeric composites. That's a high-grade material that handles heat and stress way better than standard belt rubber. You're getting 300% more strength than a stock belt. You're getting three times the heat resistance. The belt holds its shape under load. The teeth don't shear. Whether you're tracking the car or boosting it or just running a daily that you want to be reliable this belt holds up. You install it once and you stop worrying about the timing belt being your weak point.
What You Get
- Gates Racing timing belt
- D16Z/D16Y variant fits D16Z5, D16Z6, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines
- D16A6 variant fits D16A6 engine
- HNBR elastomeric composite construction
- 300% stronger than stock
- 3x heat resistance
- Designed for interference engines
- Built for high horsepower applications
Fits These Cars
- D16Z/D16Y: 1992-1995 Honda Civic EX/Si (D16Z6)
- D16Z/D16Y: 1996-2000 Honda Civic DX/EX/LX (D16Y7/D16Y8)
- D16Z/D16Y: 1993-1997 Honda Del Sol S/Si (D16Z6/D16Y8)
- D16A6: 1988-1991 Honda Civic Si/RT 4WD/EX Sedan
- D16A6: 1988-1991 Honda CRX Si
Note: Gates Racing timing belt for 1988-2000 Honda Civic, CRX, and Del Sol D16 engines. HNBR elastomeric composite construction - 300% stronger than stock with 3x heat resistance. Two variants: D16Z/D16Y fits D16Z5, D16Z6, D16Y7, D16Y8 engines (92-95 Civic EX/Si, 96-00 Civic DX/EX/LX, 93-97 Del Sol S/Si); D16A6 fits D16A6 engine (88-91 Civic Si/RT 4WD/EX Sedan, 88-91 CRX Si). Designed for interference engines and high horsepower applications. Verify engine code before ordering to select correct variant. One belt per order.
1993-1997 Honda Del Sol S/Si