Gates T328RB Blue Racing Timing Belt for 02-14 WRX/04-21 STI/Forester/Legacy

Vehicle Fitment

• 2002-2005 Subaru WRX, 2.0L Turbo (EJ205)
• 2006-2014 Subaru WRX, 2.5L Turbo (EJ255)
• 2004-2021 Subaru WRX STI, 2.5L Turbo (EJ257)
• 2004-2014 Subaru Forester XT, 2.5L Turbo (EJ255)
• 2005-2012 Subaru Legacy GT, 2.5L Turbo (EJ255)
• 2005-2009 Subaru Outback XT, 2.5L Turbo (EJ255)
• 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero, 2.0L Turbo (EJ205)

Fitment Notes

• Interference engine -- correct fitment is critical
• Cross-references OEM 13028AA200, 13028AA240, 13028AA250
• Installs and fits identical to OE belt
• 281 teeth, 88.5 pitch length
• Timing marks included

Features

• Racing (RPM) series construction
• Up to 300% stronger than standard aftermarket belts
• Up to 3x heat resistance
• Aramid and nylon reinforced teeth
• HNBR rubber compound
• Fiberglass tensile cords
• Modified curvilinear (III) tooth profile
• Reduces engine damage risk
• Blue color, Racing branding

Specifications

• Number of teeth: 281
• Pitch length: 88.5
• Belt material: HSN/HNBR
• Cord material: Fiberglass
• Profile: Modified curvilinear (III)
• Color: Blue

Included Components

• 1x Timing Belt

Product Description

The Gates T328RB is a Racing series timing belt built for Subaru's turbocharged EJ platform, covering both the 2.0L EJ205 (2002-2005 WRX, 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero) and the 2.5L EJ255/EJ257 engines used across the 2006-2014 WRX, 2004-2021 WRX STI, Forester XT, Legacy GT, and Outback XT. Constructed with aramid and nylon reinforced teeth and a specially formulated HNBR rubber compound, it's rated up to 300% stronger than a standard aftermarket belt with as much as 3x the heat resistance.

Fiberglass tensile cords and a modified curvilinear (III) tooth profile provide the strength needed to hold up on high-horsepower, interference engines, where a stronger belt directly reduces the risk of catastrophic engine damage. It installs and fits exactly like the factory belt, with timing marks included for accurate cam and crank alignment, and it's distinguished by its blue color as part of Gates' performance Racing lineup.

Because this covers an interference engine, correct fitment matters more than usual -- this belt cross-references Subaru's OEM 13028AA200, 13028AA240, and 13028AA250 lineage across the full production span listed above.