Gates T265RB RPM Racing Timing Belt Dodge Neon SRT-4 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4L

Vehicle Fitment

• 2003-2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 (2.4L DOHC Turbocharged, EDZ engine) - FWD
• 2003-2005 Dodge Neon (All Trims, 2.0L / 2.4L DOHC) - FWD
• 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser (All Trims, 2.4L DOHC - naturally aspirated and turbocharged) - FWD
• 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring (All Trims with 2.4L DOHC) - FWD / Convertible
• 1996-1998 Chrysler Sebring (All Trims with 2.4L DOHC) - FWD / Convertible
• 1995-1997 Chrysler Cirrus (All Trims, 2.4L DOHC) - FWD
• 1999-2000 Chrysler Cirrus (All Trims, 2.4L DOHC) - FWD
• 1996-1997 Chrysler Stratus (All Trims, 2.4L DOHC) - FWD
• 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus (All Trims with 2.4L DOHC) - FWD
• 1997-2000 Plymouth Breeze (All Trims, 2.4L DOHC) - FWD

Fitment Notes

• Fits all Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicles equipped with the 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder engine (Chrysler EDZ / 420A family and related variants) - confirm your engine code before ordering.
• Fits both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of the 2.4L DOHC on the PT Cruiser and Neon platforms. The SRT-4's turbocharged EDZ engine is the highest-demand performance application for this belt.
• The Chrysler 2.4L DOHC is an interference engine - timing belt failure results in immediate and severe internal engine damage including bent valves and potential piston contact. Use only quality timing belt components and adhere strictly to the recommended replacement interval.
• Always replace the tensioner, idler pulley, and water pump concurrently with the timing belt - worn components accelerate new belt wear and can cause premature failure, particularly in high-RPM turbocharged SRT-4 applications.
• Sold individually - one (1) timing belt per package.

Features

• Gates RPM (Racing, Performance, Muscle) series - the T265RB is Gates' purpose-built high-performance timing belt for the Chrysler 2.4L DOHC engine family, specifically engineered for high-output, high-RPM, and boosted applications - most notably the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 - where the thermal and mechanical demands of turbocharged performance driving expose standard OE-replacement timing belts to failure modes they were not designed to withstand.
• Endurance tested at 6,000 RPM for over 2,000 hours at 212°F - Gates RPM belts are validated under sustained high-RPM, high-temperature conditions that replicate and exceed the demands of boosted performance driving. Standard timing belts reach their failure point at approximately 1,200 hours under equivalent test conditions - the T265RB continues carrying full load well beyond that point, demonstrating the durability margin that matters in SRT-4 and high-output PT Cruiser Turbo applications.
• Up to 300% stronger than standard aftermarket timing belts - the HNBR elastomeric composite construction and high-strength glass tensile cords give the T265RB substantially greater tensile load capacity than standard replacement belts, enabling it to withstand the elevated tooth load forces generated by the SRT-4's boosted 2.4L DOHC at high RPM without the tooth shear and cord stretch that causes standard belt failure under sustained turbo boost.
• Up to 3x the heat resistance of standard belts - the HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) compound maintains its mechanical properties at the elevated underhood temperatures generated by the SRT-4's turbocharged 2.4L, where standard EPDM and neoprene compound belts soften, glaze, and lose tooth geometry integrity under sustained boost and heat soak conditions.
• Aramid fiber tooth reinforcement - each belt tooth is reinforced with aramid fiber integrated into the HNBR compound, providing a harder, more wear-resistant tooth body that resists tooth deformation and flank wear at the elevated tooth loads generated by a turbocharged 2.4L DOHC under high-RPM, high-boost driving conditions - the primary tooth-level failure mode for standard belts in modified SRT-4 applications.
• High-performance nylon tooth jacket - the belt's teeth are jacketed in a premium nylon fiber facing that reduces friction and heat generation at the pulley contact interface across repeated high-RPM timing events, protecting tooth geometry and reducing the localized thermal loading that degrades standard belt tooth facings prematurely in boosted applications.
• High-strength glass tensile cord - the cord maintains dimensional stability under the elevated belt tension of a high-output 2.4L DOHC application, resisting elongation under load that causes timing advance drift in precision-tuned builds with upgraded cams or cam timing adjustments.
• Precision-ground belt profile - RPM series belts are precision-ground rather than cut to their tooth profile, ensuring exact tooth geometry matching the cam and crank sprocket profiles on the Chrysler 2.4L DOHC timing system for consistent, accurate engagement across the full RPM range without skip or noise.
• Distinctive blue jacket - visually identifies the T265RB as an RPM series performance belt, distinguishing it from Gates' standard PowerGrip replacement belts during future inspections and service intervals.

Specifications

• Part Number: T265RB
• Brand: Gates Corporation
• Series: RPM Racing, Performance, Muscle Timing Belt
• Color: Blue
• Number of Teeth: 146
• Top Width: 28 mm (1.10 in.)
• Pitch Length: 1,391 mm (54.76 in.)
• Belt Material: HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) elastomeric composite
• Tensile Cord: High-strength glass
• Tooth Reinforcement: Aramid fiber
• Tooth Jacket: High-performance nylon
• Strength vs. Standard Belts: Up to 300% greater
• Heat Resistance vs. Standard Belts: Up to 3x
• Endurance Test: 6,000 RPM / 2,000+ hours / 212°F
• OE Comparison Rating: Built for Performance
• Interference Engine Application: Yes
• Quantity: Sold individually (1x timing belt)

Included Components

• 1x Gates T265RB RPM Racing Timing Belt (Blue)

Product Description

The Gates T265RB is the RPM (Racing, Performance, Muscle) series timing belt for the Chrysler 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder engine family, covering the 2003-2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4, 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser (naturally aspirated and turbocharged), 2001-2006 Chrysler Sebring, 1995-2006 Dodge Stratus, 1997-2000 Plymouth Breeze, and Chrysler Cirrus. The SRT-4 is the highest-profile performance application - the turbocharged EDZ 2.4L running at elevated boost pressures and high RPM imposes substantially greater thermal and mechanical loads on the timing belt than the same engine in naturally aspirated form, and the consequences of belt failure are the same regardless of the application: an interference engine design means valve-to-piston contact is immediate and the damage is catastrophic. The T265RB provides the heat resistance and tensile strength margins that standard replacement belts do not.

Gates validates the T265RB under conditions that go well beyond standard OE timing belt testing. RPM series belts are endurance-tested at 6,000 RPM for over 2,000 hours at 212°F - standard belts reach their failure point at approximately 1,200 hours under equivalent conditions, meaning the T265RB delivers more than 65% additional endurance margin over standard belts under identical sustained high-RPM, high-temperature testing. This margin is the product of three material upgrades: HNBR elastomeric composite teeth reinforced with aramid fiber provide a harder, more wear-resistant tooth body; high-strength glass tensile cords resist elongation under the elevated belt tension of a boosted 2.4L DOHC; and premium nylon tooth jacketing reduces friction and thermal loading at the cam and crank sprocket engagement surfaces. All RPM belts are precision-ground to profile rather than cut, ensuring exact tooth geometry throughout.

The T265RB is blue - a functional identifier distinguishing it from the standard Gates PowerGrip (black) replacement belt T265, which covers the same engine family at OE-equivalent performance levels without the RPM series material upgrades. For any SRT-4, turbocharged PT Cruiser, or otherwise modified 2.4L DOHC build, the T265RB is the correct choice. Always replace the tensioner, idler pulley, and water pump concurrently - the RPM belt's extended durability margin only delivers its full benefit when it is operating against equally serviceable ancillary components. Sold individually.