Gates TCKWP328CRB Racing Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit for 08-14 Subaru WRX

Vehicle Fitment

• 2008-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX (Turbo, AWD, EJ-series 4-cyl H4)
• 2008-2013 Subaru Forester XT (Turbo, AWD, EJ-series 4-cyl H4)

Features

• Complete racing-spec timing belt kit with water pump - all critical timing-system components in one box
• Blue "PowerGrip/RPM" high-performance timing belt rated substantially stronger than stock - for high rpm and boosted engines
• Heavy-duty metal water pump (upgraded over factory plastic impeller) for improved coolant flow and durability
• Includes hydraulic tensioner for consistent belt tension over time and under stress
• Multiple idler pulleys with precision bearings for reliable belt routing
• All required seals, gaskets and installation hardware included - ensures leak-free installation & correct fitment
• Direct-fit for turbocharged WRX and Forester XT EJ-series engines - no modifications required
• Engineered for performance and modified applications - ideal for tuned, high-boost or high-RPM use

Specifications

• 1x racing timing belt (blue "PowerGrip/RPM" compound)
• 1x hydraulic belt tensioner
• 4x idler pulleys (including an idler sprocket/idlers as required)
• 1x upgraded metal water pump (with gaskets/seals)
• Installation tool included
• Compatibility: turbocharged EJ-series 4-cyl H4 engines with AWD drivetrain (WRX, Forester XT), model years 2008-2014 (WRX) / 2008-2013 (Forester XT)

Included Components

• 1x high-performance timing belt (blue "PowerGrip/RPM")
• 1x hydraulic tensioner
• 4x idler pulleys / idler sprocket assembly
• 1x metal water pump with gaskets/seals
• Installation tool and necessary hardware/seals for full timing-belt + pump replacement

Product Description

The Gates TCKWP328CRB is a full, racing-grade timing belt and water pump kit engineered specifically for turbocharged Subaru WRX (2008-2014) and Subaru Forester XT (2008-2013) powered by the EJ-series 4-cyl H4 engine with AWD. This kit delivers all core timing-system components - belt, tensioner, idlers, and a robust metal water pump - in a single package, making it ideal for high-performance builds or high-boost/race-oriented engines where reliability and durability are critical.

The blue-compound "PowerGrip/RPM" timing belt is significantly stronger than standard OEM belts and built to handle elevated stress and heat - a considerable advantage in turbocharged and high-RPM scenarios. With upgraded idlers, hydraulic tensioner, and a heavy-duty water pump, this kit ensures proper belt routing, stable tension, and improved coolant flow - all of which reduce the risk of belt slip, coolant failure, or catastrophic engine damage.

This kit is especially well-suited for enthusiasts upgrading or maintaining a performance-tuned WRX or Forester XT, or anyone wanting to replace timing components with high-quality, racing-spec hardware in one comprehensive kit. For best results - particularly under boost or track conditions - professional installation is recommended, verifying belt alignment and torque specs precisely.