Gates T224RB RPM Racing Timing Belt Honda Civic del Sol D16Z D16Y SOHC 1992-2000

Vehicle Fitment

• 1992-2000 Honda Civic (All Trims, 1.6L D16Z6 / D16Y5 / D16Y7 / D16Y8 SOHC) - FWD
• 1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol (All Trims, 1.6L D16Z6 / D16Y SOHC) - FWD
• 1997-2000 Acura EL (All Trims, 1.6L D16Y SOHC - Canadian market) - FWD

Fitment Notes

• Fits Honda Civic and del Sol applications equipped with the 1.6L D16-series SOHC engine ONLY - this belt does NOT fit 1992-2000 Civic models equipped with the 1.5L D15-series engine. Confirm your engine displacement and code before ordering.
• Compatible engine codes: D16Z6, D16Y5, D16Y7, D16Y8. Not compatible with D15 engine codes or DOHC D-series variants.
• Cross-references with Honda OE part numbers 14400-P28-004, 14400-P2E-004, and 14400-P2F-A01.
• The Honda D16Z and D16Y SOHC engines are interference engines - 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 replace on or before the recommended service interval.
• Always replace the tensioner, idler pulley, and water pump (where timing belt driven) concurrently with the timing belt - worn components operating against a new belt accelerate wear and can cause premature belt failure.
• Sold individually - one (1) timing belt per package. Includes Gates decal and brochure.

Features

• Gates RPM (Racing, Performance, Muscle) series - the T224RB is Gates' purpose-built high-performance timing belt for the Honda D16 SOHC platform, engineered for high-output, high-RPM, and modified engine applications where standard OE-replacement timing belts lack the heat resistance and tensile strength required to survive sustained performance driving, forced induction, nitrous oxide, or aggressive camshaft and rev-limit modifications.
• Up to 300% stronger than standard aftermarket timing belts - the HNBR elastomeric composite construction and high-strength fiberglass tensile cord give the T224RB substantially greater tensile load capacity than standard replacement belts, enabling it to withstand the elevated tooth load forces generated by high-horsepower D16 builds with aggressive cam profiles and elevated redlines without the tooth shear and cord stretch that fails standard belts under these conditions.
• Up to 3x the heat resistance of standard belts - the HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) compound used in RPM belts is formulated for significantly greater thermal stability than the standard EPDM and neoprene compounds used in OE-replacement timing belts, maintaining its mechanical properties at the elevated underhood temperatures generated by turbocharged, supercharged, and high-compression D16 applications where standard belts soften, glaze, and lose tooth geometry.
• Aramid fiber tooth reinforcement - each belt tooth is reinforced with aramid (Kevlar-type) fiber integrated into the HNBR compound, providing a substantially harder, more wear-resistant tooth body that resists the tooth deformation and flank wear responsible for timing skip and catastrophic belt failure in high-RPM D16 performance applications.
• High-performance nylon tooth jacket - the belt's teeth are jacketed in a premium nylon fiber facing that reduces friction at the pulley contact interface, minimizing heat generation and wear at the tooth engagement zone across repeated high-RPM timing events - the highest-stress contact point in the belt drive system on a modified D16.
• High-strength fiberglass tensile cord - the cord running the length of the belt maintains dimensional stability under load, resisting the belt elongation under high tension that causes timing advance drift and reduces the accuracy of cam timing on precision-tuned D16 builds with adjustable cam gears.
• Precision-ground belt profile - RPM series belts are precision-ground to their tooth profile rather than cut, ensuring exact tooth geometry matching the pulley and sprocket profiles on the D16 SOHC timing system for consistent, accurate engagement with no skip or rattle across the full RPM range.
• Distinctive blue jacket - the T224RB's blue outer jacket visually identifies it as an RPM series performance belt and distinguishes it from Gates' standard PowerGrip replacement belts, making it easy to verify the correct belt is installed during subsequent inspections and service intervals.
• Interference engine rated - the T224RB's construction is specifically validated for interference engine applications where belt failure results in engine destruction, providing the tensile strength and heat resistance margins required to protect the significant engine investment in a built D16 SOHC application.

Specifications

• Part Number: T224RB
• Brand: Gates Corporation
• Series: RPM Racing, Performance, Muscle Timing Belt
• Color: Blue
• Number of Teeth: 104
• Top Width: 15/16 in. (24 mm / 0.945 in.)
• Pitch: 0.375 in. (9.5 mm)
• Pitch Length: 39 in. (991 mm)
• Profile Type: Modified Curvilinear (III)
• Belt Material: HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) elastomeric composite / HSN rubber compound
• Tensile Cord: High-strength fiberglass
• 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
• OE Comparison Rating: Built for Performance
• OE Cross Reference: Honda 14400-P28-004, 14400-P2E-004, 14400-P2F-A01
• Interference Engine Application: Yes
• UPC: 770075168768
• Quantity: Sold individually (1x timing belt, includes Gates decal and brochure)

Included Components

• 1x Gates T224RB RPM Racing Timing Belt (Blue)
• 1x Gates Decal
• 1x Gates Brochure

Product Description

The Gates T224RB is the RPM (Racing, Performance, Muscle) series timing belt for the Honda D16Z6 and D16Y SOHC 1.6L engine family, covering the 1992-2000 Honda Civic, 1993-1997 Honda Civic del Sol, and 1997-2000 Acura EL. Instantly recognizable by its distinctive blue jacket, the T224RB is Gates' purpose-built performance timing belt for the D16 SOHC platform - engineered for modified, high-output, and high-RPM engine builds where the standard OE-replacement PowerGrip belt lacks the thermal stability and tensile strength required to survive sustained performance use. With up to 300% greater strength and up to 3x the heat resistance of standard aftermarket timing belts, the T224RB is the correct belt choice for any D16 build running aggressive camshaft profiles, adjustable cam gears, forced induction, nitrous oxide, or elevated redlines - and for any owner who wants a meaningful safety margin over the stock belt on an otherwise stock engine in an interference engine application where belt failure is a total-loss event.

The performance advantage of the T224RB over standard replacement belts comes from three material upgrades working together. The HNBR elastomeric composite compound provides the thermal stability that standard EPDM and neoprene compounds lack - maintaining tooth geometry, compound hardness, and tensile cord adhesion at the elevated underhood temperatures generated by high-compression and forced-induction D16 builds. The aramid fiber tooth reinforcement provides the tooth body hardness and wear resistance required to sustain accurate tooth engagement at high belt loads and high RPM without the tooth deformation that causes timing skip. And the high-strength fiberglass tensile cord resists the belt elongation under load that causes timing advance drift in precision-tuned builds with adjustable cam gears - a failure mode that is gradual, difficult to detect, and ultimately destructive on interference engines. All RPM belts are precision-ground to their tooth profile rather than cut, ensuring exact geometry matching at every engagement point.

The D16Z6 and D16Y SOHC engines are interference designs - piston-to-valve clearance is zero when the belt fails and the crankshaft continues rotating. This makes the T224RB not just a performance upgrade but a genuinely consequential choice on any D16 Civic or del Sol that has seen cam or head work, elevated compression, or forced induction. The T224RB does NOT fit 1992-2000 Civic models equipped with the 1.5L D15-series engine - confirm engine displacement before ordering. As with any timing belt service on these Honda applications, always replace the tensioner and idler pulley concurrently. Sold individually; includes Gates decal and brochure.