Description

Evolution Powersports is setting new standards for durability, reliability, and power out of a CVT drive belt. Regardless of where you ride or how much horsepower your vehicle has, EVP Alpha Drive Belts reimagine what’s expected from a UTV performance belt.

Durability comes from a newly blended synthetic rubber with advanced cord technology, as well as belt face angles that are precision machined to extremely strict specs. The compound, cord materials and finish are the keys to Alpha Drive Belts’ strength and performance. In total, EVP tested six different compounds. Although all were superior to anything else on the market, the one we selected stood out among the rest.

We tested Alpha belts under a variety of conditions and horsepower levels (including stock) throughout the demanding testing and development phases. This included countless Mainline Dyno pulls on our 600+ horsepower Pro R to simulate the absolute harshest conditions these belts would ever encounter. Our baseline was the OEM Polaris Pro R belt, which at the time was the best belt for the Pro R that we came across. The EVP Alpha Belt lasted double the dyno pulls vs the OEM. This test was repeated numerous times, and the results were the same – TWO TIMES the life of the OEM belt!

In addition to strength, the Alpha Belt consistently showed the highest horsepower runs vs OEM or any of the other compounds we tested. On average, it was 15 WHP more than any other belt. More engine power was being transmitted to the hubs and less was being wasted in slippage and heat – it was clear early on Alpha Belts were an absolute game changer for putting power to the driveline.

• Tested and proven performance on EVP’s most powerful race X3’s and RZR’s (tested to 800 crank HP)
• Stronger pulls, plus more durability and reliability compared to anything else in the market including OEM
• All-new advanced rubber compound with maximum fiber loading to transmit the most horsepower
• Strategically reinforced highly engineered top and bottom cog designs resist cupping, deformation and delamination
• Constructed with an ultra-strong Aramid cord with high twist characteristics for greater shock absorption and load capabilities
• Launch acceleration unlike anything available; precision-machined sidewall angles deliver insane pulls off the line via greater horsepower transmissibility to the driveline
• Designed and constructed to dissipate heat for drastically lower belt and clutch temperatures
• Proven performance in the most severe conditions and on the highest horsepower machines, offering the greatest durability and performance on the market today

Drive Belt Installation/Break-In Procedure
Step 1: Wash your new belt in warm soapy water (recommended Dawn Dish Soap) and let it air dry
to remove all residues during the manufacturing process.
Step 2: With a green Scotch-Brite pad, crosshatch both primary and secondary clutch sheaves. This
will clean up the surfaces on the sheaves and advance belt grip.
Step 3: With a clean towel and brake cleaner, wipe down both the primary and secondary inside
sheaves. This will make sure the clutch surfaces are clean of any brake dust from previous belts.
Step 4: Install the CVT drive belt so you can read the writing on the belt from the outside of the car
looking into the clutch box. Once the belt is on both primary and secondary clutches, remove the belt
clutch tool and spin the secondary until the belt is seated.
Step 5: The last and final step with our drive belt break-in procedure is key. Install the new belt and
drive in low gear for the first 15-20 miles. “Take it easy”- no high-speed runs, no hard launches, vary
the speed. This will ensure the new belt “seats” properly into the clutch sheaves.
NOTE: Once a belt starts to slip and gets overheated, the material becomes harder and loses its
ability to grip the clutches effectively. The longer you keep things clean and allow your belt to grip
without slipping, the longer your belt is going to provide service to you.