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SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit
Sku: SD2-1072R-23
MPN: G56-OFER
Elevate your driving experience with the SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit, designed specifically for diesel engines. Choose between two tailored options: the Endurance variant with Organic/Feramic materials for high torque and durability without compromising smooth engagement, and the Daily Plus variant, crafted from Organic materials for a softer pedal feel and reliable everyday driving with extra resilience for heavy-duty tasks. Both options feature a single full-face disc, ensuring optimal torque handling and smoother engagement. Engineered for 6-speed transmissions and compatible with a wide range of diesel vehicles, this clutch kit includes essential installation accessories for a seamless setup. Trust South Bend Clutch for performance, durability, and drivability in one complete package.
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At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality clutch solutions for a wide range of driving needs and vehicle types, particularly for those requiring reliable performance under demanding conditions. Our SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit exemplifies this commitment, designed specifically for diesel engines with a 10-input spline and a 1.375-input shaft diameter, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance for specific vehicle applications.
This product, part of our revered clutch kit lineup, offers two distinct variants tailored to different driving demands: the Endurance option with Organic/Feramic materials and the Daily Plus option crafted from Organic materials. Each variant is thoughtfully engineered to cater to varying levels of driving intensity and purpose, from rigorous and enduring performance needs to daily driving reliability with enhanced capabilities.
Understanding the Variants
The Organic/Feramic variant (SKU: SD2-1072R-23) is ideal for drivers seeking a clutch that can handle high torque levels without sacrificing the drivability and smooth engagement characteristic of organic material clutches. This option combines the best of both worlds, offering the durability and heat resistance of feramic materials with the softer engagement and operational ease of organic materials, making it an excellent choice for endurance applications where reliability and performance are critical.
On the other hand, the Organic variant (SKU: SD2-1072R-12) is tailored for those who require a robust clutch system for daily use but with the added benefit of handling occasional heavy-duty tasks. This option provides a softer pedal feel and smooth engagement, making it ideal for everyday driving scenarios while still offering the resilience needed for towing or hauling tasks. This variant is perfect for drivers who prioritize comfort and drivability but do not want to compromise on performance.
Performance and Durability
Both variants of the SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit feature a single disc style with full face friction material, maximizing contact area for improved torque handling and smoother engagement. The clutch discs are designed to work harmoniously with the modified diaphragm pressure plate, providing a balance between clamping force and pedal effort, resulting in a driving experience that is both comfortable and controlled.
Our clutches are engineered for 6-speed transmissions, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of diesel vehicles, particularly those equipped with G56, NV4500, and NV5600 transmissions. The incorporation of a sprung hub style in these clutches aids in protecting the transmission from shock loads and ensuring smooth transitions between gears, further enhancing the driving experience and longevity of the drivetrain components.
Installation and Accessories
Understanding the importance of a seamless installation process, we include with each clutch kit a throw-out bearing, an alignment tool, and a steel pilot bushing. These components are essential for proper installation and alignment, ensuring that the clutch operates as intended and providing peace of mind for both installers and vehicle owners. It's worth noting that while the kit does not include a flywheel, it is designed to work with the existing OEM or aftermarket flywheels, offering flexibility and convenience to our customers.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
When it comes to selecting a clutch for your diesel vehicle, the choice is clear with South Bend Clutch. Our products are the result of meticulous research, design, and testing, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed the expectations of our customers. Here are a few reasons why our clutch kits stand out:
- Engineered for performance: Our clutches are designed with the end user in mind, providing a balance between performance, durability, and drivability.
- Tailored solutions: With variants designed for different applications, South Bend Clutch offers solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers, whether it's for daily driving or more demanding endurance applications.
- Quality and reliability: We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, using only the best materials and manufacturing processes to ensure reliability and longevity.
- Expert support: Our team of experts is always available to provide guidance and support, from selecting the right clutch for your needs to offering installation advice.
In conclusion, the SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit represents the pinnacle of clutch design and engineering, providing options that cater to a wide range of driving conditions and requirements. Whether you're pushing your vehicle to its limits on a regular basis or simply seeking a reliable clutch system for daily driving, South Bend Clutch has you covered. Trust us to deliver performance, durability, and drivability in one comprehensive package.
Organic/Feramic Multi-Friction Material
The organic/feramic combo clutch material blends the smooth engagement of organic fibers with the extreme heat resistance and durability of feramic compounds. This dual-sided design is engineered for vehicles that need a step above standard performance while still maintaining drivability for daily use. The organic side ensures a comfortable pedal feel, while the feramic side provides aggressive friction for high-power applications.
This combination makes it particularly effective for heavy towing, off-road use, and performance street vehicles requiring enhanced heat dissipation without sacrificing clutch feel. The organic/feramic blend is ideal for those seeking both power and control in demanding conditions.
The organic/feramic combo clutch material blends the smooth engagement of organic fibers with the extreme heat resistance and durability of feramic compounds. This dual-sided design is engineered for vehicles that need a step above standard performance while still maintaining drivability for daily use. The organic side ensures a comfortable pedal feel, while the feramic side provides aggressive friction for high-power applications.
This combination makes it particularly effective for heavy towing, off-road use, and performance street vehicles requiring enhanced heat dissipation without sacrificing clutch feel. The organic/feramic blend is ideal for those seeking both power and control in demanding conditions.
Endurance Clutch
The Endurance clutch is designed for long-lasting durability in demanding driving conditions. Built with heavy-duty materials such as Kevlar and ceramic composites, it offers excellent heat resistance and minimal wear over time. This clutch level is ideal for vehicles involved in long-distance towing, off-road endurance races, and high-mileage applications where reliability is critical.
Endurance clutches provide a moderate pedal feel while offering superior wear resistance compared to standard designs. Though slightly stiffer than a Daily clutch, the enhanced longevity makes it a preferred choice for vehicles regularly subjected to heavy loads and extended use.
The Endurance clutch is designed for long-lasting durability in demanding driving conditions. Built with heavy-duty materials such as Kevlar and ceramic composites, it offers excellent heat resistance and minimal wear over time. This clutch level is ideal for vehicles involved in long-distance towing, off-road endurance races, and high-mileage applications where reliability is critical.
Endurance clutches provide a moderate pedal feel while offering superior wear resistance compared to standard designs. Though slightly stiffer than a Daily clutch, the enhanced longevity makes it a preferred choice for vehicles regularly subjected to heavy loads and extended use.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Modified Pressure Plate
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
Stage 2 Clutch
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality clutch solutions for a wide range of driving needs and vehicle types, particularly for those requiring reliable performance under demanding conditions. Our SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit exemplifies this commitment, designed specifically for diesel engines with a 10-input spline and a 1.375-input shaft diameter, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance for specific vehicle applications.
This product, part of our revered clutch kit lineup, offers two distinct variants tailored to different driving demands: the Endurance option with Organic/Feramic materials and the Daily Plus option crafted from Organic materials. Each variant is thoughtfully engineered to cater to varying levels of driving intensity and purpose, from rigorous and enduring performance needs to daily driving reliability with enhanced capabilities.
Understanding the Variants
The Organic/Feramic variant (SKU: SD2-1072R-23) is ideal for drivers seeking a clutch that can handle high torque levels without sacrificing the drivability and smooth engagement characteristic of organic material clutches. This option combines the best of both worlds, offering the durability and heat resistance of feramic materials with the softer engagement and operational ease of organic materials, making it an excellent choice for endurance applications where reliability and performance are critical.
On the other hand, the Organic variant (SKU: SD2-1072R-12) is tailored for those who require a robust clutch system for daily use but with the added benefit of handling occasional heavy-duty tasks. This option provides a softer pedal feel and smooth engagement, making it ideal for everyday driving scenarios while still offering the resilience needed for towing or hauling tasks. This variant is perfect for drivers who prioritize comfort and drivability but do not want to compromise on performance.
Performance and Durability
Both variants of the SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit feature a single disc style with full face friction material, maximizing contact area for improved torque handling and smoother engagement. The clutch discs are designed to work harmoniously with the modified diaphragm pressure plate, providing a balance between clamping force and pedal effort, resulting in a driving experience that is both comfortable and controlled.
Our clutches are engineered for 6-speed transmissions, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of diesel vehicles, particularly those equipped with G56, NV4500, and NV5600 transmissions. The incorporation of a sprung hub style in these clutches aids in protecting the transmission from shock loads and ensuring smooth transitions between gears, further enhancing the driving experience and longevity of the drivetrain components.
Installation and Accessories
Understanding the importance of a seamless installation process, we include with each clutch kit a throw-out bearing, an alignment tool, and a steel pilot bushing. These components are essential for proper installation and alignment, ensuring that the clutch operates as intended and providing peace of mind for both installers and vehicle owners. It's worth noting that while the kit does not include a flywheel, it is designed to work with the existing OEM or aftermarket flywheels, offering flexibility and convenience to our customers.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
When it comes to selecting a clutch for your diesel vehicle, the choice is clear with South Bend Clutch. Our products are the result of meticulous research, design, and testing, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed the expectations of our customers. Here are a few reasons why our clutch kits stand out:
- Engineered for performance: Our clutches are designed with the end user in mind, providing a balance between performance, durability, and drivability.
- Tailored solutions: With variants designed for different applications, South Bend Clutch offers solutions that are tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers, whether it's for daily driving or more demanding endurance applications.
- Quality and reliability: We pride ourselves on the quality of our products, using only the best materials and manufacturing processes to ensure reliability and longevity.
- Expert support: Our team of experts is always available to provide guidance and support, from selecting the right clutch for your needs to offering installation advice.
In conclusion, the SBC SD2-1072R-23 Clutch Kit represents the pinnacle of clutch design and engineering, providing options that cater to a wide range of driving conditions and requirements. Whether you're pushing your vehicle to its limits on a regular basis or simply seeking a reliable clutch system for daily driving, South Bend Clutch has you covered. Trust us to deliver performance, durability, and drivability in one comprehensive package.
Organic/Feramic Multi-Friction Material
The organic/feramic combo clutch material blends the smooth engagement of organic fibers with the extreme heat resistance and durability of feramic compounds. This dual-sided design is engineered for vehicles that need a step above standard performance while still maintaining drivability for daily use. The organic side ensures a comfortable pedal feel, while the feramic side provides aggressive friction for high-power applications.
This combination makes it particularly effective for heavy towing, off-road use, and performance street vehicles requiring enhanced heat dissipation without sacrificing clutch feel. The organic/feramic blend is ideal for those seeking both power and control in demanding conditions.
The organic/feramic combo clutch material blends the smooth engagement of organic fibers with the extreme heat resistance and durability of feramic compounds. This dual-sided design is engineered for vehicles that need a step above standard performance while still maintaining drivability for daily use. The organic side ensures a comfortable pedal feel, while the feramic side provides aggressive friction for high-power applications.
This combination makes it particularly effective for heavy towing, off-road use, and performance street vehicles requiring enhanced heat dissipation without sacrificing clutch feel. The organic/feramic blend is ideal for those seeking both power and control in demanding conditions.
Endurance Clutch
The Endurance clutch is designed for long-lasting durability in demanding driving conditions. Built with heavy-duty materials such as Kevlar and ceramic composites, it offers excellent heat resistance and minimal wear over time. This clutch level is ideal for vehicles involved in long-distance towing, off-road endurance races, and high-mileage applications where reliability is critical.
Endurance clutches provide a moderate pedal feel while offering superior wear resistance compared to standard designs. Though slightly stiffer than a Daily clutch, the enhanced longevity makes it a preferred choice for vehicles regularly subjected to heavy loads and extended use.
The Endurance clutch is designed for long-lasting durability in demanding driving conditions. Built with heavy-duty materials such as Kevlar and ceramic composites, it offers excellent heat resistance and minimal wear over time. This clutch level is ideal for vehicles involved in long-distance towing, off-road endurance races, and high-mileage applications where reliability is critical.
Endurance clutches provide a moderate pedal feel while offering superior wear resistance compared to standard designs. Though slightly stiffer than a Daily clutch, the enhanced longevity makes it a preferred choice for vehicles regularly subjected to heavy loads and extended use.
Sprung Hub Style
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
The sprung hub clutch is a versatile design focused on balancing performance with drivability. It features a series of dampening springs integrated into the hub, which help absorb vibrations and reduce shock during clutch engagement. This design is ideal for daily drivers, street performance vehicles, and light towing, where smooth gear changes and reduced drivetrain stress are essential.
By minimizing shock transfer, the sprung hub clutch prolongs the life of other drivetrain components, making it a reliable option for vehicles needing both comfort and moderate power handling. While slightly less direct in power transfer than a solid hub, it offers a superior driving experience for most street and light performance applications.
Full Face Disc Style
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
The full face clutch disc is designed for smooth engagement, even wear, and maximum surface contact with the pressure plate and flywheel. Covering the entire friction surface, this design provides excellent power transfer, making it ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and vehicles where comfort and longevity are top priorities. The increased surface area allows for better heat distribution, reducing the risk of premature wear.
Full face discs excel in standard and moderate performance applications, offering a balanced blend of drivability and durability. However, they may lack the aggressive grip required for extreme power handling compared to paddle-style discs, making them better suited for stock to lightly modified vehicles.
Single Disc
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
A single disc clutch is the most common and straightforward clutch design, featuring one friction disc to transfer power from the engine to the transmission. Known for its simplicity and reliability, it is ideal for standard vehicles, daily drivers, and light performance applications. Single disc clutches provide smooth engagement, making them perfect for casual driving and moderate power outputs.
While single disc clutches offer excellent drivability and cost-effectiveness, they have limited torque capacity compared to multi-disc setups. This design is best suited for vehicles with moderate horsepower levels where comfort, longevity, and ease of use are the primary concerns.
Modified Pressure Plate
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.
While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.
Stage 2 Clutch
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
Warranty Coverage
South Bend Clutch, Inc. warrants that our clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. Our warranty provides coverage for 12 months or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.
The obligation of South Bend Clutch, Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair, replacement, or credit at our discretion for any product found to be defective. We will not be liable for losses, damages, or injury to persons or property resulting from misuse or improper installation of any part subject to this warranty.
*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***
Warranty Registration
To activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online Warranty Hub within 30 days of purchase.
What You'll Need to Register:
- Proof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)
- Vehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)
- Current odometer reading at time of installation
- Installer information (shop name, address, phone number)
- Part number of your South Bend Clutch product
Click here to Register Your Warranty
After registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at warranty.southbendclutch.com/lookup.
Filing a Warranty Claim
If you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our Warranty Hub.
Claim Submission Requirements:
- Your warranty certificate number or the email used during registration
- Current odometer reading
- Description of the issue you're experiencing
- Photos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)
- Photos showing the condition of related components
Our warranty team will review your claim and may request additional information or photos. South Bend Clutch, Inc. reserves the right to examine all parts returned for warranty claims to determine whether the failure was due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Warranty Conditions
The Limited Warranty will NOT be valid under the following conditions:
- The product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase
- The product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)
- The clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic
- The flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification
- The clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse
- The transmission has failed or shows excessive wear
- The product is used for high performance and/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.
Pricing Policy
We encourage you to shop around when buying our parts, but we do not allow discounts or price matching below our MAP prices (3% below our published retail price).
Important: Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.
Return Policy
No returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
To Obtain an RMA:
- If you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process
- If you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at 1-800-988-4345
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.
Questions?
For warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at warranty@southbendclutch.com or call 1-800-988-4345.
PRODUCT FAQs
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Is the shipping free?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is already included in the price. We use DHL express with 3 days delivery time.
When will I receive my item?
When we have received your order, you will automatically receive an e-mail confirming your order. Orders made before 2 PM (CET) will be picked, packed and shipped the same day. Delivery time is usually 2-4 working days with DHL Express.
Can I change or return my item?
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used.
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