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SBC SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit

$330.91
SKU SD1-2028R-12
MPN K04037-HD
  • Regular price $330.91

Sku: SD1-2028R-12

MPN: K04037-HD



Upgrade your vehicle's performance with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit. Tailored for daily driving plus occasional spirited use, this Stage 1 kit features a durable Organic friction material and a single Full Face disc for smooth engagement. Designed to exceed OEM specifications, it ensures optimal performance without a flywheel included. Perfect for those seeking reliable durability and enhanced driveability without compromising on quality. Choose South Bend Clutch for unmatched quality and performance, backed by expert support.


$330.91
SKU SD1-2028R-12
MPN K04037-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhance your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.
  • Experience smoother, more reliable gear shifts with our high-quality clutch kits.
  • Our clutches are designed to withstand the rigors of both daily driving and racing applications.
  • Benefit from a longer-lasting clutch system thanks to our durable materials and construction.
  • Our kits include all necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation.
  • Improve torque transmission and reduce wear on your vehicle's transmission.
  • Customizable options available to match your specific vehicle needs and driving style.
  • Backed by expert support and warranty to ensure your total satisfaction.

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SBC SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$330.91

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South Bend Clutch is renowned for its dedication to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Our SBC SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies this commitment, offering unparalleled durability and reliability for a wide range of vehicles. Designed and engineered to exceed OEM specifications, this clutch kit delivers optimal performance under various driving conditions, whether it’s daily commuting, towing, or high-performance applications.

The South Bend Clutch Advantage

When it comes to upgrading your vehicle's clutch, it's crucial to choose a product that not only meets but exceeds your expectations in terms of performance, durability, and value. This is where South Bend Clutch stands out. Our clutch kits are designed with the customer in mind, providing a solution that offers an exceptional driving experience without compromising on longevity. Here are some of the core benefits you gain when choosing an SBC clutch kit:

Unmatched Quality and Performance

  • Precision Engineering: Each component of our SBC SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit is meticulously designed and manufactured to provide flawless performance. From the pressure plate to the clutch disc, every part is crafted to work harmoniously, ensuring smooth engagement and optimal torque transfer.

  • Diverse Material Options: Understanding that different driving applications require different materials for optimal performance, we offer our clutch kits in various friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar. This variety allows drivers to select the best configuration for their specific needs, whether it's for smooth daily driving or for withstanding the rigors of racing.

  • Enhanced Durability: Our clutches are built to last. By using only the highest quality materials and manufacturing processes, we ensure that each clutch kit can withstand the demands of aggressive driving and heavy use. This means less downtime for maintenance and more time on the road or track.

Tailored to Your Driving Needs

  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Options: The SBC SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit comes in different stages to match your vehicle's performance level and your driving style. Whether you're looking for a Stage 1 clutch for daily driving with occasional spirited use or a Stage 2 clutch for more aggressive driving and light track use, we have you covered.

  • Customizable Disc Styles: With options for full-face or 6-paddle disc styles, you can tailor the clutch's engagement to suit your preference. Full-face discs offer smoother engagement, making them ideal for street driving, while 6-paddle discs provide quicker engagement, suited for performance applications.

Comprehensive Kit

  • Everything You Need: Our clutch kit comes with all necessary components for a complete and straightforward installation. This includes the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring that you have everything required for a hassle-free upgrade.

  • Expert Support: At South Bend Clutch, we're not just about selling products; we're about providing solutions. Our team of experts is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns, ensuring that you make the most out of your new clutch.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means investing in a product that delivers on its promises. With decades of experience in the automotive industry, we understand the needs of drivers and the demands placed on their vehicles. Our focus on innovation, coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality, has made us a leader in the clutch market.

Whether you're driving a truck that requires a robust NV4500, NV5600, or G56 clutch, or you're pushing the limits in your WRX, our clutch kits are engineered to provide the performance you need. Our extensive network of dealers makes it easy to find South Bend Clutch products near you, ensuring that quality service and support are always within reach.

Looking Forward

As the automotive industry evolves, so do the requirements for its components. South Bend Clutch is at the forefront of this evolution, continuously improving and expanding our product lineup to meet the changing needs of drivers and their vehicles. Whether you're looking for a clutch that offers daily driving comfort or one that can handle the extreme conditions of racing, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you.

In summary, the SBC SD1-2028R-12 Clutch Kit is more than just a replacement part; it's an upgrade to your vehicle's performance and reliability. With South Bend Clutch, you're choosing a product that is engineered for excellence, backed by a team dedicated to your satisfaction. Drive with confidence, knowing that you have the best in clutch technology under your foot.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

Organic clutch material is a top choice for drivers seeking smooth, reliable performance for everyday use. Made from a blend of woven organic fibers and resin compounds, it offers excellent friction stability, making it ideal for street driving where comfort and longevity are priorities. Its consistent engagement and reduced noise make it particularly suited for daily drivers, light towing, and moderate performance applications where clutch feel matters.

Designed to handle moderate torque loads, organic clutch discs excel in standard driving conditions but may wear faster under extreme stress compared to performance-based materials. However, they remain a cost-effective and dependable option for drivers who prioritize comfort and balanced performance over extreme power handling.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

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.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

Stage 1 Clutch

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

A Stage 1 clutch is designed for drivers seeking a slight performance upgrade over a stock clutch while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability. Ideal for daily drivers and mild performance enhancements, it offers increased clamping force and better heat resistance compared to factory clutches. This makes it suitable for vehicles with minor bolt-on modifications, such as intake or exhaust upgrades.

While Stage 1 clutches provide improved durability and power handling, they maintain a comfortable pedal feel and minimal noise, making them a perfect choice for street driving with light towing or occasional spirited driving. They balance performance with everyday usability.

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.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

PRODUCT FAQs

Have a question ? We are here to help.

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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