SBC SD1-2371R-12 Clutch Kit - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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South Bend Clutch, a recognized leader in the performance clutch industry, is proud to introduce the SBC SD1-2371R-12 Clutch Kit. This innovative line of clutch kits is designed to meet the rigorous demands of various driving conditions, whether it be daily commuting, spirited street driving, or even moderate racing applications. Our clutch kits are engineered to enhance your vehicle's performance, durability, and overall driving experience. The SBC SD1-2371R-12 Clutch Kit, like all South Bend Clutch products, is a testament to our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
At South Bend Clutch, we understand that the clutch is a critical component of your vehicle's drivetrain. A high-quality clutch kit can make a significant difference in the performance and reliability of your vehicle. That's why we've invested heavily in research and development to produce clutch kits that are not only durable but also provide exceptional performance across a wide range of applications.
Our clutch kits are designed with the user in mind, incorporating features that cater to different driving needs and preferences. Whether you're upgrading from a stock clutch to handle increased power, seeking a clutch that can withstand the rigors of racing, or simply require a reliable replacement, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you.
The SBC SD1-2371R-12 Clutch Kit
The SBC SD1-2371R-12 Clutch Kit is available in various configurations to suit a wide array of vehicles and driving conditions. Each variant is tailored with specific friction materials and design features to maximize performance, longevity, and drivability.
Friction Materials
- Organic: Ideal for daily driving and applications where smooth engagement and longevity are paramount. Our organic friction material is designed to offer reliable performance while maintaining comfortable pedal feel.
- Ceramic: Best suited for high-performance applications where heat resistance and holding capacity are critical. Ceramic clutches provide aggressive engagement and are capable of handling significantly more power than stock clutches.
- Kevlar: Offers a balance between the smooth engagement of organic materials and the durability and heat resistance of ceramic. Kevlar clutches are perfect for spirited driving and moderate racing applications.
Clutch Stages
- Stage 1: Designed for vehicles with mild modifications. This stage offers slight improvements over stock clutches in terms of torque capacity and durability without sacrificing drivability.
- Stage 2: Suitable for vehicles with moderate performance upgrades. Stage 2 clutches provide a higher torque capacity and are built to withstand more abuse, making them ideal for more spirited driving and occasional track use.
Usage
- Daily Plus: For those who use their vehicle for daily commuting but require a bit more performance from their clutch. This level is designed to handle increased power while maintaining excellent drivability and comfort.
- Extreme: Engineered for vehicles that see regular track use or have significant modifications. These clutches are built to handle the extreme conditions often encountered during racing or aggressive driving.
- Sport: A great option for enthusiasts who enjoy spirited driving sessions. Sport clutches offer enhanced performance over Daily Plus, with a focus on higher torque capacity and durability in demanding conditions.
Our clutch kits are designed for ease of use, with features like a sprung hub to reduce drivetrain shock and full-faced discs to improve engagement smoothness. Each kit includes all necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from high-quality steel for durability.
South Bend Clutch is not just a manufacturer; we are an integral part of the automotive performance community. This connection to the community drives us to understand the needs of our customers deeply and to continually innovate to meet those needs. Our presence in Indiana allows us to stay closely connected to the heart of the American automotive industry, ensuring that we are at the forefront of technological advancements and market trends.
In addition to our innovative products, South Bend Clutch prides itself on unparalleled customer service. Our network of knowledgeable dealers and distributors is always ready to assist customers in selecting the right clutch kit for their needs. Whether you're nearby or across the globe, finding a South Bend Clutch dealer near you is easy, ensuring that you have access to our top-quality products and expert advice whenever you need it.
For those in the market for a new clutch, whether it be for a G56, NV4500, or NV5600 transmission, the South Bend Clutch product line has something to offer. Our clutches are meticulously engineered to exceed the performance of your vehicle's original equipment, providing a noticeable improvement in power delivery and reliability.
Choosing the right clutch can be a daunting task, but with South Bend Clutch, you can rest assured that you're getting a product that is the result of decades of engineering excellence and a deep passion for the automotive industry. Our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction is unwavering, and it's what makes South Bend Clutch a leader in the performance clutch market.
Whether you're an automotive enthusiast seeking to enhance your driving experience, a racer looking for that competitive edge, or simply in need of a reliable replacement for your worn-out clutch, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you. Trust in our expertise, innovation, and commitment to quality, and take your vehicle's performance to the next level with the SBC SD1-2371R-12 Clutch Kit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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