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SBC Clutch Kit for 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD2-2574R-78
MPN: KF182-HD-DXD-B
Elevate your 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle's performance with the South Bend Clutch Kit, also fitting select Karmann Ghia and Transporter models. Our Stage 1 kit, designed for extreme usage, blends daily driving comfort with high-performance needs. Featuring a single, 6-paddle ceramic disc for superior durability and smooth engagement, this kit is engineered to exceed OEM specifications without including a flywheel, offering flexibility in setup. Ideal for classic car enthusiasts seeking reliability and enhanced performance, our kit includes all necessary components for a seamless installation. Trust South Bend Clutch's expertise for a clutch system that promises to transform your vehicle's driveability and longevity.
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At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles, and our clutch kit for the 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas exemplifies this commitment. Designed to fit other select vehicles, including the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L and 1.3L as well as the Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L, our clutch kit is engineered for precision, durability, and performance.
Our comprehensive understanding of the unique demands of European vehicles, particularly those with a rich heritage like the Volkswagen Beetle, has allowed us to develop a clutch kit that not only meets but exceeds OEM specifications. The South Bend Clutch kit is designed to cater to the needs of classic car enthusiasts who demand the best in terms of reliability and performance.
Key Features and Specifications
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle and other compatible vehicles comes packed with features designed for optimal performance. Here are the details of the variant we offer:
Our clutch kit features a high-performance ceramic friction material, designed to handle the demands of extreme usage. The Stage 1 specification signifies a balance between performance enhancements and daily driving comfort, making it an ideal choice for classic car enthusiasts who enjoy both. The inclusion of a 6-paddle disc with a sprung hub design ensures smooth engagement and increased durability. Despite its high-performance design, this kit does not include a flywheel, allowing customers the flexibility to choose their preferred setup.
Engineered for Performance
Our clutch kits are not just about replacing parts; they're about upgrading your vehicle's performance. The choice of ceramic material for the friction disc ensures that our clutches can handle higher temperatures and more abuse than standard OEM clutches. This makes the South Bend Clutch kit ideal for not just daily driving, but also for more demanding situations such as spirited driving or even amateur racing. The sprung hub design helps to protect the drivetrain from shock loads by providing a degree of cushioning, further enhancing the durability of your vehicle's transmission system.
Compatibility and Installation
Designed with a focus on compatibility, our clutch kit is engineered to fit seamlessly with the 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas and other specified vehicles. The kit includes all necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel. This comprehensive approach ensures that our customers have everything they need for a successful installation, reducing downtime and getting you back on the road faster.
Why South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means opting for a product backed by years of engineering expertise and a commitment to quality. We understand the importance of reliability, especially when it comes to classic vehicles that are not just modes of transportation but also cherished possessions. Our products are the result of rigorous testing and continuous improvement, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed the highest standards of performance and durability.
Moreover, our extensive dealer network ensures that support and advice are always close at hand, whether you're looking for a South Bend Clutch dealer near you or need assistance choosing the right product for your vehicle. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, making us a trusted partner for all your clutch needs.
Conclusion
The South Bend Clutch Kit for 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas and other compatible vehicles represents the pinnacle of our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're restoring a classic Volkswagen, looking to enhance its performance, or simply ensuring it remains reliable for daily use, our clutch kit offers a perfect solution. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in peace of mind, knowing that your vehicle is equipped with a clutch system designed to perform and last. Discover the difference that a South Bend Clutch can make for your vehicle today.
Ceramic Friction Material
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
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.
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 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1956-1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1954-1965 Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L | Gas |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles, and our clutch kit for the 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas exemplifies this commitment. Designed to fit other select vehicles, including the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L and 1.3L as well as the Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L, our clutch kit is engineered for precision, durability, and performance.
Our comprehensive understanding of the unique demands of European vehicles, particularly those with a rich heritage like the Volkswagen Beetle, has allowed us to develop a clutch kit that not only meets but exceeds OEM specifications. The South Bend Clutch kit is designed to cater to the needs of classic car enthusiasts who demand the best in terms of reliability and performance.
Key Features and Specifications
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle and other compatible vehicles comes packed with features designed for optimal performance. Here are the details of the variant we offer:
Our clutch kit features a high-performance ceramic friction material, designed to handle the demands of extreme usage. The Stage 1 specification signifies a balance between performance enhancements and daily driving comfort, making it an ideal choice for classic car enthusiasts who enjoy both. The inclusion of a 6-paddle disc with a sprung hub design ensures smooth engagement and increased durability. Despite its high-performance design, this kit does not include a flywheel, allowing customers the flexibility to choose their preferred setup.
Engineered for Performance
Our clutch kits are not just about replacing parts; they're about upgrading your vehicle's performance. The choice of ceramic material for the friction disc ensures that our clutches can handle higher temperatures and more abuse than standard OEM clutches. This makes the South Bend Clutch kit ideal for not just daily driving, but also for more demanding situations such as spirited driving or even amateur racing. The sprung hub design helps to protect the drivetrain from shock loads by providing a degree of cushioning, further enhancing the durability of your vehicle's transmission system.
Compatibility and Installation
Designed with a focus on compatibility, our clutch kit is engineered to fit seamlessly with the 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas and other specified vehicles. The kit includes all necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel. This comprehensive approach ensures that our customers have everything they need for a successful installation, reducing downtime and getting you back on the road faster.
Why South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means opting for a product backed by years of engineering expertise and a commitment to quality. We understand the importance of reliability, especially when it comes to classic vehicles that are not just modes of transportation but also cherished possessions. Our products are the result of rigorous testing and continuous improvement, ensuring that they not only meet but exceed the highest standards of performance and durability.
Moreover, our extensive dealer network ensures that support and advice are always close at hand, whether you're looking for a South Bend Clutch dealer near you or need assistance choosing the right product for your vehicle. Our dedication to customer satisfaction is at the core of everything we do, making us a trusted partner for all your clutch needs.
Conclusion
The South Bend Clutch Kit for 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L Gas and other compatible vehicles represents the pinnacle of our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Whether you're restoring a classic Volkswagen, looking to enhance its performance, or simply ensuring it remains reliable for daily use, our clutch kit offers a perfect solution. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a product; you're investing in peace of mind, knowing that your vehicle is equipped with a clutch system designed to perform and last. Discover the difference that a South Bend Clutch can make for your vehicle today.
Ceramic Friction Material
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.
While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.
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.
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 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1956-1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1.3L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1954-1965 Volkswagen Transporter 1.2L | Gas | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
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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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