SBC Clutch Kit for 1999-2003 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

South Bend Clutch is renowned for providing high-quality clutch kits designed to meet the unique needs of every driver, whether it's for daily driving or high-performance applications. Our SBC Clutch Kit for 1999-2003 Ford F-250 7.3L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles is no exception and represents the pinnacle of clutch technology tailored for the diesel truck segment. This product not only exemplifies our commitment to excellence but also underscores our position as a leader in the clutch industry.

The South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1999-2003 Ford F-250 and F-350 7.3L Diesel is engineered to enhance the performance and reliability of your vehicle. These trucks, known for their solid mass flywheel and ZF S6-650 transmission, require a clutch that can handle the rigors of diesel performance. Our clutch kits are designed with this in mind, offering a seamless integration for vehicles with a 4WD drivetrain configuration.

The clutch kit comes in two variants: the Organic/Ceramic Stage 3 Endurance and the Organic Stage 2 Daily. Each variant is designed to cater to different driving needs and preferences. The Stage 3 Endurance kit is ideal for drivers looking for a clutch that can withstand the demands of heavy towing, racing, and high horsepower applications. On the other hand, the Stage 2 Daily kit is perfect for those who require a reliable and high-performing clutch for everyday use. Both variants include a dual-disc design, ensuring greater torque capacity and smoother engagement over a single disc setup.

Key features of our clutch kits include:

• The inclusion of a flywheel, which is crucial for ensuring that the clutch assembly works seamlessly with your vehicle’s drivetrain. This feature is particularly important for diesel trucks, as the correct flywheel can significantly affect the performance and longevity of the clutch system.
• A diaphragm pressure plate style that has been modified for increased clamping force without the heavy pedal feel. This ensures that the driver experiences comfortable and responsive clutch engagement.
• Dual clutch disc quantity, allowing for higher torque handling and improved heat dissipation. This is essential for diesel engines that produce high levels of torque at low RPMs.
• The use of high-quality materials, such as organic and ceramic friction materials, steel pilot bushing materials, and a sprung hub style. These materials are selected to provide optimal performance, durability, and driver comfort.
• The inclusion of necessary installation components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, making the installation process straightforward and convenient.

One of the distinctive advantages of choosing a South Bend Clutch kit is our comprehensive approach to design and manufacturing. We understand that a clutch is not just a part but a crucial element of your vehicle's performance. That's why our products are rigorously tested and refined to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Whether you're towing heavy loads, engaging in competitive racing, or simply navigating daily traffic, our clutch kits are designed to deliver unparalleled reliability and performance.

Moreover, South Bend Clutch stands behind our products with exceptional customer service. From selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle to after-sales support, our team of experts is here to assist you every step of the way. Our network of dealers ensures that wherever you are, support and advice are never far away.

In selecting a South Bend Clutch kit for your 1999-2003 Ford F-250 or F-350 7.3L Diesel, you're choosing a product that embodies the pinnacle of clutch design and engineering. It's not just about upgrading a component; it's about enhancing your entire driving experience with reliability, performance, and quality that only South Bend Clutch can provide.

Whether you're a seasoned racer, a dedicated off-roader, or simply someone who demands the best from their vehicle, our clutch kits are designed to meet and exceed your expectations. Experience the difference quality makes with South Bend Clutch, where our commitment to excellence drives everything we do.

Organic/Ceramic Multi-Friction Material

The organic/ceramic combo clutch material offers a perfect balance between smooth drivability and enhanced torque capacity. This hybrid design pairs an organic friction surface on one side for smooth engagement with a ceramic material on the other side for increased heat resistance and durability. This combination makes it ideal for performance street driving, moderate towing, and off-road applications where a mix of comfort and strength is needed.

By combining both materials, this clutch disc reduces chatter while offering improved torque handling compared to standard organic discs alone. It's a great choice for drivers seeking a versatile clutch capable of handling both daily driving and occasional high-performance use.

Organic/Ceramic Multi-Friction Material +

The organic/ceramic combo clutch material offers a perfect balance between smooth drivability and enhanced torque capacity. This hybrid design pairs an organic friction surface on one side for smooth engagement with a ceramic material on the other side for increased heat resistance and durability. This combination makes it ideal for performance street driving, moderate towing, and off-road applications where a mix of comfort and strength is needed.

By combining both materials, this clutch disc reduces chatter while offering improved torque handling compared to standard organic discs alone. It's a great choice for drivers seeking a versatile clutch capable of handling both daily driving and occasional high-performance use.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Button Disc Style

The button clutch disc, also known as a puck-style disc, features small friction pads (or buttons) spaced around the disc rather than a full friction surface. This segmented design reduces rotating mass, improving throttle response and heat dissipation. It is commonly used in performance vehicles where quick power transfer and reduced clutch fade are essential.

While button discs offer improved power handling and reduced weight, they often result in a more aggressive clutch engagement with less modulation, making them better suited for racing, performance driving, and modified street vehicles rather than casual daily use.

Button Disc Style +

The button clutch disc, also known as a puck-style disc, features small friction pads (or buttons) spaced around the disc rather than a full friction surface. This segmented design reduces rotating mass, improving throttle response and heat dissipation. It is commonly used in performance vehicles where quick power transfer and reduced clutch fade are essential.

While button discs offer improved power handling and reduced weight, they often result in a more aggressive clutch engagement with less modulation, making them better suited for racing, performance driving, and modified street vehicles rather than casual daily use.

Dual Disc

The dual disc clutch offers increased performance and power-handling capacity by utilizing two friction discs instead of one. This design effectively doubles the surface area for power transfer, allowing for greater torque capacity and improved heat dissipation. Dual disc setups are ideal for performance vehicles, heavy towing, and high-horsepower applications where a standard single disc may fall short.

Despite the enhanced power capacity, dual disc clutches can still provide smooth engagement when paired with a sprung hub design. They strike an excellent balance between performance and drivability, making them a preferred choice for modified street vehicles and diesel trucks requiring extra holding power.

Dual Disc +

The dual disc clutch offers increased performance and power-handling capacity by utilizing two friction discs instead of one. This design effectively doubles the surface area for power transfer, allowing for greater torque capacity and improved heat dissipation. Dual disc setups are ideal for performance vehicles, heavy towing, and high-horsepower applications where a standard single disc may fall short.

Despite the enhanced power capacity, dual disc clutches can still provide smooth engagement when paired with a sprung hub design. They strike an excellent balance between performance and drivability, making them a preferred choice for modified street vehicles and diesel trucks requiring extra holding power.

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.

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.

Stage 3 Clutch

A Stage 3 clutch is built for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where aggressive power handling is required. Typically using ceramic or feramic materials, this clutch provides exceptional heat resistance and torque capacity, making it ideal for vehicles with significant power modifications, such as forced induction or high-horsepower diesel builds.

While Stage 3 clutches offer superior performance under load, they often result in a firmer pedal feel and more abrupt engagement, which may be challenging for casual driving. This stage is best suited for high-performance vehicles, drag racing, and extreme towing where maximum power transfer is crucial.

Stage 3 Clutch +

A Stage 3 clutch is built for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where aggressive power handling is required. Typically using ceramic or feramic materials, this clutch provides exceptional heat resistance and torque capacity, making it ideal for vehicles with significant power modifications, such as forced induction or high-horsepower diesel builds.

While Stage 3 clutches offer superior performance under load, they often result in a firmer pedal feel and more abrupt engagement, which may be challenging for casual driving. This stage is best suited for high-performance vehicles, drag racing, and extreme towing where maximum power transfer is crucial.