SBC Clutch Kit for 1970-1973 Dodge Charger 5.6L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on providing top-quality clutch kits for a wide range of vehicles, specifically catering to the needs of the American Muscle segment. Our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1970-1973 Dodge Charger 5.6L Gas and various other models are designed with the enthusiast and daily driver in mind. This range of clutch kits is meticulously engineered to deliver enhanced performance, durability, and driveability, making them an ideal choice for those looking to upgrade their vehicle's transmission system.
The clutch is a crucial component in the transmission system of a vehicle, acting as the bridge that connects the engine to the transmission. A well-functioning clutch ensures smooth gear shifts, optimal performance, and the overall reliability of your vehicle. That's where South Bend Clutch steps in. Our clutch kits are designed to exceed OEM specifications, providing you with a product that not only matches but surpasses the quality and performance of the original clutch in your vehicle.
Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to suit different driving needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a daily driver setup or something more suited for high-performance applications, we have you covered. The variants available include Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering unique benefits. The Organic option is ideal for those looking for a smooth engagement and factory-like driveability, while the Ceramic option provides higher heat resistance and is suited for more aggressive driving or racing applications. The Kevlar option offers a balance between the two, providing longer life and higher performance without sacrificing too much in terms of engagement quality.
In terms of stages, our clutch kits come in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations. Stage 1 is designed for vehicles with minor modifications or for those seeking a slight upgrade over the OEM clutch, offering improved performance without a significant increase in pedal effort. Stage 2 is geared towards more heavily modified vehicles or those requiring a more substantial increase in torque capacity, providing enhanced grip and power handling capabilities.
All our clutch kits include a pressure plate, clutch disc, throw-out bearing, and an alignment tool. Some kits also come with a pilot bushing made of high-quality bronze, ensuring you have all the necessary components for a complete and hassle-free installation. Additionally, our clutch kits are designed to work with the OEM flywheel, allowing for a straightforward upgrade without the need for additional modifications.
Choosing the right clutch kit is essential for achieving the desired performance and reliability from your vehicle. That's why at South Bend Clutch, we are committed to offering not just a product, but a solution that meets and exceeds the expectations of our customers. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the best possible advice and support, ensuring you choose the perfect clutch kit for your vehicle and driving style.
Our clutch kits are designed, tested, and proven to perform under the most demanding conditions. Whether you're navigating the daily commute, hitting the drag strip, or enjoying spirited drives on the open road, you can trust South Bend Clutch to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, South Bend Clutch continues to be a leader in the automotive aftermarket industry, providing clutch solutions that drivers depend on.
In addition to offering superior products, South Bend Clutch is committed to excellence in customer service. Our network of dealers and distributors, easily located with the "South Bend Clutch dealers near me" search, ensures that our products are readily available no matter where you are. Furthermore, our knowledgeable customer service team is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns, making the selection and purchasing process as smooth as possible.
In summary, the South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1970-1973 Dodge Charger 5.6L Gas and other compatible vehicles represents the pinnacle of performance, durability, and driveability. With options to suit various driving preferences and requirements, along with our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, South Bend Clutch is the go-to choice for enthusiasts and daily drivers alike. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in your vehicle's performance and reliability.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 Dodge Charger 5.6L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1965 Dodge Coronet 4.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Dodge Coronet 5.2L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1964 Dodge Dart 4.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Dodge Polara 4.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1965 Plymouth Fury 4.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1966 Plymouth Fury 5.2L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Plymouth Gran Fury 5.2L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1965 Plymouth Satellite 4.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1973 Plymouth Scamp 5.2L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
| 1965 Plymouth Valiant 4.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | Muncie M21 | Solid Mass |
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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