SBC Clutch Kit for 1973-1980 Dodge Colt 1.6L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to providing the best clutch solutions for a wide array of vehicles and driving needs. Our SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit is an exemplary product from our extensive catalog, designed to meet the high standards and specific requirements of our customers. This clutch kit is engineered for performance, durability, and reliability, ensuring your vehicle operates at its peak potential.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch
South Bend Clutch has been at the forefront of clutch technology and innovation. Our experience and expertise in the industry allow us to design and manufacture clutch systems that offer unmatched performance and durability. We understand the importance of a reliable clutch system, whether you're navigating daily traffic or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the race track. That's why every product we offer, including the SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit, is a testament to our commitment to quality and performance.
Unparalleled Quality and Performance
The SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit is designed for gas vehicles and comes with various options to meet your specific needs, including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials. Each material has been carefully selected and tested to ensure optimal performance and durability under different driving conditions.
- Organic: Ideal for daily driving and moderate performance applications, offering smooth engagement and reliability.
- Ceramic: Best suited for high-performance scenarios where heat resistance and durability are paramount.
- Kevlar: Offers the best of both worlds, providing the durability needed for high performance while maintaining smoother engagement for daily driving.
Regardless of the variant you choose, you can expect a clutch system that delivers consistent performance and longevity.
Engineered for Excellence
Our clutch kits are not just about the materials; they are about the engineering behind them. The SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit features a single disc style, designed to deliver smooth and precise engagement every time. The full face disc ensures maximum surface area contact for improved torque capacity and longevity. Additionally, the sprung hub design helps to protect the drivetrain from shock loads, further enhancing the durability of your vehicle's clutch system.
Compatibility and Installation
The SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit is designed for easy installation, ensuring you can get back on the road or track as quickly as possible. While the kit does not include a flywheel, it is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, making it a versatile choice for many drivers. Please note that it does not come with a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, or pilot bushing, allowing you to customize your setup further based on your specific needs and preferences.
Diverse Applications
Whether you're upgrading your daily driver or preparing your vehicle for extreme performance scenarios, the SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit offers the versatility and reliability you need. From the daily commute to the most demanding racing applications, our clutch kit is designed to provide the performance you demand. The different stages and materials available within this kit allow you to tailor the clutch to your vehicle's specific needs and your driving style.
Stage 1 vs. Stage 2
The SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit is available in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, providing options for different levels of performance enhancement.
- Stage 1: Ideal for vehicles with minor modifications or for drivers looking for an upgrade over the stock clutch. It offers enhanced performance and durability without sacrificing drivability.
- Stage 2: Designed for vehicles with more significant modifications or for drivers seeking higher performance levels. This stage offers increased torque capacity and is built to handle more aggressive driving and higher power outputs.
Trust South Bend Clutch for Your Clutch Needs
At South Bend Clutch, we are passionate about providing drivers with the best clutch solutions on the market. Our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction is evident in every product we offer. The SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit is a prime example of our dedication to excellence, offering the reliability, performance, and quality that South Bend Clutch is known for.
Whether you're looking to enhance your vehicle's performance or need a reliable replacement for your worn-out clutch, the SBC SD1-2154R-12 Clutch Kit is an excellent choice. With our focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, you can trust South Bend Clutch to deliver the best clutch solutions for your vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973-1980 Dodge Colt 1.6L | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1976-1980 Plymouth Arrow 1.6L | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1978-1979 Dodge Challenger 1.6L | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1978-1979 Plymouth Sapporo 1.6L | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | 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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