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SBC Clutch Kit for 1979-1985 Ford Mustang 5.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$273.63
SKU SD1-2251R-12
MPN K07005-HD
  • Regular price $273.63

Sku: SD1-2251R-12

MPN: K07005-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2251R-12 Clutch Kit. Expertly designed for gas-fueled vehicles, this kit is compatible with NV4500, NV5600, and G56 transmissions, offering a perfect fit and exceptional performance. Choose from Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to match your driving needs, from daily commutes to extreme conditions. Available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, each kit includes a single clutch disc, tailored for either smooth engagement or aggressive driving. Though the flywheel is not included, these kits come with all necessary installation components for a seamless upgrade. Opt for South Bend Clutch for unmatched quality and performance, whether for daily drives or spirited adventures.


$273.63
SKU SD1-2251R-12
MPN K07005-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Maximize your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.
  • Experience smoother gear shifts and enhanced driving comfort.
  • Designed to handle high torque outputs for both street and track use.
  • Our clutches undergo rigorous testing to ensure reliability and durability.
  • Easy installation with our step-by-step guides, perfect for DIY or professional setups.
  • Reduce wear and tear on your transmission system with our advanced friction materials.
  • Enjoy a quieter, more responsive driving experience with our innovative clutch technology.
  • Backed by a warranty that ensures your investment is protected.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1979-1985 Ford Mustang 5.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$273.63

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At South Bend Clutch, we are renowned for our dedication to quality, performance, and reliability in the clutch industry. Our comprehensive range of clutch kits, including the SBC SD1-2251R-12 Clutch Kit, is designed to meet the diverse needs of drivers and their vehicles, ensuring superior performance and value. Our clutch kits are meticulously engineered and tested to provide optimal function and durability, regardless of the driving conditions or vehicle demands.

The SBC SD1-2251R-12 Clutch Kit is a testament to our commitment to excellence. This clutch kit is tailored for gas-fueled vehicles and is compatible with various transmission types, including the NV4500, NV5600, and G56 models. It features a 10-input spline with an input shaft diameter of 1.06 inches and a disc diameter of 9 inches, ensuring a precise fit and exceptional performance.

Our clutch kits come in different variants to cater to the specific needs of our customers, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials. Each material offers unique benefits, from the smooth engagement and reliability of Organic to the high heat resistance and durability of Ceramic and Kevlar. This flexibility allows you to choose the perfect clutch setup for your vehicle, whether you need a clutch for daily driving or high-performance applications.

The SBC SD1-2251R-12 Clutch Kit variants are available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, providing options for both moderate and more demanding driving conditions. The Stage 1 variants are ideal for vehicles with mild modifications or those used for daily driving, offering improved drivability without sacrificing comfort. The Stage 2 variants are designed for vehicles with more significant modifications, providing enhanced torque capacity and performance for spirited driving or competition use.

Each clutch kit variant is equipped with a single clutch disc, ensuring a straightforward installation process and reliable performance. The disc styles vary from Full Face for smooth and consistent engagement to 6-Paddle for vehicles requiring more aggressive engagement characteristics. This versatility ensures that whatever your driving style or vehicle requirements, there is an SBC clutch kit that fits your needs.

Moreover, our clutch kits include essential components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable steel, ensuring that you have everything you need for a successful installation. While the kits do not include a flywheel, they are designed to work seamlessly with your vehicle's existing flywheel, allowing for a more cost-effective upgrade.

South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional customer service. Our dealers are located across the country, making it easy to find a South Bend Clutch dealer near you for professional advice and support. Whether you are looking for a clutch kit for a WRX, G56, NV4500, or NV5600 transmission, our extensive product range and knowledgeable staff ensure you get the right solution for your vehicle.

Choosing the right clutch for your vehicle is crucial for achieving optimal performance and longevity. With South Bend Clutch, you can be confident in your purchase, knowing that our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing. Our commitment to quality means that every South Bend Clutch kit is designed to exceed your expectations and provide unmatched value.

In addition to our high-quality clutch kits, South Bend Clutch offers a wide range of related products, including clutch plates, clutch assemblies, and complete clutch systems. Our products are compatible with a variety of vehicle makes and models, ensuring that we have a solution for nearly every need. Whether you are repairing a truck clutch, upgrading a performance car, or maintaining a daily driver, South Bend Clutch has the products and expertise to help you get the job done right.

South Bend Clutch stands at the forefront of the clutch industry, combining innovative design, advanced materials, and precision manufacturing to deliver products that set the standard for performance and reliability. Our commitment to excellence is evident in every product we offer, from our clutch kits to our customer service. When you choose South Bend Clutch, you are choosing a brand with a proven track record of quality, durability, and customer satisfaction.

South Bend Clutch Organic Friction Material

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Sprung Hub Style

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Full Face Disc Style

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.

South Bend Clutch 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.

South Bend Clutch Single Disc Clutch Kit

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.

South Bend Clutch Stage 1 Clutch

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.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1979-1985 Ford Mustang 5.0LDiesel2WDTREMEC T5Neutral Balance
1979-1985 Mercury Capri 5.0LDiesel2WDTREMEC T5Neutral Balance
1979 Ford Fairmont 5.0LDiesel2WD-Neutral Balance
1979 Mercury Zephyr 5.0LDiesel2WD-Neutral Balance

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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