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SBC Clutch Kit for 1979-1986 Ford Mustang 2.3L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles
Sku: SD1-2249R-12
MPN: K07003-HD
Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit, tailored for a range of driving styles from daily commuting to extreme performance. This kit features single disc variants in organic, ceramic, and Kevlar materials to cater to your specific needs. Whether you prioritize smooth daily driving or demand high performance for racing, we've got you covered. Our Stage 1 to Stage 4 kits are designed to enhance torque capacity and durability for vehicles with minor to heavily modified upgrades. Note: Kits do not include a flywheel, allowing customization to your specific preferences. Choose South Bend Clutch for unparalleled performance, reliability, and support.
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South Bend Clutch, a renowned name in the clutch manufacturing industry, offers a wide range of high-quality clutch kits designed for a variety of driving needs and vehicle types. Our SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in providing top-tier clutch solutions. This product, like all others from our inventory, is engineered to enhance the driving experience by delivering outstanding performance, durability, and reliability.
The SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit comes in several variants to suit different driving styles and preferences, ranging from organic materials for daily driving to ceramic compositions for extreme conditions. Each variant is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of our customers, whether you're navigating daily traffic or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track or off-road terrains.
Friction Materials and Their Importance
Friction material plays a critical role in the performance of a clutch. It directly affects the clutch's engagement characteristics, wear rate, and overall performance. Our SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit offers variants in organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials.
- Organic: Ideal for daily driving, organic friction material offers smooth engagement and is suitable for vehicles that are not heavily modified. It provides longevity and reliability for everyday use.
- Ceramic: Designed for high performance, the ceramic friction material offers higher heat resistance and is suitable for vehicles with high horsepower and torque outputs. It's perfect for racing, towing, or any situation that demands extreme performance.
- Kevlar: Kevlar friction material provides an excellent balance between durability and performance. It offers smoother engagement than ceramic and is more durable than organic material, making it suitable for sport driving and moderate performance applications.
Stage Ratings and Usage
Our clutch kits are available in different stage ratings, reflecting the level of performance they offer:
- Stage 1: Designed for vehicles with minor modifications. It's perfect for drivers looking for a slight improvement over the stock clutch, offering enhanced performance without sacrificing daily drivability.
- Stage 2: Suitable for vehicles with moderate performance upgrades. This stage provides a higher torque capacity than Stage 1, making it ideal for sport driving and occasional track use.
- Stage 4: The ultimate in performance, Stage 4 clutch kits are designed for heavily modified vehicles and extreme conditions. They offer the highest torque capacity for serious enthusiasts who demand the best.
Clutch Disc Quantity and Style
The SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit features single disc styles, which are suitable for a wide array of applications. The disc style varies across the variants, from full face for smooth engagement and reliability to multi-paddle designs for aggressive engagement and high heat dissipation in extreme applications.
Comprehensive Kit Inclusions
Understanding the importance of a seamless installation process, our clutch kits come with all necessary components for installation, including:
- Throw Out Bearing: Ensures smooth disengagement of the clutch.
- Alignment Tool: Assists in the precise alignment of the clutch disc during installation.
- Pilot Bushing: Made of durable steel, it supports the front end of the transmission input shaft.
However, it's important to note that our kits do not include a flywheel, allowing customers the flexibility to choose a flywheel that best suits their specific needs and preferences.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a clutch kit from South Bend Clutch means opting for a product that stands at the forefront of clutch technology and innovation. Our extensive experience and commitment to quality have made us a trusted name in the industry. Here are several reasons why our clutch kits stand out:
- Customization and Versatility: Our wide range of materials and stage ratings provide options for nearly every type of driver and vehicle, ensuring you find the perfect match for your driving style and performance needs.
- Durability and Performance: Engineered using the latest in materials science and manufacturing techniques, our clutches are built to last and perform under the most demanding conditions.
- Expert Support: Our knowledgeable team is always ready to provide expert advice and support, ensuring you make the right choice for your vehicle and get the most out of your South Bend Clutch product.
Whether you're upgrading your vehicle for better daily driving performance or preparing for competitive racing, South Bend Clutch has the right solution for you. Our SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit and its variants are designed to meet the diverse needs of drivers around the world, providing unmatched performance, reliability, and value. Embrace the full potential of your vehicle with a clutch kit from South Bend Clutch and experience the difference quality makes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford Mustang 2.3L | Diesel |  | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1978 Ford Fairmont 2.3L | Diesel |  | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Ford Granada 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1974 Ford Mustang II 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Pinto 2.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1974 Ford Pinto 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Mercury Bobcat 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1979 Mercury Capri 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Mercury Cougar 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Mercury Marquis 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Mercury Monarch 3.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1978 Mercury Zephyr 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch, a renowned name in the clutch manufacturing industry, offers a wide range of high-quality clutch kits designed for a variety of driving needs and vehicle types. Our SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit is a testament to our commitment to excellence and innovation in providing top-tier clutch solutions. This product, like all others from our inventory, is engineered to enhance the driving experience by delivering outstanding performance, durability, and reliability.
The SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit comes in several variants to suit different driving styles and preferences, ranging from organic materials for daily driving to ceramic compositions for extreme conditions. Each variant is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of our customers, whether you're navigating daily traffic or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track or off-road terrains.
Friction Materials and Their Importance
Friction material plays a critical role in the performance of a clutch. It directly affects the clutch's engagement characteristics, wear rate, and overall performance. Our SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit offers variants in organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials.
- Organic: Ideal for daily driving, organic friction material offers smooth engagement and is suitable for vehicles that are not heavily modified. It provides longevity and reliability for everyday use.
- Ceramic: Designed for high performance, the ceramic friction material offers higher heat resistance and is suitable for vehicles with high horsepower and torque outputs. It's perfect for racing, towing, or any situation that demands extreme performance.
- Kevlar: Kevlar friction material provides an excellent balance between durability and performance. It offers smoother engagement than ceramic and is more durable than organic material, making it suitable for sport driving and moderate performance applications.
Stage Ratings and Usage
Our clutch kits are available in different stage ratings, reflecting the level of performance they offer:
- Stage 1: Designed for vehicles with minor modifications. It's perfect for drivers looking for a slight improvement over the stock clutch, offering enhanced performance without sacrificing daily drivability.
- Stage 2: Suitable for vehicles with moderate performance upgrades. This stage provides a higher torque capacity than Stage 1, making it ideal for sport driving and occasional track use.
- Stage 4: The ultimate in performance, Stage 4 clutch kits are designed for heavily modified vehicles and extreme conditions. They offer the highest torque capacity for serious enthusiasts who demand the best.
Clutch Disc Quantity and Style
The SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit features single disc styles, which are suitable for a wide array of applications. The disc style varies across the variants, from full face for smooth engagement and reliability to multi-paddle designs for aggressive engagement and high heat dissipation in extreme applications.
Comprehensive Kit Inclusions
Understanding the importance of a seamless installation process, our clutch kits come with all necessary components for installation, including:
- Throw Out Bearing: Ensures smooth disengagement of the clutch.
- Alignment Tool: Assists in the precise alignment of the clutch disc during installation.
- Pilot Bushing: Made of durable steel, it supports the front end of the transmission input shaft.
However, it's important to note that our kits do not include a flywheel, allowing customers the flexibility to choose a flywheel that best suits their specific needs and preferences.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch?
Choosing a clutch kit from South Bend Clutch means opting for a product that stands at the forefront of clutch technology and innovation. Our extensive experience and commitment to quality have made us a trusted name in the industry. Here are several reasons why our clutch kits stand out:
- Customization and Versatility: Our wide range of materials and stage ratings provide options for nearly every type of driver and vehicle, ensuring you find the perfect match for your driving style and performance needs.
- Durability and Performance: Engineered using the latest in materials science and manufacturing techniques, our clutches are built to last and perform under the most demanding conditions.
- Expert Support: Our knowledgeable team is always ready to provide expert advice and support, ensuring you make the right choice for your vehicle and get the most out of your South Bend Clutch product.
Whether you're upgrading your vehicle for better daily driving performance or preparing for competitive racing, South Bend Clutch has the right solution for you. Our SBC SD1-2249R-12 Clutch Kit and its variants are designed to meet the diverse needs of drivers around the world, providing unmatched performance, reliability, and value. Embrace the full potential of your vehicle with a clutch kit from South Bend Clutch and experience the difference quality makes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Ford Mustang 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1978 Ford Fairmont 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Ford Granada 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1974 Ford Mustang II 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1971 Ford Pinto 2.0L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1974 Ford Pinto 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Mercury Bobcat 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1979 Mercury Capri 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1981 Mercury Cougar 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1983 Mercury Marquis 2.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1975 Mercury Monarch 3.3L | Diesel | | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1978 Mercury Zephyr 2.3L | Diesel | | 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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