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SBC Clutch Kit for 1980-1989 Chevrolet C60 5.7L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$722.52
SKU SD1-2061R-12
MPN K04106-HD
  • Regular price $722.52

Sku: SD1-2061R-12

MPN: K04106-HD



Experience the optimal blend of durability and performance with the South Bend Clutch Kit, tailored for vehicles like the 1980-1989 Chevrolet C60 5.7L Gas and similar models. Our Stage 1 clutch kit features an organic friction material for smooth engagement and a 4-paddle disc design with a sprung hub to reduce transmission shock, making it perfect for daily driving plus light towing and hauling. This kit, designed for single disc setups, includes essential installation components like the throw-out bearing and alignment tool but does not come with a flywheel, maintaining compatibility with OEM specifications. Trust South Bend Clutch for a reliable, high-quality upgrade that meets your daily and occasional heavy-duty needs.


$722.52
SKU SD1-2061R-12
MPN K04106-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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  • Crafted using advanced technology for maximum torque capacity.
  • Easy installation with precise fitment to match your specific vehicle model.
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1980-1989 Chevrolet C60 5.7L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

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At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of delivering high-quality, durable clutch kits tailored to meet the specific needs of your vehicle. That's why we're proud to present our SBC Clutch Kit for the 1980-1989 Chevrolet C60 5.7L Gas, a product that embodies the pinnacle of our engineering excellence and commitment to customer satisfaction. Designed not only for the Chevrolet C60 but also fitting a range of other vehicles including the Chevrolet C70, GMC C6000, and GMC C7000, this clutch kit is a testament to our flexibility in providing solutions for various automotive needs.

The utility van and minivan segment demand reliability and performance that can handle the rigors of both personal and commercial use. Recognizing this, our clutch kit is engineered to enhance the driving experience, ensuring that your vehicle maintains optimal performance under various conditions. Whether it's navigating through city traffic or hauling heavy loads, our clutch kit provides the durability and strength required for your vehicle's demanding tasks.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit?

Our SBC Clutch Kit is designed with precision and built to the highest quality standards, ensuring that it not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our customers. The inclusion of an organic friction material in the clutch disc is a choice made for durability and smooth engagement. Organic materials are known for their ability to provide smooth clutch engagement, making them an ideal choice for vehicles that are used daily. This material also offers a good balance between holding power and wear characteristics, ensuring that your clutch performs reliably over time.

The Stage 1 classification of our clutch kit indicates that it is perfectly suited for vehicles that require a slight upgrade over OEM specifications without the need for a full racing setup. This stage is ideal for daily drivers, light towing, and occasional hauling, providing an enhanced driving experience without sacrificing the comfort and reliability of your vehicle. The Daily Plus usage rating further emphasizes its suitability for everyday use, offering enhanced performance that you can depend on, day in and day out.

Designed for vehicles with a single clutch disc setup, our kit includes a 4-paddle disc style with a sprung hub. This design choice aids in reducing the transmission shock and ensures a smoother transition between gears, which is particularly beneficial for vehicles that are frequently used for stop-and-go driving or those that carry heavy loads. The diaphragm-style pressure plate included in our kit provides a consistent clamping force, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the clutch engagement over time.

Comprehensive Kit Contents

Our clutch kit comes with everything needed for a complete and hassle-free installation. This includes the throw-out bearing and alignment tool, ensuring that you have all the necessary components to achieve a perfect fit and function. While the kit does not include a flywheel, it is compatible with the OEM flywheel type, allowing for a straightforward installation process. It's important to note that our kit is designed to work seamlessly with the NV4500 transmission type, which is commonly found in the specified vehicle models, ensuring a perfect match for your transmission system.

Exclusive Features and Benefits

  • Organic Friction Material: Offers smooth engagement and durability.
  • Stage 1 Clutch Kit: Ideal for daily driving with light towing and hauling capabilities.
  • 4-Paddle Disc Style with Sprung Hub: Reduces transmission shock for smoother gear transitions.
  • Includes Essential Installation Components: Comes with a throw-out bearing and alignment tool for a complete installation package.
  • Compatibility with OEM Flywheel: Ensures an easy installation process without the need for additional components.

Designed for a Wide Range of Vehicles

Although specifically mentioned for the 1980 Chevrolet C60 5.7L Gas, our clutch kit is also perfectly suited for a broader range of vehicles within the utility van and minivan segment. This compatibility list includes, but is not limited to, the 1980 Chevrolet C70 6.0L, GMC C6000 5.7L, and GMC C7000 6.0L, all of which share similar drivetrain characteristics and requirements. Whether your vehicle is used for personal conveyance, commercial transport, or a mix of both, our clutch kit is designed to provide the reliability and performance needed to keep your vehicle on the road and performing at its best.

Why Trust South Bend Clutch?

At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and rigorous testing to ensure that they meet the highest standards of durability and performance. With decades of experience in the automotive industry, we have established ourselves as a leading provider of high-quality clutch solutions. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support, ensuring that our customers have the best possible experience with our products.

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means investing in a product that will deliver unmatched performance and reliability for your vehicle. Whether you're upgrading from an OEM clutch or looking for a reliable replacement, our clutch kit is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make.

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 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.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1980 Chevrolet C60 5.7LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1980 Chevrolet C70 6.0LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1980 GMC C6000 5.7LGas2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1980 GMC C7000 6.0LGas2WDNV4500Solid 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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