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SBC Clutch Kit for 1985-1994 Dodge Colt 1.5L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$169.68
SKU SD1-2157R-12
MPN K05023-HD
  • Regular price $169.68

Sku: SD1-2157R-12

MPN: K05023-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2157R-12 Clutch Kit. Designed for gasoline engines, this kit offers enhanced reliability and drivability for both daily commuting and more demanding conditions. It features a choice of organic or ceramic friction materials to suit your driving style - organic for smooth engagement and durability, and ceramic for superior performance under extreme conditions. Available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, it caters to vehicles with mild to significant modifications, providing improved torque capacity and responsiveness. This comprehensive kit includes a clutch disc, pressure plate, and installation hardware, ensuring a complete solution for upgrading your vehicle's clutch system. Trust in South Bend Clutch's commitment to quality and innovation for a smoother, more engaging driving experience.


$169.68
SKU SD1-2157R-12
MPN K05023-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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  • Designed to optimize the performance of your manual transmission vehicle.
  • Crafted using state-of-the-art technology for superior durability.
  • Provides smoother, more responsive clutch engagement.
  • Engineered for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to high-performance cars.
  • Increases torque capacity and transmission efficiency.
  • Reduces wear on transmission components, extending vehicle life.
  • Tested rigorously to ensure reliability under extreme conditions.
  • Supported by a dedicated customer service team ready to assist with installation and maintenance queries.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1985-1994 Dodge Colt 1.5L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$169.68

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South Bend Clutch is a renowned leader in the automotive performance clutch industry, offering a wide array of clutch kits designed to meet various driving needs and scenarios. The SBC SD1-2157R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies our commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Designed for vehicles that require a robust and efficient clutch system, this clutch kit is engineered to deliver enhanced drivability and durability under various conditions.

Understanding the critical role of the clutch in your vehicle's performance, South Bend Clutch has invested extensively in research and development to design a clutch kit that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of drivers, from daily commuting to more demanding driving conditions. The SBC SD1-2157R-12 Clutch Kit is the culmination of this relentless pursuit of excellence.

Key Features and Benefits

The SBC SD1-2157R-12 Clutch Kit is tailored for gasoline engines, featuring a 20-input spline and an input shaft diameter of 0.88 inches. Its disc diameter of 7.25 inches is designed to provide optimal surface area for friction, resulting in smoother engagement and enhanced performance. This clutch kit is available in various configurations to suit a wide range of driving preferences and requirements, including options for organic and ceramic friction materials, as well as stages 1 and 2 for different levels of performance enhancement.

  • Friction Material Options: Choose between organic and ceramic friction materials. Organic offers smoother engagement and is ideal for daily driving conditions, providing reliability and longevity. Ceramic, on the other hand, is suited for drivers who demand more from their vehicle, offering higher heat resistance and better performance under extreme conditions.

  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Variants: This clutch kit is available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations. Stage 1 is designed for vehicles with mild performance modifications, offering an upgrade over stock performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 is aimed at vehicles with more significant modifications, providing higher torque capacity and enhanced performance for spirited driving and occasional track use.

  • Comprehensive Kit Contents: Each kit includes a high-quality clutch disc, pressure plate, and necessary installation hardware. For select variants, an alignment tool and throw-out bearing are also provided, ensuring a comprehensive solution for clutch replacement or upgrade.

  • Durability and Reliability: Manufactured using high-grade materials and precision engineering, this clutch kit is built to last. It is designed to withstand the rigors of both daily driving and more demanding conditions, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

  • Enhanced Driving Experience: By optimizing the clutch system's performance, this kit offers improved vehicle responsiveness. Enjoy smoother shifts and a more engaging driving experience, whether you're navigating city streets or pushing your vehicle's limits on winding roads.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

At South Bend Clutch, we take pride in our heritage of quality and innovation. Our products are a testament to our commitment to providing the automotive community with clutch systems that deliver unparalleled performance and reliability. Here are a few reasons why drivers and professionals choose South Bend Clutch:

  • Expertise and Innovation: With years of experience in the clutch industry, we have developed a deep understanding of what drivers need. Our products are the result of extensive research, development, and real-world testing.

  • Quality Manufacturing: We adhere to strict manufacturing standards, using only the highest quality materials. This ensures that every clutch kit we produce meets our rigorous quality criteria.

  • Customer Satisfaction: Our dedication to customer service is unmatched. We are here to support you before, during, and after your purchase, ensuring that you get the most out of your South Bend Clutch product.

  • Wide Range of Options: Understanding that every driver's needs are unique, we offer a wide range of clutch kits and configurations. Whether you're looking for a clutch for daily driving, towing, or racing, we have a solution that fits your requirements.

The SBC SD1-2157R-12 Clutch Kit is more than just a component; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Whether you're upgrading from a stock clutch or replacing a worn-out system, this kit offers the quality, performance, and durability that South Bend Clutch is known for. Drive with confidence, knowing that you have one of the industry's leading clutch systems installed in your vehicle.

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.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1985-1994 Dodge Colt 1.5L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1986-1989 Hyundai Excel 1.5L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1985-1988 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.5L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1987-1989 Mitsubishi Precis 1.5L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1979-1984 Dodge Colt 1.4L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1979-1983 Dodge Colt 1.6L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1979-1982 Plymouth Champ 1.4L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1979-1981 Plymouth Champ 1.6L DieselDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1985-1994 Plymouth Colt 1.5L DieselDiesel2WD-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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