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SBC Clutch Kit for 1986-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas

$436.99
SKU SD1-2265R-12
MPN K07044-HD
  • Regular price $436.99

Sku: SD1-2265R-12

MPN: K07044-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the SBC SD1-2265R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch, tailored for diverse driving needs with precision for optimal vehicle performance. Available in multiple variants including Organic/Stage 1 for daily reliability, Ceramic/Stage 1 for extreme conditions, Organic/Stage 2 for demanding daily use, and Kevlar/Stage 2 for sport driving, each kit is designed for seamless compatibility and enhanced performance. Choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials and benefit from features like different disc styles for smooth engagement or aggressive performance. Complete with installation components for a hassle-free setup, this clutch kit promises unmatched quality and durability, meeting the needs of daily drivers and performance enthusiasts alike. Trust South Bend Clutch for your vehicle's next upgrade to ensure superior drivability and performance.


$436.99
SKU SD1-2265R-12
MPN K07044-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Expertly designed to enhance your vehicle's performance.
  • Constructed with durability in mind for long-lasting use.
  • Provides smoother, more reliable clutch engagement.
  • Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to high-performance cars.
  • Increases torque capacity without sacrificing drivability.
  • Tested rigorously to ensure quality and performance standards are met.
  • Direct replacement for a hassle-free installation process.
  • Supports enhanced power handling for tuned or modified vehicles.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1986-1993 Ford Mustang 5.0L Gas - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$436.99

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At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to manufacturing top-tier clutch systems that cater to a wide range of vehicles and driving needs. Our comprehensive approach to design and production ensures that every South Bend Clutch kit, including the SBC SD1-2265R-12 Clutch Kit, stands out for its reliability, performance, and durability.

Understanding the SBC SD1-2265R-12 Clutch Kit

The SBC SD1-2265R-12 Clutch Kit is designed with precision to enhance your vehicle's performance while maintaining the comfort of the drive. Whether you're navigating through daily traffic or pushing your vehicle on a long drive, this clutch kit is engineered to provide a seamless experience. It is compatible with vehicles that utilize gas as a fuel type, featuring a 10 input spline and a 1.063 input shaft diameter, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance.

Variants to Meet Diverse Needs

We understand that driving conditions and preferences vary greatly among drivers. That's why the SBC SD1-2265R-12 Clutch Kit comes in several variants to cater to different driving habits and performance requirements:

  • Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus: Ideal for drivers looking for a reliable upgrade from their stock clutch without sacrificing drivability. This variant features an organic friction material and a full-face disc style, perfect for daily drivers who demand a bit more from their vehicle.

  • Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme: Designed for drivers who push their vehicles to the limit. The ceramic friction material and 6-paddle disc style offer exceptional durability and performance under extreme conditions.

  • Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus: This variant steps up the game with enhanced torque capacity and resilience, suitable for those who frequently drive in demanding conditions but still want the comfort of a daily driver.

  • Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport: For enthusiasts who seek the ultimate in performance and durability. Kevlar friction material combined with a full-face disc style provides unmatched strength and longevity, ideal for sport driving and high-performance applications.

Features and Benefits

  • Friction Material Options: Choose from organic, ceramic, or Kevlar to match your driving style and performance needs.
  • Clutch Stages: Available in Stage 1 for improved performance over stock clutches and Stage 2 for higher torque and power handling capabilities.
  • Disc Style Variations: Full face for smooth engagement and durability, or 6-paddle for aggressive performance and quick response.
  • Comprehensive Kits: Each variant comes with necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring a trouble-free setup.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Here are a few reasons why choosing a South Bend Clutch kit is a smart decision for your vehicle:

  1. Unmatched Quality: Our clutch kits are manufactured with precision and tested extensively to ensure superior performance and durability.
  2. Innovative Design: We leverage the latest technology and materials to develop clutch systems that offer optimal performance across a wide range of driving conditions.
  3. Expert Support: Our knowledgeable team is ready to assist you in selecting the perfect clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs, ensuring you get a product that exceeds your expectations.

Installation and Support

Installing a South Bend Clutch kit is straightforward, thanks to the comprehensive components included in each kit. However, we recommend professional installation to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your clutch system. Our network of dealers and support teams are at your disposal to provide assistance and answer any questions you may have during the installation process or afterward.

In summary, the SBC SD1-2265R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch offers a range of options to enhance your vehicle's performance, whether you're a daily driver, a weekend warrior, or a performance enthusiast. With our focus on quality, innovation, and customer support, you can rest assured that you're investing in a product that will serve you reliably for years to come. Explore the options available and take the first step towards unlocking the full potential of your vehicle with South Bend Clutch.

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
1986 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1987 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1988 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1989 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1990 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1991 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1992 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1993 Ford Mustang 5.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid 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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