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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$318.18
SKU SD1-2081R-12
MPN K04135-HD
  • Regular price $318.18

Sku: SD1-2081R-12

MPN: K04135-HD



Elevate your driving experience with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits, designed for the 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.8L Gas and compatible with various models. Our kits, available in Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, cater to all types of drivers - from daily commuting to high-performance racing. Each kit, whether Stage 1 for smooth, reliable upgrades from OEM, or Stage 2 for enhanced performance in demanding conditions, is engineered for superior durability and control. Though flywheels are not included, our components, including the throw-out bearing and alignment tool, ensure a seamless installation. Optimize your vehicle's drivetrain with a clutch kit that promises unmatched quality and reliability, backed by South Bend Clutch's commitment to excellence. Perfect for daily drivers and performance enthusiasts alike.


$318.18
SKU SD1-2081R-12
MPN K04135-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhance your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.
  • Experience smoother gear shifts and improved power delivery.
  • Designed to withstand high torque and tough driving conditions.
  • Our clutches are tested rigorously to ensure reliability and durability.
  • Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to race cars.
  • Easy installation with detailed instructions available.
  • Improve your driving experience with a more responsive clutch.
  • Backed by expert support and customer service from South Bend Clutch.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$318.18

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South Bend Clutch is widely recognized for its innovative engineering and exceptional quality in the clutch industry. Our dedication to manufacturing clutches that meet the rigorous demands of a wide range of vehicles, including the 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.8L Gas, is unwavering. Our clutch kits are specifically designed to enhance the driving experience, providing drivers with unparalleled control and reliability. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our understanding of the needs of both everyday drivers and enthusiasts alike.

Constructed with meticulous attention to detail, South Bend Clutch kits are engineered to maximize the performance of your vehicle. By selecting the finest materials and utilizing advanced technology, we ensure each component of our clutch kits offers superior performance and durability. Whether you're navigating daily traffic or pushing your car's limits on the track, our clutches provide the reliability and control you demand.

Our clutch kits are available in various configurations, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, to cater to a wide spectrum of driving needs and preferences. Each material offers distinct advantages:

  • Organic: Ideal for daily driving conditions, offering smooth engagement and reliability for everyday use.
  • Ceramic: Best suited for drivers who demand higher performance and durability, particularly in racing or high-torque applications.
  • Kevlar: Offers a balance between longevity and performance, providing a higher tolerance to heat and wear for spirited driving.

Each variant of our clutch kit is designed to deliver specific performance characteristics, ensuring that there is a South Bend Clutch kit that perfectly matches your vehicle and driving style. Our Stage 1 options are tailored for those seeking a significant upgrade over OEM clutches without sacrificing drivability, while our Stage 2 kits cater to those who require even more robust performance for demanding driving conditions or modified vehicles.

The inclusion of components such as the throw-out bearing and alignment tool in our kits underscores our commitment to providing a comprehensive solution for clutch replacement or upgrade. These components ensure a seamless installation process and optimal performance post-installation. Although our kits do not include a flywheel, they are designed to work seamlessly with the OEM flywheel, maintaining the integrity and balance of your vehicle's drivetrain.

The versatility of our clutch kits extends beyond the Chevrolet Cavalier, covering a range of vehicles including the Chevrolet Beretta, Chevrolet Corsica, Pontiac Tempest, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Pontiac Grand Am. This wide applicability ensures that a broad spectrum of drivers can experience the enhanced performance and reliability that South Bend Clutch kits provide.

Our commitment to quality extends to every aspect of our operation, from the meticulous selection of materials to our advanced manufacturing processes. South Bend Clutch kits are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure they meet our exacting standards for performance, durability, and reliability. This unwavering dedication to quality has established South Bend Clutch as a leader in the clutch industry.

In addition to our focus on quality, South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with product selection, installation advice, or any questions you may have. With a vast network of dealers and a user-friendly online presence, accessing our products and expertise is easier than ever.

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means investing in a product that is engineered to enhance your driving experience. Whether you are upgrading your vehicle for performance, reliability, or simply seeking the best replacement for your OEM clutch, South Bend Clutch offers a solution that meets your needs. Our diverse range of clutch kits ensures that we can cater to a wide array of vehicles and driving preferences, making South Bend Clutch the go-to choice for drivers who demand the best.

In summary, the SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1989 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles is designed to provide an unparalleled combination of performance, durability, and drivability. With options for every type of driver and a commitment to quality that is second to none, South Bend Clutch stands as a leading choice for those who demand the best from their vehicle. Whether you're an everyday driver or a performance enthusiast, our clutch kits are engineered to exceed your expectations and enhance your driving experience.

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
1987-1989 Chevrolet CavalierGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1987-1988 Chevrolet BerettaGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1987-1988 Chevrolet CorsicaGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1987-1989 Pontiac TempestGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1992-1994 Oldsmobile AchievaGas2WD-Solid Mass
1992-1994 Pontiac Grand AmGas2WD-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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