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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1989 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$437.82
SKU SD1-2231R-12
MPN K06042-HD
  • Regular price $437.82

Sku: SD1-2231R-12

MPN: K06042-HD



Elevate your driving experience with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits, tailored for the 1987-1989 Nissan 300ZX and compatible vehicles. Whether it's daily driving or more spirited, sport-oriented outings, our clutches guarantee unmatched performance and durability. Featuring high-quality materials like organic and Kevlar, our Stage 1 and Stage 2 kits are engineered to enhance your vehicle's drivability and longevity. Each kit comes with all necessary components for a seamless installation, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal function. Choose between smooth-engaging organic or durable Kevlar friction materials to meet your specific driving needs. Upgrade to South Bend Clutch for a superior shift every time.


$437.82
SKU SD1-2231R-12
MPN K06042-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1989 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$437.82

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South Bend Clutch proudly presents our premium clutch kit for the 1987-1989 Nissan 300ZX 3.0L Gas, among other compatible vehicles. This dedication to precision and reliability extends to a wide range of models, ensuring that no matter your vehicle, you're equipped with a clutch solution that meets the high standards required for performance and durability.

Our clutch kits are designed for a variety of applications, from daily driving to more spirited, sport-oriented driving. The meticulous engineering behind each kit ensures compatibility with your vehicle's specific needs, offering an unparalleled combination of performance, durability, and drivability.

Understanding the South Bend Clutch Difference

At South Bend Clutch, we understand the critical role a clutch plays in the performance of your vehicle. It's not just about transferring power from the engine to the transmission; it's about doing so in a way that is both smooth and durable, ensuring not only the performance but also the longevity of your vehicle's drivetrain.

Our clutch kits are designed with this philosophy in mind, utilizing only the highest quality materials and strict manufacturing processes to deliver a product that stands out in the crowded market of aftermarket clutches.

Features and Benefits

Our clutch kits offer a variety of features and benefits, designed to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of drivers, from those looking for a reliable replacement for their daily driver to those needing a more robust setup for performance driving:

  • High-Quality Materials: We use only the best materials, such as organic and Kevlar friction materials, to ensure our clutches can handle the demands placed on them.

  • Engineered for Performance: Whether you choose a Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch, you can be confident that it's been engineered for optimal performance in your specific vehicle. The full face disc style offers a perfect balance between holding capacity and longevity.

  • Durability: Our clutches are built to last. By focusing on durability as much as performance, we ensure that your investment not only enhances your driving experience but also serves you well over the long term.

  • Complete Solutions: Each kit includes the necessary components for a successful installation, including a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool, where applicable. This ensures you have everything you need for a smooth, hassle-free installation.

  • Support and Service: When you choose South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a product; you're gaining access to a team of experts dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction. From pre-purchase advice to installation support, we're here to help.

Choosing the Right Clutch Kit

Selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle and driving needs is crucial. Our lineup includes options for various stages of performance, from daily driving enhancements to upgrades designed for more spirited or sport-oriented driving:

  • Stage 1 Clutch Kits: Ideal for vehicles that are mostly driven on the street with occasional spirited driving. They offer significant improvements over OEM clutches in terms of performance and durability while maintaining smooth engagement and drivability.

  • Stage 2 Clutch Kits: Designed for drivers who demand more from their vehicles, whether it's for frequent spirited driving, mild track use, or simply a preference for a more engaging driving experience. These clutches offer higher torque capacity, firmer engagement, and enhanced durability over Stage 1 kits.

  • Material Choices: Depending on your performance needs and driving style, you can choose between organic and Kevlar friction materials. Organic options provide smooth engagement and are well-suited for daily driving, while Kevlar offers increased durability and heat resistance, making it ideal for more aggressive driving conditions.

Compatibility and Installation

Our clutch kits are designed to be a direct replacement for the OEM clutch, ensuring a fit that is both precise and functional. Compatibility with vehicles such as the 1987 Nissan 300ZX, Nissan D21, Nissan Pathfinder, and more, is carefully considered to ensure that our products meet or exceed the requirements of each specific application.

Installation of our clutch kits should always be performed by a qualified mechanic familiar with your vehicle's drivetrain. This ensures not only the performance and longevity of the clutch but also the safety and reliability of your vehicle.

Commitment to Excellence

At South Bend Clutch, our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction is evident in every product we offer. From the materials we select to the engineering and manufacturing processes we employ, every step is taken with the utmost care to ensure that you receive a product that meets our high standards.

Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products to our customer service. We understand that selecting the right clutch for your vehicle can be a daunting task, which is why our team of experts is always ready to provide guidance and support, from selection through installation.

Whether you're looking to enhance the performance of your Nissan 300ZX, D21, Pathfinder, or any other compatible vehicle, South Bend Clutch offers a solution designed to meet your needs. Experience the difference that comes from a product crafted with passion, precision, and a deep understanding of what drivers demand from their vehicles. Choose South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and feel the difference in every shift.

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
1987 Nissan 300ZX 3.0LGasRWDFS5R30ASolid Mass
1986 Nissan D21 3.0LGas2WDFS5W71CSolid Mass
1987 Nissan Pathfinder 3.0LGas4WDFS5R30ASolid Mass
1996 Nissan Pathfinder 3.3LGas4WDFS5R30ASolid Mass
1995 Nissan Pickup 3.0LGas2WDFS5W71CSolid 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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