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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1994 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$269.39
SKU SD1-2029R-12
MPN K04046-HD
  • Regular price $269.39

Sku: SD1-2029R-12

MPN: K04046-HD



Elevate your driving with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits, designed for the 1987-1994 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0L Gas and compatible vehicles. Our kits, available in Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar materials, cater to a variety of driving styles from daily driving to spirited sport driving with Stage 1 and Stage 2 options. Each kit ensures seamless compatibility and enhanced performance, offering a straightforward installation for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals. With a focus on durability, our clutches provide smooth engagement and long service life, enhancing your vehicle’s drivability and reliability. Choose South Bend Clutch for precision-engineered solutions that meet your driving needs and preferences, ensuring a superior driving experience with every gear shift.


$269.39
SKU SD1-2029R-12
MPN K04046-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Engineered for superior performance in demanding driving conditions.
  • Utilizes advanced friction materials for longer life and better engagement.
  • Designed to increase torque capacity for high horsepower applications.
  • Precision manufactured for an exact fit in a wide range of vehicles.
  • Offers smoother shifting and improved drivability.
  • Reduces clutch fade and increases clutch reliability.
  • Provides a more engaging driving experience for manual transmission enthusiasts.
  • Supported by South Bend Clutch’s expert customer service and technical support.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1987-1994 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$269.39

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South Bend Clutch, a leader in the automotive aftermarket, proudly presents its range of high-quality clutch kits designed for the 1987-1994 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0L Gas and other select vehicles. Our clutch kits are engineered to enhance the performance and reliability of your vehicle's drivetrain, providing a solution that meets the demands of daily driving and beyond. With a variety of materials and stages available, from Organic to Kevlar, and options from Stage 1 Daily Plus to Stage 2 Sport, we offer products tailored to a wide range of driving preferences and requirements.

Our clutch kits are not just replacements; they are upgrades to your vehicle's performance and capability. Each kit is meticulously assembled to ensure compatibility with the specified vehicles, making installation straightforward for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. Understanding the importance of a reliable transmission system, South Bend Clutch utilizes cutting-edge technology and materials to manufacture clutches that can withstand the rigors of high-performance driving as well as the demands of daily use.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

  • Precision Engineering: Our clutch kits are designed with precision, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance for the specific needs of your vehicle. Whether you're driving a Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, Oldsmobile Firenza, or Pontiac J2000, our products provide seamless compatibility and enhanced driving dynamics.
  • Material Quality: We offer clutches made from various materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, each selected for their durability and performance characteristics. These materials are chosen to ensure that every clutch can deliver smooth engagement, exceptional heat resistance, and long service life.
  • Stage Options: With Stage 1 and Stage 2 options available, drivers can select the level of performance that best suits their driving style and vehicle use. Whether you're looking for improved daily driving capability or enhanced performance for more spirited driving, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you.
  • Comprehensive Kits: Our clutch kits come with all the necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing and alignment tool. This ensures that you have everything required for a successful and hassle-free installation process.
  • Expertise and Support: With years of experience in the industry, South Bend Clutch is a name you can trust. Our expert team is always ready to provide assistance and advice to ensure you select the right product for your vehicle and driving needs.

Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs

Understanding that drivers have different requirements and preferences, South Bend Clutch offers various clutch kits designed to cater to a wide range of applications. Whether your focus is on smooth, reliable performance for daily driving or you need a clutch capable of handling the demands of more aggressive driving scenarios, our product range includes options that are tailored to meet those needs.

Installation and Compatibility

Compatibility with a variety of vehicles is a cornerstone of our product design process. Our clutch kits are engineered to work seamlessly with the OEM components, ensuring a straightforward installation process. This compatibility extends to various models within the specified vehicle range, including those with different engine sizes or drivetrain configurations. It's important to consult the vehicle compatibility list to ensure you select the right clutch kit for your specific model and year.

Longevity and Durability

Durability is key to the design of every South Bend Clutch product. By using high-quality materials and manufacturing processes, our clutches are built to last, providing reliability and performance that drivers can depend on. This commitment to durability means that when you choose a South Bend Clutch kit, you're investing in a product that will serve you well for the long haul.

Driving Experience Enhanced

The right clutch can transform your driving experience, providing smoother gear changes, enhanced drivability, and increased confidence on the road. Our clutches are designed to deliver an optimal balance of performance and comfort, ensuring that whether you're navigating city streets or enjoying an open road, your vehicle performs at its best.

Conclusion

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means selecting a product that has been developed with performance, compatibility, and quality in mind. Our range of clutch kits for the 1987-1994 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0L Gas and other compatible vehicles offers drivers a choice of materials and performance stages, ensuring that there's an option to meet every need. With a focus on durability, driving experience, and ease of installation, South Bend Clutch provides solutions that drivers can trust to enhance their vehicle's performance and reliability. Whether you're looking to improve your daily driving experience or enhance your vehicle's performance capabilities, South Bend Clutch has a solution tailored to your requirements.

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
1987-1994 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0LGas2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1983-1986 Buick Skyhawk 1.8LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1987-1988 Buick Skyhawk 2.0LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1983-1986 Oldsmobile Firenza 1.8LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1987-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza 2.0LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1983 Pontiac J2000 1.8LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1983 Pontiac J2000 2.0LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1984-1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird 1.8LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1984-1985 Pontiac J2000 Sunbird 2.0LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1986 Pontiac Sunbird 1.8LGas2WD-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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