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SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-1993 BMW M5 3.5L/3.6L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$1,143.45
SKU SD1-2013R-12
MPN K03036-HD
  • Regular price $1,143.45

Sku: SD1-2013R-12

MPN: K03036-HD



Elevate your BMW M5's performance with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits, tailored for the 1988-1993 3.5L/3.6L models. Whether you're a daily driver or push your car to the limits, our diverse range, featuring organic, ceramic, and Kevlar materials, offers unparalleled durability and responsiveness. Each kit includes a high-quality pressure plate and performance-oriented disc, ensuring optimal engagement and drivability. Designed for versatility, our clutches cater to various driving needs without compromising comfort. Note: Kits do not include a flywheel, providing flexibility for your specific setup. Upgrade for an unmatched driving experience.


$1,143.45
SKU SD1-2013R-12
MPN K03036-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.
  • Crafted with durability in mind, ensuring a long-lasting clutch solution.
  • Provides smoother gear shifts, improving your driving experience.
  • Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to high-performance cars.
  • Tested rigorously to meet stringent quality standards.
  • Reduces the risk of clutch slip and premature wear.
  • Increases torque capacity, ideal for upgraded or tuned vehicles.
  • Backed by expert support and warranty for peace of mind.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-1993 BMW M5 3.5L/3.6L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$1,143.45

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At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to providing superior clutch solutions for a wide array of vehicles and driving demands. Our clutch kits for the 1988-1993 BMW M5 3.5L/3.6L Gas models exemplify our commitment to excellence and innovation in the clutch market. Designed meticulously for the European vehicle segment, these clutch kits are engineered to enhance the performance and reliability of your BMW M5, ensuring an unrivaled driving experience.

Understanding the importance of versatility, we offer our clutch kits in various configurations to meet the specific needs of our customers. Whether you are looking for a daily driver solution or require a clutch that can handle extreme conditions, South Bend Clutch has you covered. Our clutch kits are available in organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering unique benefits to cater to different driving styles and requirements.

Organic Clutch Kits

Our organic clutch kits are designed for drivers who require a reliable and durable clutch for everyday use. The organic material provides a smooth engagement and improved drivability, making it an ideal choice for daily drivers. These kits are perfect for vehicles that are not heavily modified and are used primarily for street driving.

Ceramic Clutch Kits

For those who demand more from their vehicle, our ceramic clutch kits offer enhanced performance capabilities. Ceramic clutches are known for their ability to handle higher heat and offer a firmer engagement, making them suitable for more aggressive driving and moderate racing applications. These kits are designed for drivers who push their vehicles to the limit and require a clutch that can keep up.

Kevlar Clutch Kits

Our Kevlar clutch kits are tailored for enthusiasts seeking the ultimate in durability and performance. Kevlar, being a highly resilient material, provides exceptional wear resistance and longevity, even under the most demanding conditions. These clutches offer a balance between daily drivability and high-performance capability, making them an excellent choice for sport driving and competitive events.

All our clutch kits for the BMW M5 come equipped with a high-quality pressure plate and a performance-oriented disc. The pressure plate's diaphragm design ensures optimal clamping force, while the disc style varies across the range to match the intended use, from full face for smooth engagement to 6-paddle for rapid response. Despite the high-performance characteristics, comfort and drivability are not compromised, thanks to the sprung hub design that provides cushioning against drivetrain shock.

To ensure a seamless installation process, each clutch kit includes a throw-out bearing, an alignment tool, and a pilot bushing made of durable steel. However, it's important to note that these kits do not include a flywheel, allowing customers the flexibility to choose a flywheel that best suits their specific needs and preferences.

South Bend Clutch is not just about providing high-quality clutch solutions. We are committed to enhancing the driving experience of our customers through innovative engineering and unparalleled support. Our clutch kits are meticulously crafted to meet the stringent demands of modern driving, ensuring reliability, performance, and satisfaction.

Whether you are upgrading from a stock clutch, seeking improved performance for daily driving, or preparing your vehicle for competitive racing, South Bend Clutch offers a solution tailored to your needs. With a focus on quality, durability, and performance, our clutch kits for the 1988-1993 BMW M5 3.5L/3.6L Gas – and other vehicles – stand as a testament to our dedication to excellence in the automotive industry.

Choosing the right clutch is crucial for achieving the desired performance and reliability from your vehicle. We understand this at South Bend Clutch, and that's why we offer a range of clutch kits designed to meet various performance requirements and driving conditions. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction makes us a leader in the clutch market. Experience the difference with South Bend Clutch, and take your driving experience to new heights.

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
1988 BMW M5 3.5LGas2WDGetrag 280Neutral Balance
1991 BMW M5 3.6LGas2WDGetrag 280Neutral Balance
1987 BMW M6 3.5LGas2WDGetrag 280Neutral Balance

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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