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SBC Clutch Kit for 1989-1991 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Diesel

$352.95
SKU SD1-2358R-12
MPN K10038-HD
  • Regular price $352.95

Sku: SD1-2358R-12

MPN: K10038-HD



Upgrade your vehicle's performance with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2358R-12 Clutch Kit. Designed for durability and high performance, our clutch kits are suitable for a wide range of driving needs, from daily commuting to more aggressive scenarios. Available in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, with organic or ceramic friction materials, and featuring either Full Face or 6-paddle disc styles, we cater to your specific driving requirements. Our kits come complete with all necessary installation components for a hassle-free setup. Choose South Bend Clutch for unmatched reliability and excellence in clutch performance, tailored to fit both daily drivers and performance machines.


$352.95
SKU SD1-2358R-12
MPN K10038-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Upgrade your vehicle’s performance with our premium clutches designed for manual transmissions.
  • Experience smoother gear shifts and improved drivability with our precision-engineered clutch kits.
  • Our clutches are built to withstand high torque and power levels, ideal for both street and racing applications.
  • Enjoy a longer-lasting clutch system thanks to our use of high-quality materials that resist wear and tear.
  • Each clutch kit includes all necessary components for a hassle-free installation process.
  • Benefit from the enhanced reliability and peace of mind that comes with installing a South Bend Clutch product.
  • Our clutches and kits are rigorously tested to ensure they meet or exceed OEM specifications.
  • Get expert support and advice from our team, dedicated to helping you find the perfect clutch solution for your vehicle.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1989-1991 Mazda RX-7 1.3L Diesel - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$352.95

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South Bend Clutch is renowned for its exceptional quality, durability, and performance in clutch systems. Our SBC SD1-2358R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies this reputation, offering a range of options tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. Whether you're enhancing a daily driver or building a performance machine, our clutch kits are engineered to deliver reliable performance under varying conditions.

Understanding the demands of different driving environments and applications, we have designed our clutch kits to cater to a broad spectrum of requirements. From daily commuting to aggressive driving scenarios, each variant of the SBC SD1-2358R-12 Clutch Kit is crafted with precision and care to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

The Technology Behind Our Clutch Kits

At South Bend Clutch, we employ cutting-edge technology and rigorous testing to ensure each clutch kit delivers on our promises of quality and performance. Our focus on innovation is matched with an unwavering commitment to using high-quality materials, making our clutch kits stand out in the marketplace.

  • Friction Materials: We offer organic and ceramic friction materials to cater to different performance needs. Organic compounds provide smooth engagement and are well-suited for daily driven vehicles, offering a balance of performance and drivability. Ceramic materials, on the other hand, are designed for higher heat resistance and improved durability, making them ideal for more extreme driving conditions or vehicles with higher power outputs.

  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Options: Our clutch kits are available in Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations. Stage 1 kits are designed for vehicles with minor modifications, providing a step up from stock performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 kits are aimed at vehicles with more significant upgrades, offering higher torque capacity and more aggressive engagement to handle increased power levels.

  • Disc Styles: Full Face and 6-paddle discs are offered to match the specific driving needs and preferences of our customers. Full Face discs offer smoother engagement, making them ideal for street-driven cars, while 6-paddle discs provide quicker engagement and are suited for vehicles that may see more aggressive use.

  • Comprehensive Kits: Our clutch kits come with everything needed for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made from durable steel. This ensures a hassle-free installation process and gets you back on the road or track as quickly as possible.

Designed for Durability and Performance

Durability and performance lie at the core of every South Bend Clutch product. Our clutch kits are designed to withstand the rigors of both daily driving and more demanding conditions, ensuring longevity and reliability. The use of high-quality materials and advanced design techniques means that our clutch systems offer superior wear resistance and performance longevity.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

  • Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the clutch industry, South Bend Clutch has the expertise to deliver products that meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. Our dedication to quality and performance is evident in every clutch kit we produce.

  • Wide Range of Applications: Whether you drive a daily commuter, a performance car, or a heavy-duty truck, we have a clutch kit designed to meet your specific needs. Our broad product line ensures that you can find the perfect clutch solution for your vehicle and driving style.

  • Unmatched Customer Support: Our team is committed to providing exceptional customer service. From helping you select the right clutch kit for your needs to offering support during installation, South Bend Clutch is here to ensure you are satisfied with your purchase.

  • Trusted by Professionals: Professional drivers and enthusiasts alike trust South Bend Clutch for their high-performance clutch needs. Our products are regularly tested in demanding conditions, ensuring they deliver the performance and reliability required in competitive and high-stress environments.

Whether you're upgrading from a stock clutch or looking for a performance-oriented solution, the SBC SD1-2358R-12 Clutch Kit offers the quality, reliability, and performance South Bend Clutch is known for. With options catering to a wide range of vehicles and driving scenarios, our clutch kits are the choice of enthusiasts and professionals seeking the best in clutch performance. Trust South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade, and experience the difference quality and expertise can make.

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

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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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