SBC Clutch Kit for 1989 Honda Civic 1.5L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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At South Bend Clutch, we understand that the clutch is a critical component in the transmission system of a vehicle, translating the power from the engine to the drivetrain. Hence, each component in our clutch kits is meticulously designed and manufactured to ensure seamless power delivery and enhanced driving experience. Our clutch kits are engineered for those who demand the best in terms of performance, reliability, and longevity, no matter whether it’s for daily driving, racing, or heavy-duty applications.
Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit?
The selection of a clutch system is paramount for the optimal performance of your vehicle, and here’s why the South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1989 Honda Civic and other compatible vehicles stands out:
- Custom-Tailored Solutions: Our clutch kits are designed with the specific requirements of your vehicle in mind. For the 1989 Honda Civic 1.5L Gas, including other similar vehicles, we offer a range of clutch kits tailored to different stages and driving needs, from daily driving to extreme performance scenarios.
- Unmatched Quality: South Bend Clutch utilizes only the highest quality materials in our clutch components. Whether it's the organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials used in our clutch discs, customers can rest assured knowing they are installing a product built to last and perform.
- Innovative Design: Our clutch kits feature advanced design elements, such as full face and 6-paddle disc styles and diaphragm pressure plate styles, to ensure optimal engagement, smooth operation, and enhanced durability.
- Comprehensive Kits: Each of our clutch kits comes complete with all necessary components for installation, including the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and in some cases, a pilot bushing made of durable steel. This comprehensive approach ensures a hassle-free installation process and gets you back on the road faster.
- Expert Support: South Bend Clutch prides itself on offering unparalleled customer support. From helping you select the right clutch kit for your needs to providing guidance during installation, our team of experts is always ready to assist.
Enhanced Driving Experience
The right clutch kit can significantly transform your driving experience. Here’s how our clutch kits make a difference:
- Improved Engagement: The use of premium friction materials and advanced design techniques results in a clutch that offers smooth, precise engagement, improving your vehicle's drivability and responsiveness.
- Increased Durability: Our clutches are designed to withstand the rigors of high-performance driving, heavy-duty use, and everything in between. With a South Bend Clutch kit, you can expect a product that resists wear and tear, extending the lifespan of your vehicle's transmission system.
- Versatility: Whether you're navigating city streets, hitting the racetrack, or tackling tough terrains, our clutch kits are built to deliver top-notch performance across a wide range of driving conditions and applications.
- Peace of Mind: Knowing that you have a South Bend Clutch system installed in your vehicle gives you confidence in your vehicle’s performance and reliability, whether you’re pushing the limits on the track or commuting to work.
Find a Dealer Near You
With an extensive network of authorized South Bend Clutch dealers, finding the perfect clutch kit for your 1989 Honda Civic or other compatible vehicles is easier than ever. Our dealers are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide you through the selection process, ensuring you get a clutch system that perfectly matches your vehicle's specifications and your driving needs.
Whether you are searching for a South Bend Clutch kit, G56 clutch kit, NV4500 clutch, WRX clutches, or any other high-performance clutch solution, South Bend Clutch has you covered. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has made us a leader in the industry, and we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.
Discover the difference a South Bend Clutch can make for your vehicle. Explore our range of clutch kits and find the perfect match for your 1989 Honda Civic or other compatible models today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Honda Civic 1.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1989 Honda Civic 1.6L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1989 Honda CRX 1.5L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | Solid Mass |
| 1989 Honda CRX 1.6L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T5 | 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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