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SBC Clutch Kit for 1990-1993 Mazda Miata 1.6L Gas

$367.99
SKU SD1-2356R-12
MPN K10036-HD
  • Regular price $367.99

Sku: SD1-2356R-12

MPN: K10036-HD



Upgrade your 1990-1993 Mazda Miata 1.6L Gas with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits. Tailored for a range of driving needs from daily commutes to extreme racing, our kits feature Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials for optimal performance, durability, and reliability. Choose from Stage 1 for improved drivability, to Stage 4 for maximum performance in competitive environments. Each kit is engineered for precision fit and includes all necessary hardware for a hassle-free installation. Trust South Bend Clutch for unparalleled quality and expertise in clutch system solutions. Enhance your driving experience and vehicle's performance with our specialized clutch kits today.


$367.99
SKU SD1-2356R-12
MPN K10036-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Designed to enhance your vehicle's performance and reliability.
  • Crafted using premium materials for superior durability.
  • Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, from daily drivers to racing cars.
  • Provides smoother gear shifts and improved driving experience.
  • Tested rigorously to ensure quality and performance.
  • Engineered to reduce clutch slip and increase torque capacity.
  • Easy installation with tools available in most home garages.
  • Backed by South Bend Clutch’s industry-leading warranty for peace of mind.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1990-1993 Mazda Miata 1.6L Gas - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$367.99

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South Bend Clutch is proud to offer our comprehensive line of clutch kits for the 1990-1993 Mazda Miata 1.6L Gas. Designed and engineered with precision and enthusiast needs in mind, our range caters to various driving preferences and demands, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and durability. Whether you're daily driving, participating in sport compact competitions, or pushing your Miata's limits on the track, we have a clutch kit tailored just for you.

Understanding Our Clutch Kits

Our clutch kits are developed to cater to a wide variety of needs, from daily driving to extreme competition conditions. Here's a closer look at the technology and innovation behind each kit:

  • Friction Material: We offer clutch kits with different friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar. The Organic material provides smooth engagement and reliability for daily driving with moderate upgrades. Ceramic material is designed for high heat resistance and durability under extreme conditions, ideal for high-performance and racing applications. Kevlar offers an excellent compromise between durability and drivability, with a focus on long life and high torque capacities.

  • Clutch Stages: Our stage system makes it easy to select a kit based on your Mazda Miata's specific needs. Stage 1 kits are perfect for lightly modified or stock vehicles, providing slightly improved performance without sacrificing drivability. Stage 2 and 3 kits cater to more heavily modified cars, offering increased torque capacity and durability for spirited driving and mild track use. Stage 4 kits are designed for extreme conditions, delivering maximum holding capacity and performance for serious competitors.

  • Design and Engineering: Each component in our clutch kits is meticulously designed and tested to ensure performance, durability, and fitment. From the full-face disc styles for smooth engagement in our daily and endurance levels to the more aggressive 4-paddle and 6-paddle discs for rapid engagement in racing scenarios, our kits are tailored to meet diverse driving needs.

  • Comprehensive Kits: We understand the importance of a seamless installation process, which is why our clutch kits come with all necessary hardware for a complete and straightforward installation. This includes the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and in most cases, a pilot bushing. We strive to provide everything you need to upgrade your clutch without the hassle of sourcing additional parts.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

  • Expertise and Experience: With years of experience in the industry, South Bend Clutch has established itself as a leader in clutch system solutions. Our expertise extends across a wide range of vehicles, from sport compacts like the Mazda Miata to heavy-duty truck applications.

  • Quality and Reliability: We pride ourselves on the quality and reliability of our products. Each clutch kit is subjected to rigorous testing to ensure it meets our high standards for performance and durability.

  • Customer Support: At South Bend Clutch, we're committed to providing exceptional customer service. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with product selection, installation advice, and any questions you may have.

  • Innovative Solutions: We continuously innovate to meet the evolving needs of drivers and enthusiasts. Our research and development team works tirelessly to design and introduce new products that set industry standards.

Whether you're upgrading your Mazda Miata for better daily driving performance or preparing for competitive racing, South Bend Clutch has a solution to fit your needs. Our clutch kits are designed to enhance your driving experience, providing you with confidence and reliability wherever your driving adventures take you. Explore our selection today and discover the South Bend Clutch difference.

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
1990 Mazda Miata 1.6LGas2WD-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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