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SBC Clutch Kit for 1990-1998 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak 6.0L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles

$722.52
SKU SD1-2086R-12
MPN K04149-HD
  • Regular price $722.52

Sku: SD1-2086R-12

MPN: K04149-HD



Upgrade your 1990-1998 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak 6.0L GAS with the South Bend Clutch Kit, engineered for unparalleled durability and performance. Our Stage 1, Daily Plus clutch kit is designed for both daily driving and light commercial use, featuring an organic friction material for smooth engagement and reliability under stress. This kit is compatible with a range of utility vans and minivans, ensuring a seamless fit with your vehicle's NV4500 transmission and solid mass OEM flywheel. While it includes a throw-out bearing for convenience, an alignment tool and pilot bushing are needed for installation. Trust in over 30 years of clutch industry excellence with South Bend Clutch – your solution for superior drivetrain performance.


$722.52
SKU SD1-2086R-12
MPN K04149-HD
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1990-1998 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak 6.0L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$722.52

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At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of maintaining the performance and reliability of your 1990-1998 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak 6.0L GAS, along with other compatible utility vans and minivans. That's why we offer a high-quality clutch kit designed to meet the specific needs of these vehicles. Our clutch kits are engineered with precision and built to provide the durability and performance that our customers have come to expect from South Bend Clutch products.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit?

The SBC Clutch Kit is meticulously designed for vehicles that require the robustness and reliability necessary for their demanding tasks. Whether you're navigating through tough job sites, carrying heavy loads, or simply ensuring the smooth operation of your utility van or minivan, our clutch kit is up to the task.

Our commitment to quality and performance is evident in the materials and technology we use. The clutch kit features an organic friction material, known for its smooth engagement and reliability. This material choice ensures that the clutch not only performs well under normal driving conditions but also maintains its integrity under high-stress situations.

Moreover, the Stage 1 clutch level, categorized under our Daily Plus range, signifies a product that, while ideal for daily driving, offers enhanced durability and performance over standard OEM specifications. This makes it an excellent choice for vehicles that are used for both personal and light commercial applications.

Compatibility and Installation

This clutch kit is compatible with a range of vehicles, specifically designed for the 1990-1998 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak 6.0L GAS and other similar models within the utility van and minivan segment. The kit includes a single full-face, sprung hub clutch disc designed to work harmoniously with the vehicle's NV4500 transmission and solid mass OEM flywheel, ensuring a seamless fit and operation.

Installation considerations have also been made with the inclusion of a throw-out bearing, making this kit not only a comprehensive solution for your clutch needs but also convenient. It's important to note, however, that an alignment tool and pilot bushing are not included, which are necessary for the installation process. These items will need to be sourced separately or from a professional installation service.

Detailed Specifications

Below is a detailed table of the specifications for our clutch kit variant:

The South Bend Clutch Difference

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means investing in a product that has been developed with over 30 years of experience in the clutch industry. Our products are a testament to our commitment to quality, durability, and customer satisfaction. We understand that the clutch is a critical component of your vehicle's drivetrain, and we take that responsibility seriously, ensuring that every product that leaves our facility is of the highest standard.

Our customer service and technical support are second to none, ensuring that you have the assistance you need, when you need it. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just purchasing a clutch kit; you're gaining access to a team of professionals dedicated to ensuring your satisfaction and maximizing the performance of your vehicle.

Whether you're a professional mechanic, a commercial vehicle operator, or a daily driver, the South Bend Clutch Kit for the 1990-1998 Chevrolet C5500 Kodiak 6.0L GAS and other compatible vehicles is the ideal choice for those who demand the best. Upgrade your vehicle with a clutch kit that offers superior performance, reliability, and durability. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference quality makes.

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
1990-1991 Chevrolet C5500 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1996 Chevrolet C60 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1993 Chevrolet C60 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1997-1998 Chevrolet C6500 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1996 Chevrolet C70 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1996 Chevrolet C70 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1997-1998 Chevrolet C7500 KodiakGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1991 GMC C5000 TopkickGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1996 GMC C6000 TopkickGAS2WDNV4500Solid Mass
1990-1996 GMC C6000 TopkickGAS2WDNV4500Solid 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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