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SBC Clutch Kit for 1990-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles

$280.00
SKU SD1-2359R-12
MPN K10040-HD
  • Regular price $280.00

Sku: SD1-2359R-12

MPN: K10040-HD



Upgrade your Mazda Protege's driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit, tailored for 1990-2000 1.8L Gas models and compatible vehicles. Engineered for precision, durability, and enhanced performance, this kit offers smoother engagement, improved pedal feel, and superior durability over OEM clutches. Whether for daily driving or high-performance racing, our clutch kits are designed to handle increased torque and horsepower, ensuring long-term reliability and optimal vehicle performance. Each kit includes all necessary components for a hassle-free installation, promising a perfect fit and superior driveability. Choose South Bend Clutch for a significant upgrade in your vehicle's drivetrain system, and experience the difference in performance and reliability. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your high-performance clutch needs.


$280.00
SKU SD1-2359R-12
MPN K10040-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Increases torque capacity and provides better power delivery.
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1990-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$280.00

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At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to delivering high-performance clutch solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers, ranging from daily drivers to high-powered racing vehicles. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1990-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L Gas, which also fits other vehicles, is a testament to our commitment to quality, reliability, and performance.

This clutch kit is designed to enhance the driving experience of your vehicle by providing smoother engagement, improved pedal feel, and increased durability over the OEM clutch system. Whether you're navigating city streets or pushing your car on the track, the South Bend Clutch kit is engineered to deliver superior performance under various conditions.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch Kit

Our clutch kits are not just replacements; they are upgrades to your vehicle's drivetrain system. Each component is meticulously designed and manufactured to ensure it offers the best possible performance. Here are some key reasons why a South Bend Clutch kit is the right choice for your vehicle:

  • Precision Engineering: Our clutches are engineered with precision to ensure they meet the exact specifications for your vehicle. This guarantees a perfect fit and optimal performance.
  • Durability: Made with high-quality materials, our clutch kits are built to last. They are designed to withstand the rigors of both daily driving and high-performance applications, ensuring long-term reliability.
  • Performance: Whether you opt for an organic, ceramic, or Kevlar friction material, our clutch kits are designed to handle increased torque and horsepower over stock. This means you get a clutch that can keep up with your vehicle's performance upgrades.
  • Driveability: Our clutches are designed with the driver in mind. We aim to enhance the driving experience by offering a clutch that provides smooth engagement and a comfortable pedal feel without sacrificing performance.
  • Comprehensive Kit: Each South Bend Clutch kit comes complete with all the necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and, in some cases, a pilot bushing. This ensures you have everything you need for a hassle-free installation.

Product Variants and Features

Below is a detailed table showcasing the different variants of the SBC Clutch Kit designed for the Mazda Protege and compatible vehicles, highlighting key features such as the material, stage, and included components.

The South Bend Clutch Difference

At South Bend Clutch, we pride ourselves on our expertise and dedication to providing the best clutch solutions on the market. Our products are the result of rigorous research, development, and testing to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We understand that a clutch is not just a part of your vehicle; it's a crucial component that should enhance your driving experience, reliability, and performance.

Choosing the right clutch kit for your Mazda Protege or compatible vehicle is essential for optimal vehicle performance. Whether you're upgrading for better daily drivability with our Organic or Daily Plus options, seeking the enhanced performance and heat resistance of our Ceramic or Extreme variants, or aiming for the superior strength and durability of our Kevlar or Sport options, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you.

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products. We offer unparalleled customer support to assist with any questions or concerns you may have before, during, or after your purchase. Our network of knowledgeable dealers and technicians ensures you have access to professional installation services and expert advice whenever you need it.

Whether you are a daily driver, a weekend warrior, or a competitive racer, trust South Bend Clutch to deliver the performance, reliability, and quality your vehicle deserves. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in your driving experience.

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
1990-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1995-1998 Mazda Protege 1.5LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1999-2003 Mazda Protege 1.6LGas2WD-Solid Mass
2011-2014 Mazda 2 1.5LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1994-1995 Mazda MX-3 1.6LGas2WD-Solid Mass
1991-1994 Mercury Capri 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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