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SBC Clutch Kit for 1992-1993 Geo Storm 1.8L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$432.74
SKU SD1-2338R-12
MPN K09017-HD
  • Regular price $432.74

Sku: SD1-2338R-12

MPN: K09017-HD



Upgrade your vehicle's performance with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit. Designed for a blend of daily drivability and enhanced performance, this clutch kit features high-quality Organic friction material for smooth engagement and superior durability. Ideal for vehicles with moderate performance upgrades, it's engineered to handle increased torque, providing a perfect balance between comfort and performance. The kit includes a single full-face disc, ensuring reliable power transfer without sacrificing the driving experience. It's compatible with a wide range of models, making it a versatile choice for drivers looking to elevate their vehicle's drivetrain system. Choose South Bend Clutch for a clutch that delivers both in performance and longevity.


$432.74
SKU SD1-2338R-12
MPN K09017-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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Industry Leading Support

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  • Suitable for a wide range of automotive vehicles with manual transmission.
  • Easy installation with detailed instructions provided.
  • Supports enhanced torque capacity for high-performance applications.
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1992-1993 Geo Storm 1.8L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$432.74

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South Bend Clutch, a name synonymous with high-quality clutch kits and driveline components, proudly introduces the SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit, a testament to our dedication to excellence and innovation in the automotive aftermarket. This clutch kit embodies the principles that have made South Bend Clutch a leader in the industry: durability, performance, and reliability. Designed with precision and crafted to meet the rigorous demands of both daily driving and high-performance applications, this clutch kit is a perfect upgrade for enthusiasts seeking to enhance their vehicle's drivetrain.

At South Bend Clutch, we understand that the choice of a clutch system is crucial to the performance and enjoyment of driving. Therefore, we have meticulously developed this clutch kit to provide an optimal balance between performance and drivability. Each component is engineered to work harmoniously, delivering a smooth engagement and superior performance across a wide range of driving conditions.

The Essence of the SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit

Our clutch kit is available in various configurations to cater to different driving styles and performance requirements, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials. Each material is selected for its unique properties, ensuring that every driver finds the perfect match for their vehicle and driving habits. The variants of this clutch kit are designed to accommodate a broad spectrum of vehicles and applications, from daily drivers to tuned performance cars.

  • Organic: This variant is ideal for drivers seeking a clutch that offers smooth engagement with improved durability over stock units. It's perfect for daily driving and moderate performance upgrades.
  • Ceramic: For those pushing their vehicles harder, requiring a clutch that can handle more heat and abuse, the ceramic option provides higher torque capacity with aggressive engagement characteristics.
  • Kevlar: Combining durability and a more forgiving engagement, the Kevlar option is suited for sporty driving and vehicles with moderate performance enhancements.

Regardless of the material chosen, each clutch kit variant is designed to provide enhanced performance without sacrificing the drivability or reliability of your vehicle.

Features and Benefits

The SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit is not merely a replacement part; it's an upgrade to your vehicle's drivetrain system. Key features include:

  • High-Quality Friction Materials: Whether you choose Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar, you're guaranteed a clutch that is built to last and perform. Each material is selected for its ability to provide consistent engagement and resist wear under varying conditions.
  • Engineered for Performance: Our clutches are designed to handle increased torque levels over stock, making them suitable for vehicles that have undergone performance modifications.
  • Smooth Engagement: Our goal is to enhance your driving experience. This clutch kit offers a balance between performance and comfort, ensuring smooth engagement and drivability.
  • Durability: Built to withstand the demands of high-performance driving, our clutch kits are made from premium materials that offer resistance to wear and tear, giving you peace of mind and reliability for miles to come.

Installation and Compatibility

The SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit includes all necessary components for installation, including a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing, ensuring a hassle-free setup. Designed for vehicles with a 24 input spline and a 1-inch shaft diameter, this clutch kit is compatible with a wide range of models. Its 8.5-inch disc diameter is carefully chosen to provide optimal surface area for friction, ensuring efficient power transfer from the engine to the transmission.

Whether you are doing the installation yourself or having it done professionally, South Bend Clutch has provided everything needed for a complete and straightforward installation process. We recommend consulting with a professional installer or a South Bend Clutch dealer near you to ensure the best fit and performance for your specific vehicle and driving needs.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

Choosing South Bend Clutch means opting for a product that is the result of years of engineering expertise, rigorous testing, and a passion for automotive performance. Our commitment to quality and performance ensures that every clutch kit not only meets but exceeds industry standards. Our wide network of dealers and distributors means you're never far from finding the perfect South Bend Clutch solution for your vehicle.

In the world of automotive performance, the right choice can make all the difference. The SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch is more than just a part; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Whether you're navigating the daily commute or pushing your car to its limits on the track, our clutch kit is designed to deliver unparalleled performance and satisfaction.

Experience the difference in drivability and performance with South Bend Clutch. Our dedication to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction ensures that when you choose a South Bend Clutch product, you're choosing the best in the business. Upgrade to the SBC SD1-2338R-12 Clutch Kit and feel the difference in every shift.

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
1992 Geo Storm 1.8L Diesel2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1993 Asuna Sunfire 1.8L Diesel2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1991 Isuzu Impulse 1.6L Diesel2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1992 Isuzu Impulse 1.8L Diesel2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass
1992 Isuzu Stylus 1.8L Diesel2WDTREMEC T5Solid Mass

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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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