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SBC Clutch Kit for 1995-2001 Dodge Neon 2.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$1,335.69
SKU SD3-2469-78
MPN K70131F-SS-DXD-B
  • Regular price $1,335.69

Sku: SD3-2469-78

MPN: K70131F-SS-DXD-B



Experience unmatched performance with the SBC SD3-2469-78 Clutch Kit, designed for diverse driving needs, from daily use to extreme sports. This kit offers a single disc with options in ceramic, organic, and Kevlar materials to suit your vehicle's demands. Its 9-inch disc diameter ensures optimal friction and engagement, enhancing your driving experience without sacrificing reliability. Whether you seek the heat resistance of ceramic, the smooth engagement of organic, or the durability of Kevlar, this Stage 3 kit is engineered for excellence. Tailored for gas fuel type vehicles, it includes a diaphragm-style pressure plate for consistent engagement and comes with a throw-out bearing and alignment tool for a complete setup. Upgrade your vehicle's performance and reliability with South Bend Clutch, a leader in innovative clutch solutions.


$1,335.69
SKU SD3-2469-78
MPN K70131F-SS-DXD-B
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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  • Enhanced performance for both daily driving and competitive racing.
  • Custom-tailored solutions for a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
  • Utilizes cutting-edge technology for maximum durability and longevity.
  • Offers smooth clutch engagement and improved drivability.
  • Expertly crafted to reduce noise and vibration.
  • Provides higher torque capacity and superior thermal resistance.
  • Backed by rigorous testing to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Support and advice from our team of automotive specialists.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1995-2001 Dodge Neon 2.0L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Ceramic / Stage 3 / Extreme

$1,335.69

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South Bend Clutch proudly presents the SBC SD3-2469-78 Clutch Kit, a high-performance solution designed to meet the demands of various driving applications, from daily driving to extreme sports. With our innovative approach and cutting-edge technology, we have crafted a clutch kit that stands out in the automotive industry for its durability, reliability, and performance. This product is a testament to our commitment to providing top-quality components to enhance your vehicle's drivetrain.

The SBC SD3-2469-78 Clutch Kit is tailored for vehicles with a gas fuel type, featuring an input spline of 17 and an input shaft diameter of 0.94, compatible with a wide range of applications. Its disc diameter of 9 inches ensures optimal surface area for improved friction and engagement. Our clutch kits are engineered to provide a significant upgrade over OEM specifications, delivering a more engaging driving experience without sacrificing reliability.

Our clutch kits come in various configurations, catering to different driving styles and performance needs. Each variant is meticulously designed with specific materials and dimensions to match your vehicle's requirements and your driving preferences. The variants include options with ceramic, organic, and Kevlar friction materials, each offering unique advantages:

  • Ceramic variants are ideal for extreme applications, providing maximum grip and heat resistance. They are perfect for racing or high-performance street applications where superior torque capacity is needed.
  • Organic variants offer smoother engagement and are well-suited for daily driving scenarios. They provide a balance between performance and drivability, making them an excellent choice for those who want an upgrade without compromising on comfort.
  • Kevlar variants strike a balance between ceramic and organic, offering increased durability and heat resistance, suitable for sporty driving and moderate performance applications.

Each variant of the SBC SD3-2469-78 Clutch Kit is designed with a single clutch disc, ensuring a lightweight configuration that maintains high levels of performance. The disc styles vary among 6-paddle, full face, and 4-paddle, each tailored to specific driving conditions and preferences, ensuring that you can select the perfect setup for your vehicle.

A crucial feature of our clutch kits is the inclusion of a diaphragm-style pressure plate, modified to provide higher clamping force without significantly increasing pedal effort. This modification ensures that the clutch engagement is strong and consistent, enhancing the overall driving experience. Additionally, each kit includes a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool, ensuring that you have everything needed for a complete installation.

South Bend Clutch understands the importance of precision and quality in every product we offer. That's why our clutch kits do not include a flywheel, allowing customers to choose the flywheel that best suits their specific needs and preferences. This flexibility ensures that our clutch kits can be tailored to match a wide variety of vehicles and performance requirements.

When selecting a South Bend Clutch product, you are choosing a clutch manufactured by one of the industry's leading companies. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, South Bend Clutch has become a preferred choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Our extensive network of dealers ensures that no matter where you are, you can find a South Bend Clutch product that meets your needs.

The SBC SD3-2469-78 Clutch Kit is more than just a component; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and reliability. Whether you're pushing your car on the track, navigating tough terrain, or simply enjoying a drive on the open road, our clutch kit delivers the performance and durability you need to get the most out of your vehicle. With South Bend Clutch, you can drive confidently, knowing that you have the support of a company that stands behind its products and values its customers.

In summary, the SBC SD3-2469-78 Clutch Kit offers:

  • A wide range of options to suit various driving styles and performance needs.
  • High-quality materials and construction for improved durability and performance.
  • Flexible configurations with various friction materials and disc styles.
  • Enhanced drivability and reliability, making it suitable for both daily driving and performance applications.

At South Bend Clutch, we are committed to providing our customers with products that enhance their driving experience. Our clutch kits are designed with the driver in mind, ensuring that you can enjoy the full potential of your vehicle. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality and expertise can make.

South Bend Clutch Ceramic Friction Material

Ceramic Friction Material

Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.

While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.

South Bend Clutch Ceramic Friction Material

Ceramic clutch material is engineered for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where heat resistance and torque capacity are critical. Constructed using ceramic-based compounds, these clutch discs offer superior friction and power transfer, making them ideal for demanding situations such as performance racing, competitive off-roading, and heavy towing. Ceramic material excels in preventing clutch fade under extreme heat and stress.

While ceramic clutches deliver unmatched torque handling, they tend to have a more aggressive engagement, which can lead to a slightly harsher feel during gear shifts. This makes them better suited for experienced drivers and performance vehicles rather than casual everyday driving where smooth engagement is preferred.

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 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 Modified Pressure Plate

Modified Pressure Plate

A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.

While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.

A modified pressure plate is engineered to deliver increased clamping force, enhancing torque capacity and overall clutch performance. This upgraded design often features reinforced components, heavier diaphragm springs, or altered fulcrum points to provide superior grip on the clutch disc. Ideal for high-performance vehicles, heavy towing, and racing applications, a modified pressure plate ensures reliable power transfer under extreme loads.

While modified pressure plates offer enhanced power handling, they often result in a stiffer clutch pedal feel due to the increased spring pressure. This trade-off is generally acceptable for performance-focused applications where power capacity is prioritized over everyday comfort.

South Bend Clutch Stage 3 Clutch

Stage 3 Clutch

A Stage 3 clutch is built for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where aggressive power handling is required. Typically using ceramic or feramic materials, this clutch provides exceptional heat resistance and torque capacity, making it ideal for vehicles with significant power modifications, such as forced induction or high-horsepower diesel builds.

While Stage 3 clutches offer superior performance under load, they often result in a firmer pedal feel and more abrupt engagement, which may be challenging for casual driving. This stage is best suited for high-performance vehicles, drag racing, and extreme towing where maximum power transfer is crucial.

A Stage 3 clutch is built for high-performance and heavy-duty applications where aggressive power handling is required. Typically using ceramic or feramic materials, this clutch provides exceptional heat resistance and torque capacity, making it ideal for vehicles with significant power modifications, such as forced induction or high-horsepower diesel builds.

While Stage 3 clutches offer superior performance under load, they often result in a firmer pedal feel and more abrupt engagement, which may be challenging for casual driving. This stage is best suited for high-performance vehicles, drag racing, and extreme towing where maximum power transfer is crucial.

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
1995-2001 Dodge Neon 2.0LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
2000-2001 Chrysler Neon 2.0LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
1995-2001 Plymouth Neon 2.0LDiesel2WD-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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