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SBC Clutch Kit for 1996-1998 Ford Mustang 4.6L Diesel

$850.86
SKU SD1-2310R-12
MPN K07907-HD
  • Regular price $850.86

Sku: SD1-2310R-12

MPN: K07907-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2310R-12 Clutch Kit. Designed for versatility across daily and performance driving, this kit offers optimized performance and durability. Featuring options in organic or ceramic materials and tailored for Stage 1 or 2 performance levels, it's ideal for vehicles with mild to significant upgrades. Whether you're aiming for smoother daily driving or enhanced power handling for the track, this kit provides a customizable solution. With all necessary components for installation included, upgrading your clutch system has never been easier. Trust in South Bend Clutch's commitment to quality and support to meet your unique driving needs.


$850.86
SKU SD1-2310R-12
MPN K07907-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Delivers enhanced performance for manual transmission vehicles.
  • Designed with durability in mind to withstand rigorous use.
  • Improves engagement and disengagement smoothness.
  • Crafted from premium materials for superior longevity.
  • Suitable for a wide range of makes and models.
  • Tested rigorously to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Increases torque capacity without sacrificing drivability.
  • Supports both daily driving and competitive racing needs.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1996-1998 Ford Mustang 4.6L Diesel - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$850.86

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South Bend Clutch (SBC) takes pride in being a trusted and innovative manufacturer of high-quality clutch systems, designed to meet the unique needs of both daily drivers and performance enthusiasts. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the SBC SD1-2310R-12 Clutch Kit, which stands as a testament to our dedication to providing customers with products that deliver unparalleled performance and durability.

The SBC SD1-2310R-12 Clutch Kit encompasses a range of options tailored to various driving conditions and vehicle performance requirements. This versatility ensures that whether you're enhancing your vehicle for better daily driving response, or pushing the limits in high-performance environments, there's a South Bend Clutch solution that's right for you.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

Our clutch kits are not just products; they are the culmination of years of research, testing, and direct feedback from the automotive community. This approach allows us to design clutches that offer the following benefits:

  • Optimized Performance: Whether you're looking for smoother engagement in daily driving situations or need a clutch that can handle the rigors of racing, our kits are engineered to meet your needs.
  • Durability: Our use of high-quality materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes results in clutches that are built to last, even under the most demanding conditions.
  • Customizable Options: With variants including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, as well as different stages for varying levels of performance enhancements, South Bend Clutch provides solutions that can be tailored to your specific vehicle and driving preferences.
  • Comprehensive Kits: Our clutch kits come equipped with all necessary components for a complete and seamless installation, including throw-out bearings, alignment tools, and pilot bushings, ensuring that you have everything you need to upgrade your clutch system.

The South Bend Clutch Difference

At South Bend Clutch, we are not just manufacturers; we are automotive enthusiasts who understand the importance of reliability and performance. This understanding drives us to continually improve our products and services, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of the clutch system industry. Our in-house development and rigorous testing processes enable us to create clutch systems that provide:

  • Enhanced Driveability: By focusing on the driving experience, our clutches are designed to improve the connection between the driver and the vehicle, resulting in a more responsive and enjoyable ride.
  • Increased Power Handling: For those looking to increase their vehicle's power output, our clutches are engineered to transmit higher torque loads without sacrificing driveability or reliability.
  • Longevity: The materials and construction techniques used in our clutches are chosen for their ability to withstand the test of time, providing you with a product that maintains its integrity and performance long after installation.

Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs

Understanding that every driver and vehicle has unique requirements, South Bend Clutch offers a variety of clutch kits designed to cater to different levels of performance and usage scenarios. Our SD1-2310R-12 Clutch Kit variants include:

  • Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus: Ideal for vehicles with mild performance upgrades, focusing on smooth engagement and reliability for daily driving.
  • Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme: Designed for vehicles that require a clutch capable of handling high torque loads, with a focus on performance driving and occasional track use.
  • Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus: A step up for vehicles with more significant performance enhancements, offering improved power handling while maintaining driveability for regular use.
  • Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport: Tailored for vehicles that are frequently used in high-performance and competitive environments, providing maximum strength and heat resistance.

A Commitment to Quality and Support

Choosing a South Bend Clutch means investing in a product backed by a team dedicated to your satisfaction. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products to our customer service, ensuring that from selection to installation, you have the support you need. Whether you're searching for a South Bend Clutch dealer near you or need assistance selecting the right clutch for your vehicle, our team is here to help.

Moreover, our extensive network of distributors ensures that wherever you are, access to South Bend Clutch products and expertise is never far away. This, combined with our comprehensive online resources, makes finding and installing your South Bend Clutch kit a straightforward and rewarding experience.

In essence, the SBC SD1-2310R-12 Clutch Kit represents the pinnacle of clutch design and manufacturing, embodying our commitment to performance, durability, and driver satisfaction. Whether you're embarking on your next automotive project or looking to enhance your daily driving experience, South Bend Clutch offers the solutions and support you need to achieve your goals.

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.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1996-1998 Ford Mustang 4.6LDiesel-2WDTREMEC T45Solid 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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