SBC Clutch Kit for 1996-2000 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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The clutch disc in this kit features an organic friction material, favored for its natural ability to provide smooth engagement and improved wear characteristics. This material choice makes the SBC SD1-2097R-12 Clutch Kit an ideal solution for vehicles that are used daily, offering a balance between performance and longevity that is hard to match. The full-face disc style further enhances this balance by providing a large surface area for the clutch to engage, reducing wear and tear on both the clutch and the transmission.
The inclusion of a diaphragm-style pressure plate in this kit ensures a consistent pedal feel and reliable engagement across a wide range of driving conditions. This pressure plate style is renowned for its effectiveness in transferring power from the engine to the transmission, making it an excellent choice for both daily driven vehicles and those that see occasional performance use.
At South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of a comprehensive solution, which is why this clutch kit includes not only the clutch disc and pressure plate but also a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. The inclusion of these components ensures that you have everything you need for a successful installation, saving you time and hassle. The pilot bushing is made of bronze, offering excellent durability and alignment for the input shaft, ensuring smooth operation and extended lifespan of the clutch system.
Despite the comprehensive nature of this kit, it does not include a flywheel. This allows you to choose the flywheel that best suits your vehicle's needs, whether you're looking for something lightweight for performance applications or a heavier option for improved drivability in daily use. This flexibility ensures that the SBC SD1-2097R-12 Clutch Kit can be tailored to meet the specific demands of your vehicle and driving style.
Choosing the right clutch kit is crucial for maintaining the performance, reliability, and driveability of your vehicle. The SBC SD1-2097R-12 Clutch Kit offers a perfect blend of performance, durability, and value, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of vehicles and applications. Whether you're upgrading from a stock clutch to handle more power, replacing a worn-out unit, or simply looking for a more engaging driving experience, this clutch kit delivers. Its Stage 1 rating signifies a step up from OEM specifications without compromising on the comfort and ease of use required for daily driving, making it a versatile choice for many drivers.
At South Bend Clutch, we take pride in our ability to provide high-quality, performance-oriented clutch solutions for a wide range of vehicles. Our products are the result of rigorous testing and development, ensuring that they meet our high standards for quality, performance, and reliability. The SBC SD1-2097R-12 Clutch Kit is no exception, offering an exceptional balance of performance and practicality for drivers who refuse to compromise.
Whether you're searching for a South Bend Clutch dealer near you, considering a G56 clutch kit for your diesel truck, or exploring options for a performance clutch for your WRX, South Bend Clutch has a solution that meets your needs. With a wide range of clutch kits designed for various applications, including NV4500, NV5600, and G56 transmissions, we are dedicated to providing products that enhance the driving experience and performance of your vehicle.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2097R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch is an outstanding choice for vehicle owners who demand the best in terms of performance, reliability, and value. With its organic friction material, comprehensive kit contents, and flexible flywheel compatibility, this clutch kit provides an unbeatable combination of performance and practicality for a wide range of applications. Trust South Bend Clutch for all your clutch needs and experience the difference that quality, performance, and dedication to customer satisfaction can make.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Chevrolet C3500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 Chevrolet K3500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC C3500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC K3500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 Chevrolet C2500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 Chevrolet K2500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC C2500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC K2500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
| 1996 Chevrolet C1500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1996 Chevrolet K1500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC C1500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC K1500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 4WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1996 Chevrolet P30 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 1996 GMC P3500 6.5L Diesel | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | 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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