SBC Clutch Kit for 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles - Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme
20% OFF ALL SBC APPAREL. OFFER ENDS SOON
South Bend Clutch is renowned for its exceptional quality and performance-oriented clutch systems designed for a wide range of vehicles, including the iconic American muscle cars such as the 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L GAS. Our expertise in engineering clutches that meet and exceed the expectations of enthusiasts and professionals alike has positioned us as a leading provider in the automotive industry.
Our clutch kits are designed with precision to enhance your vehicle's performance, durability, and overall driving experience. Specifically tailored for vehicles with a high prevalence of manual transmissions, such as the Chevrolet Camaro, our products leverage advanced technology and materials to deliver unparalleled performance.
The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles, has been meticulously crafted to provide an optimal balance between daily drivability and high-performance capability. This clutch kit is not only suitable for the Chevrolet Camaro but also fits a range of other vehicles, including the Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac GTO, and Pontiac G8, highlighting our commitment to versatility and broad application coverage.
At South Bend Clutch, we understand that different drivers have different needs. Whether you're pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track or navigating the daily commute, we offer clutch kits in various stages and materials to match your specific driving requirements. From Ceramic for extreme conditions to Organic for daily driving and Kevlar for a blend of durability and performance, we ensure that every driver finds their perfect match with South Bend Clutch.
Our clutch kits come with all necessary components for a comprehensive and hassle-free installation. This includes the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing. For select variants, a high-quality flywheel is also included, ensuring a seamless fit and optimal performance out of the box. Our inclusion of these components underscores our dedication to providing a complete solution, reducing the need for additional purchases and ensuring compatibility.
Key features of our clutch kits include:
- Precision-engineered for specific vehicle applications, including the 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L GAS and other compatible vehicles.
- Available in various stages and materials to cater to a wide range of driving styles and performance needs.
- Comprehensive kits that include all necessary components for installation, offering a complete solution to upgrade your vehicle's clutch system.
- Compatibility with TREMEC T56 transmissions, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal performance for vehicles equipped with this popular transmission type.
- Designed for vehicles with a neutral balance OEM flywheel, our kits maintain the original driving dynamics while enhancing performance.
At South Bend Clutch, we take pride in our Indiana heritage, crafting clutch systems that reflect the ingenuity and craftsmanship associated with our state. Our commitment to quality and performance is evident in every product we offer, from our South Bend Clutch G56 solutions for trucks to the NV4500 and NV5600 clutches for specific transmission needs.
Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit means opting for a product that is developed by a team of enthusiasts who understand your passion for driving. Our extensive network of dealers ensures that wherever you are, a South Bend Clutch solution is never too far away. Whether you’re upgrading from a stock clutch to a Stage 2 South Bend Clutch for enhanced performance or seeking the exceptional capability of a South Bend Dual Disk Clutch for competitive racing, we provide the components that drivers and professionals trust.
Our approach to clutch design focuses on creating products that offer an exceptional balance of performance and reliability. We understand that a clutch is not just a component; it's the heart of your vehicle's drivetrain. That's why our products are rigorously tested under extreme conditions to ensure they stand up to the demands of high-performance driving.
For those in the market for a clutch upgrade, South Bend Clutch offers an unparalleled combination of quality, performance, and value. Our dedication to innovation, along with our extensive testing and quality control processes, ensures that every South Bend Clutch product meets the highest standards for performance and durability.
In summary, the SBC Clutch Kit for the 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles represents the pinnacle of clutch technology, designed to enhance your driving experience, whether on the street or the track. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a clutch; you're investing in a legacy of performance, quality, and reliability that stands the test of time.
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.
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.
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.
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 2 Clutch
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
A Stage 2 clutch offers a significant performance boost compared to stock and Stage 1 setups. Designed with stronger friction materials like Kevlar or ceramic, it provides higher torque capacity and heat resistance. This stage is ideal for moderately modified vehicles, including turbocharged setups, nitrous systems, and track-ready builds needing enhanced grip and reduced slippage.
Although it offers increased power handling, Stage 2 clutches can introduce a slightly stiffer pedal feel and more aggressive engagement than Stage 1, making them better suited for drivers prioritizing performance while still requiring reasonable street drivability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-2004 Chevrolet Corvette 5.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T56 | Neutral Balance |
| 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro 5.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T56 | Neutral Balance |
| 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T56 | Neutral Balance |
| 2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T56 | Neutral Balance |
| 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC T56 | Neutral Balance |
| 2009 Pontiac G8 6.2L | Gas | ![]() | 2WD | TREMEC TR-6060 | Neutral Balance |
PRODUCT FAQs
Have a question ? We are here to help.
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.
Recently viewed
- choosing a selection results in a full page refresh



