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SBC Clutch Kit for 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel

$1,412.89
SKU SD1-2350R-12
MPN K09031-HD
  • Regular price $1,412.89

Sku: SD1-2350R-12

MPN: K09031-HD



Elevate your 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel's performance with South Bend Clutch kits. Tailored for commercial utility, our range includes Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to match your driving demands. From smooth daily driving with our Stage 1 Daily Plus Organic kit to handling extreme conditions with the Stage 1 Extreme Ceramic, or improving sporty performance with our Stage 2 Kevlar option, we have you covered. Kits feature a single disc, designed for optimal friction and smooth engagement, ensuring reliability without including a flywheel for a cost-effective upgrade. Experience enhanced drivability and durability with South Bend Clutch, where quality and customer satisfaction lead the way.


$1,412.89
SKU SD1-2350R-12
MPN K09031-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
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Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhance your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.
  • Designed for durability, our clutches withstand the toughest conditions.
  • Experience smoother shifts and improved driveability.
  • Our clutches are compatible with a wide range of vehicles and models.
  • Easy installation process allows you to upgrade your vehicle quickly.
  • Optimal choice for both street driving and competitive racing.
  • Made using high-quality materials for longevity and reliability.
  • Backed by South Bend Clutch’s expertise and customer support.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$1,412.89

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South Bend Clutch is recognized for its premium quality and performance-enhancing clutch kits, designed to elevate the driving and operational capabilities of a wide range of vehicles. Our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction has positioned South Bend Clutch as a leader in the clutch market. The SBC Clutch Kit for the 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel exemplifies this commitment, offering unparalleled performance and durability that outmatches OEM specifications. Catering to the Utility Van / Minivan segment, this clutch kit is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of daily driving and heavy-duty applications alike, ensuring that your vehicle remains reliable and efficient under all conditions.

Designed specifically for the 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel, a vehicle renowned for its robustness and utility in commercial settings, our clutch kits are crafted to enhance the overall driving experience and operational efficiency. The Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel, with its solid mass flywheel and a diesel fuel type engine, requires a clutch system that can handle high torque levels and continuous use, especially in two-wheel drive (2WD) configurations. South Bend Clutch kits are tailored to these requirements, providing a solution that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of commercial vehicle operators.

Our range of clutch kits for the 1998 Isuzu NPR includes options with different friction materials like Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar, catering to various driving needs and preferences. Whether you're looking for a clutch that offers smooth engagement for daily driving or one that can withstand the high heat and pressure of extreme conditions, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you. The inclusion of a diaphragm-style pressure plate in these kits ensures consistent pressure distribution across the clutch disc, enhancing the longevity and reliability of the clutch system.

The variants of the clutch kit are designed to cater to diverse operational needs. From the Stage 1 Daily Plus with its Organic friction material, perfect for those who seek reliability and smooth operation in their day-to-day activities, to the Stage 1 Extreme and Stage 2 Sport options that are ideal for more demanding conditions, including heavy towing or spirited driving scenarios. The Stage 2 Daily Plus variant, with its Organic friction material, offers an upgrade for those seeking enhanced performance without sacrificing drivability.

Each kit comes with a single clutch disc, designed with either a full face or 6-paddle configuration depending on the model. These designs ensure optimal surface area for friction, resulting in better power transmission and smoother engagement. Despite the high-performance characteristics of these kits, the original solid mass flywheel of your Isuzu NPR can be retained, as these kits do not include a flywheel, allowing for a more cost-effective upgrade path.

Moreover, every clutch kit from South Bend Clutch includes essential installation components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable steel, ensuring that you have everything needed for a hassle-free installation process. This comprehensive approach ensures that once installed, your vehicle will benefit from an immediate upgrade in performance and reliability.

Choosing a South Bend Clutch kit for your 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel means investing in quality, performance, and durability. Our products are the result of extensive research and development, combined with years of experience in the automotive industry. This ensures that every clutch kit not only meets the specific needs of your vehicle but also provides a driving experience that is smooth, reliable, and enjoyable.

In addition to superior products, South Bend Clutch is committed to providing exceptional customer service. Our team of experts is always ready to assist with any questions you may have, from selecting the right clutch kit for your vehicle to providing guidance on installation and maintenance. This dedication to customer satisfaction is what sets South Bend Clutch apart from the competition.

Whether you are a commercial operator looking to enhance the efficiency and reliability of your fleet or an individual seeking to improve your vehicle's performance, South Bend Clutch offers the solutions you need. With a wide range of clutch kits designed for various applications and driving conditions, along with the expertise and support of our team, upgrading your vehicle with a South Bend Clutch kit is a decision that promises to deliver outstanding results.

In summary, the SBC Clutch Kit for the 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel from South Bend Clutch is a testament to our commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. With options to suit various driving needs and preferences, along with comprehensive installation components included, upgrading your vehicle's clutch system has never been easier or more beneficial. Trust South Bend Clutch for your clutch needs and experience the difference that a high-quality, performance-oriented clutch kit can make in your vehicle's operation and driving experience.

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
1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9LDiesel-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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