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SBC Clutch Kit for 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles

$1,016.96
SKU SD2-2540R-78
MPN K70551-HD-B
  • Regular price $1,016.96

Sku: SD2-2540R-78

MPN: K70551-HD-B



Elevate your 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS driving experience with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits. Designed to enhance vehicle performance and reliability, these kits offer smoother, more responsive gear shifts for both daily driving and performance enthusiasts. Our kits are specifically engineered for your vehicle, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal functionality. With options ranging from durable Organic to high-performance Ceramic materials, each kit promises longevity and improved driving dynamics. Our Stage 2 configurations cater to various driving needs, from everyday reliability to extreme performance demands. Trust South Bend Clutch for a significant upgrade with easy installation and comprehensive support. Upgrade today for a superior driving experience.


$1,016.96
SKU SD2-2540R-78
MPN K70551-HD-B
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.
  • Experience smoother, more reliable gear shifts with our advanced clutch technology.
  • Our clutches are designed for durability, ensuring a longer life for your vehicle's transmission.
  • Perfect for both street driving and racing applications, offering versatility and peak performance.
  • Easy installation process allows you to upgrade your vehicle quickly and efficiently.
  • Each clutch kit is rigorously tested to meet the highest quality standards.
  • Improve torque transfer and get faster acceleration with our high-performance clutches.
  • Dedicated customer support team to assist you with any inquiries or issues.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS – Fits Other Vehicles - Ceramic / Stage 2 / Extreme

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At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to delivering top-quality clutch solutions that meet the needs of our diverse clientele, including those driving European vehicles like the 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS. Our clutch kits are designed to enhance the performance and reliability of your vehicle, ensuring a smoother, more responsive driving experience.

Our clutch kits are not just replacements; they are upgrades. Engineered for performance and durability, each kit is tailored to the specific requirements of the vehicle it's designed for, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal function. Whether you're navigating daily traffic or seeking the thrill of performance driving, our clutches provide the reliability and performance you demand.

Understanding the South Bend Clutch Kit for 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS

The clutch is a crucial component in the performance and efficiency of your vehicle. It is responsible for the connection and disconnection between the engine and the transmission, allowing you to smoothly change gears and control the power output to the wheels. A high-quality clutch kit from South Bend Clutch ensures that this connection is as efficient and reliable as possible, enhancing your driving experience and extending the lifespan of your vehicle's drivetrain.

Why Choose a South Bend Clutch Kit?

  • Performance: Our clutch kits are designed to improve the performance of your vehicle, offering a smoother engagement and an enhanced driving experience.
  • Durability: Made from high-quality materials, our clutches are built to last, providing you with a long-lasting upgrade to your vehicle's transmission system.
  • Compatibility: Specifically designed for the 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS – and other vehicles with similar specifications – our clutch kits ensure a perfect fit and seamless integration with your vehicle's existing systems.
  • Expertise: With years of experience in the clutch manufacturing industry, South Bend Clutch has the expertise to provide you with a product that meets the high standards of quality and performance that you expect.

Our Range of Clutch Kits

Our clutch kits come in various configurations to meet the needs of different driving styles and performance requirements. Below is a detailed table featuring the variants of our clutch kit for the 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS:

Whether you are looking for a clutch that can handle the extreme demands of performance driving or one that is perfect for everyday use, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you. Our Ceramic variant (SKU: SD2-2540R-78), with its Stage 2 Extreme level, is ideal for those who demand the utmost from their vehicle. For daily drivers, our Organic (SKU: SD2-2540R-12) and Organic/Ceramic (SKU: SD2-2540R-34) options offer a balance of performance and durability, ensuring a reliable and enjoyable driving experience.

Installation and Support

Our clutch kits come complete with all necessary components for installation, including the throw-out bearing and alignment tool, making the installation process straightforward and hassle-free. However, we always recommend professional installation to ensure that your new clutch performs to its full potential. At South Bend Clutch, we stand behind our products with comprehensive support, ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

Conclusion

Choosing the right clutch kit is crucial for the performance, durability, and enjoyment of your vehicle. With South Bend Clutch, you are selecting a product backed by years of expertise and a commitment to quality. Our clutch kits for the 1998 Volvo S70 2.3L GAS – and other compatible vehicles – offer the performance enhancements, durability, and reliability you need to get the most out of your vehicle. Whether you're upgrading for performance or replacing a worn-out clutch, South Bend Clutch has the perfect solution for you.

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 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 2 Clutch

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.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
1998 Volvo S70 2.3LGAS2WD-Solid Mass
1998 Volvo V70 2.3LGAS2WD-Solid Mass

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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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