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SBC Clutch Kit for 2000-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$687.95
SKU SD1-2497R-12
MPN K70315-HD
  • Regular price $687.95

Sku: SD1-2497R-12

MPN: K70315-HD



Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch Kit, tailored for a variety of driving needs. Our Stage 1 and Stage 2 clutch kits cater to everything from daily driving to extreme conditions, offering options in organic and ceramic friction materials. Whether you're enhancing your daily commuter or gearing up for aggressive driving, we have the perfect match for your vehicle. Each kit is meticulously designed for optimal performance and durability, ensuring smooth engagement and superior heat resistance. Ideal for vehicles with a 14 spline input shaft and 1-inch shaft diameter, our kits improve drivability without compromising on performance. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch Kit for a seamless blend of quality and reliability in your automotive journey.


$687.95
SKU SD1-2497R-12
MPN K70315-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Enhances vehicle performance with precision-engineered clutches.
  • Offers a wide range of clutch kits for different vehicle needs.
  • Utilizes durable materials that withstand extreme conditions.
  • Improves transmission smoothness for a better driving experience.
  • Designed for easy installation with minimal vehicle downtime.
  • Supports both racing and daily driving applications.
  • Increases the longevity of your vehicle's drivetrain.
  • Backed by expert support and customer service from South Bend Clutch.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 2000-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$687.95

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South Bend Clutch, a leader in the performance clutch industry, offers a range of high-quality clutch kits designed to meet various driving needs and preferences. Our SBC SD1-2497R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies our commitment to excellence and innovation in clutch technology. This product is engineered to provide superior performance, durability, and drivability to meet the demands of our diverse customer base. Whether you are looking for an upgrade for your daily driver or need a more robust setup for racing or heavy towing, South Bend Clutch has a solution tailored to your specific requirements.

The South Bend Clutch Kit line includes options for gas vehicles with a 14 spline input shaft and 1-inch shaft diameter, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of models and making it easier for you to find the perfect fit for your vehicle. With disc diameters measuring 8.5 inches, these kits are designed to offer an optimal balance between performance and drivability.

Our clutch kits are available in various configurations to suit different driving styles and vehicle applications. From organic friction material for smooth engagement and drivability to ceramic options for higher heat resistance and performance under more demanding conditions, South Bend Clutch provides options to cater to every need. The choice between Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations allows you to select the level of performance that best matches your vehicle's setup and your driving demands.

Stage 1 options are ideal for daily drivers and lightly modified vehicles, providing a significant improvement over stock clutches in terms of performance and durability without compromising on drivability. For those who demand more from their vehicle, whether it's for competitive racing, heavy towing, or more aggressive driving, our Stage 2 options offer enhanced power handling capabilities and improved heat dissipation, ensuring reliable performance under the toughest conditions.

Each variant of the South Bend Clutch Kit is designed with specific driving needs in mind:

  • The Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus option is perfect for drivers looking for improved performance in daily driving conditions. The organic friction material ensures smooth engagement and longevity, making it an ideal upgrade from stock clutches.

  • The Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme variant is tailored for drivers who require a clutch that can handle more aggressive driving and higher power levels. The ceramic friction material provides excellent heat resistance, making it suitable for performance-oriented applications.

  • The Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus configuration is designed for those who require a bit more from their daily driver or have mildly modified their vehicle and need a clutch that can keep up with the increased demands.

  • Lastly, the Organic/Ceramic / Stage 2 / Endurance option combines the best of both worlds, offering the smooth engagement of organic material with the added durability and heat resistance of ceramic. This variant is ideal for drivers who push their vehicles to the limit and need a clutch that can endure prolonged, high-performance use.

All variants of the South Bend Clutch Kit include essential components for a complete and straightforward installation process. The inclusion of a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool ensures that you have all the necessary parts for installation, eliminating the need for additional purchases. This comprehensive approach ensures that you can enjoy the benefits of your new clutch without any unnecessary delays or complications.

South Bend Clutch takes pride in our commitment to quality and performance. Our clutch kits are the result of extensive research, development, and testing to ensure that they meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. By choosing a South Bend Clutch product, you are investing in a clutch that is built to last and engineered to perform.

Whether you are searching for a reliable upgrade for your daily commuter or need a high-performance clutch that can handle the rigors of racing or heavy-duty use, South Bend Clutch has a solution for you. Our wide network of dealers makes it easy to find a South Bend Clutch product near you, ensuring that you have access to our high-quality clutches wherever you are.

In summary, the SBC SD1-2497R-12 Clutch Kit and its variants offer unmatched quality, performance, and reliability. With options to suit various driving styles and vehicle applications, South Bend Clutch provides the perfect blend of performance and drivability. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every South Bend Clutch product exceeds your expectations and delivers the performance you need to drive with confidence. Choose South Bend Clutch for your next clutch upgrade and experience the difference that quality, performance-driven products can make.

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.

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Vehicle Fuel Type Manual Prevalence Drivetrain Transmission Type Used OEM Flywheel Type
2000-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
2000-2002 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2LDiesel2WD-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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