SBC Clutch Kit for 2002-2003 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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South Bend Clutch, a name synonymous with high-quality clutches, offers the SBC SD1-2663R-12 Clutch Kit, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the automotive industry. This clutch kit exemplifies our dedication to providing superior products that meet and exceed the requirements of drivers seeking enhanced performance from their vehicles. Whether you are driving on the street, engaging in heavy-duty off-roading, or demanding high performance for motorsports, South Bend Clutch has engineered a solution tailored to your needs.
Our clutch kits are designed with precision and crafted from the finest materials to ensure reliability, durability, and performance. The SBC SD1-2663R-12 Clutch Kit is no exception, offering a range of features that cater to various driving conditions and requirements. With options available for gas-fueled engines and compatibility with a 20-input spline and an input shaft diameter of 0.88 inches, this clutch kit is versatile and adaptable to a wide range of vehicles.
The clutch disc diameter of 8.5 inches is optimized for a balance between surface area and weight, providing an excellent bite and friction coefficient without significantly increasing the overall mass of the clutch assembly. This balance is crucial for maintaining a responsive and agile driving experience, particularly in situations where precision and control are paramount.
South Bend Clutch offers this clutch kit in multiple configurations to suit your specific driving needs:
- The Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus variant is designed for those who require a reliable and robust clutch for daily driving conditions. Featuring an organic friction material, it offers smooth engagement and extended wear life, making it an ideal choice for everyday use while providing the necessary performance enhancements for spirited driving.
- The Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme variant is tailored for drivers who demand more from their vehicles. The ceramic friction material provides higher heat resistance and better torque handling capabilities, making it suitable for more aggressive driving styles and conditions.
- The Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus variant steps up the performance further, offering enhancements suitable for drivers looking for a bit more bite without compromising on the drivability for daily use.
- Lastly, the Organic/Ceramic / Stage 2 / Endurance variant combines the best of both worlds. It is designed for those who require a clutch capable of handling high-performance demands while offering the durability needed for prolonged use in demanding conditions.
All variants of the SBC SD1-2663R-12 Clutch Kit include a sprung hub design, ensuring smoother engagement and reduced drivetrain shock. This feature is particularly beneficial in preventing premature wear and tear on transmission components, thereby extending the lifespan of both the clutch and the transmission.
Furthermore, the inclusion of a diaphragm-style pressure plate in these kits provides a consistent clamping force across the surface of the clutch disc. This uniform distribution of pressure enhances the overall performance of the clutch by improving the engagement and disengagement process. It also contributes to the longevity of the clutch by ensuring even wear across the entire disc surface.
South Bend Clutch understands the importance of a comprehensive solution, which is why each kit also includes a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool. These additions facilitate a smoother installation process and ensure that your clutch is aligned correctly for optimal performance. However, it is important to note that a flywheel is not included with these kits. This allows you to choose a flywheel that best meets your specific needs, whether you're looking for a lightweight option for quicker revs or a heavier flywheel for improved drivability.
Choosing the right clutch kit is crucial for achieving the desired performance and reliability from your vehicle. South Bend Clutch stands out not only for the quality of our products but also for our expertise in the automotive industry. Our team is dedicated to helping you select the perfect clutch kit for your driving needs, ensuring that you get the most out of your vehicle.
Whether you are searching for a South Bend Clutch dealer near you or you're interested in exploring our range of products, including the renowned South Bend Clutch G56, NV4500 Clutch, and NV5600 Clutch, among others, we are here to assist you. Our extensive dealer network and customer support team ensure that you have access to our products and expertise no matter where you are.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2663R-12 Clutch Kit from South Bend Clutch represents a pinnacle of clutch technology designed for a wide range of applications. From daily driving to extreme performance demands, our clutch kits offer the reliability, durability, and performance you need to take your driving experience to the next level. Trust South Bend Clutch for your automotive clutch needs and join the ranks of satisfied drivers who demand nothing but the best from their vehicles.
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.
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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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