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SBC Clutch Kit for 2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles

$656.84
SKU SD1-2500R-12
MPN K70330-HD
  • Regular price $656.84

Sku: SD1-2500R-12

MPN: K70330-HD



Experience unparalleled performance with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2500R-12 Clutch Kit. Designed for gasoline vehicles, this kit features a 14-input spline and a 1-inch input shaft diameter for optimal power transfer. With an 8.81-inch disc diameter, it ensures smooth engagement and exceptional performance without sacrificing comfort. Choose between organic for daily driving or ceramic for extreme conditions, catering to your specific needs. This Stage 1 kit, perfect for vehicles with minor modifications, enhances stock performance reliably. Installation is made easy with included components like the throw-out bearing and alignment tool. South Bend Clutch combines innovation and quality, offering a clutch kit that meets the rigorous demands of various driving conditions. Invest in your vehicle's performance and reliability with South Bend Clutch, a name synonymous with excellence in the automotive performance industry.


$656.84
SKU SD1-2500R-12
MPN K70330-HD
12,000 Mile | 12 Month Warranty
100% Premium Components
Industry Leading Support

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  • Ensures smoother gear transitions for enhanced driving experience.
  • Designed for durability, extending the lifespan of your vehicle's transmission.
  • Improves torque capacity and performance in demanding conditions.
  • Customizable options to match your specific vehicle model and performance needs.
  • Tested rigorously for quality and reliability under extreme conditions.
  • Reduces wear and tear on transmission components, saving you money in the long run.
  • Supports increased horsepower and torque outputs for performance enthusiasts.
  • Direct replacement for factory clutches, ensuring a perfect fit and ease of installation.

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SBC Clutch Kit for 2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus

$656.84

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South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality and performance in the world of high-performance clutches. With a legacy rooted in innovation and a commitment to excellence, South Bend Clutch offers a wide range of clutch kits designed to meet the rigorous demands of various driving conditions, from daily commuting to competitive racing. The SBC SD1-2500R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies this commitment, combining state-of-the-art engineering with the finest materials to deliver unparalleled performance, durability, and drivability.

Manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility, the SBC SD1-2500R-12 Clutch Kit is designed for vehicles fueled by gasoline, a testament to our focus on catering to a wide array of automotive needs. The kit features a 14-input spline and a 1-inch input shaft diameter, ensuring a perfect fit and optimal power transfer for vehicles equipped with this specification. The disc diameter of 8.81 inches is meticulously chosen to balance the need for friction and the necessity for a smooth engagement, ensuring that your vehicle delivers exceptional performance without sacrificing comfort.

The variants of the SBC SD1-2500R-12 Clutch Kit, including options in organic and ceramic friction materials and configurations designed for daily use or extreme conditions, speak to the versatility and comprehensive approach South Bend Clutch takes in product development. Whether you are upgrading your car for better daily driving performance or preparing for high-stakes motorsport competition, there is an SBC clutch kit variant tailored to your specific needs.

The inclusion of essential components such as the throw-out bearing and alignment tool in the kit ensures a seamless installation process, highlighting South Bend Clutch's commitment to user convenience and product completeness. This approach underscores our understanding that a superior product is not just about performance enhancements but also about ensuring ease of use and installation.

The choice between organic and ceramic friction materials allows users to select the clutch that best suits their driving style and performance requirements. Organic friction materials offer smoother engagement and are generally better suited for daily driving conditions, providing a balance between performance and drivability. On the other hand, ceramic friction materials are designed for higher heat resistance and durability, making them the ideal choice for racing applications or vehicles with significantly increased power outputs.

The clutch stages available within the SBC SD1-2500R-12 Clutch Kit range from Stage 1 to Stage 2, offering a progression in performance that caters to different levels of vehicle modification and driving intensity. Stage 1 variants are typically recommended for vehicles with minor modifications, where the focus is on enhancing the stock performance without extensive modifications. Stage 2 variants, however, are geared towards vehicles with more significant performance upgrades, requiring a clutch that can handle increased torque and horsepower without compromise.

South Bend Clutch's dedication to quality is evident in the meticulous design and manufacturing process of each clutch kit. The disc styles, ranging from full face for a more traditional engagement feel to multi-paddle configurations for high-performance applications, demonstrate our commitment to providing options that cater to various preferences and requirements. The choice of diaphragm-style pressure plates further signifies our dedication to delivering products that offer reliable performance under the most demanding circumstances.

South Bend Clutch is not just a manufacturer of high-quality clutch systems; we are innovators in the automotive performance industry, constantly seeking to improve and refine our products to meet the evolving needs of drivers and racers worldwide. Our extensive network of dealers ensures that wherever you are, access to our top-tier products and expert advice is never far away.

In summary, the SBC SD1-2500R-12 Clutch Kit and its variants represent the pinnacle of clutch technology, designed for drivers who demand the best. Whether you're pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track or looking for a reliable upgrade for daily driving, South Bend Clutch offers a solution that combines performance, durability, and drivability like no other. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just buying a clutch; you're investing in the performance and reliability of your vehicle, backed by a company with a proven track record of excellence.

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
2002-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2.2LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero 2.2LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
2002-2004 Pontiac Grand Am 2.2LDiesel2WD-Solid Mass
2002-2005 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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