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SBC Clutch Kit for 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Diesel
Sku: SD1-2712R-12
MPN: MZK1002-HD
Upgrade your vehicle's performance with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit. Designed for gas vehicles, this kit offers unparalleled durability and versatility for both daily driving and high-performance needs. Choose between organic for smooth daily driving or ceramic for extreme conditions, with Stage 1 and Stage 2 options to match your vehicle's modifications and driving style. Each kit includes essential installation components but excludes the flywheel, allowing for a customizable setup. With its meticulous design, optimized disc diameter, and compatibility with a broad range of vehicles, this clutch kit enhances drivability and power transmission without overstressing your drivetrain. Experience the renowned reliability and performance that South Bend Clutch is known for. Ideal for enthusiasts seeking improved performance without sacrificing comfort.
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South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality and performance in the realm of high-performance clutches. Our SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies this reputation, offering unparalleled durability and reliability for various driving demands. Designed for vehicles with a gas fuel type, this clutch kit promises to deliver the performance enthusiasts crave without sacrificing the drivability required for daily use.
The clutch kit is characterized by its versatility, offering options for different stages and materials to cater to a wide range of driving styles and performance needs. Whether you're upgrading for better daily driving responsiveness or preparing your vehicle for high-performance or racing applications, South Bend Clutch has engineered a solution to meet your needs.
Our clutch kits are distinguished by their meticulous design and construction, incorporating features that enhance both performance and longevity. The input spline count of 23 and an input shaft diameter of 1.03 inches ensure compatibility with a broad spectrum of vehicles, while the disc diameter of 9.25 inches is optimized for effective power transmission without undue stress on the drivetrain.
The variants of the SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit include options with organic and ceramic friction materials. The organic material variant is ideal for daily driving with its smooth engagement and enhanced drivability, while the ceramic option offers increased durability and heat resistance, making it suitable for more extreme driving conditions or performance applications. This flexibility allows you to choose a clutch that aligns perfectly with your vehicle's use and your driving preferences.
Choosing the right stage of clutch is crucial for aligning the clutch's characteristics with your vehicle's performance and your driving style. The Stage 1 variants are designed for vehicles with mild modifications or for those seeking improved performance over a stock clutch without compromising daily drivability. The Stage 2 options, available in both organic and organic/ceramic mixes, offer higher torque capacities and are geared towards vehicles with more significant modifications, providing the necessary holding power for higher horsepower outputs while still maintaining a level of comfort for street driving.
South Bend Clutch understands the importance of a comprehensive solution, which is why our clutch kits come equipped with all necessary components for installation. This includes a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool, ensuring a smooth and straightforward installation process. While the kits do not include a flywheel, they are designed to work seamlessly with your vehicle's existing setup or with a South Bend Clutch flywheel, allowing for a customizable approach to achieving the perfect driveline configuration.
Durability and reliability are at the forefront of the design philosophy for all South Bend Clutch products. Our clutches are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure they can withstand the demands of both daily driving and high-performance applications. This commitment to quality ensures that each clutch kit not only meets but exceeds industry standards, offering you peace of mind and confidence in your vehicle's performance.
In addition to our focus on product excellence, South Bend Clutch prioritizes customer satisfaction. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with selecting the perfect clutch for your vehicle, providing expert advice and support throughout the purchasing process. Furthermore, our extensive network of dealers makes obtaining a South Bend Clutch product convenient and straightforward, ensuring you have access to our high-quality products no matter where you are located.
The SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit represents a fusion of cutting-edge technology, engineering expertise, and a deep understanding of the demands of modern drivers. Whether you're navigating the daily commute, embarking on a long-distance journey, or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track, this clutch kit delivers the performance, reliability, and peace of mind that only South Bend Clutch can provide.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit offers the following benefits:
- Compatibility with a wide range of vehicles, thanks to its versatile design specifications.
- Options for both organic and ceramic friction materials, catering to different driving needs and preferences.
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 variants, allowing for customization based on vehicle performance and driver expectations.
- Inclusion of essential installation components, ensuring a hassle-free setup.
- Renowned South Bend Clutch durability and reliability, backed by extensive testing and a commitment to quality.
- Support from a knowledgeable team and access through a wide network of dealers, ensuring excellent customer service and convenience.
This clutch kit is more than just a component; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and driving enjoyment. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just purchasing a product; you're becoming part of a community of enthusiasts who demand the best from their vehicles. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in performance and reliability.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 1.3L | Diesel |  | RWD | - | Solid Mass |
South Bend Clutch is a name synonymous with quality and performance in the realm of high-performance clutches. Our SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies this reputation, offering unparalleled durability and reliability for various driving demands. Designed for vehicles with a gas fuel type, this clutch kit promises to deliver the performance enthusiasts crave without sacrificing the drivability required for daily use.
The clutch kit is characterized by its versatility, offering options for different stages and materials to cater to a wide range of driving styles and performance needs. Whether you're upgrading for better daily driving responsiveness or preparing your vehicle for high-performance or racing applications, South Bend Clutch has engineered a solution to meet your needs.
Our clutch kits are distinguished by their meticulous design and construction, incorporating features that enhance both performance and longevity. The input spline count of 23 and an input shaft diameter of 1.03 inches ensure compatibility with a broad spectrum of vehicles, while the disc diameter of 9.25 inches is optimized for effective power transmission without undue stress on the drivetrain.
The variants of the SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit include options with organic and ceramic friction materials. The organic material variant is ideal for daily driving with its smooth engagement and enhanced drivability, while the ceramic option offers increased durability and heat resistance, making it suitable for more extreme driving conditions or performance applications. This flexibility allows you to choose a clutch that aligns perfectly with your vehicle's use and your driving preferences.
Choosing the right stage of clutch is crucial for aligning the clutch's characteristics with your vehicle's performance and your driving style. The Stage 1 variants are designed for vehicles with mild modifications or for those seeking improved performance over a stock clutch without compromising daily drivability. The Stage 2 options, available in both organic and organic/ceramic mixes, offer higher torque capacities and are geared towards vehicles with more significant modifications, providing the necessary holding power for higher horsepower outputs while still maintaining a level of comfort for street driving.
South Bend Clutch understands the importance of a comprehensive solution, which is why our clutch kits come equipped with all necessary components for installation. This includes a throw-out bearing and an alignment tool, ensuring a smooth and straightforward installation process. While the kits do not include a flywheel, they are designed to work seamlessly with your vehicle's existing setup or with a South Bend Clutch flywheel, allowing for a customizable approach to achieving the perfect driveline configuration.
Durability and reliability are at the forefront of the design philosophy for all South Bend Clutch products. Our clutches are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure they can withstand the demands of both daily driving and high-performance applications. This commitment to quality ensures that each clutch kit not only meets but exceeds industry standards, offering you peace of mind and confidence in your vehicle's performance.
In addition to our focus on product excellence, South Bend Clutch prioritizes customer satisfaction. Our knowledgeable team is always ready to assist with selecting the perfect clutch for your vehicle, providing expert advice and support throughout the purchasing process. Furthermore, our extensive network of dealers makes obtaining a South Bend Clutch product convenient and straightforward, ensuring you have access to our high-quality products no matter where you are located.
The SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit represents a fusion of cutting-edge technology, engineering expertise, and a deep understanding of the demands of modern drivers. Whether you're navigating the daily commute, embarking on a long-distance journey, or pushing your vehicle to its limits on the track, this clutch kit delivers the performance, reliability, and peace of mind that only South Bend Clutch can provide.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2712R-12 Clutch Kit offers the following benefits:
- Compatibility with a wide range of vehicles, thanks to its versatile design specifications.
- Options for both organic and ceramic friction materials, catering to different driving needs and preferences.
- Stage 1 and Stage 2 variants, allowing for customization based on vehicle performance and driver expectations.
- Inclusion of essential installation components, ensuring a hassle-free setup.
- Renowned South Bend Clutch durability and reliability, backed by extensive testing and a commitment to quality.
- Support from a knowledgeable team and access through a wide network of dealers, ensuring excellent customer service and convenience.
This clutch kit is more than just a component; it's an investment in your vehicle's performance and driving enjoyment. With South Bend Clutch, you're not just purchasing a product; you're becoming part of a community of enthusiasts who demand the best from their vehicles. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in performance and reliability.
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.
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 1.3L | Diesel | | RWD | - | Solid Mass |
PRODUCT FAQs
Have a question ? We are here to help.
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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