SBC Clutch Kit for 2011 Porsche 911 3.8L Diesel – Fits Other Vehicles - Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
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South Bend Clutch is dedicated to providing the highest quality clutch kits and components for a wide range of vehicle applications. Our SBC SD1-2544R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies our commitment to excellence and innovation in clutch technology. Designed for gas vehicles, this clutch kit is engineered to enhance your vehicle's performance and reliability. The clutch kit features an input spline of 23, an input shaft diameter of 1.09, and a disc diameter of 9.44, making it a perfect fit for specific vehicle requirements.
Our clutch kits are designed with both the enthusiast and the daily driver in mind. Whether you're looking for a clutch that can handle the rigors of racing or one that can withstand daily commutes and trips, the SBC SD1-2544R-12 Clutch Kit is versatile enough to meet these demands. We understand the importance of a reliable clutch system, and our products are designed to deliver improved performance without sacrificing the comfort and reliability you expect from your vehicle.
One of the key features of this clutch kit is its adaptability to various driving conditions and needs. The variants available within this product line offer options for different friction materials, stages, and usage levels - from Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus to Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme, and more. This range ensures that whether you need a clutch for daily driving, heavy-duty applications, or high-performance racing, there's an option tailored for you.
The inclusion of high-quality components in our clutch kits is a testament to South Bend Clutch's dedication to quality. All kits come with the necessary components for installation, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free process. This includes the throw-out bearing and alignment tool, crucial for proper clutch operation and longevity. By choosing South Bend Clutch, you're investing in a product that is designed with both performance and ease of installation in mind.
South Bend Clutch is well-recognized in the automotive industry for our expertise and innovation in clutch technology. We've spent years refining our products to deliver superior performance and durability. Our clutch kits are the result of rigorous testing and development, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This makes our clutches an ideal choice for anyone looking to upgrade their vehicle's drivetrain system.
The friction materials used in our clutches are selected for their durability and performance characteristics. Our Organic material options provide smooth engagement and are well-suited for daily driving, while our Ceramic options offer higher heat resistance and are ideal for more demanding applications. For those looking for a balance between performance and longevity, our Organic/Ceramic options provide an excellent compromise, offering durability under extreme conditions without compromising the drivability of your vehicle.
Our clutch kits are not just about the parts inside the box; they represent our commitment to enhancing your driving experience. With a South Bend Clutch kit, you're getting more than just a component for your vehicle; you're getting the peace of mind that comes from knowing your clutch system can handle everything from daily driving to high-performance applications. This is why South Bend Clutch has become a trusted name among automotive enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Choosing the right clutch kit is crucial for achieving the desired performance and reliability from your vehicle. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you select the perfect clutch to meet your specific needs. Whether you're upgrading from a stock clutch or replacing a worn component, our knowledgeable staff can provide the guidance and support you need to make an informed decision.
In addition to our commitment to quality and performance, South Bend Clutch is also dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. From the moment you begin considering a South Bend Clutch product to after the sale, our team is here to support you. This includes assistance in selecting the right clutch kit, guidance during the installation process, and support for any questions or concerns that may arise.
Our network of dealers ensures that you have access to our products and expertise regardless of where you are located. By choosing a South Bend Clutch dealer near you, you're not just getting access to our products; you're also benefiting from local knowledge and support, ensuring that your experience with our products is as seamless and satisfying as possible.
The automotive industry is constantly evolving, and South Bend Clutch is committed to staying at the forefront of this evolution. Our dedication to research and development means that we are always working on new solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. Whether you're a professional racer, a weekend enthusiast, or a daily driver, you can trust South Bend Clutch to provide you with the best clutch solutions on the market.
In summary, the SBC SD1-2544R-12 Clutch Kit is a testament to South Bend Clutch's commitment to quality, performance, and customer satisfaction. With options to suit a wide range of applications and driving conditions, our clutch kits are designed to enhance your vehicle's performance and reliability. By choosing South Bend Clutch, you're choosing a product that is backed by years of expertise and a dedication to innovation in clutch technology. Upgrade to a South Bend Clutch kit today and experience the difference in your vehicle's performance and drivability.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Porsche 911 3.8L | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | Solid Mass |
| 2011 Porsche 911 4.0L | Diesel | ![]() | 2WD | - | 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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