{"product_id":"sbc-2351r-clutch-kit","title":"SBC Clutch Kit for 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel's performance with South Bend Clutch's premium clutch kits. Tailored for durability and efficiency, our kits are available in organic, ceramic, and Kevlar materials to suit various driving needs - from daily commutes to extreme conditions. Choose from Stage 1 for a slight power increase and smooth engagement, or Stage 2 for higher torque and aggressive performance. Each kit is designed for reliability, offering significant improvements over OEM specs without the need for a new flywheel. Trust South Bend Clutch for unmatched quality and support, enhancing your vehicle's reliability and driveability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth Bend Clutch, an industry leader in clutch technology and innovation, offers a comprehensive range of high-quality clutch kits designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Our commitment to excellence and constant evolution in our product line ensures that we provide only the best solutions for a wide range of vehicles, including the 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel. Understanding the requirements of utility vans and minivans, especially those used in commercial applications, requires a deep insight into the unique demands these vehicles face. That's where our expertise and product development come into play, ensuring reliability, durability, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel represents a segment of the market that demands robustness and efficiency. Recognizing this, South Bend Clutch has developed a series of clutch kits tailored specifically for this vehicle, focusing on enhancing its performance and reliability under various conditions. Our clutch kits are not just replacements; they are upgrades that provide significant improvements over the OEM specifications, ensuring that your vehicle performs at its best, even under the toughest conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur clutch kits come in different configurations, including organic, ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials, each designed to cater to different stages and levels of usage – from daily driving to more extreme conditions. This versatility ensures that no matter the application – be it regular commuting, heavy-duty hauling, or performance driving – there's a South Bend Clutch kit that's perfectly suited to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing the right friction material is crucial for optimizing performance and longevity. Organic materials offer smooth engagement and are ideal for daily driving, providing a balance between performance and durability. Ceramic materials, on the other hand, are suited for high-performance applications, offering superior heat resistance and longevity, especially under extreme conditions. Kevlar offers a unique blend of durability and smooth engagement, making it a perfect choice for those who demand the best of both worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stage of the clutch kit is another critical consideration. Our Stage 1 kits are designed for vehicles that require a slight increase over stock power levels, providing improved performance without sacrificing drivability. Meanwhile, our Stage 2 kits are tailored for those looking for more significant performance enhancements, offering higher torque capacity and more aggressive engagement characteristics, suitable for more demanding applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the key benefits of choosing a South Bend Clutch kit for your 1998 Isuzu NPR is the assurance of quality and reliability. All our clutch kits are meticulously designed and tested to ensure they meet our high standards. This means you can expect a product that not only improves your vehicle's performance but also offers unparalleled durability, ultimately saving you time and money on maintenance and replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, our clutch kits are designed to be a comprehensive solution, ensuring you have everything needed for a hassle-free installation. While our kits are engineered to work with the OEM flywheel, it's essential to consider the condition of your vehicle's flywheel and whether it might also need replacing or resurfacing to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the clutch system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt South Bend Clutch, we understand the importance of after-sales support. That's why we have a network of knowledgeable dealers and experts ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have, whether it's about selecting the right clutch kit for your needs or providing guidance on installation and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn summary, choosing a South Bend Clutch kit for your 1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L Diesel means opting for a product that is:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailored specifically for the unique demands of utility vans and minivans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from high-quality materials that ensure reliability and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in various configurations to match your vehicle's specific needs and usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to provide significant improvements over OEM specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported by an extensive network of experts and dealers ready to assist you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes South Bend Clutch the go-to choice for clutch solutions. By choosing South Bend Clutch, you're not just getting a product; you're getting a promise of performance, reliability, and support. Experience the difference today and take the performance and reliability of your 1998 Isuzu NPR to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance your vehicle's performance with our precision-engineered clutches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience smoother gear shifts and improved drivability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur clutches are designed to withstand high torque applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce the risk of slippage and increase power transfer to the gearbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach kit includes all necessary components for a complete overhaul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for both street and race applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProlong the lifespan of your vehicle's transmission system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacked by rigorous testing and a commitment to quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariant Specifications and Manufacturer Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD1-2351R-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK09032-HD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic \/ Stage 1 \/ Daily Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Organic; Stage: Stage 1; Usage: Daily Plus; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 1; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2351R-78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK09032-HD-DXD-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic \/ Stage 1 \/ Extreme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Ceramic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Extreme; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2351R-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK09032-HD-O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic \/ Stage 2 \/ Daily Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Organic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Daily Plus; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2351R-45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK09032-HD-TZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKevlar \/ Stage 2 \/ Sport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Kevlar; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Sport; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer OE Vehicle Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManual Prevalence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransmission Type Used\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOEM Flywheel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998 Isuzu NPR 3.9L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2WD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Mass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Vehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSub Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspiration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsuzu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIESEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurbocharged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth 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 \u003cstrong\u003e12 months or 12,000 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e (whichever comes first) from the date of installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** WE DO NOT COVER LABOR, NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE ***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Registration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo activate your warranty coverage, you must register your clutch through our online \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eWarranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e within \u003cstrong\u003e30 days of purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need to Register:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProof of purchase (receipt or invoice showing purchase date and price paid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle information (year, make, model, VIN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent odometer reading at time of installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstaller information (shop name, address, phone number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number of your South Bend Clutch product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eClick here to Register Your Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter registration, you'll receive a confirmation email with your warranty certificate number. You can check your warranty status anytime at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\/lookup\"\u003ewarranty.southbendclutch.com\/lookup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiling a Warranty Claim\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you experience an issue with your clutch during the warranty period, you can submit a claim through our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\/claims\"\u003eWarranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClaim Submission Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour warranty certificate number or the email used during registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent odometer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescription of the issue you're experiencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the affected parts (pressure plate, disc, flywheel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos showing the condition of related components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Limited Warranty will \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e be valid under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is NOT registered within thirty (30) days of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product was purchased below our MAP price (see Pricing Policy below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clutch was not installed by a certified or professional mechanic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flywheel was not replaced with new or properly resurfaced to specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clutch has been altered, improperly installed, or damaged by accident, negligence, or misuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmission has failed or shows excessive wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe product is used for high performance and\/or racing purposes for which it was not originally engineered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE\u003c\/strong\u003e – Coverage applies only to the original purchaser and vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchases made below MAP price are not eligible for warranty coverage. Your proof of purchase must show a qualifying purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReturn Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo returned product for warranty, repair, or replacement will be accepted without a \u003cstrong\u003eReturn Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTo Obtain an RMA:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchased from an authorized dealer, contact them first to initiate the return process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you purchased directly from South Bend Clutch, call our warranty department at \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-988-4345\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your claim is approved, you will receive an RMA number with shipping instructions for returning the defective parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor warranty inquiries, contact our warranty department at \u003ca href=\"mailto:warranty@southbendclutch.com\"\u003ewarranty@southbendclutch.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e1-800-988-4345\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/warranty.southbendclutch.com\"\u003eVisit the SBC Warranty Hub\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication data note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer lists conflicting fuel information. This catalog classifies the product as Diesel using the application evidence. 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