{"product_id":"sbc-2644-clutch-kit","title":"SBC SD2-2644-78 Clutch Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your diesel vehicle's performance with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD2-2644-78 Clutch Kit. Designed specifically for diesel engines, this Stage 2 clutch kit offers a seamless blend of durability and high performance for extreme, super sport, or daily driving conditions. Featuring a high-quality ceramic friction material and including a steel flywheel, this comprehensive kit ensures smoother gear transitions and enhanced drivability. Whether you're modifying your vehicle for competitive racing or seeking reliable daily performance, this clutch kit provides the necessary components for a robust upgrade. Choose South Bend Clutch for a superior driving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth Bend Clutch, a leader in performance clutch and transmission solutions, is proud to introduce the SBC SD2-2644-78 Clutch Kit, designed for those who demand reliability and performance in their diesel vehicles. Our clutch kits are engineered with precision and crafted using only the highest quality materials, ensuring that you receive a product that not only meets but exceeds industry standards. This clutch kit is particularly designed for vehicles with diesel engines, featuring specific components that are optimized for the unique demands of these powertrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SBC SD2-2644-78 Clutch Kit is a comprehensive solution for drivers seeking to upgrade or replace their vehicle's clutch system. It includes a range of components such as the clutch disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and in some variants, a pilot bushing and a high-quality steel flywheel. Our clutch kits are designed to enhance the driving experience, providing smoother gear transitions, enhanced durability, and superior performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"key-features-and-benefits\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiesel Engine Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically engineered for diesel engines, this clutch kit is designed to handle the high torque output efficiently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaried Friction Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e We offer variants in Ceramic, Kevlar\/Ceramic, and Organic friction materials to match your driving needs, whether it is for extreme, super sport, or daily driving conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Positioned as a Stage 2 clutch, this kit is ideal for vehicles that have undergone moderate modifications and require a clutch that can handle increased power outputs without sacrificing drivability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each component within the clutch kit is manufactured to withstand the rigors of aggressive driving and prolonged use, ensuring longevity and reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes complete with necessary installation hardware, offering a seamless and hassle-free upgrade process. The inclusion of a throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing (where applicable) ensures that you have all the necessary components for a complete overhaul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomized Driving Experience:\u003c\/strong\u003e With options for different types of usage such as Extreme, Super Sport, and Daily, drivers can select the variant that best suits their driving style and performance requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for a straightforward installation process, the clutch kit can be installed by a professional mechanic or an experienced enthusiast with the right tools and knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"why-choose-south-bend-clutch\"\u003eWhy Choose South Bend Clutch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt South Bend Clutch, we are committed to delivering products that lead the industry in performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our clutch kits are the result of extensive research and development, ensuring that each component offers the best possible performance for your vehicle. We understand the demands of both daily driving and competitive motorsports, which is why our clutch kits are designed to offer exceptional performance under a wide range of driving conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are upgrading your vehicle for enhanced street performance, preparing for competitive racing, or simply replacing a worn-out clutch, the SBC SD2-2644-78 Clutch Kit is an excellent choice. Our dedication to quality and performance is reflected in every product we offer, making South Bend Clutch the preferred choice for drivers and enthusiasts who refuse to compromise on performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"finding-the-right-clutch-kit-for-your-vehicle\"\u003eFinding the Right Clutch Kit for Your Vehicle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing the right clutch kit for your vehicle involves considering various factors such as the specific model of your vehicle, your driving style, and any modifications that have been made to the engine or drivetrain. At South Bend Clutch, we have a wide range of clutch kits designed to meet the needs of different vehicles and drivers. Whether you are looking for a clutch that can handle the extreme conditions of competitive racing or a durable and reliable clutch for daily driving, we have you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of experts is always available to assist you in selecting the perfect clutch kit for your vehicle, ensuring that you achieve the performance and reliability you expect from a South Bend Clutch product. With dealers located across the country, finding a South Bend Clutch dealer near you is easy and convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"commitment-to-excellence\"\u003eCommitment to Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouth Bend Clutch is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in the field of performance clutches and transmissions. Our products are the result of rigorous testing and quality control processes, ensuring that you receive a product that stands up to the demands of the road and the track. When you choose a South Bend Clutch product, you are choosing a product that is trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike for its performance, durability, and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are driving a vehicle equipped with a G56, NV4500, or NV5600 transmission, our clutch kits are designed to enhance your driving experience, providing you with the confidence to tackle any challenge on the road. Trust South Bend Clutch for your clutch and transmission needs, and experience the difference that quality and performance can make in your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance your vehicle's performance with precision-engineered clutches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience smoother gear shifts with our high-quality clutch kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for durability and reliability in demanding conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of automotive vehicles with manual transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimize your driving experience with our advanced clutch technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation process with detailed instructions included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove your vehicle's power transfer with our efficient clutch designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrust in South Bend Clutch's expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Spline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Shaft Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.375\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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\u003eSD2-2644-78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDM0105-CBK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic \/ Stage 2 \/ Extreme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Ceramic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Extreme; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: Yes; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Button; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2644-56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDM0105-DFK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKevlar\/Ceramic \/ Stage 2 \/ Super Sport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Kevlar\/Ceramic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Super Sport; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: Yes; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Button; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD2-2644-11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSDM0105OK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic \/ Stage 2 \/ Daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFriction Material: Organic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Daily; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: Yes; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Button; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: Yes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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\u003eManufacturer source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/southbendclutch.com\/products\/sbc-2644-clutch-kit\"\u003eSouth Bend Clutch product page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Bend Clutch","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic \/ Stage 2 \/ Extreme","offer_id":47243673108652,"sku":"SD2-2644-78","price":1316.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kevlar\/Ceramic \/ Stage 2 \/ Super Sport","offer_id":47243673141420,"sku":"SD2-2644-56","price":1196.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Organic \/ Stage 2 \/ Daily","offer_id":47243673174188,"sku":"SD2-2644-11","price":1076.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2736\/1452\/files\/SDM0105OK_81fb4db0-484f-4765-90e4-3811b4869557.jpg?v=1789761515","url":"https:\/\/thetuneshop.com\/products\/sbc-2644-clutch-kit","provider":"The Tune Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}