SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-1991 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
$459.31
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1988-1991 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Gas – Fits Other Vehicles
$459.31
Overview
Elevate your driving experience with the South Bend Clutch SBC SD1-2025R-12 Clutch Kit, tailored for gas-fueled vehicles seeking unmatched performance and durability. This versatile kit comes in Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials to suit your driving style, from daily commuting and spirited driving to extreme conditions. Engineered for excellence, it offers precise fitment with an 11-inch disc diameter for optimal power transfer. Stage 1 and Stage 2 options cater to both lightly modified vehicles and those requiring higher performance for sporty driving or occasional track use. Experience the perfect blend of reliability, customization, and quality with South Bend Clutch, your partner in driving innovation.
At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled solutions for all your clutch needs. Our SBC SD1-2025R-12 Clutch Kit exemplifies this commitment, offering a range of options to suit varying driving demands and preferences. Designed with precision and built to endure, this clutch kit is tailored for vehicles with a gas fuel type, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
The heart of our clutch kit lies in its meticulous design, focusing on reliability, durability, and driver satisfaction. Understanding that different drivers have distinct needs, we offer our clutch kit in various configurations, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar friction materials. This allows for customization based on your driving style, whether it's for daily commuting, spirited sport driving, or handling extreme conditions.
Diverse Friction Materials for Tailored Performance
- Organic: Perfect for drivers seeking a balance between performance and drivability, our organic option provides smooth engagement and longevity, making it ideal for daily driving and moderate performance enhancements.
- Ceramic: For those pushing their vehicles to the limit, our ceramic option offers superior heat resistance and unmatched durability, catering to extreme driving conditions without sacrificing performance.
- Kevlar: Our Kevlar friction material blends resilience with performance, offering increased torque capacity and heat dissipation for sporty driving and occasional track use.
Engineered for Excellence
Every component in our clutch kits is engineered with attention to detail. The input spline and shaft diameter measurements ensure a precise fit, removing any guesswork from installation. With a disc diameter of 11 inches, our clutch kits provide the perfect balance between surface area and pressure distribution, ensuring effective power transfer from the engine to the drivetrain.
The inclusion of essential components such as the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of durable steel material, underscores our commitment to providing a comprehensive solution. These components ensure not only a seamless installation process but also contribute to the clutch's overall performance and longevity.
Customization at Its Core
Recognizing the unique needs of every driver, our clutch kits come in various stages and usage levels:
- Stage 1: Designed for vehicles with minor modifications or for drivers seeking improved performance over stock without sacrificing drivability. This stage is ideal for daily driving with an enhanced driving experience.
- Stage 2: Tailored for vehicles with more significant modifications or for drivers demanding higher performance. This stage offers increased torque capacity, making it suitable for sporty driving and occasional track use.
The choice between Daily Plus and Extreme usage levels further allows drivers to fine-tune their vehicle's performance to their specific needs, whether it's enhanced daily driving comfort or the capability to withstand the rigors of more demanding conditions.
Commitment to Quality
At South Bend Clutch, our commitment to quality is unwavering. We understand that a clutch is more than just a part; it's the heart of your vehicle's drivetrain. That's why every clutch kit we produce undergoes rigorous testing and quality control processes, ensuring that each product meets our high standards and exceeds your expectations.
Our dedication to excellence doesn't stop at our products. We are proud to offer expert support from our team of knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about helping you get the most out of your vehicle. Whether you're searching for the perfect clutch kit for your daily driver or need a high-performance solution for your modified vehicle, South Bend Clutch is here to assist you every step of the way.
Find a Dealer Near You
With a wide network of authorized South Bend Clutch dealers, finding the right clutch kit for your vehicle has never been easier. Our dealers are equipped with the knowledge and expertise to guide you through the selection process, ensuring you get a clutch kit that perfectly matches your vehicle's needs and your driving style. Visit our website to locate a South Bend Clutch dealer near you and take the first step towards unlocking your vehicle's true potential.
In choosing a South Bend Clutch kit, you're not just purchasing a product; you're investing in a solution that brings out the best in your vehicle. With unparalleled performance, reliability, and customer support, South Bend Clutch stands as a leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to driving innovation and exceeding customer expectations. Embrace the journey ahead with confidence, knowing that South Bend Clutch is with you every mile of the way.
Manufacturer Features
- Enhances your vehicle's performance with smooth gear shifts.
- Designed for durability to withstand rigorous use.
- Improves the reliability and longevity of your clutch system.
- Offers superior friction for a more responsive driving experience.
- Custom-fit for a wide range of makes and models.
- Tested rigorously to ensure quality and performance standards.
- Easy installation with comprehensive support available.
- Backed by industry-leading warranties for peace of mind.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Spline | 10 |
| Input Shaft Diameter | 1.13 |
| Disc Diameter | 11 |
Variant Specifications and Manufacturer Part Numbers
| SKU | Manufacturer Part Number | Configuration | Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD1-2025R-12 | K04089-HD | Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus | Friction 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 |
| SD2-2025R-78 | K04089-HD-DXD-B | Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme | Friction Material: Ceramic; Stage: Stage 2; Usage: Extreme; Disc Quantity: Single; Includes Flywheel: No; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: 6-paddle; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No |
| SD2-2025R-12 | K04089-HD-O | Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus | Friction 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 |
| SD2-2025R-45 | K04089-HD-TZ | Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport | Friction 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 |
Manufacturer OE Vehicle Data
| Vehicle | Fuel Type | Manual Prevalence | Drivetrain | Transmission Type Used | OEM Flywheel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1989 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1990 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1991 Chevrolet C1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1988 Chevrolet C1500 5.0L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1989 Chevrolet C1500 5.0L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1990 Chevrolet C1500 5.0L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1991 Chevrolet C1500 5.0L Diesel | Diesel | 2WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1988 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1989 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1990 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass | |
| 1991 Chevrolet K1500 4.3L Diesel | Diesel | 4WD | NV4500 | Solid Mass |
Manufacturer Vehicle Compatibility
| Year | Make | Model | Sub Model | Engine | Fuel Type | Aspiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | Chevrolet | S10 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 | Chevrolet | S10 Blazer | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1992, 1993 | GMC | Jimmy | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1991, 1992, 1993 | GMC | Sonoma | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | C1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | C1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | C2500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | K1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | Chevrolet | K2500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | C1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | C1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | C2500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | C2500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | K1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | K1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | K2500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | GMC | K2500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1990, 1991 | GMC | S15 Jimmy | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | P30 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | GMC | G1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | GMC | G1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | GMC | G2500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 | GMC | G2500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1990 | GMC | P3500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1988, 1989, 1990 | GMC | S15 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | G10 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | G10 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | G20 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | G20 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | G30 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | P20 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | Chevrolet | P30 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | GMC | G3500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989 | GMC | P2500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 | GMC | P3500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987, 1988 | Chevrolet | R20 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987, 1988 | Chevrolet | R30 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987, 1988 | Chevrolet | V30 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987, 1988 | GMC | R2500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987, 1988 | GMC | R3500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987, 1988 | GMC | V3500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Blazer | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | R10 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | R10 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | R20 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | R20 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | V10 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | V10 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | V20 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986, 1987 | GMC | Jimmy | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | R1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | R1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | R1500 Suburban | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | R2500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | R2500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | V1500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | V1500 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1987 | GMC | V2500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C10 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C10 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C10 Suburban | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C20 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C20 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C20 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C20 Suburban | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | C30 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | K10 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | K10 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | K20 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | K30 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | Chevrolet | K5 Blazer | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | GMC | C1500 Suburban | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | GMC | C2500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | GMC | C2500 Suburban | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1986 | GMC | C3500 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | GMC | C3500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | GMC | K2500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985, 1986 | GMC | K3500 | Base | 4.8L | None | None |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | G30 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | K20 | Base | 5.0L | None | None |
| 1985 | Chevrolet | K20 | Base | 4.3L | None | None |
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.
Manufacturer source: South Bend Clutch product page.