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SBC Clutch Kit for 1993-1995 Acura Legend 3.2L Gas

Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus
$1,158.30
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SBC Clutch Kit for 1993-1995 Acura Legend 3.2L Gas - representative South Bend Clutch product image

SBC Clutch Kit for 1993-1995 Acura Legend 3.2L Gas

$1,158.30
Friction Material
Clutch Stage
Clutch Usage

Overview

Experience superior performance and reliability with the South Bend Clutch SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit. Tailored for a variety of driving needs, from daily commuting to high-performance endeavors, this kit offers Stage 1 and Stage 2 options to suit your vehicle's horsepower and your driving style. Choose from Organic, Ceramic, or Kevlar friction materials for the perfect balance of engagement characteristics and durability. Whether it's smoother daily driving or aggressive track performance, we have the right disc style for you. Our kits come complete with all necessary components for a comprehensive upgrade, ensuring a hassle-free installation and optimal performance. Trust South Bend Clutch for unmatched quality and innovation in the clutch industry.

South Bend Clutch is a leading name in the clutch industry, known for its commitment to quality, performance, and innovation. Our products are designed with the customer in mind, providing solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations for performance, durability, and reliability. The SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit is a prime example of our commitment to these principles, offering a range of options to suit various driving styles and requirements.

Choosing the Right Clutch Kit

Understanding the needs of your vehicle and your driving style is crucial when selecting a clutch kit. The SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit comes in various configurations to accommodate different types of drivers, from daily commuters to performance enthusiasts. This versatility ensures that there is a South Bend Clutch solution for nearly every scenario.

Friction Material Options

The choice of friction material in a clutch kit is critical for determining the engagement characteristics and durability of the clutch. Our clutch kits come with different friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar options.

  • Organic: Designed for smooth engagement and reliability, organic friction material is ideal for daily drivers and moderate performance applications. It offers good durability and a softer engagement feel, making it a great choice for vehicles that are primarily used for street driving.

  • Ceramic: For those who demand more from their vehicles, ceramic friction material provides higher heat resistance and better performance under extreme conditions. This makes it suitable for heavy-duty applications, including towing and high-performance driving. However, it may come with a slightly harsher engagement compared to organic material.

  • Kevlar: Offering a balance between the soft engagement of organic material and the durability of ceramic, Kevlar friction material is perfect for sporty applications and aggressive driving styles. It provides excellent wear resistance and longevity, even under demanding conditions.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 Variations

The SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit is available in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, each tailored to different driving needs and horsepower levels.

  • Stage 1: This stage is ideal for vehicles with minor modifications or those that require a stronger than stock replacement. It offers enhanced performance without compromising on drivability, making it a great choice for daily driven cars with slight performance upgrades.

  • Stage 2: For vehicles with more significant modifications and higher horsepower, the Stage 2 clutch provides the necessary holding power. This stage is designed for aggressive driving and can handle more torque, making it suitable for track days and spirited street driving.

Disc Styles for Diverse Applications

Our clutch kits feature two main disc styles: Full Face and 6-paddle. The Full Face disc offers smoother engagement and is well-suited for daily driving and moderate performance applications. On the other hand, the 6-paddle disc provides quicker engagement and is designed for high-performance and racing applications, where rapid power transfer is essential.

Additional Features and Benefits

South Bend Clutch kits are designed to include all necessary components for a comprehensive upgrade or replacement. Features such as diaphragm pressure plate style, sprung hub style, and inclusion of throw out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of steel, ensure a complete solution for your clutch needs.

  • Diaphragm Pressure Plate: Offers a lighter pedal feel and consistent pressure for comfortable and reliable operation.

  • Sprung Hub Style: Reduces drivetrain shock and provides smoother engagement, enhancing the longevity of the clutch system and drivetrain components.

  • Comprehensive Kit: Including the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing ensures that you have all the necessary parts for a hassle-free installation.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to providing top-quality clutch solutions that are designed and tested to meet the highest standards. Our extensive experience and commitment to innovation allow us to offer products that deliver unmatched performance and reliability.

  • Expertise: With years of experience in the industry, we understand the needs of our customers and the technical requirements of various vehicles.

  • Quality: We use only the best materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that every product meets our stringent quality standards.

  • Innovation: Constantly pushing the boundaries, we strive to bring new and improved clutch solutions to the market, offering better performance and durability.

  • Customer Service: Our knowledgeable staff are always ready to help, providing expert advice and support to ensure you select the right product for your needs.

Whether you're upgrading your clutch for improved performance, durability, or just replacing a worn-out part, the SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit offers the quality, performance, and reliability you've come to expect from South Bend Clutch. With a variety of options to choose from, you can find the perfect clutch solution that matches your vehicle's requirements and your driving preferences, ensuring optimal performance and satisfaction.

Product Specifications

Specification Value
Input Spline 24
Input Shaft Diameter 1.03
Disc Diameter 9.5

Variant Specifications and Manufacturer Part Numbers

SKU Manufacturer Part Number Configuration Specifications
SD1-2324R-12 K08033-HD Organic / Stage 1 / Daily Plus Friction Material: Organic; Clutch Stage: Stage 1; Includes Flywheel: No; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No
SD2-2324R-78 K08033-HD-DXD-B Ceramic / Stage 1 / Extreme Friction Material: Ceramic; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Includes Flywheel: No; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: 6-paddle; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No
SD2-2324R-12 K08033-HD-O Organic / Stage 2 / Daily Plus Friction Material: Organic; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Includes Flywheel: No; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No
SD2-2324R-45 K08033-HD-TZ Kevlar / Stage 2 / Sport Friction Material: Kevlar; Clutch Stage: Stage 2; Includes Flywheel: No; Hub Style: Sprung; Disc Style: Full Face; Pressure Plate Style: Diaphragm; Pressure Plate Modified: No

Manufacturer Vehicle Compatibility

Year Make Model Sub Model Engine Fuel Type Aspiration
1993, 1994, 1995 Acura Legend Base 3.2L None None
South Bend Clutch is a leading name in the clutch industry, known for its commitment to quality, performance, and innovation. Our products are designed with the customer in mind, providing solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations for performance, durability, and reliability. The SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit is a prime example of our commitment to these principles, offering a range of options to suit various driving styles and requirements.

Choosing the Right Clutch Kit

Understanding the needs of your vehicle and your driving style is crucial when selecting a clutch kit. The SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit comes in various configurations to accommodate different types of drivers, from daily commuters to performance enthusiasts. This versatility ensures that there is a South Bend Clutch solution for nearly every scenario.

Friction Material Options

The choice of friction material in a clutch kit is critical for determining the engagement characteristics and durability of the clutch. Our clutch kits come with different friction materials, including Organic, Ceramic, and Kevlar options.

  • Organic: Designed for smooth engagement and reliability, organic friction material is ideal for daily drivers and moderate performance applications. It offers good durability and a softer engagement feel, making it a great choice for vehicles that are primarily used for street driving.

  • Ceramic: For those who demand more from their vehicles, ceramic friction material provides higher heat resistance and better performance under extreme conditions. This makes it suitable for heavy-duty applications, including towing and high-performance driving. However, it may come with a slightly harsher engagement compared to organic material.

  • Kevlar: Offering a balance between the soft engagement of organic material and the durability of ceramic, Kevlar friction material is perfect for sporty applications and aggressive driving styles. It provides excellent wear resistance and longevity, even under demanding conditions.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 Variations

The SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit is available in both Stage 1 and Stage 2 configurations, each tailored to different driving needs and horsepower levels.

  • Stage 1: This stage is ideal for vehicles with minor modifications or those that require a stronger than stock replacement. It offers enhanced performance without compromising on drivability, making it a great choice for daily driven cars with slight performance upgrades.

  • Stage 2: For vehicles with more significant modifications and higher horsepower, the Stage 2 clutch provides the necessary holding power. This stage is designed for aggressive driving and can handle more torque, making it suitable for track days and spirited street driving.

Disc Styles for Diverse Applications

Our clutch kits feature two main disc styles: Full Face and 6-paddle. The Full Face disc offers smoother engagement and is well-suited for daily driving and moderate performance applications. On the other hand, the 6-paddle disc provides quicker engagement and is designed for high-performance and racing applications, where rapid power transfer is essential.

Additional Features and Benefits

South Bend Clutch kits are designed to include all necessary components for a comprehensive upgrade or replacement. Features such as diaphragm pressure plate style, sprung hub style, and inclusion of throw out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing made of steel, ensure a complete solution for your clutch needs.

  • Diaphragm Pressure Plate: Offers a lighter pedal feel and consistent pressure for comfortable and reliable operation.

  • Sprung Hub Style: Reduces drivetrain shock and provides smoother engagement, enhancing the longevity of the clutch system and drivetrain components.

  • Comprehensive Kit: Including the throw-out bearing, alignment tool, and pilot bushing ensures that you have all the necessary parts for a hassle-free installation.

Why Choose South Bend Clutch?

At South Bend Clutch, we are dedicated to providing top-quality clutch solutions that are designed and tested to meet the highest standards. Our extensive experience and commitment to innovation allow us to offer products that deliver unmatched performance and reliability.

  • Expertise: With years of experience in the industry, we understand the needs of our customers and the technical requirements of various vehicles.

  • Quality: We use only the best materials and manufacturing processes to ensure that every product meets our stringent quality standards.

  • Innovation: Constantly pushing the boundaries, we strive to bring new and improved clutch solutions to the market, offering better performance and durability.

  • Customer Service: Our knowledgeable staff are always ready to help, providing expert advice and support to ensure you select the right product for your needs.

Whether you're upgrading your clutch for improved performance, durability, or just replacing a worn-out part, the SBC SD1-2324R-12 Clutch Kit offers the quality, performance, and reliability you've come to expect from South Bend Clutch. With a variety of options to choose from, you can find the perfect clutch solution that matches your vehicle's requirements and your driving preferences, ensuring optimal performance and satisfaction.

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.

Visit the SBC Warranty Hub

Manufacturer source: South Bend Clutch product page.

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