South
Bend Clutch designs and manufactures heavy-duty performance clutches
and clutch components for diesel pickups and other vehicles. A pioneer
in the development of Kevlar clutch plates and surfaces, South Bend
Clutches are the best solution to chronic clutch failure in many vehicles.
What makes South Bend Clutch different from the rest is many companies
build one style of clutch and then try to name it stage one, stage
two, stage three. South Bend builds their clutches to custom fit the
vehicle and application that is needed. Each vehicle has its own unique
requirements dealing with turbos, cams, torque capacities and horsepower.
Whether it be roundy-round, desert racing, straight track or just
street rods, South Bend Clutches have you covered.
South Bend has a well deserved reputation for quality and dependability.
All our South Bend clutches are 100% brand new, no clutch core return
required! South Bend clutches are Made in U.S.A. of domestic and imported
parts. Each kit includes clutch disc, clutch cover, pilot bearing/bushing,
clutch release bearing assembly, clutch alignment tool, Threadlocker,
anti-seize, dielectric grease, and Dan the Gear Man™ installation
video. All carry a 1 year warranty against defects in materials and
workmanship. The maximum horsepower/torque rating is listed for each
South Bend clutch. South
Bend high performance clutches are noted for smooth engagement and
low pedal effort. ConO clutches feature organic facings with very
smooth engagement. ConOFE clutches have an organic facing on one
side and a feramic facing on the other. They have a near stock clutch
engagement with very high torque ratings. ConFE clutches have full
feramic facings on the disc. FE clutches are a little abrupt on
engagement, but still much smoother than competitive ceramic clutches. |
| Standard
Duty:
For applications
of less than 400hp to the rear wheels, we recommend a South Bend
Clutch. This clutch works very well in holding power, yet gives
pedal pressure approximately equal to stock and offers minimal engagement
chatter. For the 5-speeds, this is the MU0090 Con O clutch while
the 6-speeds get the MU1947 Con O.
Heavy
Duty:
For the higher
horsepower applications of 400+hp, we recommend the Feramic based
South Bend Clutches. This clutch material is a bit grabby compared
to stock, but offers much improved holding power. For the 5-speeds,
this is the MU13-1.25 Con OFE clutch while the 6-speeds get the
MU1947 Con FE.
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