Pistons, Rings & Connecting Rods
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- Manley®Platinum Series Standard Piston Set (630002C-4)Platinum Series Standard Piston Set by Manley®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Manley features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...$726.68
- Manley®Platinum Series Standard Piston Set (595838C-8)Platinum Series Standard Piston Set (595838C-8) by Manley®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Manley features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...$974.99
- Wiseco®Piston (K542M81)Piston by Wiseco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Wiseco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or exceed stringent...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$727.06
- Wiseco®Pro Tru Sport Compact™ Piston Set (K586M895)Pro Tru Sport Compact™ Piston Set (K586M895) by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$727.06
- Wiseco®Pro Tru Sport Compact™ Piston Set (K556M865)Pro Tru Sport Compact™ Piston Set (K556M865) by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$727.06
- Wiseco®Pro Tru Sport Compact™ Piston Set (K542M815)Pro Tru Sport Compact™ Piston Set (K542M815) by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$727.06
- Wiseco®Professional Series Piston Kit (K0232X05)Professional Series Piston Kit by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering unprecedented...$1,228.52
- Wiseco®Sport Compact Series Dish Top Piston Kit (KE327M83)Sport Compact Series Dish Top Piston Kit by Wiseco®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to...$1,063.39
- Wiseco®Sport Compact Series Dome Piston (K588M925)Sport Compact Series Dome Piston by Wiseco®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$727.06
- Wiseco®Sport Compact Series Piston Kit (KE119M845)Sport Compact Series Piston Kit by Wiseco®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$1,063.39
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Piston & Connecting Rod KitGenuine GM Parts™ Piston & Connecting Rod Kit by ACDelco®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$95.89 - $277.01
- Enginetech®Piston SetPiston Set by Enginetech®. Enginetech pistons are manufactured with state of the art materials to match OE requirements. Enginetech offer cast aluminum, hypereutectic, and forged applications. Treatments such as skirt coatings, anodized...Rigorously tested to withstand years of abuseDesigned with innovative manufacturing techniques$14.94 - $1,084.74
- Crown®Engine PistonEngine Piston by Crown®. Crown Automotive is just the ticket if you want to get the most out of your vehicle as well as revel in a more exciting driving experience. You will surely get a real bang for the buck!Developed to improve your driving experienceConstructed to ensure ultimate operation$67.77 - $364.14
- Omix-ADA®Replacement PistonReplacement Piston by Omix-ADA®. Are you rebuilding an engine and need a fresh set of pistons? Omix-ADA offers high-quality replacement pistons. Wrist pins included? They will give you years of service and get you back on the road.Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$58.20 - $77.61
- Auto 7®Engine PistonsEngine Pistons by Auto 7®. Over the lifespan of your vehicle your engine's parts can become worn and in need of replacement. This can cause serious problems including power and fuel economy loss. Auto 7 has the quality parts for your...Original equipment quality parts for Hyundai, KIA and GM Daewoo vehicles without the original equipment priceAll parts made where the vehicles are made, South Korea$33.49 - $39.09
- HKS®Piston KitPiston Kit by HKS®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a hassle free...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$1,113.49 - $4,124.06
- Icon Pistons®Premium PistonPremium Piston by Icon Pistons®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering unprecedented levels of...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$100.74 - $908.44
- Industrial Injection®Performance Series PistonPerformance Series Piston by Industrial Injection®. Want to get more power out of your vehicle and make it perform at its absolute best? Looking for premium-quality replacement parts to keep your engine performing reliably? You...Designed by professional craftsmen using advanced technologyManufactured from superior-grade materials for utmost dependability$1,440.00 - $1,884.97
- Industrial Injection®PistonPiston by Industrial Injection®. Want to get more power out of your vehicle and make it perform at its absolute best? Looking for premium-quality replacement parts to keep your engine performing reliably? You can't go wrong with...Designed by professional craftsmen using advanced technologyManufactured from superior-grade materials for utmost dependability$1,028.76 - $1,342.38
- Industrial Injection®Race Performance PistonRace Performance Piston by Industrial Injection®. Want to get more power out of your vehicle and make it perform at its absolute best? Looking for premium-quality replacement parts to keep your engine performing reliably? You can't go...Designed by professional craftsmen using advanced technologyManufactured from superior-grade materials for utmost dependability$1,685.29 - $3,243.00
- JE Pistons®Engine PistonEngine Piston by JE Pistons®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit for a...Designed to maximize horsepower and torque of your vehicleMade with meticulous attention to detail and unmatched craftsmanship$666.64 - $999.96
- JE Pistons®Sport Compact Series PistonSport Compact Series Piston by JE Pistons®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade JE Pistons product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$666.64 - $999.96
- Merchant Automotive®Engine PistonEngine Piston by Merchant Automotive®. If you’re looking for high-quality aftermarket parts for your truck, you can’t go wrong with Merchant Automotive. Top-grade Merchant Automotive products are designed by professional...Designed using sophisticated technology and equipmentMade to combine functionality and reliability$66.32 - $3,892.70
- PCE®Engine PistonsEngine Pistons by PCE®. This product is made of high-quality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and deliver great...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$565.70
- Speedmaster®Flat Top PistonsFlat Top Pistons by Speedmaster®. Looking to fine-tune the performance of your vehicle from mild to wild and blow the competition away? Then, this performance upgrade from Speedmaster is right what you need. With this unique and...Perfect upgrade for high-speed enthusiasts who want to make the most of their vehicleDesigned to provide a serious performance boost under your steel stallion’s hood$565.70
- Supertech®Engine Piston SetEngine Piston Set by Supertech®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Supertech features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet or...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$501.74
- Wiseco®Professional Max 23 Series PistonProfessional Max 23 Series Piston by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$1,122.49
- Wiseco®Professional Quick 16 Series PistonProfessional Quick 16 Series Piston by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$167.07 - $1,143.20
- Wiseco®Professional Quick 8 Series PistonProfessional Quick 8 Series Piston by Wiseco®. Enjoy superior performance by getting this premium-grade Sniper product that is throughly engineered to help take the performance of your fuel system to the next step delivering...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$167.07 - $1,143.20
- Enginetech®Engine Rebuild KitEngine Rebuild Kit by Enginetech®. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and reliability. Designed to provide a perfect fit...Rigorously tested to withstand years of abuseDesigned with innovative manufacturing techniques$193.06 - $250.62
The pistons are the mechanical components that bear the pressure from combustion that is ultimately turned into vehicle motion. Piston rings form the seal between the pistons and cylinder walls, and the connecting rods connect the pistons to the crankshaft, converting the reciprocating motion of the pistons to the rotating motion of the crankshaft, which turns the gears in the transmission, the axle shafts, and ultimately the wheels. Whether you need to replace any of these parts or want to swap it out for a performance unit, we have your products.
Factory pistons are cast or forged from aluminum alloy. Performance piston material ranges from cast hypereutectic (an alloy with a high silicon content for strength) aluminum that is fine for mildly modified street engines to forged and billet aluminum for high horsepower and racing applications. All pistons are designed and precision machined for superior strength with light weight. Factors that affect piston selection include bore size, compression ratio, and valve clearance. Most pin bores are designed for floating pins retained by clips. Many pistons come with coatings to reduce skirt scuffing, improve surface wear resistance, and reflect heat, which improves durability.
A connecting rod consists of a small end, attached to the piston by a wrist pin, and a big end, which is split so it can be attached to the crankshaft throw, separated by the beam. Factory connecting rods are typically made of cast iron or powdered metal, and aren’t adequate for performance use. Most performance rods are manufactured from forged or billet steel, and there are aluminum rods for drag racing. You’ll find forged rods in I-Beam and H-Beam construction, with the latter generally providing higher strength with less weight. Performance rods are precision made, with uniform center-to-center dimensions, weights, and bore concentricity. They also are commonly bushed for floating pins, have stronger and larger diameter rods bolts, and are available in lengths to suit the desired rod ratio.
The material of stock rings depends on application and the ring’s location on the piston. To handle the heat, top rings are made of ductile iron or steel with a face coating of plasma molybdenum or chromium. Chrome-faced rings are very durable and ideal for engines operated in dusty conditions. Second rings are not exposed to as much heat, and can be made of cast iron. For optimal ring seal, the cylinder wall finish must match the type of ring. Compression rings are split to facilitate installation, leaving a gap when the piston and rings are installed in the cylinder. This gap must be within specs or excessive blow-by can result.
The modern trend in performance piston ring design is for thinner rings, with some of the latest ring packs featuring 1mm top and 2nd rings, and 2mm oil control rings. Thinner rings create less friction while at the same time conforming to the bore better for improved sealing and superior oil control. To ensure durability these rings are made from steel or ductile iron and the compression rings receive a plasma-moly, chrome, or proprietary coating to resist heat and wear. The ring face may also be lapped for faster break-in. Besides less drag and lower weight, thinner rings also allow more options for piston design.
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