Pistons, Rings & Connecting Rods
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- Sealed Power®Engine PistonEngine Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to meet...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$13.22 - $160.41
- Sealed Power®Duroshield PistonDuroshield Piston by Sealed Power®. Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of...Reduce friction for increased fuel economy and horsepowerEssentially eliminate scuffing and wear$19.59 - $93.71
- Mahle®Engine PistonEngine Piston by Mahle®. The thermal and mechanical loads on pistons in modern gasoline and diesel engines have seen a massive increase, primarily due to higher levels of specific output. Furthermore, the pistons are intended to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$20.19 - $1,351.70
- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Engine PistonGenuine GM Parts™ Engine Piston 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 meet your...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$22.64 - $405.52
- Mopar®Engine PistonEngine Piston by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing technology to meet the...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$21.42 - $949.62
- Mopar®Engine Piston And Connecting Rod SetEngine Piston And Connecting Rod Set by Mopar®. Want your prized possession to look and perform the way it was designed to? Then top-of-the-line Mopar automotive parts and accessories are for you. Made using the latest manufacturing...Ideal solution to keep your vehicle in top shapeCrafted from premium-grade materials and the latest technology$160.22 - $299.36
- Genuine®Engine PistonEngine Piston by Genuine®. Genuine is here to give you the ultimate in quality and reliability at a cost you can afford. Designed utilizing the latest technologies and manufactured from premium materials using state-of-the-art...Made with precision and quality in mindDesigned to meet your specific needs$380.08 - $404.24
- Mahle®Cylinder Sleeve AssemblyCylinder Sleeve Assembly by Mahle®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$779.59 - $1,145.31
- 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
- ITM Engine®Piston KitPiston Kit by ITM Engine®. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a well-balanced design and high level of craftsmanship. Manufactured from industry-leading materials...Designed with innovative manufacturing techniquesMade with maximum safety and reliability in mind$25.52 - $29.79
- DNJ Engine Components®Piston SetPiston Set by DNJ Engine Components®. Repair your vehicle to it's optimal performance with this premium piston set designed by DNJ. This superb set includes everything you may need for successful installation. Manufactured with the...Designed to restore your vehicle's original performanceIncludes all you may need to replace your worn out parts$56.90 - $329.45
- Livernois Motorsports®Powerstorm™ Performance Piston SetPowerstorm™ Performance Piston Set by Livernois Motorsports®. These Powerstorm forged pistons offer our latest advances in design and features. Based on years of testing and research along with the continued refinement of the design...Thickest Cross Section of Any Piston on the MarketDesigned for 30+ lbs. of Boost$658.99 - $2,595.99
- Livernois Motorsports®Powerstorm™ Piston and Rod Upgrade KitPowerstorm™ Piston and Rod Upgrade Kit by Livernois Motorsports®. 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...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$1,899.99
- Kolbenschmidt®PistonPiston by Kolbenschmidt®. Manufactured with customers in mind using most modern methods and leading-edge equipment, this premium-grade product is excellent in every detail. It ensures impeccable quality and maximum reliability and is...Unique craftsmanship paired with advanced technologyDesigned to ensure a high level of reliability and security$190.46 - $205.54
- Manley®Platinum Series Engine PistonsPlatinum Series Engine Pistons 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 manufactured to...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$178.76 - $2,738.03
- Manley®Sport Compact Platinum Series™ Lightweight PistonsSport Compact Platinum Series™ Lightweight Pistons by Manley®. Professional engine builders and elite tuners around the world are running Manley pistons for some very good reasons. Unique (to Manley) fixturing allowing skirt turning...Wrist pin upgrades (9310 and Turbo Tuff/DLC alloys)Domestic 2618 alloy forgings$166.45 - $1,097.66
- SRP®Professional Series PistonProfessional Series Piston by SRP®. 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...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$836.41 - $901.95
- Wiseco®Pro Tru Sport Compact Series PistonPro Tru Sport Compact 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$144.68 - $1,270.37
- Wiseco®Professional Series PistonProfessional 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 unprecedented...Perfect for upgrading your fuel injection systemMade with the use of the highest quality materials$121.02 - $1,228.52
- Wiseco®Engine PistonEngine 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...Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability$727.06
- Wiseco®Sport Compact Series PistonSport Compact Series 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 perfect...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$252.40 - $1,063.39
- Sealed Power®Dome Top Piston (H1525CP)Dome Top Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$68.48
- Sealed Power®Dome Top Piston (H1532CP)Dome Top Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$33.57
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (H676P30)Flat Top Piston (H676P30) by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$25.54
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (288P30)Flat Top Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$67.12
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (H676P20)Flat Top Piston (H676P20) by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$25.63
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (H1516CP)Flat Top Piston by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is manufactured to...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$60.11
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (32NP40)Flat Top Piston (32NP40) by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$49.67
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (1108NP40)Flat Top Piston (1108NP40) by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$26.05
- Sealed Power®Flat Top Piston (1108NP30)Flat Top Piston (1108NP30) by Sealed Power®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Sealed Power features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-byRetains standard ring gaps in top groove$31.27
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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