What is the advantage of Mahle's expansion-controlled piston design?

Mahle's expansion-controlled design allows for small fitting clearances within the cylinder bore. This helps to reduce engine noise, minimize wear on components, lower emissions, and improve overall oil control.

Does this piston set come with everything needed for installation?

Yes, this set is designed for convenience. It includes eight pistons with the piston rings already mounted, along with the necessary piston pins and clips, so you have the core components ready for your engine build.

What does the '.030' in the product name signify?

The '.030' indicates that these pistons are 0.030 inches larger in diameter than the standard factory size. This is common when rebuilding an engine to account for wear or to achieve a specific bore size.

Mahle OE GM 6.5L Diesel V8 T .030 Piston Set 2243403WR030

Name: Mahle OE GM 6.5L Diesel V8 T .030 w/ PCR Piston With Rings Set (Set of 8)
Brand: Mahle OE
SKU: mahle-oe-mahle-oe-gm-6-5l-diesel-v8-t-030-w-pcr-piston-with-rings-set-set-of-8-t14-53423
Price: 851.69 USD
Availability: BackOrder

Mahle OE GM 6.5L Diesel V8 T .030 w/ PCR Piston With Rings Set (Set of 8)

$851.69

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Mahle OE GM 6.5L Diesel V8 T .030 w/ PCR Piston With Rings Set (Set of 8). These pistons are .030 inch oversize and come with rings pre-mounted.

Key Features

Fits 31+ vehicle make/model combinations.
Set includes 8 pistons, pre-mounted piston rings, pins, and clips.
Pistons are .030 inch oversize.
OE quality construction meets original equipment specifications.
Compensated ring grooves ensure proper ring loading and oil control.
Expansion-controlled design reduces engine noise, wear, and emissions.

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Product Details

Mahle is one of the biggest OE piston manufacturers globally, and they're known for making parts that meet the original equipment specifications. This piston and ring set is built to those same standards for GM 6.5L Diesel V8 engines. If you're rebuilding the top end of your diesel, these pistons are a solid option that comes ready to install, saving you time and effort.

This set includes eight pistons, each measuring .030 inch oversize, along with the necessary piston rings already mounted. Mahle designs these pistons with compensated ring grooves to ensure the rings load correctly and control oil effectively. They also use expansion-controlled designs, which means the pistons have small fitting clearances. This helps reduce engine noise, wear, and emissions, while also improving oil control. The set comes complete with the piston pins and clips, so you have everything you need to get started on your engine build.

This piston set fits a wide range of GM trucks and SUVs from the early to late 90s and early 2000s, including popular models like the Chevrolet C2500, GMC K2500 Suburban, and Hummer H1. Because these are OE-quality replacements, they are designed to fit right and perform as expected in your diesel engine.