Sealed Power E-297X piston ring set for the 1968-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass V8 5.7L and other vehicles seals each piston against its cylinder wall. Sold as an engine piston ring set, every Sealed Power piston ring in it is meant for classic engine rebuilds.
- Sealed Power Vintage line, for restoring classics with like new performance
- Leading edge materials
- State-of-the-art manufacturing
- Exacting tolerances
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed Power E-297X piston ring set
- Also called: engine piston ring set
- Fits: 1968-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass V8 5.7L and other vehicles
- Condition: New
Worn rings can show up as oil use, blue exhaust smoke or low compression. Before you replace the rings, rule out worn valve stem seals and a leaking head gasket, since those can also leave an engine burning oil or losing compression.
Fits
The 1968-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass V8 5.7L, the 1968-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme V8 5.7L and the 1980 Pontiac Laurentian V8 5.7L all take this set, and so do other V8 5.7L Buick, Cadillac, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models. The 1968-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass V8 5.7L takes one set, and the set meets or exceeds OEM specifications.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Cylinders covered: 8
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 set
- Oversized: No
Build and materials
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: R40658-STD
297X · 50847CP · 2105143 · 50847 · 230301 · 230483 · 230843 · 231419 · 6245 · 697 · BC1708 · C1708 · T8190X
Product information is for general reference and may contain errors. See our Disclaimer.
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
297X, 50847CP, 2105143, 50847, R40658-STD, 230301, 230483, 230843, 231419, 6245, 697, BC1708, C1708, T8190X
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sealed Power E-297X fit the 1980 Pontiac Laurentian V8 5.7L?
Yes, the Sealed Power E-297X fits the 1980 Pontiac Laurentian V8 5.7L. If your car is a different model, find its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
Is this Sealed Power piston ring set oversized?
No, the Sealed Power E-297X is not an oversized set. It covers 8 cylinders.
Could blue exhaust smoke mean my piston rings are worn?
It can. Oil use, blue exhaust smoke and low compression are all signs that worn rings may be involved, and a shop can run a compression test to check.
Is the Sealed Power E-297X part of the Vintage line?
Yes, the Sealed Power E-297X belongs to the Sealed Power Vintage range for engines over 35 years old, made with leading edge materials and exacting tolerances.
Does this set replace part number 230301?
Yes, 230301 is one of the numbers the Sealed Power E-297X replaces. The rest are on the Interchange line of this page.
