Sealed E-553K 30 piston ring set for the 1991-1993 Chevrolet C1500 V8 7.4L and other vehicles seals each piston against the cylinder wall. This oversized engine piston ring set meets or exceeds OEM specifications.
- Top ring faces coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
- Rings decrease friction and are very resistant to scuffing
- Exacting tolerances
- Second ring in grey iron with a reverse torsional face
- Oil ring in a 3 piece flex vent design
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed E-553K 30 piston ring set
- Also called: engine piston ring set
- Fits: 1991-1993 Chevrolet C1500 V8 7.4L and other vehicles
- Material: top ring steel with moly; second ring grey iron
- Condition: New
Worn rings can show up as oil burning, blue exhaust smoke, low compression or blow-by. Before you replace the rings, rule out other sources of oil use, such as valve stem seals or a clogged PCV system, because those can look much the same.
Fits
The 1991-1993 Chevrolet C1500 V8 7.4L, the 1991-2000 Chevrolet C2500 V8 7.4L and the 1991-2000 Chevrolet C3500 V8 7.4L are among the trucks and vans this ring set fits, along with many other Chevrolet and GMC models.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 set
- Cylinders: 8
- Bore diameter: 4.2500 in
- Oversized: Yes, 0.030 in
- Ring set groove widths: 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 in
- Oil ring width: 0.1875 in
Build and materials
- Top ring: steel with moly, face coated with Plasma-Moly
- Second ring: grey iron, reverse torsional face
- Oil ring: 3 piece flex vent
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One piston ring set for eight cylinders. Each vehicle takes one set.
Interchange: 41617.030 · M42518-030
553K030 · 2M4718030
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
41617030, 553K030, M42518-030, 2M4718030, 41617.030
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sealed E-553K 30 fit a 1991-2000 Chevrolet C2500 with the V8 7.4L?
Yes. Sealed E-553K 30 fits the 1991-2000 Chevrolet C2500 V8 7.4L. For another Chevrolet or GMC truck or van, look up your year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
How many cylinders does the Sealed E-553K 30 ring set cover?
Sealed E-553K 30 covers eight cylinders, and each vehicle takes one set. The ring groove widths are 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 in.
Is this piston ring set oversized, and what bore size does it list?
Yes. The set is oversized by 0.030 in, and the listed bore diameter is 4.2500 in.
What are the top and second rings in this set made of?
The top ring is steel with moly and its face is coated with Plasma-Moly. The second ring is grey iron with a reverse torsional face, and the oil ring is a 3 piece flex vent design.
Is 553K030 the same as this piston ring set?
Yes. 553K030 is a listed interchange number for this ring set.
