Sealed 817CP 30 piston set for the 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.0L and other vehicles turns combustion pressure into force at the connecting rods. This is a 0.030 in oversize set, made with the performance and dependability of original equipment pistons in mind.
- Cast aluminum in FM413 eutectic proprietary alloy
- Blended skirt coat to reduce engine wear and fatigue and decrease piston slap
- Recessed piston head with a compression height of 1.550 in
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed 817CP 30 piston set
- Also called: engine piston set
- Fits: 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.0L and other vehicles
- Material: Cast aluminum
- Condition: New
Worn pistons or cylinders can show up as oil burning, lower compression or a knock from the engine. Before you replace the pistons, rule out worn rings, valve seals and guides, which can also burn oil or lose compression. The engine takes eight, one per cylinder.
Fits
Vehicles it fits include the 1996-1999 Chevrolet C1500 V8 5.0L, the 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 V8 5.0L and the 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 1500 V8 5.0L. If your truck or van is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 8
- Bore diameter: 3.7360 in
- Oversize: 0.030 in
- Piston pin outside diameter: 0.9275 in
- Compression height: 1.550 in
- Top and second compression ring thickness: 0.078125 in each
Build and materials
- Piston material: cast aluminum
- Piston head: recessed
- Skirt: blended skirt coat
- Grade: Premium
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: India
In the box
A set of eight cast pistons. Assembly lubricant is not included.
Interchange: P3042(8)030
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Sealed 817CP 30 piston set fit a 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 V8 5.0L?
Yes. Sealed 817CP 30 fits the 1996-1999 Chevrolet K1500 V8 5.0L. If your vehicle is a different one, check the "Vehicles it fits" section on this page.
Does the Sealed 817CP 30 engine piston set come with assembly lubricant?
No. Assembly lubricant is not included with the Sealed 817CP 30. The set is eight cast pistons.
What oversize are these Sealed Power cast pistons?
They are 0.030 in oversize. The piston pin outside diameter is 0.9275 in and the compression height is 1.550 in.
How do I tell if a cast piston set like the 817CP 30 is worn out?
Heavy oil use, a knock coming from the engine or low compression readings can mean worn pistons or bores. A shop can measure the bores and run a compression test.
Do these cast aluminum pistons have a skirt coating?
Yes. They have a blended skirt coat that reduces engine wear and fatigue and decreases piston slap.
