Product Description
Bulletproof your late 2nd-Gen Cummins short block with INDUSTRIAL INJECTION's PDM-3354FCC race pistons. Built from MAHLE forgings with thermal-barrier crowns, low-friction skirt coating, and race-ready chamfered edges, these pistons are designed to handle elevated cylinder pressure, heat, and RPM in competition and high-performance street builds.
Fitment
- 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 5.9L Cummins 24-Valve (ISB, VP44)
What's Included
- (6) Forged pistons - standard size
- Matched rings, wrist pins, and clips
Key Features
- Race-spec MAHLE forgings for strength and durability
- Thermal-barrier crown to manage combustion heat
- Ceramic/low-friction skirt coating to reduce scuffing under load
- Chamfered to help minimize cylinder wall scuffing
- Fly-cut valve relief option (.100") available for high-lift cams (see notes)
Recommended Parts (CPP internal links)
- ARP 247-4202 Head Stud Kit - 5.9L 24V (98.5-02)
- MAHLE HS54174-2 Upper Head Set - 5.9L 24V (98.5-02)
- Fuel Injectors - 5.9L Cummins 24V (98-02) Category
- VP44-to-P7100 Conversion (Competition Use)
- See .020"/.040" Overbore Options (98.5-02 Pistons)
- All Engine Parts & Accessories - 98.5-02 Cummins
Helpful Notes
- Professional machine work required. Verify piston-to-wall clearance and ring end gaps to your builder's spec.
- .100" fly-cut valve reliefs are recommended with high-lift cams/tight P-to-V builds.
- Match gasket thickness and compression goals to intended fuel/air package.
FAQ
Are these pistons standard size or oversize?PDM-3354FCC is standard size. If your block will be bored, see our .020"/.040" options linked above.
What coatings are used on these pistons?They include a thermal-barrier crown treatment and a ceramic/low-friction skirt coating to handle heat and reduce scuffing in high-load use.
Do I need the .100" valve relief (fly-cut) option?If you're running a high-lift cam or tighter piston-to-valve clearance, the .100" relief helps ensure clearance at operating temperature and RPM.
What supporting mods do you recommend?Head studs, the correct 24V head set, adequate fuel supply/injectors for your power goals, and (for competition) a P7100 conversion if you're replacing the VP44.
| Specifications - INDUSTRIAL INJECTION PDM-3354FCC (1998.5-2002 5.9L Cummins 24-Valve VP44) | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Industrial Injection |
| Part Number (MPN) | PDM-3354FCC |
| Fitment | 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500, 5.9L Cummins 24-Valve (VP44) |
| Bore Size | Standard (STD) |
| Includes | (6) Pistons with coatings, rings, wrist pins, and clips |
| UPC (GTIN-12) | 840256914269 |
| GTIN-14 | 00840256914269 |
| CARB Status | Not CARB legal; competition use only |
| Prop 65 | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
