INDUSTRIAL INJECTION PDM-54174 DODGE FIRE RING GASKET KIT — 1998.5–2002 5.9L CUMMINS 24V (SPEC 4.550)

Lock down cylinder pressure on your 24-valve build. The INDUSTRIAL INJECTION PDM-54174 Fire Ring Gasket Kit is engineered for high-boost, high-heat 1998.5–2002 5.9L Cummins applications where a standard head gasket can’t keep up. Spec’d at 4.550 for use with properly cut receiver grooves, this kit is a proven solution for serious street/strip and towing builds.

Fitment

• 1998.5–2002 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 — 5.9L Cummins 24-valve (ISB)

What’s Included

• Fire-ring head gasket sized to 4.550 (for receiver-groove heads/blocks)
• Matched fire rings

Why Choose This Kit

• High-boost sealing for big single or compound turbo setups
• Industrial Injection spec (4.550) for consistent groove/ring engagement
• Track-proven reliability when paired with quality studs and machine work

Recommended Parts (CPP Internal Links)

• ARP 247-4204 625+ Head Stud Kit (98.5–02 Cummins)
• MAHLE HS54174-2 Upper Head Set (98.5–02 24V)
• MAHLE 54174 Standard Head Gasket (98.5–02) — reference for non-fire-ring builds
• Industrial Injection 24V Fire-Ringed Cylinder Head (98.5–02)
• Shop All Cummins Studs & Bolts

Helpful Notes

• Machine work required: Fire-ring builds need precise receiver-grooves cut in the head and/or block to the correct depth/width. Use a reputable diesel machine shop.
• Always verify ring protrusion, surface finish (RA), and torque procedure with your stud manufacturer’s spec.
• Intended for high-cylinder-pressure applications; for mild builds consider a standard MLS head gasket with studs.

FAQ

No. Fire-ring systems require receiver-groove machining. Do not install without proper machine work and measurements.

This kit is spec’d at 4.550 to match Industrial Injection’s receiver-groove dimensions for 24V heads/blocks.

We strongly recommend ARP 625+ or ARP 2000 head studs for best clamping under boost.

No. This is a dedicated fire-ring gasket/ring kit. For MLS service kits see our MAHLE HS54174-2.