SKU: IIS243111

6BT X-Series Piston Kit (.020)

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YEARS
1998.5-2002
MAKE / MODEL
Dodge RAM /
SERIES
2500/3500
ENGINE
5.9L Cummins 24V
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PRODUCT DETAIL

Key Features & Description

Features:

  • Fits 1998.5-2002 5.9L Cummins 24V engines
  • .020 inch oversize piston set
  • Matched pistons support consistent engine operation
  • Direct replacement for compatible rebuilt engines
  • Includes rings wrist pins and clips
  • Low friction anti scuff skirt coating
  • Helps reduce piston skirt wear
  • Ideal for OEM style rebuilds
  • Supports dependable towing performance
  • Designed for 6BT Cummins applications
  • Suitable for reliable performance upgrades

Build Your Cummins To Keep Working Hard

When it is time to rebuild your 5.9L Cummins, choosing the right pistons is one of the biggest decisions you will make. The Industrial Injection X-Series .020 Piston Kit gives you the confidence of a matched piston set that is designed specifically for 1998.5-2002 6BT 24V engines requiring a .020 inch oversize bore. It is an excellent solution for engines that have been machined during the rebuilding process and need oversized pistons to restore proper cylinder fit. Additionally, every kit includes the rings, wrist pins, and clips needed to simplify assembly and keep your project moving forward. The low friction anti scuff skirt coating helps reduce wear while promoting smooth piston movement during everyday driving, towing, and long highway miles. This stock replacement configuration maintains factory style operation, making it a dependable choice for owners who value reliability without unnecessary modifications. From work trucks to daily drivers, this piston kit provides the quality components needed to put your Cummins back on the road with confidence.

Designed For Accurate Fit And Dependable Engine Performance

Industrial Injection developed the X-Series .020 Piston Kit to provide a direct replacement solution for 1998.5-2002 5.9L Cummins 24V 6BT engines that require a .020 inch oversize piston. Each matched piston set is manufactured to deliver consistent fitment across all cylinders, helping support balanced engine operation after a proper rebuild. Furthermore, the included rings, wrist pins, and retaining clips eliminate the need to source essential installation components separately. The low friction anti scuff skirt coating helps minimize piston skirt wear while reducing friction against the cylinder walls throughout normal engine operation. This version retains the factory compression height, making it well suited for OEM style engine configurations that do not require additional valve clearance or specialized piston designs. Because this is an oversize piston kit, it should only be used after confirming the engine block has been machined to accept a .020 inch oversize piston. Always verify bore dimensions during the rebuilding process to ensure proper piston to cylinder clearance and long term engine reliability.

Fitment: 1998.5, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Dodge RAM 2500/3500 4WD 5.9L Cummins 24V

Notes:

  • Designed for 1998.5-2002 5.9L Cummins 24V 6BT engines only.
  • This listing is for the .020 inch oversize piston kit.
  • Requires a .020 inch overbore engine block.
  • Verify cylinder bore size before ordering.
  • Confirm cylinder measurements after machine work.
  • Maintains the factory compression height.
  • Includes matched pistons, rings, wrist pins, and clips.
  • Intended as a direct drop-in replacement for compatible engines.
  • Not intended for builds requiring additional valve clearance.
  • Consult your engine builder for modified engine applications.

FITMENT GUIDE

Exact Fitment — Verify Your Year

Year RangesYears
Make
Model
Series
Engine
1998.5-2002
Dodge RAM
2500/3500
5.9L Cummins 24V

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