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Vehicle Info NeededENGINETECHPART NUMBER: 416-P1543(8)040
P1543(8)040 Flat Top Piston for 1968-1976 Ford 5.9L [+0.040 in. Oversize]
$21199
Ships on 09/17/2026
Lowest Price GuaranteeFord
Piston1968-1976 Ford 5.9L Flat Top Piston Size: +0.040 in. Oversize Set of 8
The Enginetech P1543(8)040 is a replacement piston for Ford, 5.8L 360 engines, sized at +0.040 in. Oversize. Engineered to OE specifications for reliable combustion chamber performance.
Enginetech P1543(8)040 Piston Features:
- Fitment: Ford, 5.8L 360
- Size: +0.040 in. Oversize
- Engineered to OE specifications for direct replacement
- Note: Flat top. Hyper. 1.760 CH. Use R40558 or M40558 rings.
Part TypePiston
BrandENGINETECH
Package Height4.5
Package Width9.25
Package Length18.25
Weight17.0 PG
Part CategoryReplacement Parts
Compression Height1.760
Size+0.040 in. Oversize
QuantitySet of 8
Oil Ring Thickness3/16
RemanufacturedNo
Bore Diameter4.050
Piston StyleFlat top
Piston Pin Outside Diameter0.9753
Second Compression Ring Thickness3/32
Top Compression Ring Thickness5/64
Piston MaterialCast aluminum
FitmentFord
Part FitmentDirect Fit
Engine Displacement5.8L 360
Vendor Part NumberP1543(8)040
Package Qty1
Package TypeEA
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