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Pistons, Rings & Rods Market Value

Current market data for 2,863 listings of engine pistons, rings, and rods.

What you'll usually pay

$94.98 typical price
Most are between$19โ€“$300
Brand new$91.94
Used$106
On sale now2,863

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 15% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in unbranded parts (-27%) and piston rings (-21%). High-end performance brands like Manley command a significant premium at 104% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Unbranded 135 on sale$69.78 ยท 27% cheaper
Piston Ring 429 on sale$75 ยท 21% cheaper
Detroit 90 on sale$82.82 ยท 13% cheaper
Piston Rod 173 on sale$82.71 ยท 13% cheaper
Caterpillar 126 on sale$88.68 ยท 7% cheaper

Price by brand

Unbranded
$69.78-27%
Detroit
$82.82-13%
Caterpillar
$88.68-7%
Cummins
$102+7%
Detroit Diesel
$124+31%
Manley
$194+104%

Why? Prices range from unbranded at 69.78 to Manley at 193.52.

Price by type

Piston Ring
$75-21%
Piston Rod
$82.71-13%
Not Specified
$90-5%
Piston
$105+10%

Why? Piston rings are the most affordable at 75, while full pistons reach a median of 104.63.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a piston?

The median price for a piston is 104.63.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

Unbranded parts have the lowest median price at 69.78.

How does the price of Cummins parts compare to the market median?

Cummins parts have a median price of 101.56, which is 7% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19โ€“$300, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 18, 2026.

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