{"product_id":"mahle-original-dodge-ram-2500-09-03-head-set","title":"MAHLE Original Dodge Ram 2500 09-03 Head Set","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"sku\"\u003eHS54556\u003c\/span\u003e   |   \u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 027067733399\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAHLE Original Cylinder Head Gasket Set - 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 5.9L Cummins 24V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAHLE Original HS54556 head gasket set provides all the necessary gaskets and seals for a complete cylinder head removal and reinstallation on the 2003-2009 5.9L Cummins 24-valve engine. Manufactured to OE specifications with premium multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket and high-temperature Viton valve stem seals, this set ensures proper sealing on common-rail Cummins engines known for higher cylinder pressures and frequent head work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Layer Steel Head Gasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e MLS design with OE thickness for reliable sealing on stock or mild performance builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValve Stem Seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-temperature Viton material for long life and oil control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake \u0026amp; Exhaust Manifold Gaskets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded materials for turbo and EGR applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Required Seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes injector seals, rocker cover gasket, thermostat seal, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOE Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured by MAHLE (formerly Victor Reinz) to factory tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Retorque Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e MLS gasket does not require retorque after initial installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: HS54556 (complete head set does not include head bolts).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2003-2009 Ram 2500\/3500 and 2003-2007 Ram 3500 Cab \u0026amp; Chassis with 5.9L Cummins (common-rail 24V).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead gasket bore: 103mm (stock bore).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead gasket thickness: 1.20mm (stock).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT include ARP or factory head bolts order separately (MAHLE\/ARP recommended).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with stock or fire-ringed heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation required – cylinder head removal necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface finish RA 30 or better recommended on block and head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse new head bolts (torque-to-yield) or ARP studs for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Cummins torque sequence and specifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis Part Fits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9L Cummins 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9L Cummins 24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 3500 Cab \u0026amp; 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