1956 GMC M340 Engine Internals

Keep Your 1956 GMC M340 in Top Shape with Quality Engine Internals

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Engine Internal, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1956 GMC M340 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Crankshaft Bolts and Standard Piston Rings. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1956 GMC M340 Engine Internal at Advance Auto Parts is around $148.42, with a range that starts at $39.99 and goes up to $354.99. With 4 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like For Use With Chevy Small Block, 5/8" Socket Size, 3/4" – 16 Thread Size, For Use With Chevy Small Block Large Journal, 4 Bolt Main, Hex Head, Chrome Moly, and For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head start at just $39.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Engine Internal, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1956 GMC M340 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1956 GMC M340 Engine Internals

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-240K 60)

Engine Piston Ring Set

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$99.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Face of top rings coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
  • Decreases friction
  • Very resistant to scuffing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-240K 40)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$99.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Face of top rings coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
  • Decreases friction
  • Very resistant to scuffing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-240X)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$63.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-252X)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$76.99
Sealed Power« Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-240K 30)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$102.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Face of top rings coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
  • Decreases friction
  • Very resistant to scuffing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-240X 40)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$56.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-240X 30)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$56.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, 5/8" Socket Size, 3/4" – 16 Thread Size (Part No.134-2501)

For Use With Chevy Small Block, 5/8" Socket Size, 3/4" - 16 Thread Size

from

$39.99
As the crankshaft flexes and twists, the balancer absorbs incredible amounts of kinetic energy. To ensure that the balancer is locked in position, ARP has developed these ultra strong 200,000 PSI bolts that let you exert maximum clamping force. Special features include 1/4 Inch thick, wide area washer and an extra tall 12 point head that accepts a deep socket and eliminates the worry of stripping the head.

Product Features:
  • Ultra Strong Bolt Rated At 200,000 PSI
  • 1/4 Inch Thick, Wide Area Washer And An Extra Tall 12 Point Head That Accepts A Deep Socket And Eliminates The Worry Of Stripping The Head
  • Delivers ARP Quality And Reliability
  • Made In USA
  • 12-Point Head
  • Sold Individually
  • 200,000 PSI
  • 2.470″ Underhead Length
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block Large Journal, 4 Bolt Main, Hex Head, Chrome Moly (Part No.134-5202)

For Use With Chevy Small Block Large Journal, 4 Bolt Main, Hex Head, Chrome Moly

from

$85.99
Far superior to any other main bolt kit offered for use in competition engines, ARP main bolts are designed to meet the exacting standards and demands of professional engine builders. Forged from 8740 chrome moly, all bolts feature generous under head radius and rolled threads for the utmost reliability. The threads are rolled after heat treating, which makes them about 1000 Percent longer fatigue life than most main bolts, which are threaded prior to heat treating. Available in the popular High Performance Series, which, at a nominal rating of 180,000 PSI, is a premium replacement for OEM fasteners, or the 200,000 PSI nominal rated Pro Series, application specific main bolts with reduced wrenching head and are designed for use in competition applications. Parallel ground, hardened washers are included with each kit.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Generous Under Head Radius And Rolled Threads For The Utmost Reliability
  • Threads Are Rolled After Heat Treating, Which Makes Them About 1000 Percent Longer Fatigue Life Than Most Main Bolts, Which Are Threaded Prior To Heat Treating
  • Parallel Ground, Hardened Washers Are Included With Each Kit
  • Large Journal
  • Sold As A Kit
  • 180,000 PSI
See More

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head (Part No.234-5608)

For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head

from

$354.99
There are many important reasons to use ARP main stud kits, including the elimination of main cap walk and fretting, as well as protecting the threads in your engine block. All kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers and high quality nuts. Some applications have provisions for mounting wind age trays and have specially designed standoff studs with serrated lock nuts to position the wind age tray and lock it securely in place. The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel, heat treated in-house to 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch tensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat treat to create a fastener that has threads 1000 Percent stronger than others.

Product Features:
  • Kit Come Complete With Hardened Parallel Ground Washers And High Quality Nuts
  • Manufactured From 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated To 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch
  • Precision J-Form Threads Rolled After Heat Treat To Create A Fastener That Has Threads 1000 Percent Stronger Than Others
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Kit
See More

Most Popular Crankshaft Bolts for 1956 GMC M340s

Enhance your 1956 GMC M340 with one of the 3 Crankshaft Bolts we have in stock, starting at just $39.99.

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block, 5/8" Socket Size, 3/4" – 16 Thread Size (Part No.134-2501)

For Use With Chevy Small Block, 5/8" Socket Size, 3/4" - 16 Thread Size

from

$39.99
As the crankshaft flexes and twists, the balancer absorbs incredible amounts of kinetic energy. To ensure that the balancer is locked in position, ARP has developed these ultra strong 200,000 PSI bolts that let you exert maximum clamping force. Special features include 1/4 Inch thick, wide area washer and an extra tall 12 point head that accepts a deep socket and eliminates the worry of stripping the head.

Product Features:
  • Ultra Strong Bolt Rated At 200,000 PSI
  • 1/4 Inch Thick, Wide Area Washer And An Extra Tall 12 Point Head That Accepts A Deep Socket And Eliminates The Worry Of Stripping The Head
  • Delivers ARP Quality And Reliability
  • Made In USA
  • 12-Point Head
  • Sold Individually
  • 200,000 PSI
  • 2.470″ Underhead Length
See More

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Small Block Large Journal, 4 Bolt Main, Hex Head, Chrome Moly (Part No.134-5202)

For Use With Chevy Small Block Large Journal, 4 Bolt Main, Hex Head, Chrome Moly

from

$85.99
Far superior to any other main bolt kit offered for use in competition engines, ARP main bolts are designed to meet the exacting standards and demands of professional engine builders. Forged from 8740 chrome moly, all bolts feature generous under head radius and rolled threads for the utmost reliability. The threads are rolled after heat treating, which makes them about 1000 Percent longer fatigue life than most main bolts, which are threaded prior to heat treating. Available in the popular High Performance Series, which, at a nominal rating of 180,000 PSI, is a premium replacement for OEM fasteners, or the 200,000 PSI nominal rated Pro Series, application specific main bolts with reduced wrenching head and are designed for use in competition applications. Parallel ground, hardened washers are included with each kit.

Product Features:
  • Forged From Premium Grade 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Generous Under Head Radius And Rolled Threads For The Utmost Reliability
  • Threads Are Rolled After Heat Treating, Which Makes Them About 1000 Percent Longer Fatigue Life Than Most Main Bolts, Which Are Threaded Prior To Heat Treating
  • Parallel Ground, Hardened Washers Are Included With Each Kit
  • Large Journal
  • Sold As A Kit
  • 180,000 PSI
See More

ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head (Part No.234-5608)

For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head

from

$354.99
There are many important reasons to use ARP main stud kits, including the elimination of main cap walk and fretting, as well as protecting the threads in your engine block. All kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers and high quality nuts. Some applications have provisions for mounting wind age trays and have specially designed standoff studs with serrated lock nuts to position the wind age tray and lock it securely in place. The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel, heat treated in-house to 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch tensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat treat to create a fastener that has threads 1000 Percent stronger than others.

Product Features:
  • Kit Come Complete With Hardened Parallel Ground Washers And High Quality Nuts
  • Manufactured From 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated To 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch
  • Precision J-Form Threads Rolled After Heat Treat To Create A Fastener That Has Threads 1000 Percent Stronger Than Others
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Kit
See More

Best-Selling 1956 GMC M340 Standard Piston Ring

Upgrade your M340 with our best-selling Standard Piston Ring.

Sealed Power – Engine Piston Ring Set (Part No.E-252X)

Engine Piston Ring Set

from

$76.99
Sealed Power« Vintage components provide coverage for applications over 35 years old, restoring classics with like new performance. Leading edge materials, ISO & QS certified manufacturing ensures performance and longevity for treasured engine rebuilds.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

FAQs for 1956 GMC M340 Engine Internals

What are the best-selling Engine Internals for 1956 GMC M340s?

Out of 4 Engine Internals that fit 1956 GMC M340s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1956 GMC M340 Engine Internals?

The prices of Engine Internals for the 1956 GMC M340 range from $39.99 up to $354.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of an Engine Internal for a 1956 GMC M340?

The average price for Engine Internals for the 1956 GMC M340 is $148.42. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Engine Internal category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

What are the cheapest Engine Internals for my 1956 GMC M340?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Engine Internals for any other 1956 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Engine Internals for 17 other popular 1956 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1956 Truck Engine Internals, 1956 100 Engine Internals, 1956 150 Engine Internals, 1956 250 Engine Internals, and 1956 300 Engine Internals.

What types of Engine Internals do you sell for my 1956 GMC M340?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Engine Internals for a 1956 GMC M340:

Can I get help with 1956 GMC M340 Engine Internal orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about GMC Engine Internals and more.

What is your return policy for GMC M340 Engine Internals?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC M340 Engine Internals and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.