{"product_id":"choate-performance-cep7204dktstdcfd","title":"Choate Performance CEP7204DKTSTDCFD - 6.0L Powerstroke Choate Pistons w\/rings Standard 04-07 Coated, Flycut, Delipped Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoate Performance CEP7204DKTSTDCFD - 6.0L Powerstroke Choate Pistons w\/rings Standard 04-07 Coated, Flycut, Delipped Set\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.0L Powerstroke Choate Pistons w\/rings Standard 04-07 Coated, Flycut, Delipped Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features and Fixes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoate Engineering Performance incorporates critical features to solve common performance constraints and provide a robust foundation for high-horsepower builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyphen Coating Tops: The Polyphen Coated Tops act as a thermal barrier to reduce heat transfer into the piston material and oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-lipped Fuel Bowl: The piston crowns receive a crucial machining modification where the fuel bowl lip is de-lipped. This corrects the fuel spray trajectory to prevent impingement and remove potential hot spots, thereby significantly reducing the risk of piston cracking under high heat and pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Clearance Solution: The flycut valve reliefs eliminate the common constraint of piston-to-valve interference encountered when using performance cams, allowing builders to confidently select higher lift camshafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance Benefits: This heat reduction provides multiple benefits:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower EGTs (Exhaust Gas Temperatures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower Oil Temps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased HP and Fuel Mileage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Use: These pistons are suited for every day use and racing, making them ideal for the daily driver who occasionally tows or the dedicated track competitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents and Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete kit provides a ready-to-install solution built for durability under high-stress conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Strength Piston Castings: Built from robust materials capable of withstanding the elevated cylinder pressures and high temperatures common with aggressive tuning and high boost levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Ring Set: A full set of performance piston rings is included for each piston. These rings are designed for optimal cylinder sealing, maximizing compression, and controlling oil consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrist Pins and Locks: Includes heavy-duty wrist pins and corresponding locks (or retainers) for secure connection to the connecting rod.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiston Set Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Pistons with Ceramic Coated Tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-coated Piston Skirts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 Locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachining Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrity and performance of these pistons are achieved through specialized machining processes focused on geometry, clearance, and quality control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision Flycutting: The piston crowns are flycut with precision-depth valve reliefs. This guarantees the necessary piston-to-valve clearance required when installing high-lift performance camshafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDe-lipped Fuel Bowl: The piston bowl edges are precisely machined (de-lipped) to optimize the fuel spray pattern and help prevent piston cracking by mitigating concentrated hot spots at the bowl lip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston Geometry: Each piston is machined to specific tolerances and weight-matched to maintain engine balance and ensure consistent performance across all cylinders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston Cycling: Each piston goes through vigorous quality cycles at our facility to ensure they meet stringent specifications before assembly and coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Choate Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51213541376278,"sku":"KLZM-CEP7204DKTSTDCFD","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/0878\/9782\/files\/0_cep7204dktstdcfd-klzm_normalized.jpg?v=1777122949","url":"https:\/\/www.cspracing.com\/products\/choate-performance-cep7204dktstdcfd","provider":"Complete Street Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}