{"product_id":"choate-performance-cep73lwl-7-3l-1999-2003-powerstroke-long-block-workhorse-ford-diesel-engine","title":"Choate Performance CEP73LWL - 7.3L 1999-2003 Powerstroke Long Block Workhorse Ford Diesel Engine","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoate Performance CEP73LWL - 7.3L 1999-2003 Powerstroke Long Block Workhorse Ford Diesel Engine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 7.3L Ford Powerstroke Diesel Engine Long Block Build Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated, Flycut, and Delipped pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage 2 Camshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Flex plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced and Matched Rotational Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Year\/100k Mile warranty *\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged Connecting Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Harmonic Balancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OE Lifters, Lifter Guides and OE Crank Flange Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMLS Head Gaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Rod, Main and Cam Bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Freeze Plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-Ringed Cylinder Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OEM Injector Cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead Studs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Train Components installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Oil Rail Plugs (4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown with optional girdle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull CNC blue print machining, (bore, deck, hone and line honed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe blue print bore the cylinder bores to a true 90 degrees from the crankshaft center line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Crankshaft is Polished and ground to .0005 concentricity or less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond hone within .0002 inch for precise piston to cylinder bore clearances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe  line hone the crankshaft bore housing to precisely align the crankshaft in the engine block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe bore the block back to the crankshaft center line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe piston diameter measured to the nearest .0001 inch matched to cylinder bores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Cylinder block on this 7.3L Powerstroke Short Block will be surfaced to a finish of RA30 or lower. This is mandatory for proper sealing of a MLS Gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Flexplate for Automatic transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease notify us if you have a manual transmission. To properly balance your rotating assembly to the stringent standards of Choate. We encourage customers to balance the crankshaft with either your existing clutch, flywheel, and pressure plate. Or contact us about special pricing for a new clutch assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew HD Design Pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Pistons Rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Pin Retainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced and weight matched Rotational Assembly \u003cem\u003e(Is balancing really that important?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Performance Camshaft designed to spool faster, increase fuel mileage, and decrease EGT's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO ringed Cylinder Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded Exhaust and Intake Valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Freeze Plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHOATE Engineering Performance Crate Engine Features :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CHOATE 7.3L Powerstroke Workhorse engine is rated for 425 HP and fully balanced. This engine is designed with the working man in mind and the perfect regular heavy hauling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Upgrades over the Daily Driver include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-Ringed Heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMLS Headgaskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBillet Flex Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated, Fly Cut and Delipped Pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage 2 Cam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChromoly Pushrods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded Cam Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged Connecting Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Issues With The Ford Powerstroke 7.3L Block and Heads (and how we fix them):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The 7.3L was plagued with inferior valve and seat material from the factory. The original design used parent material for the seats. Consequently, they were known to crack from heat cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe valves of the 7.3 are commonly known to wear down well below the margins. With razor sharp edges which can fail leaving the piston to take on the remainder of the valve in the cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe only use brand new valves that exceed OEM standards, which do not have this issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy use of our extensive cleaning methods thru media blasting, furnaces, spray cabinets, hot tanks, and ultra sonic equipment, we have protected your investment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2001-2003 year model 7.3L's came with Powdered Metal Rods. They were prone to failure around the 400 HP mark. These rods are only an issue at higher HP levels which is why we use forged rods for the Workhorse Model engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptional Parts are not installed or covered by CHOATE. 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