2008-2010 Ford 6.4L Powerstroke Buyer’s Guide
Introduction The 6.4L Powerstroke, found in 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty trucks, was designed to be an improvement over its problematic predecessor, the 6.0L. With features like high-pressure common-rail fuel injection, a twin-turbo setup, and increased displacement, this engine aimed to deliver more power and reliability. However, despite these advancements, the 6.4L suffered from a range […]
Why Your Diesel Truck Deserves the Upgrade of a Choate Engine
Why Your Diesel Truck Deserves the Upgrade of a Choate Engine Did you know it takes our team over 150 hours to build an engine?! That’s the kind of time and care most people simply don’t have when working on a diesel truck. If you were to do it yourself, spending an hour or two […]
Diesel Engine Story : Horror Start
The Horror Story: Diesel Engine In 2012 we started a full diesel repair shop for the diesel community. Our First shop is pictured above. Powerstroke, Cummins, and Duramax. Eventually, we transitioned into building complete diesel engines along with still running the repair side but we were facing a few issues. The drive to our machine […]
Now Selling KC Turbo Products
💥 Expanding our lineup: Now offering KC Turbo Products! 🚀 If you’ve been dealing with repeated stock turbo failures—whether on Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax engines—it’s time to consider an upgrade. But choosing the right turbo isn’t as simple as going bigger. With so many options available, including complete VGT turbos, Whistler turbos, and 5-inch turbo-back […]
In-Depth Guide to Diagnosing Diesel Cylinder Head Failures on Powerstroke, Duramax, and Cummins Engines

At Choate Engineering Performance, we understand the critical role your diesel engine plays in your daily operations, whether you’re driving a Powerstroke, Caterpillar, Duramax, or Cummins platform. Diesel Engine failures, especially involving the cylinder heads, can be devastating and, if not addressed promptly, lead to serious damage and downtime. That’s why we’ve designed our Diesel […]