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Why Coated, Flycut, and Delipped Pistons Are Essential Upgrades for the 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel Engine

The 7.3L Powerstroke is widely regarded as one of the most reliable diesel engines ever built. But when it comes to pushing horsepower, improving combustion efficiency, or simply ensuring your build can survive high EGTs and aggressive tuning, stock pistons aren't enough.That's where Coated, Flycut, and Delipped Pistons come in.These aren't just buzzwords used by performance builders -- they're critical upgrades that...

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Why Billet Freeze Plugs Are a Must-Have Upgrade for the 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel

The 7.3L Powerstroke diesel engine is known for its durability and longevity. But if you're building for reliability, towing regularly, or adding performance mods, one small but critical upgrade often goes overlooked: the Billet Freeze Plug.While often considered a minor part, the freeze plug plays a crucial role in your 7.3's cooling system and engine block integrity. The factory-installed soft plugs can...

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Why Adding a Billet Girdle to Your 7.3 Powerstroke Is a Smart Upgrade

The 7.3L Powerstroke is known for its brute durability, often praised as one of the most reliable diesel engines ever made. But when you start adding power -- whether for towing, daily driving, or racing -- you begin to uncover the factory limitations, especially in the bottom end of the engine.One of the smartest and most cost-effective upgrades for a performance or...

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Why Balancing the Rotating Assembly is Critical for Your Next Diesel Engine Build

When it comes to building or rebuilding a diesel engine -- especially the legendary 7.3L Powerstroke -- most people think of big-ticket upgrades like forged rods, performance pistons, or upgraded turbos. But there's one crucial process that often gets overlooked and yet plays a massive role in both power and longevity....Balancing the Rotating Assembly.Balancing isn't just for race engines. It's an essential...

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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. If you were to do it yourself, spending an hour or two after work or on weekends, you’d be looking at 2-3 months – not to...

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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 exhaust systems, it’s essential to make an...

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