{"title":"Choate | Engine Parts for 2006-2007 LBZ Duramax","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lbz-lmm-duramax-model-c-warranty-package","title":"LBZ\/LMM Duramax Model C Warranty Package","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis package is designed as a preventive maintenance solution to address known external failure points, safeguarding your new engine and ensuring your warranty remains valid. We require these components be replaced in order to receive your engine warranty. Reusing old parts may lead to premature failure of your new engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverheating Prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e The New Water Pump and New Oil Cooler eliminate thermal stress caused by worn-out components, which is critical in preventing thermal shock and head failure on the new assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLubrication Failure Prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e The New Oil Pump guarantees proper oil pressure and volume, directly preventing catastrophic bearing and internal component wear caused by old, weak pumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Integrity Insurance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing all specified components ensures the external systems are performing at 100% efficiency, matching the quality and reliability of the internal Choate engine build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComponents and Parts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure warranty coverage for your Duramax short block or long block Model C engine with this required Choate Engineering Performance Model C Warranty Package. This package includes the critical new components required by Choate to eliminate common failure points upon installation of a remanufactured engine. We require these components be replaced in order to receive your engine warranty. Reusing old parts may lead to premature failure of your new engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oil Cooler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for regulating oil temperature and preventing premature bearing wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Water Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides guaranteed maximum coolant flow and pressure for optimal thermal management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oil Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for maintaining specified oil pressure and volume throughout the new engine assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing this comprehensive Warranty Package, you ensure that your newly installed Choate engine is protected from external failures commonly caused by reusing old, worn-out accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this warranty package is required in order to activate your warranty for your Model C engine! This package is for long block Model C engines only. If purchasing a Daily Driver or Workhorse model engine, please see the correlating warranty package.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choate Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50186820321584,"sku":"CEP66DLBZLMMWPMC","price":680.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2680\/1200\/files\/LBZ-LMM-Duramax-Model-C-Warranty-Package.png?v=1759943686"},{"product_id":"lbz-lmm-duramax-warranty-package","title":"LBZ\/LMM Duramax Warranty Package","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis package is designed as a preventive maintenance solution to address known external failure points, safeguarding your new engine and ensuring your warranty remains valid. We require these components be replaced in order to receive your engine warranty. 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This package includes the critical new components required by Choate to eliminate common failure points upon installation of a remanufactured engine. We require these components be replaced in order to receive your engine warranty. Reusing old parts may lead to premature failure of your new engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oil Cooler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential for regulating oil temperature and preventing premature bearing wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Water Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides guaranteed maximum coolant flow and pressure for optimal thermal management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing this comprehensive Warranty Package, you ensure that your newly installed Choate engine is protected from external failures commonly caused by reusing old, worn-out accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the parts listed in this warranty package must be replaced for your engine to be covered under our warranty. We do not require you to purchase this package specifically, but proof of purchase and installation of new parts will be required. This warranty package is for short block or long block Daily Driver and Workhorse models only. This warranty package is not required for our Full Running engines, which come with the necessary parts already installed. If purchasing a Model C engine, please see the correlating Model C warranty package.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choate Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50186820354352,"sku":"CEP66DLBZLMMWP","price":464.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2680\/1200\/files\/LBZ-LMM-Duramax-Warranty-Package.png?v=1759943689"},{"product_id":"6-6-lbz-lmm-choate-pistons-w-rings-2006-2010-coated-flycut-delipped-set","title":"6.6 LBZ\/LMM Choate Pistons w\/rings 2006-2010 Coated, Flycut, Delipped Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAVAILABILITY: Due to high demand and rigorous quality control standards, current lead time for this machined kit is 1-3 weeks. 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All friction is confined to the nut-to-stud interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBroached Ends:\u003c\/b\u003e Features broached stud tips for easy installation with an Allen wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eWhy Upgrade Your LBZ\/LMM Bottom End?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe LBZ and LMM engines are famous for their power potential, but that power puts immense stress on the main bearing caps. \"Cap walk\" occurs when the forces of combustion literally push the main caps away from the block, causing them to rub and vibrate. 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