{"product_id":"kawasaki-6-7l-cylinder-head-daily-driver","title":"Kawasaki 70ZV-2, 70TMV-2, 70Z7 \u0026 80Z7 Cylinder Head Reman - Daily Driver (6.7L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your late-model Kawasaki heavy equipment running efficiently with an OEM-spec replacement cylinder head built for the rigorous duty cycles of modern earthmoving. The Daily Driver tier provides a standard, high-quality replacement cylinder head for the industrial Cummins QSB6.7 engine utilized across multiple generations of Kawasaki loaders. Assembled using a renewed, pressure-tested OEM core combined with brand-new, high-quality internal components, this cylinder head guarantees reliable operation, proper combustion sealing, and extensive service life on the job site. It delivers standard fleet-grade performance, correcting factory casting stress points to eliminate unnecessary field downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Component Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRemanufactured Casting:\u003c\/b\u003e Built from a high-quality OEM core casting that has passed rigorous diagnostic testing and is machined to like-new industrial specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Valves:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with all-new, high-quality intake and exhaust valves that are strictly inspected for proper seating, depth, and face clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Valve Springs and Retainers:\u003c\/b\u003e Utilizes brand-new valve springs matched precisely to the high-torque requirements of the industrial 6.7L engine, featuring durable retainers and locks for secure operation under continuous load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew Injector Cups:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-installed new injector cups ensure an air-tight fuel and coolant seal to prevent internal fluid contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Heavy-Duty Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern 6.7L head features critical durability updates, backed by an intense inspection protocol to guarantee every commercial specification is met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e40 PSI Pressure Testing:\u003c\/b\u003e After all machining work is completed, every cylinder head is pressure-tested at 40 PSI to confirm zero leaks and ensure absolute casting integrity before delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlow-Proof Plugs:\u003c\/b\u003e Threaded, blow-proof plugs are installed in the top of the head for superior leak prevention, replacing standard factory pressed-in freeze plugs that are prone to popping out during severe thermal expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinal Quality Control:\u003c\/b\u003e The head undergoes a comprehensive final cleaning and strict inspection process. A detailed sign-off sheet is generated, measuring and recording critical specifications using a profilometer, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValve Recessions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStem Heights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstalled Spring Heights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring Pressures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeper and Lock Positions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoughness Average (RA) Surface Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecording this rigorous validation process ensures you receive a cylinder head that is significantly improved over the original factory design and ready for years of demanding loader operation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision Machining Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoate Engineering Performance has incorporated critical modifications to address common failure points of the factory 6.7L Cummins cylinder heads, drastically improving field reliability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimal Sealing Surface:\u003c\/b\u003e The deck is resurfaced to meet or exceed OEM specifications for Roughness Average (Ra), maximizing the sealing surface performance for the head gasket under modern high-injection-pressure loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValve Train Geometry Alteration:\u003c\/b\u003e We custom blueprint the 6.7L head to alter valve height and valve recession, achieving maximum durability for high-cycle industrial applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifter and Crosshead Longevity Fix:\u003c\/b\u003e Valve stem heights are precisely altered to optimize geometry and remove excessive preload on the hydraulic lifter. This crucial modification decreases wear and significantly extends the life of the lifters, crossheads, and camshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimized Flow and Sealing:\u003c\/b\u003e Valve seats are cut with a precise three-angle profile to optimize combustion efficiency and ensure a perfect seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValve Prep:\u003c\/b\u003e Valves are reground and margins are meticulously inspected to guarantee proper sealing against the new seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-New Wear Components:\u003c\/b\u003e New valve stem seals, valve seats, valve guides, and injector cups are installed across the entire assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeticulous Cleaning and Prep Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur commitment to quality begins before machining, with an intensive cleaning and stress-relieving process to ensure a flawless starting point:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMagnetic Particle Inspection (MPI):\u003c\/b\u003e Each core is subjected to MPI testing to thoroughly check for any cracks or subsurface imperfections common in high-hour castings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThermal Stress Relieving:\u003c\/b\u003e The head undergoes a stress-relieving process in a specialized furnace to bake away residual industrial oils and grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Relaxation:\u003c\/b\u003e The head is shot-blasted to strip rust and scale, a crucial step that relaxes the cast iron before any precision machining begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThread Prep:\u003c\/b\u003e All broken factory bolts and studs are professionally removed to ensure threads are clean, chased, and ready for an effortless installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Choate Performance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67304181629232,"sku":"CEP67KADHR","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2680\/1200\/files\/6.7CumminsDDCylinderHead.png?v=1783558046","url":"https:\/\/choateperformance.com\/products\/kawasaki-6-7l-cylinder-head-daily-driver","provider":"choateperformance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}