Choate Engineering CEP73SW Short Block Workhorse Crate Engine | 1994-2003 Ford F250/F350 7.3L Powerstroke

Features:

• Remanufactured Short Block Crate Engine for 7.3L Powerstroke
• Rated for 400HP
• Fully balanced for variety of applications
• Upgraded components ensure reliability
• Perfect platform for heavy hauling
• Designed for a drop in replacement
• Professional Installation is recommended
• Backed by a 1-Year / 20,000 Mile Warranty

Remanufactured Workhorse Crate Engine for 7.3L Powestroke

The Choate Engineering Short Block Workhorse Crate Engine is a carefully crafted power unit designed for the 94-03 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke, built to cater to the needs of those who demand reliability and power for heavy hauling. With a 400 HP rating, this engine is the ideal foundation for drivers who push their vehicles to the limit, specifically those who who partake in serious towing tasks. At the core of the Workhorse Crate Engine are the coated, flycut, and delipped pistons, combined with a Stage 2 Camshaft and a Billet Flexplate, ensuring enhanced performance and durability. Choate Engineering's precision CNC machining process, including bore, deck, hone, and line honing, guarantees each engine component aligns perfectly for optimal engine efficiency and power delivery.

High-Quality Construction & Design

One of the standout features of this build is the attention to common issues that plague the Ford Powerstroke 7.3L, such as valve wear and excess sand from the casting process. Choate addresses these concerns head-on, utilizing new valves that exceed OEM standards along with a cleaning process to ensure the longevity and reliability of your engine. Additionally, to combat the weaknesses of powdered metal rods, Choate incorporates forged rods for builds surpassing 400 HP, further enhancing the engine's durability. Beyond the technical upgrades, the Workhorse Crate Engine features essential enhancements over the Daily Driver model, including O-Ringed Heads for improved sealing and durability, Chromoly Pushrods for added strength, and a Welded Cam Gear for superior timing reliability.

Fits: 1994-2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke

Application Note: Optional Parts are not installed. Optional parts are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty and not by CHOATE.

Build Features:

• Full CNC blue print machining, (bore, deck, hone and line honed)
• The Cylinder bores are blue print bored to a true 90 degrees from the crankshaft center line, prior to being diamond honed to within .0002 inch for precise piston to cylinder bore clearances.
• We main bore and line hone the crankshaft which is honed to precisely align the crankshaft in the engine block.
• We bore the block back to the crankshaft center line and hone the block to RA13 finish.
• The piston diameter measured to the nearest .0001 inch matched to cylinder bores.
• The Cylinder block is surfaced to a finish of RA30 or lower, which meets the factory specification in both flatness and smoothness for the block to head sealing surface. This is mandatory for proper sealing of a MLS Gasket.
• Connecting Rods, New Damper and Flex plate for Automatic transmission.
• All Manual will be charged the appropriate charges and will be balanced to a stock flywheel we have in stock or you will need to send in your Aftermarket in first.
• Check both wrist pin and crank pin to rod clearances
• New Maxxforce HD Design Pistons .010-.040 over
• New Pistons, Rings, Pin Retainers weight matched prior to crank balancing
• Crankshaft – Balanced with the Rotational assembly checked for run-out inspected for fatigue.
• Crankshaft is Polished and ground to .0005 concentricity or less
• New OE Lifters, Lifter Guides and OE Crank Flange Bolts
• Camshaft – Polished and Inspected
• New Rod, Main and Cam Bearings
• Install New Rear Cover Gasket
• Install Rear Main Seal
• Install New Bed Seals
• Install New Rear Cover Gasket
• Install Upper Oil Pan Gaskets(Note: Choate does not install lower oil pan gasket)
• Install Pickup Tube O-ring
• Rear Cover Installed

Note: $500 Shipping surcharge will be added at checkout

Year Ranges	Make	Model	Series	Engine
1994-2003	Ford	Super Duty	F250/F350	7.3L Powerstroke

Property	Values
Year Ranges	1994-2003
Make	Ford
Model	Super Duty
Series	F250/F350
Engine	7.3L Powerstroke

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