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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
Try this one. I think it's what you're looking for...- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
Not sure I know what you mean. The link I posted takes you to Choate Engineering Performance website.- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
https://choateperformance.com/?s=long+block+model+c&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6977122474&hsa_cam=22341255994&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABRDwpEMSgYFkCZTQc_RytLbPm6p6&gclid=CjwKCAjwn...- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
Last update. After asking Cass Choate numerous times to talk to HCS Auto, the installing shop, he finally agreed to a conference call. During the call, he asked no questions of them and just seemed very non-engaged. He was just doing it to appease me. After the call, I had a conversation with...- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
I am an 18 year machinist with the majority of my time on CNC machines. I have extensive knowledge of machining processes. I asked the same question to Cass about why are we o-ringing the heads now. They face off the heads before assembly. While the head is on the machine getting faced, add one...- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
I would also add that the mechanic working on the engine found several head bolts loose when he removed the heads. I told this to Cass and he didn't even respond to it. To date, Choate has not attempted to contact the installing shop one time. I would think they would've wanted to talk to them...- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
So I called out the same observation, but was told by Cass Choate they are different colors to keep from mixing them up. He said one has an oiler hole that if swapped, would cause a failure. I'll be honest, I am not a mechanic, but am good friends with several diesel mechanics that also asked...- JAustin
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Do not recommend Choate Engineering
In March of 2024 I broke the crankshaft in my 6.6l Duramax motor in my 2015 Silverado. I ended up buying a long block motor from Choate Engineering in Bolivar, Tn., because I had a buddy that knew the owner, Cass Choate, and he spoke highly of him. I prefer to support the little guys anyway, so...- JAustin
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