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Ford 6.0 Powerstroke Cylinder Head Set - New

Part no: CEP60DHN18-SET
Brand: Ford
Condition: New
Regular price $2,760.00 Save $690.00
Sale price $2,070.00
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  • LTL carrier delivery with optional liftgate service
  • Ships in 1–2 business days from Los Angeles, CA
  • Transit typically 3–14 business days, continental US
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Details & Inspection Notes

Part Number / SKU: CEP60DHN18-SET

Upgrade your 6.0L Powerstroke with a brand new, precision-engineered complete set (pair) of cylinder heads from Aero Engines Inc. Built from a brand new casting and completely re-engineered to fix factory failure points, this set delivers unmatched sealing, valvetrain stability, and long-term reliability for your 2003-2007 Ford Super Duty & Excursion.


Step 1: Choose Your Model Tier

Select the tier that matches your truck’s setup, workload, and performance goals from the dropdown options above:

Features & Specs Daily Driver Set
Stock to Light Duty
Workhorse Set
Heavy Towing & Tunes
Workhorse Plus Set
Extreme HP & Max Boost
Best For Daily driving, stock replacements, and light towing. Heavy-duty work trucks, frequent towing, and moderate performance tunes. Heavy sled pulling, drag racing, high-horsepower tunes, and extreme towing builds.
Custom O-Ringed Decks Included
Precision-cut O-rings for high boost head gasket sealing.
Included
Precision-cut O-rings for high boost head gasket sealing.
Valve Springs & Retainers New/Upgraded New/Upgraded Upgraded Heavy-Duty (HD) Springs
Lifter Longevity Fix Included Included Included
Airflow & Component Upgrades Included Included Included


Step 2: Choose Your Dowel Pin Size

To ensure proper engine block alignment and head gasket sealing, select your cylinder head dowel pin size:

  • 18mm Dowel Pins - Typically found on 2003 through Early 2006 (Jan 15, 2006) 6.0L Powerstroke engines.
  • 20mm Dowel Pins - Typically found on Late 2006 (Jan 16, 2006) through 2007 6.0L Powerstroke engines.

The Choate Advantage (Standard on All Sets)

Every pair of Choate 6.0L cylinder heads undergoes a blueprinting process designed to solve original factory design flaws:

  • Hydraulic Lifter Longevity Fix: We alter the valvetrain blueprint and valve stem heights to completely remove excess preload on the hydraulic lifters, drastically reducing wear and extending lifter life.
  • Brand-New Internal Components: Every set is built using brand-new, high-quality intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, durable retainers and locks, valve stem seals, valve seats, valve guides, and pre-installed new injector cups for a proper, reliable fuel seal.
  • Optimized Airflow: Valve seats are cut with a precision three-angle profile to optimize airflow through the ports and guarantee an airtight seal against reground valves with inspected margins.
  • Threaded Blow-Proof Plugs: Factory press-fit plugs are replaced with threaded, blow-proof plugs in the top of the head for leak-free peace of mind under extreme pressure.
  • Brand-New Casting: Built from a brand-new, non-remanufactured casting.
  • Stress-Relieved OEM Cores: Every core is Magnetic Particle Inspected (MPI) for micro-cracks, baked in a furnace to relieve material stress, and shot-blasted before precision machining begins.
  • Optimal Deck Finish: Resurfaced to strict Roughness Average (Ra) standards to guarantee maximum gasket sealing capabilities.
  • 100% Pressure & Profilometer Tested: Every head is pressure tested at 40 PSI and receives a documented final QC sign-off sheet measuring stem heights, valve recessions, spring pressures, and Ra finish.

What’s Included in the Box:

  • (2) Choate Brand New 6.0L Powerstroke Cylinder Heads (Complete Pair)
  • Pre-installed brand-new intake & exhaust valves
  • Pre-installed new valve springs, retainers, and keepers (HD valve springs on Workhorse Plus)
  • Pre-installed new injector cups, valve stem seals, seats, and guides
  • Pre-installed O-rings (Workhorse & Workhorse Plus models only)
  • Final Quality Control Inspection Sheet

Startup & Installation Checklist

  • Inspect all external gaskets, seals, spark plugs and timing components prior to installation.
  • Refill engine oil, transmission gear oil and coolant to manufacturer-specified capacities before initial cranking.
  • Prime the lubrication system and verify ECU wiring pinouts, sensors, and ground connections.
  • Startup warranty covers internal lubricated components, cylinder heads, and engine block for 30 days from delivery.

Full terms: 30-day startup warranty · returns