Grease two 3x9 loaf pans, and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together sugar and oil.

Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until fully incorporated. Set aside

In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice and baking soda. Set aside.

Alternating, add small amounts of the flour mixture and water to the wet ingredients, mixing after each addition, until all ingredients are added.

Mix in canned pumpkin until fully incorporated.

Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.

Pour batter into prepared pans

Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.

Let bread cool in pans, then carefully remove.