The Ford Godzilla engine is a family of V8 engines offered by the Ford Motor Company. The engines are intended to replace the Modular V10 engine and the Boss V8 engine in many uses.[1][3] The engine, first introduced with a displacement of 7.3L was first used with Ford Super Duty trucks starting with the 2020 model year and was later added to the Ford E-Series for the 2021 model year.[3][4] A smaller displacement 6.8L was introduced in 2023. Exterior dimensions are smaller than the 385-series 460 engine, and slightly larger than those of the 351 Windsor engine.[6] It is available as a crate engine,[7] along with a performance-oriented version called the Megazilla.[5]

Attributes

Because the engine uses overhead valves actuated by pushrods, it is smaller than many of the overhead camshaft Ford Modular engines, and can be fitted to older cars.[8]

7.3 L variants

Ford offers several different ratings of the Godzilla that prioritize either performance or economy. Performance-oriented tunings are intended as a replacement for the Modular V10 engine, while economy-oriented tunings replace the Boss V8 engine.

The highest current state of tune, offered on the Ford Super Duty (F-250/350/450) pickup trucks, offers 430 hp (321 kW) at 5,500 RPM and 475 lb⋅ft (644 N⋅m) of torque at 4,000 RPM.[3] For the 2023 model year, torque was increased to 485 lb⋅ft (658 N⋅m).[7]

For the largest Super Duty trucks (F-550/600) and the medium-duty Ford F-650/750 trucks, the engine is de-tuned to 335 hp (250 kW) at 3,750 RPM and 468 lb⋅ft (635 N⋅m) at 3,750 RPM.[4]

The E-Series offers two versions that were de-tuned even further. The "premium-rated" version generates 325 hp (242 kW) and 450 lb⋅ft (610 N⋅m) of torque at 3,750 RPM, while the "economy-rated" variant produces 300 hp (224 kW) and 425 lb⋅ft (576 N⋅m) of torque at 3,250 RPM. The "economy-rated" variant was discontinued for 2024.[9]

6.8 L

A short-stroked 6.8 L version has been introduced in the revamped 2023 Ford Super Duty as a replacement for the predecessor's 6.2 L SOHC Boss V8.

For 2024, the 6.8 L gained flex-fuel capability.

Megazilla

The Megazilla is an off-highway crate engine based on the 7.3 L Godzilla that makes up to 612 hp (456 kW) at 5,580 RPM and 670 lb⋅ft (908 N⋅m) of torque at 3,920 RPM on premium fuel, with at least 500 lb⋅ft (678 N⋅m) available from 2,500 to 6,000 RPM. It achieves these figures while retaining the cast iron block, forged crankshaft, port injection system, and 10.5:1 compression of the original Godzilla by using CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads, a 92 mm throttle body, Mahle forged pistons, Callies H-beam forged connecting rods, and a high-performance camshaft without VCT.[5]

Common applications

  • 2020–present Ford Super Duty (F-250/350/450/550/600) (2023-present for 6.8 L)
  • 2020–present Ford F-650/750
  • 2021–present Ford E-Series (E-350/450)
  • 2020–present Ford F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis
  • 2020–present Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis
  • 2021–present Blue Bird Vision school bus
  • Crate engine (7.3L and Megazilla)[7][5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Smith, Evan (March 13, 2019). "An Inside Look at Ford's All-New 7.3L Pushrod V8". Hot Rod. Motor Trend Group. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Turner, Steve (August 1, 2019). "Ford's 7.3-Liter 'Godzilla' Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential". Mustang 360. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Luft, Alex (May 8, 2020). "Why 7.3L Ford Godzilla V8 Engine Offers Two Tunes In 2021 E-Series: Exclusive". Ford Authority. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wendler, Andrew (August 1, 2019). "New Ford 7.3-Liter "Godzilla" V-8 Coming for Super Duty Lineup". Car and Driver. Hearst Communications. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "7.3L MEGAZILLA™ 612 HP CRATE ENGINE". Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  6. ↑ Smith, Evan (March 30, 2021). "Go In-Depth into the 7.3L "Godzilla", the Latest V8 From Ford Motor Company". Holley Performance Products. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
  7. 1 2 3 "7.3L 2024 SUPER DUTY CRATE ENGINE". Retrieved April 5, 2026.
  8. 1 2 Sorokanich, Bob; Silvestro, Brian (September 15, 2020). "Ford's 7.3-Liter V-8 Can Make 600 Naturally-Aspirated Horsepower With Basic Mods". Road & Track. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  9. ↑ "2024 Ford E-Series Drops 7.3L V8 Economy Engine". February 22, 2023.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Godzilla_engine