7.3L Godzilla Swap Solutions - Oil Pump, Pan, Front Cover & Accessories, Intake & More for Ford’s V8

Brian Wolfe and REVan Evan take a look at the latest from Indy Power Products, including a new oiling system with short oil pan and new pump, valve covers front engine dress for street cars and a new intake that we'll take a close look at in the next video.

[@creativewerksinc]

Humble guys in the video, redoing the oiling system and designing the front cover and all the parts is not for the faint of heart. It does not mention that Jim Ryder was a Engineer at Ford and Roush for 30 years. Good luck guys, looks like a fun project at least your selling an engineered solution that looks great!

[@RalphRomano2]

Good eye, and thanks for the great comments.

[@Darkhorse393]

I need to see that engine painted Ford Blue!

[@jamesbarnett4166]

If I get one it will Hot Rod BLACK ! LOL I paint all mine Black.

[@63bbray]

Those new aftermarket parts will certainly help. First time I saw a 7.3L I knew the huge front cover and oil pan were going to be a headache for swapping this engine into other vehicles.

[@christdied4us]

WOW!!! That is a awesome set up!! Ford all the way!! I bleed FORD blue

[@revanevan]

Thanks for watching, hope you subscribe!

[@413x398]

All very impressive stuff, but cha-ching cha-ching cha-ching.

[@williamphillips1922]

Yessir, 2300 for the accessories with power steering and ac plus another 1200 for the cover for a wopping 3500. Id rather cut hammer and beat it in

[@413x398]

@@williamphillips1922 Plus the cost of an ECU, which still hasn't made an appearance as of OCT, as far as I know. I'll stick to 460 strokers.

[@williamphillips1922]

They have an ecu and wiring harness kit but thats another 3500 bucks. I've heard another youtuber say he used the ecu from his mustang and just spliced in a few thing and had his tuner make adjustments and it worked.

[@413x398]

@@williamphillips1922 So, god forbid that Ford modifies their Mustang ECU's so they can charge a reasonable price. I think the Godzilla program is going to be a dead end for all but the wealthy.

[@mikeymike758]

Exactly! I wish they would include the cost of these upgrades.

[@drjotting]

Finally get to see some great and practical 7.3 swap content. Even better with an American company and USA made products. Those valve covers (don’t call them cam covers) are sexy as hell and with the simple FEAD and pan, throw a Ford Racing air cleaner on it and it’ll look at home on any Ford Muscle!

[@j.peterson210]

Glad to finally see options coming out enabling these motors into early year cars. Now I want to see one of these in an early shock tower Ford or Mercury. I’m unable to fab parts, but hoping we will see someone come out with the other needed parts to stuff into an early Cougar, Mustang, Fairlane, etc.

[@droppedf100]

I applaud Indy power products for filling the void on the Godzilla motors to get swaps going in many different cars and trucks. And very nice parts too. But man Ford did not make it easy at all. When I first heard about this motor I was excited and hoping it would replace the ls in many up and coming projects. But man there are so many expensive hurdles to jump over that I’m not seeing it taking off anytime soon. I realize the ls platform didn’t take off right away either but it seems most swap solutions are using stock components from one vehicle or another. Ps I am die hard ford and as anti ls (in a ford) as they come but man it seems like the coyote is still a cheaper and easier swap. Hopefully I’m wrong and this all works out and isn’t as expensive as it appears to be. I’m following along and hoping for the best. Keep the content and products coming

[@70_Torino_Guy]

That is so trick! Love it. Just thinking of the possibilities in my 70 Torino.

[@genemounce8302]

1 year later and Indy Power Products is the SHIT when it comes to the 7.3 'zilla. Just need to make a dual quad carb style dual plane intake and a front drive distributor cover and I'd be sold !

[@njseashorechas2698]

Keep these Godzilla videos coming Evan! Cant wait to see them in action at the drag strip!

[@HalissonSampaio]

Nice!! Now it will fit in my 08 grand marquis !! Love it!

[@tbyrd32able]

That's a nice setup. I would love to put this in my foxbody.

[@marklowe7431]

Ford have really delivered with this engine and these well engineered swap out parts are going to make them a strong option.

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! TOTALLY AWSOME UPGRADES!!!! SOMETHING TO CONSIDER.

[@StainlessTIG2]

This’s such an amazing engine. I thought the aluminum water pump looked familiar. This’s such a simple motor.

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Great video and review Evan, thank you!

[@revanevan]

Thanks Robert.

[@jaylongton]

Taking out the guess work and bringing solid facts to the viewers.

[@rooster7658]

Brilliant 👏 👏 indy makes some top notch parts

[@vulture8878]

I’m excited about the future applications for this engine. Would love to drop it into an SN-95.

[@CWIPerformance]

Awesome video @REVanEvan! Great to see some awesome products coming from the team over at Indy Power Products.

[@revanevan]

Thank you.

[@tedgay8427]

@@revanevan Yes, keep them coming. This is my next swap. What is the motor mount situation? I know the bell housing is Coyote. Also the Ford control pack? Last, have you seen the Mast Motorsports crate engine with a cam, ported heads, forged bottom end and an LST operating system for $14K? www.mastmotorsports.com/collections/factory-mast-godzilla-products Cheers!

[@godzillagarage7.3]

Awesome work!!

[@RalphRomano2]

Awesome work, and very helpful.

[@revanevan]

Thanks

[@GlobalProsperityGroup]

I am putting a Godzilla and TKO 600 in my 88’ Bronco II. Thanks for the video!

[@paulegan1296]

Wow, show pics and progress!

[@MmeDesgranges]

Yeah, really nice aftermarket kit!

[@uio890138]

Smart car guys make the world go round!!

[@jeffschwartz5199]

Looks like it's ready to rock 🎸 😎

[@randysrestoration]

My 1966 N700 Crew Cab needs that engine!

[@zackhenry1151]

Waw amazing 👏.. I will sure consider it for my swap 👍

[@tomp1612]

This is encouraging to see. So even an old school fella could consider the 7.3. It would appear the front cover would also fit a 302 non-reverse rotation water pump to run a V belt, the intake will fit a 4 barrel carb and the oil pump should allow a front sump pan. It's easy to adapt a belt driven distributor. Maybe even with points! :) It would lose the variable cam and varable oil pressure but should still do fine.

[@supertruckertom]

These products are so nice,I can see Ford licensing the designs and making them as castings.

[@russellhayward3639]

Great job

[@Granite]

Looks perfect to drop in.

[@wesco123]

Magnificent🏁👍

[@sergebasque8460]

That is super engineering parts excellent.

[@ricardocorbie6803]

The Master B.W engine whisperer!!

[@scw1968]

Great video and fantastic accessories. Can you include links for the Indy Power Products please?

[@delaneyryder1693]

Check them out on Instagram too! @Indy.power.products Website is indypowerproducts.com and will be live in the coming hours!

[@Scrapla1]

Can't wait until the aftermarket opens up for these monsters!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

that is awesome..

[@jmitchell513]

I'd like to see a dyno comparison with that new intake and TBI compared to original stock set-up

[@busslayer4790]

I was going to ask the same thing. Hopefully he has another video upcoming with more numbers on the intake. I also want to know more about control systems/wiring harnesses. Looks like a Holley TB.

[@Crysmatic]

It's port fuel injected with the injectors in the head. The throttle and intake only have to carry air.

[@Drake5153]

Looks like you could easily turn this setup into a dry sump, really like the chain-driven oil pump 👍

[@mustangmadness4143]

What a joke that whole chain driven oil pump thing is. Lets take a very simple crank mounted oil pump and see how many more parts we can make it so it has more ways to fail. Leave it up to Ford to screw up such a simple thing. Godzilla, no thanks I will stick to my stroker windsor that will fit in many more places, simpler, cheaper and has tons of aftermarket support. 1960's design Windsor > 2000's junkzilla.

[@foxfordcatguy2283]

@@mustangmadness4143 "Crank mounted oil pump"? The oil pump in a small block is driven off a shaft by the distributor. Is a chain really any less reliable than a shaft that have been known to fail? At least this you should be able to replace the pump/chain without pulling the engine & removing the pan.

[@mustangmadness4143]

@@foxfordcatguy2283 you have never seen the oil pump on a ford 4.6, 5.0, 5.4, 6.8 and all the gm ls engines?

[@deanstevenson6527]

Nice!

[@buttslappingpirate]

Okay, this is the most awesome thing I've clicked onto in the past several years. I think, anyway. ...at least until I clicked on the link and saw the pricing. It's still awesome equipment, but it seems like it's a ridiculously expensive way to do an LS swap.

[@danonoveh8114]

I notice there is no A/C, do or will they be making something for A/C compressor? Thanks for these videos on the 7.3 they are very helpful👍💯

[@robertironside3166]

LOve to see you jam one of these babies in a 67 Fairlane or 67 Galazie 2 door... 65 Comet? lol Fairlanes are so damn cool.

[@TheMark9013]

ok these guys are friggn smart !!!

[@lars277]

I am liking all I see here. I want to swap this engine instead of a Coyote in my 1956 F100.

[@randysrestoration]

Very very nice stuff & setup. Would like to try the new crate engine but gotta be control pack first

[@jimryder3356]

The OBR system works great

[@randysrestoration]

@@jimryder3356 in daily driver setup or for more of a race application? Have you used one?

[@drjotting]

@@jimryder3356 Hey Jim if you or anyone you know is running the OBR setup I’d love to get some first hand feedback. The OBR control pack had been said to be able to run Fords modern 6R80 and 10R80 automatics. Very cool if this is working, huge potential

[@matthewbartkowski9317]

Thank you to @REVanEvan and @Brian Wolfe and Indy Power Products, great work and looks fantastic. I got super excited when I saw those valve covers too. Will there be an option for front sump, or supply the flange that bolts to the block then fabricate your own sump to suit your car ? Hoping to fit one to an Australian Ford Falcon. Also hope Ford come up with a control package soon to be able to put this on the street nice and legal. Thanks again guys.

[@brianwolfe2993]

The oil pan rail comes with the kit, the end user then had the final sump fabricated, so yes a front sump is possible.

[@revanevan]

Thanks for watching Matthew, hope you’re subscribed

[@Ffdmotorsports]

I seen OBR has an OBD port now available... don't know if that helps the legality of building a Godzilla setup for you

[@rickeydriskill1096]

Nice front cover. To bad ford did not build it like that. Thank goodness for aftermarket

[@dano4572]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ivypixley7451]

Only bad thing I see no baffling or trap door sump oil going to ride up. Back of pan or does the tray act as the baffle keeping oil at the pickup

[@taylorgtrotter]

When will we get to see dyno testing with the different intakes?

[@gregwong5498]

Loving these 7.3L video's! Thanks to Evan and Brian! Now, will it fit into my 2003 Marauder?

[@brianwolfe2993]

I would say yes it will fit, but there is not an how to guide, will take some custom fabrication,

[@ranware2779]

There is a guy already doing a crown victoria you might want to go chec his vids out he has gotten pretty far with the build

[@gregwong5498]

@@ranware2779 thanks Ran

[@renedl22]

#L8R-HP is the channel

[@ranware2779]

@@renedl22 couldn't remember the name.... thats him though. That guy has real potential

[@David-yy7lb]

Seems like a fatal flaw later down the road being the oil pump is chain driven, I would feel more comfortable with a gear driven oil pump or crankshaft driven oil pump but anyway that 7.3 is a LS killer for sure great job guys👍🏾👍🏾

[@Ws6Ms]

LS killer ??? ...pleaseeeeee 🙄

[@creativewerksinc]

Stock pump runs on a chain and how many stock oiling systems ran of a cam chain via the Distributor? Then think about dry sumps with a small belt

[@RyTrapp0]

It's really exciting to finally see these important parts dropping - but DAMN I hope there's going to be some more affordable options than just these big billet parts. Things like the oil pump conversion are what they are, but that pan rail looks like it costs more than 90% of the junk on this Fox body, lol. I'd like to think that the oil pump conversion could be popular enough to justify a major company stamping a pan for it(I could possibly see a package like that offered by Ford Performance), but I have my doubts. I REALLY dig this engine... but she's looking like it's gonna be pretty damn expensive for a while(unless you just don't mind the engine sitting high with the stock pan, which is doable but certainly not ideal). Which is unfortunate.

[@mustangmadness4143]

Build a 427 stroker Windsor for way less money and have less headaches. It will fit in more things easier to.

[@RyTrapp0]

@@mustangmadness4143 If I wanted to be a cheapskate and be like everyone, I would get an LS... Just because this isn't the cheapest platform to build doesn't mean it can't be cheaper to build. As it is, my nephew's Fox body is getting a 557" BBF, since it's a lot more interesting than everyone's cookie cutter 'me too' small block or BBC. With a clutch & stick behind it too.

[@jamesvasser2941]

Hey guys, what does this setup weigh compared to a full dress truck take out?

[@tomhorgan6719]

With that smaller water pump , what is the distance from the back of the block to the front of the water pump?

[@wtdonovan]

It's awesome seeing the aftermarket embrace this engine, thank you for sharing it as it develops! I have to put this out there, I think Godzilla is a terrible moniker from Ford engineering, maybe that will change! yuck. What's really important is how it runs though and I can't wait to see all the classic swaps!

[@buckhorncortez]

I can see you don't fully appreciate the portentousness brought to the motor by the name, Godzilla, who is also known as the King of the Monsters...

[@tysonaoki539]

Does the indy power products front cover require you to lock out VVT? Is that only for the use of oem oil pump with front cover? Or does it retain vvt with IPP front cover and accessory drive with their oil pan system?

[@scgozarkmountainadventurev7951]

Have you figured out how to do a cam sync yet?

[@baseball373]

7.3L GODZILLA Emblem Decals... found They have them for the Doors and Tailgate they are on Amazon under 7.3L GODZILLA DECALS

[@jessyv6205]

is it possible to have a parts list with links of all that is featured in this video

[@richardv.K]

Hi RevanEvan, Richard here from Finland. I was just wondering what is Brian Wolfes company called, so i know to contact the right person about 7.3 Godzilla engines and thank so much about these videos. Keep up the good work. 👍 Waiting more info about about the SuperCharge 7.3.

[@revanevan]

Thanks Richard! www.willisengines.com/

[@brianwolfe2993]

HI Richard, you can contact me at [e-mail]

[@richardv.K]

@@brianwolfe2993 thank you Revan Evan, you are doing great job.

[@BStrick1993]

What would make it work in a stock 2019 f150 for when the 2.7 goes boom?

[@sodbusterone]

Does this get rid of the variable displacement pump?

[@vicentegonzales3852]

Is that good for preventing bad lifter failure???

[@jayrockblas-pyka2195]

Where can I get it done on my 2002 f150 ? Nowhere does it on the west coast....

[@franciscoanaya5063]

Very beautiful can there be a car setup

[@sidhinojosa5226]

What would be a hurdle if I were to swap this motor & wire package into a 3rd/4th generation Ford expedition 4wd ?

[@CJColvin]

This engine would be a great swap for an old school muscle car or hotrod or even an old school F100 and I'm sure it'll outlast any EcoBoost engine in 5 to 10 years. Call me a Redneck or a Hillbilly but its the truth.

[@jamesbarnett4166]

Will there be a KIT for an OBS 92-96 F150

[@ericfitzpatrick5319]

how much does this complete engine weigh, thank you?

[@NorthernPerformanceGroup]

Soon will be able to run carbs on it

[@jordankb1987]

Do you think dropping this engine into a 2002 cobra with a tremec transmission would be a good swap? I'm from Australia and we never got the terminator, so i'd love to make a clone with a Harrop Blower and call it a King Cobra.

[@aussiesupersnake6642]

Hi Even Mind blowing the design and work that gone into this,would it make any difference if it was going in a right hand drive car

[@jimryder3356]

Right hand drive should not be a problem. All the front end accessories are contained within the width of the cylinder heads.

[@aussiesupersnake6642]

@@jimryder3356 Thanks for reply,worst part is that it nearly doubles to get US parts to Australia

[@revanevan]

Thanks for watching from Australia.

[@ze_german2921]

Can i mate the 7.3 with the Mustang 10 speed transmission?

[@tjg8675]

I'm looking to do a godzilla swap into my 95 bronco and love your accessories for the godzilla motor but my bronco is setup a little different with the alternator on the passenger side and the power steering pump & a/c compressor on the drivers side, keeping the factory setup would make the swap much easier. Can this front cover accessory drive system accommodate the factory accessory locations?

[@Ffdmotorsports]

Contact Indy Power

[@kenhobson8480]

You forgot to mention that the cam shaft needs to changed , to be able to lock the VVT . What if you don't want to change cam shaft ? Cam is not cheap and tearing down engine just to put front plate is not in my plans.

[@aquabuhda432]

Will this motor fit in a 6th gen ranger

[@The66RedDog]

One of my biggest complaints of the Godzilla is that it's just plain ugly. That engine looked great! I really really want one now.

[@drjotting]

Agreed they really prettied up a sweet bullet. Looks as good as it performs now

[@matstang1993]

Yes, bad azz right there but I have already built a dart shp block with billet main caps 427w with a set of TEA race ported 240cc hi ports etc with a custom grind hydraulic roller camshaft etc. One day I'll get a 7.3 GODZILLA 🤔🚙💨💨💯💪🌮👊

[@caymccarp34]

Do you know if any Roots blower manufacturers are making an intake for that motor yet?

[@Ffdmotorsports]

Harrop, Whipple making blowers for the Godzilla

[@bodyshotjake7475]

What is the cost of the full dressed crest engine????

[@blacktop2001]

How much was all those accessories?

[@garyfohey6143]

I like the video where you're changing out the front and oil pan and stuff seems like that would be pretty pricey that stuff I'm wondering if it is, and you guys never mention any specs on the cams should that be a secret, I have a 22 F350 coming between April 4th and the 8th with the 7.3, I don't think I'm doing anything to the truck, but I thought about building a car, I didn't know if I was going to get a gen 3 coyote or a Godzilla, I'm sizing up the price between the two, do you ever answer anybody's questions?

[@Ffdmotorsports]

Coyote would be cheaper but a tighter fit... n Godzilla will cost a little more due to newness to the aftermarket But. 445 v 302 ... n personally, I can't stand having a "me too" setup... I sold my SVO 351w setup... n now in the middle of a turbo Godzilla build.

[@rhinevalleygarage]

Now all that's left is the foxbody swap k member

[@justuhsheep]

Teamz has it

[@Ffdmotorsports]

Haha. One of my employees just sent me this... as I just sent an email confirming an order to Mr Wolfe for Godzilla parts... Our shop car is coming out for the 2023 season with a turbo Godzilla in my Notch... with hand controls... #handicaphotrod

[@goldysgarage189]

Aftermarket hipo heads are around the corner!

[@njmvcsp2575]

I need a new engine for the Mustang honey, Okay go get it, hey how come the box is so big and it says 7.3 instead of 3.7?

[@jonbozzy9600]

I want to put it in my lightning

[@Electrocycle300]

F-150 Raptor. Ditching the 3.5L eco boost. Gonna need to swap trans from 6R80 to 4L80e, manual valve body. Do you guys know anyone in SoCal who will do a cam swap? I don’t trust myself. Please respond, oh lord RevvanEvan!

[@Hjfvvdst]

Can it be installed in a 2018 5.0 f150 with all accessories and computer

[@revanevan]

You’ll need a different computer. But it will bolt right in.

[@boboso4978]

Curious if this will fit in an 04-08 f150... so ready to ditch the 3v for a 7.3, and the 4R75 for a 6R80...

[@brianwolfe2993]

I am sure it will fit, but there would be a lot of fab work for mounts and then the interface between the electronics to the rest of the vehicle. I know there are some very knowledgeable people that can work through both of these, but there are no "kits" yet that I am aware of.

[@boboso4978]

@@brianwolfe2993 oh yeah I'm aware I'm going to have to fabricate engine mounts, check for pan clearance. Dimensionally it should be narrower than the 3v, I'd like to do a twin turbo setup on it. Just wondering how much more room there will be in the engine bay, considering the 3v triton thats in there right now makes it hard just to do spark plugs let alone plumb an entire turbo setup...

[@brianwolfe2993]

@@boboso4978 Yes, this is a bit wider than a 9.5 deck height windsor and narrower than a 9.5 deck height cleveland.

[@boboso4978]

@@brianwolfe2993 thats actually not too bad... so it would actually save me quite a bit of room in the engine bay... now to figure out headers, and ECU... You guys don't know how much your knowledge helps guys like me, and I absolutely appreciate it... Though now that I think about it a blower cam, heads and that Whipple yall had on here a while back would make packaging far more simple than plumbing a full turbo system, and net me round abouts the same power and reliability im looking for and keeps it simple...

[@justuhsheep]

That pan have an oring gasket or just rtv?

[@jimryder3356]

Will have a Cometic Gasket Available

[@fastcars1173]

That's badass!!!!! What about an option for A/C?

[@brianwolfe2993]

It is coming soon.

[@jimryder3356]

Yes, as Brian Noted, it is in the works.

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Add plug and play EFI...

[@brianwolfe2993]

It is there, OBR Control Systems. Visit willisengines.com. Also he Big Stuff Pro extreme works with the stock cam and crank position sensors.

[@andreweakin3923]

Does this mean it's Miata time?

[@andrefecteau]

blah blah, it's an electric future....needed this 30 years ago

[@donreinke5863]

And why? Kits have been available for years to install 429/460/514 strokers in many Ford cars.

[@jeffagosti6638]

I’m willing to bet a good set of cylinder heads on a 385 series big block will out perform this engine at a fraction of the costs and headaches involved swapping one into other ford cars/trucks.