Ford Performance 7.3L Godzilla Crate Engine | Review

Tired of the common "coyote swap" that everyone's been doing? Then you might be pretty excited about this ultimate pushrod engine! Follow along as Landan talks about Ford Performance's 7.3L "Godzilla" V8 crate engine! We'll be going over all the included parts, specifications and give our opinion on the crate engine. Let us know in the comments what you think of the Godzilla!
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0:00 | Intro
0:53 | Close Up Shots Of The Godzilla Crate Engine
1:34 | Godzilla Engine Specs
2:46 | Godzilla Engine Weight
3:09 | Dimensions Of The Godzilla Engine
3:29 | Godzilla Engine Horsepower & Torque
3:56 | What Is Included With The Crate Engine?
4:44 | Unique Characteristics of The Godzilla
6:14 | Upcoming Accessories For The Godzilla
6:56 | What We Think About The Future Of The Godzilla
7:46 | Potential Popular Swaps For The Godzilla
8:48 | Final Thoughts
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[@latemodelrestoration]

What car would you want to see us swap the Godzilla in?

[@Tommy-hb5qn]

A New Edge for sure.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

SN197 Cobra

[@Tommy-hb5qn]

Even a late S197 Would be cool

[@WiseUpRiseUp42]

New edge brother would love to see that

[@Elmer_RedEagle]

An old Lincoln, something like the hot rod Lincoln owned by Dax Shepard.

[@megatronn194]

This engine would be a great way to reintroduce the Crown Victoria.

[@christopherjohnson3614]

Hell yea! I would love to see this in a late model pp crown vic

[@greasysteve5671]

Considering that they could use the new Exploder's platform like they did for the previous gen Explorers and Taurus

[@CJColvin]

Now that would be awesome.

[@gunner0384]

I was just thinking about that 😂

[@lawnmowerdude]

Lol that ain’t happening.

[@mikej9932]

For all the people complaining in the comment section about low hp and tq ITS A TRUCK ENGINE NOT A PERFORMANCE ENGINE.

[@waynebollentin989]

That changes with a cam change and it's already been done. 500hp+ no problem

[@FXIIBeaver]

Headers, cam, and heads will say otherwise. Any motor can be a performance motor. Just ask the Honda guys.

[@waynebollentin989]

@@FXIIBeaver Honda isn't worth shit without boost yes they're getting better but it still needs boost. You don't see any hondas running 7s N/A Also the heads are factory on the 7.3 and while, yes any motor can be built but not many can you add a cam and intake and make 600hp N/A. This motor in a few years will be just as popular as the ls is for Ford guys.

[@tigergoesrawrr2519]

@@FXIIBeaver as a honda guy I can confirm

[@FXIIBeaver]

@@tigergoesrawrr2519 yall take lawnmower motors and turn them into race cars.

[@blackice7408]

If ford could squeeze out 460 hp and 420 tq from a 5 liter v8, imagine if they made this engine for performance and how much torque and hp they could squeeze out of this 7.3L v8

[@celmodeandrade1791]

Greetings from Brazil . Imagine a DOHC version

[@keepitsolidkeepitreal2877]

700Hp-1000 Hp in built performance upgrades 💯⛽️🔧

[@blackice7408]

@TwoDot they've finally done it😂

[@blackice7408]

@@celmodeandrade1791 greetings from texas

[@eddieschwab864]

@@celmodeandrade1791 it doesn't need it it makes all the power with pushrods and a single cam in the block

[@TheTerribleGamer]

Just an FYI, the 6.2 is still in the Super Duty as a base motor, the 7.3 is an upgrade.

[@squirrelchaser]

Always makes me skeptical when they get the easy info wrong. Usually where i stop watching

[@RadDadisRad]

6.2 is on the way out

[@rontopping2048]

6.2 is not on it's way out

[@brokenwrench404]

Exactly. The 7.3 replaced the 6.8 v10 not the 6.2 that is still offered in superduty’s

[@FerrariTeddy]

This is correct, I paid am extra 2k for the 7.3 over the 6.2

[@JackSon-rd1rh]

Would fit perfect in a Gen1 Lightning engine bay!

[@CJColvin]

Right as well as any OBS Ford Trucks.

[@angelgjr1999]

Can you fit this on sn95 platform?

[@MrMattRib]

Would fit perfectly on a honda civic type r

[@xxZerosumxx]

@@MrMattRib send pictures

[@tylermartin6998]

Screw hybrids. Long live the naturally aspirated V8!

[@brokenwrench404]

Get ready for more hybrids since Biden is president. We’re going back to the old one Baja era epa cafe mpg requirements. The V8’s days are numbered. Sad

[@brindlebeard]

Cobra kit cars might be just the ticket.

[@chrisduncan2626]

My first thought 😎🤘

[@mauricecooper176]

The Coyote is still a better choice for that vehicle

[@CJColvin]

That's what I'm thinking.

[@deeremeyer1749]

Yeah. It'll fit under a Cobra hood. And who doesn't want a 700-lb. engine in an already nose-heavy Cobra. Exactly what transmission(s) are all you Godzilla "swappers" using?

[@deeremeyer1749]

So all those transmissions just bolt/hook right up to "Godzilla" just like it'll "likely" hook up to whatever "control pack" you want it to.

[@PeeterPuncher]

A good replacement for the V10 in my excursion.

[@dumdum7786]

I would personally keep the v10 but each to their own

[@jalenad11]

That power stroke is a beast

[@PeeterPuncher]

@@jalenad11 it's not a powerstroke....its a gasoline engine.

[@deeremeyer1749]

A boat anchor to replace a boat anchor.

[@406Steven]

Triton V10 is a good engine, I'm keeping mine. I still don't trust the variable cam timing on these newer engines and it'll take some time for this engine to prove itself.

[@Jr_5646]

"This will decimate all, after, you put about $15k in it...maybe more. If we have to, overnight parts from detroit."

[@Davido50]

Dearborn..not Detroit. Gm based in Detroit. Just clarification. Lived in SE Michigan 11yrs. Car mecca of 🇺🇸 for sure. Love Michigan!

[@renedl22]

Lol Jesse

[@codyramos3200]

@@Davido50 you missed the reference

[@Davido50]

@@codyramos3200 did I? Clue me in sir.

[@Davido50]

@@codyramos3200 just ordered a '21 F250 w/7.3L Godzilla option ..ppl & tuners raving bout this "truck engine " its not a performance motor per say but all Fords in last 10yrs are super tunable & strong running.

[@chucksgarage7165]

Can’t wait to see some performance camshafts come out for this thing.

[@waynebollentin989]

Already out. Motor made over 500hp with cam change. Then Wolfe did some mild head work, different intake with cam and made 600hp. Now he has a full built version that mades 789hp N/A but it's built to have an 3.0 whipple added to it that's going into his foxbody. That should bring it to about 1550-1650hp He believes the motor can make 900 with the factory heads. Obviously fully cnc ported, more compression, better rods etc. The point is what the heads can do after a full cnc port and that seems to be very impressive. Check out Wolfe racing. There's video of it on the dyno.

[@chucksgarage7165]

@@waynebollentin989 probably a custom ground cam.

[@christiancampbell-sanderso5998]

@@waynebollentin989 I can't find the channel or video youre referring to.

[@waynebollentin989]

@@christiancampbell-sanderso5998 Revan Evan is the channel or do a search for Godzilla 7.3 revan evan and it will pop right up. There's a few videos covering the difference mods and stages

[@eliasjaimes8336]

@Wayne Bollentin Can it make more than 800hp with stock block the Godzilla

[@dumdum7786]

Im glad to see ford giving good old big block motors another chance

[@zedhead2864]

It's considered a small block

[@blackice7408]

@@zedhead2864 why

[@weasle2904]

@@blackice7408 bigblock and smallblock can sometimes refer to the dimensions and architecture design of the motor, regardless of it's displacement. All of the LS and LT motors from GM are considered smallblock.

[@Fran-no4gi]

Look dumb dumb it's not a big block

[@CoyoteFTW]

@@zedhead2864 - no it’s not Ford never called their engines small or big block that was Chevrolet. Ford called them 335 series “Windsor or Cleveland” or 385 series “429 Boss or 460”. This 7.3 is not based on any of those two. It does share similarities though. Fair to call it big block since it is more than 400ci nothing small about it. Baddest biggest gas V8 offered in trucks right now. Huge potential

[@wileecoyote5749]

Careful with reference to "Coyote". What a stir it caused in last debate. Everyone asking me how many kids I brought over boarder.

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Or "did you got the road runner"

[@goarmy69]

😂

[@angelgjr1999]

Or Nissan Frontier! 😅

[@luvmtrks4366]

🤣

[@tjlovesrachel]

Super genius....

[@Davido50]

Love Ford performance!! Ordering a '21 F250 FX4 w/7.3L Godzilla this mo. - Western Ohio

[@rodirby5952]

Factory recall on number 2 plug wire, just to let U know

[@Aanakwad1026]

Lol, good luck buying more Junk

[@mdarlin33]

The 7.3 replaced the 6.8 v10 as an application in stripped chassis and Super Duty. Not the 6.2 which is still an option as a base in the Super duty line-up

[@rontopping2048]

Yes you are correct lol

[@isakjohansson7134]

The 6.8 Triton was very cool

[@orest395]

So this replaced the triton?

[@joshc606]

6.2 in my 2020 F350 service truck is only 385 hp so this is huge improvement

[@NorthernPerformanceGroup]

I’m excited for this engine

[@dadgarage7966]

The 7.3L size seems to be a dig at International for the trouble Ford had with the 6.0L Powerstroke. It was the International 7.3L Powerstroke that really lit off the Ford heavy duty trucks in the '90s. Another 15 cubic inches and it'll be a familiar-sounding 460-cubic-inch 7.5L engine.

[@eformance]

I would argue this is the successor to the 7.5L engine, aka 460.

[@TR-yu1ko]

Good detailed information thank you for the review

[@Foxbodygarage_satx]

great video. detailed and informative.

[@lsowner10]

With a name like “Godzilla” you’d think this was 6-700hp stock.

[@Nick-yp6nv]

Yeah not the equivalent to a 5.0 coyote..

[@brianbane6199]

@@Nick-yp6nv practically the same, the 2018 5.0 is 460hp stock.

[@plh8707]

@@Nick-yp6nv coyote is aluminum block which isn't as good for lifespan and hardiness.

[@hendo337]

@@brianbane6199 a Mustang 5.0 460hp is a different beast than a 430hp truck engine. Might lose on peak hp however the low speed hp and tq on this 7.3 is formidable. Simple LT headers and a big cam swap should put the 7.3L well into the 500-600hp region.

[@ethanjohnson8107]

It's tuned for a truck; think about the f150 coyote motors, they are optimized for torque and longevity. Imagine this motor once they dig deeper into it with some ported and performance parts, then it will be Godzilla!

[@bobbydill6388]

Just a little FYI. The 6.2 engine was available in the 2010 Ford Raptor. The 5.4 was the only engine available for the first few months of production, then the 6.2 became an option during the year. I bought one (still own it).

[@garyjohnson4988]

You are correct sir because I worked at The Ford Romeo Engine Plant and I built all those 6.2’s. This was a great engine! And it was pretty easy to build!

[@VnnDgd]

I want this for my Excursion! Im tired of the 5.4

[@brokenwrench404]

Lol. Should of got the v10 or 7.3 diesel excursion

[@jeffalo6680]

I got this in my F-650. Six speed auto. Run around at 26000 pounds most of the time. Runs like a champ. Drinks like a fish. 5.1 average mpg.

[@lolbr6818]

Thanks for all the specs. It's easy to remember 435hp 445cu in & 475 torque. The rods & pistons in the V-10 looked like lawn mower grade parts to me. This must be better than that.

[@ThatMichaelTGuy]

Very good presentation. Well Done.

[@1991tommygun]

Modern pushrod bigblock, love it

[@johnelvic845]

7.3 CROWN VIC SWAP 👁👄👁

[@steviedee71]

Oh that would be fun 😃🤘

[@brokenwrench404]

lol hat would be sweet

[@streetslayers410]

This engine is impressive. I have a 2020 F250 withthe 7.3 GODZILLA. I just installed an MBRP exhaust and got a palm beach dyno tune and it feels like a rocket taking off!! Dragy times are 15.2 @ 94 mph in a supercab 8ft bed fx4 f250 lol yall can see for yourself. I can't wait for the whipple

[@bri-manhunter2654]

I think a big block always deserves a nice cam😇

[@streetslayers410]

@@bri-manhunter2654 hellll yes

[@chuckfarley5415]

Different cam, intake and higher compression....... My 1960 Thunderbird would love this thing!

[@Cobra428SCJ]

Here is what I see! This thing has the same size stroke as my 428SCJ (3.98") and it has almost the bore of a 427FE (4.23"). Around 2001 I installed a 428 crank in a .030-over 427 to make 454ci and put it in a red 1963-1/2 Galaxie with a High Riser tunnel ram 2x4 and a teardrop hood.

[@nicholasarceri6613]

Big body Lincoln’s is a cool idea. Any panther platform car too. Can’t even imagine the new life this motor and a 6 or 10r would bring to a tired Mark V or Country Squire Wagon... or a 7.3 Ranchero.

[@dustindow8991]

Yeah, 73-74 Ranchero or Starski's Gran Torino

[@minimanadam]

Bring back the Ford lightning with this engine Oooorrrrr the thunderbird

[@jfs1291]

This bad boy will be going into my excursion eventually

[@Aladinscave]

With all the content out there already I think this motor is already on the bandwagon if you ask me ! 🏁🏁🏁

[@FadedGlory4532]

I’d like to see a 7.3 in a 32 coupe.

[@angelgjr1999]

It just got leaked the next mustang will have a 6.8 liter version of this engine. Pretty cool.

[@MrMattRib]

I'd like to see that 7.3 in a civic

[@nthgth]

@@angelgjr1999 it is just a rumor at this point, but that would be freaking _awesome._

[@angelgjr1999]

@@nthgth It would be awesome if the base engine is a 5.0 and upgraded be a 6.8

[@pdegnan4852]

I've been researching this motor for it's original application in the Ford Super Duty. At least for the commercial truck market, this thing is being marketed as a "Back to Basics" V8 to compete with GM (L8T) and Dodge (6.4L Hemi) Hemi in their respective commercial offerings. As others have said, it's also the "Spec Sheet Replacement" for the last Mod Motor still being made new, the 6.8L V10. Said V10 has only been available in the F450 and upwards for a few model years now, so it's cool to see this 7.3L gasser on the order guide as an option for the F250 and upwards. I had never considered this thing in an application for the older Malaise-era barges (the Lincolns the host mentioned), or the first wave of the smog-controlled muscle cars of the 1970's, but for somebody that wants a "Pure Blue Oval" (i.e. no LS swap), this makes sense. In looking, GM offers an L8T and Mopar a 6.4L in crate engine packages, so I suppose it's only natural that Ford would do this too in order to stay competitive with the market. We're in the golden era of Internal Combustion boys and girls, let's enjoy the roar of those V8's at redline while we still can!

[@CoyoteFTW]

That’s allot of talk to not say anything at all. The 7.3 is in a league of its own neither Chevy 6.6 or the ram 6.4 come close.

[@andrewilson8530]

This show need more subscribers

[@latemodelrestoration]

No denying that! 😂

[@rayadams9783]

A Godzilla in the "49 Concept" would be EPIC!

[@autoxpert5231]

Way too expensive $7500 you can build a dart based motor for almost that. This will be only good down the road when you can buy them used out of a truck for half the price. It has a forged crank just needs rods and pistons.

[@codyramos3200]

same reason the coyote swaps are becoming popular it takes several years before they become somewhat affordable to the average joe.. or if your really on a tight budget like me a 7.3 godzilla is just a wet dream considering im at the pick n pull looking for good 4.6 aluminum blocks aviator intakes 4v C heads

[@johncholmes643]

I'd buy it. It's not that expensive

[@tlr-nut7275]

Seems cheap to me. Just paid $900 for valve covers for my Hemi. Good set of heads are 4k.

[@steviedee71]

Guys in here saying it’s not too expensive got me rethinking my life I’m in the wrong job 😩

[@tlr-nut7275]

Doing things right is never cheap. Just built a stroker 440 for my '69 RoadRunner. The complete motor rebuild was $12,000. Making money is easy now-a-days. Diesel mechanics make $150,000 a year working in diamond/gold mines in northern Ontario. Boiler-maker buddy made $250,000 working oil fields in Alberta. Just have to go after it. Never going to make money working at your local Walmart.

[@aro5276]

This inside a revived Mercury Maurader would be great to see

[@nthgth]

Hell yeah

[@myoneblackfriend3151]

I have a Prius but could not resist watching.

[@erikalston4496]

Ford knows what they're doing. The bore spacing is what makes the engine 4.527 which means 2.30 or bigger intake valve capability. With a valve that big a very good intake port could flow 500cfm

[@dk2190]

These will be more fun for swaps than Coyotes

[@sategllib2191]

Eh

[@dk2190]

@@sategllib2191 no replacement for displacement. Once you boost these it will put out crazy numbers.

[@gamer22ftw]

@@dk2190 "no replacement for displacement" Thats a false statement. compression and boost is how you can make alot of power. not to mention the fact that your wallet aint gonna be happy.

[@dk2190]

@@gamer22ftw take 460 cubes. Boost it. Take 302 cubes. Boost it. 460 > 302 If you are buying one of these it isn’t a Budget build kind useless point.

[@albertpintor3522]

I think coyote is better for mustangs but the 7.3 will be far better for the trucks

[@cyclonekevin6199]

That b nice in my 96 F-150.

[@zacharyhaymore42]

That’s what I’m saying. I’m seriously considering putting this into my 96 f150 crew cab.

[@xyjoshxy]

This engine is in our 2022 e450. Looks pretty nice!

[@brian96597]

The GenII LT1 small block is the same way regarding the damper or "balancer." Engine is internally balanced in the front therefore there's no heavy side to the damper therefore it can be installed in any position.

[@saleens330]

Love to shoe horn that into my Raptor!!

[@Docstantinople]

It would definitely work

[@laynemccormic9102]

And make less power…

[@owencrawford9077]

Y’all should like, ya know, sponsor my drag team so I can put one of these engines in our foxbody

[@BradRange]

Id love to put one of these in my 96 f250. Hopefully it isn’t a headache. I believe it would be a great work horse.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

You can still get the 6.2 as a base option in the superduty and you have the stats of the 6.2 that’s optional in the 2011-2014 f150 or first gen raptor, detuned to 385 hp in the superdutys

[@skandia4x4]

So a junkyard 5.3 with cam will make the same power...

[@ShersGarage]

475lbft torque stock. Not the same.

[@kayannhenry]

Wish they put this in the F150 and especially the mustang

[@scottcraig1047]

There is going to be a 6.8 liter version that will probably go into the F150; possibly Mustang too.

[@angelgjr1999]

@@scottcraig1047 lol can you see the future? It just got leaked the next mustang released in 2022 will have the 6.8 version What will the next base model have? A hybrid?

[@johnbehneman1546]

Merry Crate Motor Christmas

[@mikescaffo4850]

Pretty strong numbers for that engine I bet it pulls a load Pretty well

[@lowe1988]

So they finally decided to make this a crate engine?! Wow

[@williamkleiner1305]

Its been a crate engine option for like 3 months now

[@lowe1988]

@@williamkleiner1305 Well I had no clue. What about the engine harness or controller?

[@renedl22]

Did you steal your name from Impractical Jokers? 😂😂

[@SOU6900]

Ford is like "Your move GM". I honestly want to see GM come up with something that can go up against this engine in a big block size for the truck market.

[@geoffmooregm]

You are already able to buy a 454 LS based crate engine. It would be cool to see one in a production pickup though!

[@nthgth]

@@geoffmooregm maybe they'd consider bringing back the 454 SS, to compete with the Raptor and Ram TRX

[@Azmarov]

454 LSX has been available since 2006. Biggest iron boi in the current gen is the L8T 6.6L, but Chevy has been in the pushrod business since 1997. Probably won’t be long before they drop a spade.

[@Azmarov]

@Dave Stephens the LSX is just a cast iron block LS7. The “Godzilla” is also cast iron, so I felt it was more fairly compared to the LSX and L8T engines.

[@jessemanley2081]

Reminds me of the Chevy 496 which was upgraded to the the 6.0 ls motor in the passed smaller block.

[@motormouth2472]

One of these engines are in the school bus I ride. That thing gets up and goes pretty quick, and already has 100,000 miles on it

[@robbysimmons7972]

Whipple already makes a 3.0 blower & someone already made 700+ hp with minimal mods

[@fordmanx3]

Is the kit for a super duty??

[@johnnypumpernickel6286]

@@fordmanx3 Pro Charger has a Godzilla kit for the super duty. Not sure if Whipple has a kit for the super duty.

[@fordmanx3]

@@johnnypumpernickel6286 awesome already this motor is going too be a LS killer

[@johnnypumpernickel6286]

@@fordmanx3 Agreed, can't wait to see more after market parts. Especially Heads.

[@nthgth]

@@fordmanx3 bout time someone made one! (I kid)

[@glockmodder]

this engine has more stroke than me 😅😉

[@rickhalabrin7783]

Your shop is WAY TO CLEAN

[@nthgth]

They probably just clean it for the video. Y'know, someone's mom might be watching! 😄

[@kentuckycowboy2]

Any info on the new coming 6.8 mustang F150? That would be one to get your hands on!

[@ActionJackson2360]

It replaced the 6.8l v10 not the 6.2l.

[@brokenwrench404]

He lost me at that point of the video. It was one of the first things the for engineers said when announcing the 7.3L gasser.

[@gabe23g]

someone put this into a lightning please!

[@crazylarryjr]

For those who want this for a Small block racing program (Like the drag racing Outlaw racing orgs or brackets), Make sure the Cu. In. fits the rules. Most Sm, block classes stop at 430 cu in. This engine is over 440 cubes, so might not fit

[@tylerfreeland7358]

The 6.2 isn’t gone it’s still available. This is a replacement for the 6.8 V10 that was still available in the commercial applications and as an upgrade for the gas motor. The 6.2 is still the standard motor for the super duty

[@philjaneiro1638]

This would be beautiful in a crown vic... But i would swap it in my mint 95 t-bird v8.. The mustang scene has been done before...just saying..

[@rampaget8437]

Yes! I would love to see this slammed into a T-bird

[@jayroller7054]

First On Race Day 🏁🏁🏁

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Fukd Over Rebuilt Dodge

[@patrickkennedy2533]

Finally , A good replacement for that 6 cylinder in the Ford GT

[@Typing.._]

My P71 needs it 🦅🇺🇸✅🤙🏼

[@shawne7228]

Horsepower and torque seem a a little light. Perhaps it's underrated , there's no way it should be making less horsepower than a stock 392 6.4 Hemi.

[@Jaxon-iu6vb]

It’s a truck engine in stock form. It makes more power than the 6.4 in the ram HD trucks.

[@crimsonstang]

It's a truck engine, not a performance engine. Look at what people have done to them already. There are NA ones making 800hp.

[@shawne7228]

@@Jaxon-iu6vb I'm fairly sure it's underrated. That's less power than a 5 liter Coyote engine. It's not a bad thing, I just think the engine will "overperform"

[@shawne7228]

@Andrey Angere that's what I was thinking.

[@tanman945]

So the Ford bros lip the GM bro's about still rocking "old pushrod setups and how advanced ford is with their modular engines, now ford is pumping out pushrods again? Don't get me wrong, I love this but some Ford bros have to eat their words now LOL

[@chadmiller8019]

They did it mainly because of ease of maitnence for fleet vehicles. Plus the doe load torque again for truck and fleet use is better with a cam in block configuration.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

@@chadmiller8019. Agreed, it’s hard to beat the versatility and cost of a pushrod.

[@tanman945]

@Fitty6Pickemup No arguments here. Just the fax 📠

[@johnt6673]

Like others have stated, this engine was build for work period. Not a race engine. Can it me made into one sure. It was built for durability and longevity.

[@joshbergman5597]

I like both but gm is supposed to be making a new dohc for the corvette lol. So it's pretty even to me. And the 10r80 is Ford's as well that GM uses. No matter what side you're on both companies are doing great things

[@StevenPerszyk]

lol when people call pushrod old technology but junkyard LS's across the nation make 1000hp+

[@indigenoussober407]

Perfect for my Drift Aerostar aka Driftstar!

[@michaelrodgers6559]

Just wait til there's an intake for these that caters to mid and high rpm power, and then someone boosts it.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Are you talking about a single plane?

[@michaelrodgers6559]

@@bri-manhunter2654 not necessarily, but shorter runner manifolds usually are single plane.

[@Texas_Road_Warrior]

@@michaelrodgers6559 Theres companies working on it already... they’ve managed to coax almost 700hp out of this motor NA with a cam and intake

[@dustindow8991]

Brian Wolf built a n/a version that made 700s/700s hp/tq and is planning a big whipple next

[@DJhenderlong]

Visner engine development has a billet intake and head porting available.

[@falfighter]

ford got tired of seeing ls engines installed in mustangs so the built their own ls.

[@123benitezm]

The Coyote shits on the LS kid. Loser Series, LS, motors belong sunk to the bottom of a lake for bass structure.

[@falfighter]

@@123benitezm then explain all the ls engines in mustangs and other fords

[@markchickenbutt8740]

Ford in the late 90s : I can’t believe Chevy isn’t going to match our overhead cam, let’s make fun of them. Ford 2020: we have successfully copied Chevy.

[@FXIIBeaver]

@@123benitezm mhmm. Ok buddy. Gimme your mod list. I will get the equivalent for my L76 and we will see who wins.

[@riogrande163]

@@markchickenbutt8740 Wrong. The 7.3 takes design elements with the FE and 385 series v8's.

[@spikeflash2437]

I need one of these for my Camaro.

[@chesspiece81]

I think these would be cool in Fox bodies, Thunderbird, Lincoln, and obviously the F series trucks. Certainly, some development needs to go into drop-in forged rods and pistons for boosted applications. Some development to see how much bore and stroke it can support along with CNC factory casting heads and aftermarket castings with cams. Alot of what went into the LS platform should work here since it's so similar to it.

[@kyleolin3566]

I’m still waiting for an eco boost 300-6

[@lowe1988]

Damn, it's a 2 valve.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

That’s okay, it has a lot of displacement with gobs of torque and potential.

[@Texas_Road_Warrior]

So are top fuel dragsters 😂 it’s making coyote power with a truck cam and 2 valves... that’s pretty good

[@sategllib2191]

Im just upset they aren't making a large displacement dohc, would be untouchable

[@lowe1988]

@@sategllib2191 would also be too big to fit in cars lol

[@f150bft]

It would be cool if a distributor, carburetor and 4 barrel intake will be made for those of us that would want to go old school.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!!

[@TheTheoryOfSpace]

Wait, now hear me out Ford. 2021 Bronco with the 7.3L Godzilla.

[@latemodelrestoration]

THIS 100% 👆

[@nthgth]

AND with the 7-speed. This Chevy guy would buy that _on the spot._

[@kyholm]

"For $10,000 you can have the same power and torque as a $500 carbureted pushrod junkyard truck motor!"

[@michaelwdagle7410]

Yeah....and not know what you're getting. I'm pretty sure they're not targeting the Walmart hot rodder with this engine.

[@tlr-nut7275]

Old silly argument. $500 Pinto with $500 460 could beat a 75k Corvette in the quarter-mile. So what, still a Pinto!

[@caucasoid5645]

@@tlr-nut7275 mmmmm probably not

[@angelgjr1999]

You can have a crown Vic 4.6 engine for like 100 dollars lol

[@FXIIBeaver]

@@tlr-nut7275 gonna go on a limb and say you are wrong.

[@Die-CastBoulevard]

Perfect engine for my 97 F350

[@lannystout2769]

Can you put a front sump oil pan on it for early ford Galaxie applications?

[@josephsonntag1354]

Why bother with this.. just get a coyote call it a day...

[@fread51]

Exactly

[@Carlos.Rivera]

Which one is more reliable?

[@codyramos3200]

not saying the 7.3 is best but its cheaper than a new crate coyote ... 790hp has been done n/a already with head porting ,cam swap, pistons. intake.. dimension wise i think itll be easier to swap compared to coyote

[@johnnypumpernickel6286]

Depends on what you want to do with it. If your drag racing then the 7.3 maybe the better choice due to the low end torque.

[@josephsonntag1354]

Either way this is a turd compared to a coyote

[@pedricktownperformance6781]

Fords version of an ls. Weighs as much as a big block chevy, makes less power per cubic inch, still stuck using fords garbage transmissions unless you pay crazy money for a quick time bellhousing

[@fread51]

LMFAO garbage transmission what the f*** you should look at midnight performance houston texas

[@riogrande163]

Wrong. The 7.3 takes design elements with the FE and 385 series v8's. this engine has made 780hp naturally aspirated. and it does NOT weigh as much as a big block chevy, who told you that? What's wrong with ford transmissions? the 6r80 and 10r80 are proven units.

[@pedricktownperformance6781]

Im saying for a price standpoint. Both of those transmissions are expensive. Pluse the 780 hp na motor you talk about is a high compression drag engine not a street pump gas engine. My 598 big block chevy is 35lbs heavier than that 7.3 Godzilla.

[@pedricktownperformance6781]

@@riogrande163 if the fe motors were so great why did they get replaced by the windsor, cleveland, and 460? And why do the Australians build clevevor engines?

[@RadDadisRad]

Curious what size stroke this will take. I mean honestly if we can get over 510ci that would be INSANE

[@CreeperEditz1]

Godzilla: king of the engines

[@station08]

Too little too late Ford. Ls Motors now rule the world because G.M. made it a easy af to put in any build and easy to control and they make gobbs of power cheap. Just like you got passed by the Wrangler....for years. Too little too late. Leave the "everymans" race car motor stuff to G.M. like youve always done.

[@nthgth]

Seems like it's just a truck engine, not trying to compete with LS for performance applications. In any case, I say the more affordable V-8s, the better.

[@omahasho4658]

Have you guys done anything with the 3.5 ecoboost in the truck or Taurus sho? I wanna have my block built here in the future and wanna see who has experience with fords

[@dano4572]

it'll work just fine in my 91 s10

[@hendo337]

I hate to be "that guy" as far as I can tell, the 2021 Super Duty still has the 6.2L as standard, it sounded like you said it is out of production. I hasn't been available in F150 since 2014. I actually got excited when said that and looked it up. If the 7.3 was the standard engine in 2021 I would have been pretty excited. I think it should be since the new 6.6L is standard in GM HD trucks. I'm sure it will be difficult to find a 7.3 Super Duty with a massive discount on it the way a 6.2L could be. A 7.3L swap into a 2015+ aluminum F150 RCSB 2wd would be awesome depending on how much a 7.3 crate engine costs and how cheap I could get a used V6 6R80e truck like that and get it all working and running. Ford has a huge leg up on GM in that respect since the new 6.6L isn't a crate engine yet.

[@tthams73]

I need to figure out how to fit that in my 240z!

[@baronsable6173]

2 bits of miss information, the 6.2 is still in production as a base model, but the 6.2 was also available for 2010 as an option in the raptor as well, if I'm not mistaken the engine they discontinued was the v10, i believe it was still being used in chassis cab vehicles if i remember, but it hasn't been in a truck for some time, so the 7.3 is a great replacement for that engine!

[@portalbucket5365]

Its weird seeing a new ford engine with normal sized cylinder heads. I also cant wait to pick one of these up in a junkyard a couple of years fron now.

[@alexs3187]

I’m gonna put one in my 97 Thunderbird!