Inside Ford’s 7 3-liter 'Godzilla' Gas V8 Engine

Follow along as Joel Beltramo, Ford manager for gas V8 engines, walks us through what makes the 7.3-liter V8 so powerful and durable.
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[@danielbec9947]

I got my 2020 f250 with the 7.3 this week. Omg. It's a gas guzzler. But a powerful and amazingly refined at that Can't freaking stop driving it

[@jeffreyrogers8151]

I have the same exact truck as you my friend. I average 8.9 miles to the gallon, and I baby it.

[@danielbec4287]

@@jeffreyrogers8151 now mine it reads at about 12. I think yours will improve too, as you brake it in.

[@jc7435]

I hope so, I’m at 500 miles, below 10 in city

[@dennishall1914]

My 2020 has been getting 15 mpg with 93 octane and 3.55 rear. I am actually impressed with the mileage as big as she is. Love the truck, and the motor.

[@danielbec4287]

@@dennishall1914 mine gets 11. God!!

[@stephenhusak6098]

Had my new 2022 f350 out on highway. After taking it easy for a few weeks wanted to see what she would do at speed. Set cruise control at 80mph. On flat level pavement here in Fl tach was reading 1500 rpm, and truck just wanted to cruise. Cant wait to tow the boat soon.

[@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew]

Have you towed your boat yet?

[@stephenhusak6098]

@@TqSNv9R0iG5Ckxew towed a buddys for him only short 20 mile run. Everything worked perfect.

[@rcdixon76]

Rear end gear ratio?

[@michaelthompson1110]

This engine is epic. My nickname for it is 445 Thunderjet.

[@zach5154]

It’s actually 444 cubic inch

[@zman8340]

Way better than Godzilla

[@jc7435]

It can identify however it wants 😂

[@williamwhitted2490]

The only thing I would add is a 7-8 speed MANUAL transmission. If they did this, I have a feeling that would draw a lot of customers

[@Bajaheat]

It wouldn’t, that’s why the manufacturers dropped manuals, they didn’t sell

[@Cheezeball99999]

I would sure buy one. My 460 is a BLAST to drive with the T19 four-speed, I would surely appreciate twice the torque and twice the gears. But alas, nobody else wants them. Everybody wants a start button, a stop pedal, and a go pedal. People today don't care about the full communication and understanding with a vehicle that a manual transmission allows. It started with Ferrari's CEO stating "The benefits of a manual transmission are superficial at best, and at worst rob the engine of its power." Now, we know that in reality, torque converters do that, but that's fine. Ferraris never last past 40,000 miles anyway. The problem is people are basically worthless these days.

[@Bajaheat]

Jonathan Knepp you’re telling me that you would buy a brand new truck if ford made a manual 7.3 gas? You’d spend the 60k and get one? Exactly that’s why they don’t make them lol

[@Cheezeball99999]

@@Bajaheat Not new, I tend to buy things for a couple hundred dollars and fix them. So I suppose Ford probably doesn't care about me.

[@christopheraugustine5816]

@@Cheezeball99999 You are right about that part - they do not care about the guy who buys it after it is 20 years old. As for your arguments about manual versus automatic, I love rowing gears myself. That said, the current technologies for automatics actually make them superior to a manual for efficiency, performance, reliability, emissions and more. They have gotten very expensive to manufacture, though.

[@Dalleco]

If your a car guy you will appreciate what some manufactures try to do and that is listen to the customers who need this engine and will invest in it, ford and chevy co-developed a transmission together who knows what the future might hold i love the coyote engines and the LS but i will not work out a pure hate for something that I don't understand.

[@richvangorder3900]

I patiently waited for the first gen 7.3 in 2020. Owned my f250 7.3 Tremor for 2 yrs now. It is clearly mechanically engineered to be superior to anything in its class. It lacks all the weak points of GM LT 6.6 series and Hemis 392. It has no weakness, no stupid MDS, no direct injection and as a perk also the highest hp and tq ratings in its class. Easy money and unstressed to boot. Does extremely well under a load. Far better than any gas HD ive ever had. Whats better? The Windsor plant committed to building the 5.0, 6.8 and 7.3 in Windsor till 2040.

[@ben_3256]

Ordered my F-250 last week.

[@kevinshasteen5682]

430 hp, so we know its putting 500hp at the flywheel and its flowing about 240 CFM at the valve. Guessing the cylinder head Intake Ports are +/- 230 cc. Those are decent "initial" #'s as the supercharger and turbo guys are gonna want larger cc heads. Questions are: 1) When will a 6 spd manual, or more gears, be offered and not just for the trucks but also for the hot rodder crowd? 2) Will Ford offer a stand alone wiring harness ECM kit 3) When can we expect SVT heads and Camshafts? ***Ford, if you dont fill this hot rodder void...the aftermarket crowd will ;)

[@blackericdenice]

430 hp at the crank

[@kevinshasteen5682]

Thx. I missed "the at the crank" somehow

[@codyparker679]

They said its built the same as turbo engines. So I cant imagine heads would be hard to port out and make stupid boost. Seems to have very conservative cams. So I bet 500 is well within reach on cams alone.

[@waynebollentin989]

The heads flow 300cfm+. Change the cam, exhaust and intake it's an easy 600hp

[@maxnak2556]

I don’t think manual transmissions are ever coming back unfortunately. Automatics are just superior for the average driver.

[@JohnDoe-ml8ru]

So ford figured out you don't need DOHC and that DI sucks. They went back to an OHV design with 2 valves per cylinder and port injection. lol. At least they did something right.

[@MrDraper38]

Love my 2020 250 with this engine. I use to a v6 2.7 f150. This engine feels like it's working hard (loud winding noise) at 60 to 75 but maybe I'm just not use to a V8 7.3 liter motor.

[@gmailcgs]

That noise is a bunch of bald eagles making sounds.

[@loncassino1297]

when will the 2020 Super Dutys arrive at the dealerships ? If ordered, can you get them any quicker ?

[@DS-TRUCKS]

The nice smooth roads we have in Michigan? 👀 12:13

[@bryanwilliams4620]

He does not say how many quarts of oil they needed to add in the 3200 hours?

[@jeffkomplin2052]

If they had to add oil the test would be considered a fail

[@javymcdeez3958]

@@jeffkomplin2052 failed to disclose data.

[@oldrudedog]

Why isit that states that the gozilla engine for motoer homes is 350 HP when they advertise it at 430?

[@gazoontight]

Bravo!

[@trumptriumph9019]

11:06 is hilarious

[@scottyd980]

Chevy Perfect's the push-rod LS engine and Ford claims it's so outdated. Ford builds the same type of engine and claims, what a huge innovation. What gives.

[@codyparker679]

Technically efficiency over head is alot better. But ease of maintenance, size and low rpm grunt it just made sense for this job. Ford 5.0 puts out the same as a Chevy 6.0

[@TheLeonmafioso]

@@codyparker679 And chevy 6.2 ls3 it's lighter than Ford Coyote 5.0 and occupies a smaller volume. So...

[@waynebollentin989]

They did design a nice head for it. It's not like the Ls either. They even went canted valve which is very impressive they went that far with it. It's going to make killer power just like the ls does. Some good head porting, cam and intake and you have about 700hp.

[@roncook8566]

@@waynebollentin989 the head is extremely similar to an ls head. A good example of a canted valve head is a BBC head. This head has a very slightly canted intake valve just to make up for the valve head size

[@waynebollentin989]

@@roncook8566 They're no where near extremely similar. They're not even close to similar period. Intake ports are at a completely different angle. So much different, the intake sits flat on top of the intake ports. The valve angle is obviously different and while it isn't an aggressive canted valve design. It's still noticeable by just looking at them. The exhaust valves are much larger for this reason. 1.67 if I remember correctly. The valve spring height and design is different (taller springs). The injectors are in the head. So with all of these important things different. How can you possibly say they're extremely similar? I don't want to be a dick but you sound delusional making that statement. The only thing that's really similar, their both made from aluminum and the coils packs are mounted on the valve covers.

[@scottbell7198]

My new 7.3 blew up on my new Windsport Motorhome

[@wrjames38]

How many miles did you have when it blew?

[@wrjames38]

I've got it in a 2022 Greyhawk and so far it's amazing

[@jdtv...9134]

Its 26.5 inches in width, the coyote is 30& small blocks are 25

[@waynebollentin989]

It is a small block.

[@zachutson7205]

This engine is going to be legendary. Will surpass the ls series in popularity within the next 10 years

[@billbilliams692]

Lets hope so, the LS needs some competition! A new pushrod V8 on the market should make things cheaper and/or better for everyone!

[@roncook8566]

No it won't. This is a limited production engine built for commercial use. Why can't people just appreciate good engines regardless of manufacturer? Every time a new engine is unveiled the brand loyal turds come out of the woodwork this engine is now better than that that engine is now better than this

[@zachutson7205]

@@roncook8566 it's in the new f250. And imagine how many commercial vehicles will have this engine

[@sandwafle8091]

@@zachutson7205 your right becaus ford said they are replacing the v10 with this and ford sells a ton of commercial vehicles with the v10 so theres gonna be plenty going around

[@danhambrick6331]

I saw Mr.Truck there...lol...

[@blackericdenice]

Ford claim the engine is ohv so it peak at low rpm 430 hp @ 5500 rpm. The 5.0 in the F150 has DOHC yet it peak @ 5500 rpm.

[@christopheraugustine5816]

Low RPM torque production.

[@blackericdenice]

@@christopheraugustine5816 4000 rpm torque peak is not low.

[@christopheraugustine5816]

@@blackericdenice That is a fair argument, but it is already over 400 ft/lbs at 1,500. media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2019/08/01/2020SuperDutyPickupHPTorqueCurve.jpg

[@codyparker679]

475 peak torque. 1500 to 5000 it makes 400 torque or more. That's grunt

[@waynebollentin989]

@Caudahy Hall false, they will make 500+ with just a cam change and tune. Obviously the more you spend the more it's going to make. 600hp isn't going to be a problem.

[@tonyb8443]

I can't help but think the 7.3 gas is just marketing wank to capitalize on the popularity of the 7.3 diesel

[@Cheezeball99999]

That's exactly what it is. I'm certain people will buy them, having no idea what they're actually getting, and Ford will get them back in the service center with diesel in the tank. I know the nozzle doesn't fit, but people find a way. They should have just made it a 7.5, like the 460. I love my old stump-pulling carbureted non-emissions big block, but others would like a new one.

[@christopheraugustine5816]

@@Cheezeball99999 They assuredly made marketing decisions based on the reputation of the old 7.3 Navistar. That said - Ford has repeatedly made some hand waving claims about the displacement of the new motor being determined by their power and torque versus efficiency goals. I do not believe that to be anything except smoke and mirrors telling you to ignore the man behind the mirror. I expect that almost none of the buyers of these trucks will be foolish enough to put diesel in them based on the displacement. Since this is targeted toward fleet buyers, however... ...let us just say that the buyer and the user might not be the same person.

[@erikj.2066]

The 7.3 diesel has been gone for 17 years now. The 6.7 is well publicized as being Fords diesel when you take a walk through a show room, and speak with a salesman. If you buy a $50K+ truck new, not understanding the new 7.3 engine in it is gas powered, you need to have your check book taken away, and a mental health evaluation. It’s just a displacement number. With over 100 years of engine production, and the last 40 of it being measured in liters, repeating the same displacement number (which is allot easier to do using liters over cubic inches) with an all together different engine is bound to happen. If they made it a 7.4L, or a 7.2L, I’m sure there’d also be people who would be screaming that Ford’s just trying to steal GM or Chrysler’s thunder from some of their old displacements.

[@levipatterson8200]

Ha no.

[@aaronhumphrey2009]

Good marketing to refer to the excellent 7.3 Navistar diesel. This engine could be a champ for Ford,modders will like the compact size vs it's displacement,looks like a great candidate for a supercharger. I'd go with a screw /roots compressor, integrated intercooler,air/water type,headers ..1000 HP +?

[@deeremeyer1749]

What is the cylinder bore wear, taper and out-of-round after 3200 hours which at most probably means 100,000 miles for a *work truck"? Compression? Cylinder leakdown? Valve/guide wear? Cam wear? What is the oil consumption? Oil capacity, service grade/viscosity requirement and change interval? How about brake specific fuel consumption and/or horsepower-hours per gallon? What octane fuel is "recommended" and/or "required"? Is it a "Flex-Fuel" vehicle? Gasoline Ford "big-blocks" have always been horrendous fuel hogs at best and at worst if you don't/didn't have at least 30 gallons of capacity a "big-block" Ford being "worked" with any significant "payload" and 50% of the truck's GVWR at 55 mph or more on the "highway" you couldn't get in one at 8 a.m. with a full stomach and fuel tank and need lunch before you needed gas. May as well get up and get going an hour early, skip breakfast and figure on "brunch" about 10:30 at the latest and be looking for a food/fuel stop before you're 200 miles down the road.

[@randymagnum143]

"Years of experience" disappointing commercial customers and hurting their bottom line.

[@ajcox131991]

I like how he said "Ford is the only OEM that designs and builds our own engines for the commercial customers" So.... You're not working with International anymore?

[@Foxbodychuck386]

I believe they stopped dealing with international several years ago.

[@zach5154]

The 6.4 liter was the last engine ford used with international. The 6.7 is a ford designed engine

[@Icutmetal]

No.

[@scottandrews4822]

If he really knew the engine, he wouldn't need a script to read. Looks like it will be a tough engine.

[@christopheraugustine5816]

Agreed on both counts, but I am not impressed with the "3,200+ hours" of testing. If it cannot be tested out to at least 10,000 under laboratory conditions you are not really trying.

[@Amerikanskis]

here is this exact same guy, answering questions with no script. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHfXf5-cdseWaNk . typical comment tho

[@jc7435]

@@christopheraugustine5816 that is 1 year and 52 days of non-stop engine running, “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” 😂

[@brandonclayton7251]

I think its funny how they have back stepped all the rhetoric they preached for years about how pushrod engines are archaic and outdated, ohc is the only way to go etc..... Now 20 years after they last made a pushrod engine and years of laughing at GM and Dodge, oh look we have a new pushrod engine! Looks like they copied key bits of LS design. Hmmm

[@theone5716]

Imo this engine has the key bits of an old Windsor/Cleveland small-block than a Chevy LS.

[@Flies2FLL]

OHV. Chever-Lay lifters. = Turkey.

[@ryanb8736]

11:08 Buy a Chevy 🤣

[@FindingMyOwnPath]

Toyota take note because Ford is taking my business.

[@mackfar27]

Don’t think they actually care.

[@FindingMyOwnPath]

@@mackfar27 🤷‍♂️

[@davidaylwin8710]

Procharger from the factory or GTFO

[@mattsprayberry0]

No thanks I'll keep my original 7.3

[@javymcdeez3958]

no wear on the crankshaft after 3200hrs with motorcraft oil? Ha Ha Ha Ha LIARS! LOL

[@Ls3guy]

You didn't build that transmission Chevy did

[@chriseast030691]

WTF are you talking about? The only Co-developed transmission by ford and GM is the 10R80 in the halfton segment. With 80% or more of the design and engineering done by Ford. The 10R140 is all Ford trans with nothing co-developed with GM. The more you know.

[@Ls3guy]

@@chriseast030691 still a gm transmission

[@chriseast030691]

@@Ls3guy No, The 10R140 in this video is not a GM transmission. You're thinking of the 10R80 that was Co-developed with GM but is only about 20% GM

[@Ls3guy]

@@chriseast030691 more then 20%

[@fozzybear9114]

Is that why theres recalls on it? RAM ZF OR NOTHIN!

[@randymagnum143]

Godzilla? More like squirtle.