Upgrading a 2023 Ford 7.3L Godzilla for an EASY 600+HP - Engine Power S11, E12

[@MSparks9509]

I’ve got a 7.3 Godzilla in my 24’ F350 Tremor. Drove a deleted 14’ 6.7 Powerstroke F250 for 10 years. The Godzilla isn’t a diesel but it tows everything I need just fine. On flat ground towing 10K pounds it’ll hold 10th gear at 70. Pretty impressive performance. No issues maintaining 65-70 towing 10K through the Appalachian mountains. It’s a very solid gas engine, I have no regrets switching from a diesel to this engine. For my 25% towing miles a year it’s perfect.

[@racytech8068]

Everyone who compares gas vs diesel always forgets one big factor. The gassers don't get the turbo every modern diesel has. If they did, we would be having a different conversation about power. If ford made a 5.0 or 7.3 ecoboost for truck applications we could see some big torque numbers too.

[@rokuplayz464]

@@racytech8068turbo gas engines are not a good option for dedicated towing. The amount of stress a smaller displacement turbo motor over a N/A motor is substantial

[@HansBelphegor]

​@@rokuplayz464 see what you did wrong? Full sized engine, turbocharged

[@rokuplayz464]

@@HansBelphegor I didn’t do anything wrong I simply stated a fact

[@racefan8418]

​@@racytech8068that's the point that I tried to make all the time if you put a power at on a gas motor all day long it will outperform the diesel

[@DigitalN]

Haven't watched the show in a while, I love to see Pat taking his health more seriously. He's looking fit!

[@trentdawg2832]

Yea he’s been at this for a minute now…..i remember he debut and how he would talk about tinkering on his wifes vw……..that must have been over 20yrs ago now and yea he does look better today than he did back then!!!!

[@SimanSlivar]

Yeah, I was worried about his health back then, looking good now! Pat, if you see this power too you and keep it up!

[@bicyclexx7]

There's always makes me happy to see somebody healthy

[@stevansaunders18]

As a Ford guy and a former owner of a 93 7.3 diesel I am really glad Ford made this engine and did it right. Love the way it sounds!

[@burtronomaniac]

I have this engine in a motor Home and couldn’t be happier with its performance , it has the ford commercial 6 speed . We went through the mountains out west and that tranny and engine would hold speed going down very steep grades saving the brakes , we averaged 9.5 miles to a gallon .

[@brontantwoord7266]

That’s actually really good. My old 6.8 V10 only did 8-9 with 250hp 😂

[@burtronomaniac]

2022 24ft 4winns

[@jseal21]

I'm MOPAR or no car to my bones but I'm digging what FORD is doing here. I don't like hemis unless you're actually racing so going back to a pushrod wedge big block is about freaking time!

[@rustyshacklfort9508]

Let’s just take a minute to appreciate how good modern engines are these days. Stock this thing made over 500 has how many big blocks from the 60s/70s/80s could do that .

[@bmstylee]

Back in the muscle car era they were a bit cheeky on their engine performance for insurance reasons. I always doubted big big blocks making such low numbers. The hemi seemed close to honest at 425/425.

[@bowez9]

​​@@bmstyleeexcept 1/4 mile times don't lie 70 and 78 400 Firebrid ran the same time with the 70 quoted at 400hp and the 78 at 200hp. Gross Hp rating was total BS and is what was used prior to 72. Air conditioned air, race exhaust, race headers and no accessories (meaning no water pump/fan or alternator/generator). If you want to use gross Hp on "modern" engine the 89-95 Thunderbird SC (3.8 v6 Supercharged) would be over 400gross Hp. As you add the hp back in that it takes to run the supercharger.

[@rocknrollajohnnyquid876]

A junkyard honda K series with a e bay turbo kit can do that unopened motor. yeah yeah im outta here😂😂

[@dundonrl]

@@rocknrollajohnnyquid876 Can you imaging throwing twin turbo on that engine? Till the rods would let go, well over 1100 hp! (and if you throw forged rods and pistons, 2000 hp+?

[@TheRoadhammer379]

You are trying to compare an abysmal smog choked era of engines to a modern powerplant that relies on computers and sensors. If the oil embargo hadn't happened and the EPA hadn't been overbearing, we'd have seen big power from the 70s-80s. Your comment shows your ignorance. It's no secret anymore that 429s,427s, 440s were all capable of 500+ hp back in the late 60s and early 70s, OEMs kept power down due to insurance concerns and targeting young male buyers.

[@earlycuyler8719]

The real mvp is pat’s shirt pocket!!!😂

[@troymontgomery4173]

Lookin like an automotive 4 star General 😂

[@leftventricle3]

I find the fact that the engine made all that extra power while running all the accessories (baseline did not) pretty impressive.

[@MrSGL21]

no shit. 610 hp and spinning the water pump, power steering and alternator. 90% of these engines they play with have no accessories. this motor is making close to 700hp gross with intake, headers, and cam. wow.

[@TurboVisBits]

@@MrSGL21 there is not 100hp of power being consumed by the accessories drive..

[@HansBelphegor]

​@@TurboVisBits my 231 v6 gained 40whp from deleting the power steering, and my a/c being on took 38hp. For a 3.8l, engine accessories was 78whp. 100hp is totally good math

[@jaden.sanderson]

@@HansBelphegor i’m sorry, but I have a hard time believing an AC compressor will suck up 38 hp. If you told me the air conditioning was on, I would believe it could take up to 38 hp, but in this video they had the compressor clutch unlocked and it was basically acting like an idler pulley on the dyno

[@JViello]

@@jaden.sanderson I agree and will take it one step further. Energy is energy...watts, HP etc is a way to measure it. One HP is = to 750 watts. (Forgetting efficiency loss for a minute.) A 12,000 BTU AC unit takes about 1300 watts. That's about 1.7 horsepower. For fun, lets triple it. 36,000 BTU enough to cool a HOUSE is about 6hp. (4500w) Even if it was 10hp that's cooling a HOUSE, lets get real. If that AC compressor was using up 38hp it was almost seized and being forced to spin at best.

[@rheashawn]

For people looking at the 7.3 swap. As a heads up from a former Ford truck mechanic (now semi mechanic), these motors eat lifters if idled for long durations. In 6 months before I left, I replaced 7 motors all due to lifters being destroyed. All vehicles were either rv's/buses and all under 40k miles. I believe the idle oil pressure is only 8psi if I recall from factory

[@prevost8686]

Problems are showing up on numerous designs that are incorporating low pressure pumps to try to squeeze an additional 1/10th of a MPG.

[@satansnarwhal]

So basically the same issue every modern “work truck” V8 has

[@mikeabney1214]

There is a simple fix for this, unplug the oil pressure control solenoid, then the variable output oil pump will default to max out put like the old school oil pumps.

[@FlatPlaneCranky]

@@mikeabney1214will that throw a check engine light?

[@mikeabney1214]

@@FlatPlaneCranky you may have to have someone go in and tune to lock it out, similar to locking out the variable cam timing

[@clynesnowtail1257]

First of all, I feel so vindicated the industry has taken this engine and ran with it. When it came out, I joked on FB that I was going to put one in my Crown Vic and instantly got haters saying it would never work, its a truck motor; all the typical crap. Also, I believe the power difference in the stock config is due to the fact that the stock ECU doesnt use power enrichment. So if the Holley does enrichment and adds timing then you are instantly going to get a decent power bump.

[@jordanthornton4803]

Bro same I’ve wanted one in my vic since I got it

[@Matp345]

I love that Ford engineers finally woke up and built and kick ass pushrod engine. 500hp out of the box is awesome. Would love to see these as popular as LS swaps but I doubt it will ever happen. These will never have the same availability as LS's

[@AaronJones-yt4vd]

They will just give them a few more years

[@Joe-hz1nw]

It would be interesting to know the weight of the engine and the dimensions for swaps. More displacement so you’d think bigger and heavier, but how much is the question.

[@Matp345]

@@bigboreracing356 They definitely do seem bulky but still smaller than the OHC garbage they've been making. We have a few of them in the fleet I maintain. Even stock they sound meaty

[@Matp345]

@@bigboreracing356 as far as reliability, they're not bad. You can definitely squeeze a lot of mileage out of them but as far as working on them..... FXXk that

[@Matp345]

@@bigboreracing356 The engines themselves are very easy to work on. It's just how they stuffed them under the firewall in every truck that makes them a nightmare. You got gigantic cylinder heads making life difficult. Don't even get me started on the spark plugs

[@0verboosted]

So it looks like the only mod that made a significant difference was the valve gear allowing for higher rpm. The peak torque barely changed, but it’s a bit flatter. The horsepower gain is only from the increased RPM. Wouldn’t say that’s great value for money.

[@katieneubaum4284]

Dude… this is awesome. 600hp of all engine, big displacement, push rod V8 is just **chefs kiss** perfect. This needs to go into something big. I’m thinking either a full size race truck or make a sleeper out of an old Lincoln Continental. How cool would that be???

[@wokewokerman5280]

Great SHOW guys, I really enjoyed seeing you install all that Holley gear...

[@DaleTerry]

I am a school bus driver, and I drive a blue bird with the godzilla engine. The engine are sent to Roush racing before they are installed. I'm not sure what upgrades they do, but I would assume longevity and reliability changes! Great engine! Hard on gas, 😮though! Love the show!

[@chiefordnance]

SHORT BUS 😂

[@coreymacqueen4802]

Roush Industries and Roush Racing are 1000 miles apart. In location and in the work they do.

[@DaleTerry]

@coreymacqueen4802 why don't you tell me! You must know! People like you that troll comments like this certainly must know! The difference! I assure you I know the difference! I've been racing for the last 30 years!

[@JH-ot5mn]

I still don't know how the presenter can push autozone parts with a straight face. must be a trained actor.

[@DapimpBDSD]

Sponsers and SOMETIMES the parts are ok.

[@ThePaulv12]

...meets or exceeds OEM lol

[@dorianleclair7390]

Yeah I always go with oem coil packs. They may cost more but you get better performance and longevity.

[@DapimpBDSD]

@@ThePaulv12 i laughed also when i heard this.

[@JohnD6280]

Whatever PAYS the bills, nothing else matters.

[@metronorthrailfan2244]

The Godzilla engine is not only used in the F series super duty trucks but it is also used in the E-series cutaway vans and my local fire department actually has two ambulances on the Ford E450 van chassis. A 2017 and a 2021. The 2021 is the one that has the Godzilla

[@Jay-me7gw]

My MIL had a 14000 lb GVWR E450 Class C motorhome with the Godzilla. I drove it from 6000' up to 10,000' and back down and then cruised on I-80 through WY doing 80mph. Thing was an animal.

[@BlueBallin_Mega]

Keep the Godzilla content coming!!

[@nohairdontcare8803]

You can’t be serious. Days of work, thousands and thousands of dollars to get from a 7.3 what you can get out of an LS with JUST a cam to the wheels. Nobody is gonna keep this pig when an LS is half the price, makes more power for less, and gets better MPG.

[@basshead.]

@@nohairdontcare8803 Plus lighter and smaller

[@chefgiovanni]

Godzilla is what they called the INFINITI G35 when put on the track in Japan. It eats up the competition on every turn.

[@oaktree5943]

Ima fan...same as some others on here, drove 7.3s 6.0s and 6.7 diesels and for what I did (long haul lighter load bumper pulls circa 9-12k lb pulls over 800 miles or so) I'm really liking this 7.3 gasser. Enough so to not want to touch it performance wise...although still curious since it's now 2 years old LOL and I'm bored. Great show fellas.

[@TheRealCCSmith]

That needs to go in a Pantera!!!

[@franknukemcomegetsome2744]

Oh my gosh, that was totally awesome!!!! I’ll definitely think about doing it when I have $30,000 to kick around!!!!👍😸

[@P71Capt.]

That needs to go in a Crown Vic.

[@Hazzo88]

holy shit, you just spent alot of my money, what an amazing idea but i might do a lincoln town car or mark 4

[@P71Capt.]

@@Hazzo88 there is a youtube channel named L8R-HP, he put a godzilla in a crown vic. that's the only one I've seen.

[@lukasboyer3099]

about time i have wanted to see a build of one of these from you guys for a long time

[@ChristinaEdley]

Great content! Every episode is a combination of professionalism and interesting material. Thank you so much!🏝🤸🎀

[@mattryan4067]

Great video love the detailed they showed on all the upgrades they did !

[@paulgraham8181]

Would love to see a distributor conversion so the engine can be converted to run without a computer like was done with the LS several years ago

[@Dave-in-MD]

Just get a horse. Go old school, none of that funny modern stuff.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

The biggest turn off about this engine for me was the chain driven oil pump, Holley is awesome for making their parts for this engine 💯

[@JETZcorp]

What's wrong with a chain-driven oil pump? The chains never break, and it's not like you need it in time like a timing chain. You never hear about the chain being a problem in things like the Honda K that turn 9 grand in built applications. I think the bigger problem with the oil pump is the variable volume and computer control, which gives it insufficient idle pressure for commercial long-idle applications.

[@bobbybieln853]

My 2.7 Eco boost has a rubber belt !

[@JETZcorp]

@@bobbybieln853 I just saw a video on that. That's a suicidal design decision. Belts don't get along with oil.

[@baby-sharkgto4902]

@@JETZcorp not hating on the chain per se but rather the complete oiling system in its entirety, including the pan, for reasons you mentioned like the computer controlled variable pressure and just it’s entire cumbersome bulkiness. Again, what Holley did with it is quite impressive, to me.

[@rickeydriskill1096]

Me too. That's a problem waiting to happen. I like the new set up they used

[@Davido50]

Love the proven 7.3L Godzilla in my 23 F250 4wd . 💯

[@johnlabree6286]

Perfect for an early 70's Torino.

[@yanglue611]

Imagine this engine being in the Mustang as a special trim. One hell of a Mustang. Mustang with a 5.0 Coyote is already kickass but imagine going back to big block muscle cars. That'd be sick.

[@basshead.]

Ford Mustang 445 Cobra Jet

[@mdbrenna]

Coyote with bolt-ons is better right now. Saw this motor repeatedly destroy itself above 1250hp. Coyote as you know can easily see above 2000hp. I’m sure more to come for the Godzilla.

[@americanlivesmatter-BmanWild]

Youd loose half the frame getting it in there

[@paulphillips1075]

Almost done swapping my s550 gt with it. I might post a video in a week or two

[@logut80]

Ehh, Gen3 coyote can make 500rwhp with just bolt-ons then they love boost & can handle quadruple digit hp

[@FEAR_Actual]

Wait, you mean ford designed a gas engine WITHOUT a rubber oilpump drive belt?!?! Sacrilege!!!!!! Honestly this motor surprised me. Hopefully they keep making advancements because it looks like a helluva performer for what it is.

[@lealandyoung]

The Coyote in the Mustang still uses a conventional pump and not the rubber belt driven pumps Ford uses in other applications. The Mustang's Coyote also doesn't use cylinder deactivation.

[@hightechredneck_0566]

Love it when you guys show the fuel and spark tables. Would be interested to see the 2D and 3D fuel and timing curves.

[@bicyclexx7]

These guys are educational step by step a lot easier than molecular biology

[@micodyerski1621]

Hey , welcome to the game. Its a fun one. Mine is still in my truck for 2 working years,😶 thin in my '09 Mustang!😮 Work then Fun🤯

[@janfalcon2020]

Not only is it replacing LS swaps into Fords, it's being swapped into chevy's. Dont believe me? search C10 Godzilla here, and it's one of many. It can take over 1000HP on stock internals all day long. I'm glad they are making all these parts. My Godzilla truck does fine stock pulling a backhoe at 9000ft on 35's

[@thewholls7176]

Good job boys down here in Australia dandy engines have a video where they take one of these Godzilla motors Bolt on a Harrop blower and a 110 mm intake forged Rods and pistons and they’re getting 1130 hp on the Dyno….. The new ford megazilla will basically do the same without the modifications just bolt up the blower

[@GasGunsGod]

600+HP is rocking!!!

[@demonic477]

the Godzilla is not just a replacement for the diesel option it's also a replacement for Fords V10 in older trucks . it has better power with less weight and is more fuel efficient . the triton V10 has 8 to 10 miles a gallon while the Godzilla can get 14 to 20 depending on the application . so even in it's stock configuration it's a better option over a triton V10 they also love turbo charging .

[@superdupergrover9857]

Please put it in a Crown Victoria. It needs to be the muscle car it always should have been.

[@MrSGL21]

oh god yes. or swap it into a marauder.

[@erikswensen425]

A Tudor LTD, a Country Squire, or Colony Park from the 80s lol. A sleeper wagon with wood grain, tons of power, with a/c

[@MrJak427]

With a 6 speed manual too 😍

[@bradnunn9127]

Had a 86 crown Victoria with 460 swap

[@davidmancuso2334]

That engine has slot of potential. 100 horsepower is a great start. I know of another person put one in a Fox body Mustang with two turbochargers but they were putting so much boost to it that it was blowing head gaskeys.

[@vanwaardhuizen]

Hell yeah brother!

[@jeffhill9891]

I would really like to see a quick pricing wrap up at the end of each show. This engine has to be north of 20k right?

[@enso3140]

The power gains are great especially when you consider all the extra acessories the engine was running what i would love to see is replacing vvt lockout for the limiter and what the power difference would that net after proper tunning

[@Dannydangit]

I love the Godzilla /10r80 combo in my f100!

[@bluedemon79]

I can't wait to see what Chevy's going to put out as a big block!

[@VGHCX]

Ford should make the Godzilla style heads here for the 302 and 351 Windsor engines. I'd buy a pair. Same goes with the oil pump drive system.

[@freedomfighter5054]

It should’ve been the Cleveland 351 Cleveland four barrel heads quench chambers

[@there_is_nothing_here]

That's wild. Can't wait to see the numbers on one of these boosted.

[@american7169]

Its gunna blow up. The blocks are weak and the oiling system sucks. Vortec 8100 is a better option for boost in big blocks.

[@j.e.d.8065]

Lme built a give away engine it did a thousand horsepower on 7 psi. Why they tested on e85 instead of pump gas no will ever know.

[@ronlewis6766]

What's more impressive is the stock dyno pull did not a belt on the alternator, A/C, or power steering. The hotrodder pull was with full accessories.

[@jimmillet1442]

Awesome the block is iron..the strength and durability gives piece of mind as more performance upgrades are added.

[@JohnC-hj3dr]

This is the only time that we will see them use a Ford engine! The next episodes will always use the gm ls engines

[@cjgordon22]

Stock power is pretty dam Impressive

[@ripfletching]

I love this 7.3

[@billferris5292]

PUSHROD V8!!! EFFFF YEAHHH!!!!

[@randallmason9687]

I need this in my Crustang! Looks like a good drag and drive power plant!!

[@autonomous_collective]

Problems with Ford 7.3 gas engines can vary from trivial nuisances to severe malfunctions. The spectrum of your Ford’s problems can encompass more than just the engine, with gas-powered models encountering more frequent complications than their diesel counterparts. It’s essential to be mindful of the following issues that may arise with Ford Super Duty trucks: Wiring Harness Failures The wiring harness is like the nervous system of your engine. It transmits signals and makes sure the engine functions as designed. However, this crucial component can act up. Wiring harness failures can manifest in many ways, from flickering lights to unresponsive accessories. The 7.3 engine is prone to wiring harness issues related to the spark plug wire. Spark plugs are responsible for igniting fuel in the cylinders. If the spark plug wire has a short, it might not ignite or may be out of timing. This is known as a cylinder misfire. If your truck is experiencing misfires, you’ll know about it. Misfires cause strange noises, excess vibration, and a decrease in performance. The fix? Check for frayed, corroded, or torn wires. Since spark-plug-related wiring harness issues are the most common, start by looking under the hood. You’ll need to find a reputable mechanic if anything seems out of place. The good news, though, is that wiring harnesses are relatively inexpensive. However, the labor to install them can get a bit expensive. Transmission Problems When Ford released the 7.3L engine, the company paired it with a brand-new 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift transmission. Harnessing the formidable strength of the 7.3L engine for hauling heavy loads can exert significant pressure on the transmission. This likely informed Ford’s decision to pair the gas-powered Super Duty with an upgraded transmission, ensuring that it could reliably manage the demands of its big new engine. However, the transmission is one of the most complicated components of any vehicle. As a result, it’s no surprise that this relatively new transmission has developed a reputation for various problems. Some common issues to be aware of include rough shifting, failure to shift, and diminished performance. The good news is that transmission concerns are some of the rarer Ford 7.3 gas problems. Transmissions are also covered under the powertrain warranty, meaning the dealer should cover any repairs or replacement costs for the first five years or 60,000 miles - whichever comes first. Always pay attention to how your vehicle sounds and performs. If you notice any unusual noises, lags in shifting, or drop in performance, your transmission might be to blame. It never hurts to have your truck inspected by the dealer to check for transmission issues, especially if it is under warranty. Stock Lifters and Cylinder Scoring Lifters are vital in keeping things running smoothly inside your engine. The lifter is a cylinder that assists with the engine’s opening valves. Each cylinder has at least two lifters, one for the intake and another for the exhaust valve. When lifters malfunction, it can impact the movement of the cylinders, leading to scoring. Think of scoring as scratches and discoloration on the piston and valve wall. If left unchecked, scoring can cause a piston to seize. Some signs of cylinder scoring include: Misfires Soot in the engine oil Increased oil consumption Sooty tailpipes Audible tick Soot on your bumper If your 7.3L engine seems to be burning through oil, ticking, and suffering from misfires, you’ve probably got a lifter issue. There is no fixing this one on your own. You’ll need to head to the dealer. What they do next will depend on the severity of the problem. If the lifters are bad, they can replace them to prevent further scoring. However, if significant scoring has already occurred, they may have to rebore the cylinder or replace the engine altogether. Whatever you do, don’t ignore signs of lifter failure. Scoring can be extremely costly or even impossible to fix in extreme cases. If your engine seizes, you’ll need a new one altogether. The dealer will cover warranty repairs. However, if you have to pay out-of-pocket for a new 7.3L engine, it’ll run you over $9,000, not counting labor. Unsmooth Starting When your Super Duty rolled off the lot, it started up immediately, and that big 7.3L engine began rumbling. However, unsmooth starting is emerging as another common Ford 7.3 gas problem. Instead of roaring to life, your engine will sputter for a few seconds or even fail to start altogether. Unsmooth starting is usually accompanied by another issue: rough idling. Your truck idles anytime you are at a complete stop. Ideally, your vehicle should idle smoothly, minimizing fuel consumption. Rough idling isn’t just annoying; it wastes fuel and can place undue strain on your engine. Figuring out why your engine is idling rough and struggling to start can be tricky. Lots of components impact the way your engine starts, including the battery and starter. Something as simple as a weak battery could leave your truck struggling to start. A skilled mechanic can expertly diagnose your truck, systematically identifying the underlying issue. Often, they’ll initiate the troubleshooting with the simplest fixes-like swapping out the battery-before delving into more complex and potentially costlier repairs. Poor Gas Mileage On paper, the 7.3L gas engine gets around 18 MPG while cruising the highway and 14 MPG in the city. But your actual fuel efficiency will vary based on a bunch of other factors, including which vehicle you have, your driving habits, and whether you are hauling. For instance, the F-250 is lighter than the F-450, and the smaller truck will likely get better gas mileage. Towing a heavy load crushes the truck’s fuel efficiency, with some reports that the MPG drops into the single digits. Let’s face it: the 7.3 isn’t known for going easy on the fuel. No one expected it to push 30 MPG in fuel efficiency. However, this behemoth of an engine has developed a reputation for underperforming on fuel efficiency estimates. In some cases, you might even experience a sharp drop in gas mileage. The 7.3 is already going to be high in fuel costs. The last thing you want is to lose what little fuel efficiency the truck does offer. Use the truck’s heads-up display (HUD) to track your fuel economy. Every once in a while, reset your trip calculator and see how your fuel efficiency changes over time. If it suddenly drops, you might have a fuel delivery issue. Gas Fumes in the Cab Smelling gas fumes inside your cab is definitely not part of the driving experience you signed up for. Yet, it is one of the common Ford 7.3 gas problems you might encounter. This could be due to a leak in your fuel system or damage to your exhaust pipes. If you start smelling gas fumes in the cab of your truck, get somewhere safe as quickly as possible and exit your vehicle. Turn it off, roll the windows down, or open the doors, and give it a chance to air out. Gas fumes can be incredibly dangerous or even fatal. If you feel your truck is unsafe to drive, call a tow truck and have it taken straight to a licensed mechanic. Since the fuel delivery system is part of the powertrain, repairs should be covered under your 60,000-mile warranty. However, if your dealer is trying to avoid resolving the issue, you might have to seek help under your state’s Lemon Law. Vibration or Unusual Noises Every engine has a unique hum, and if you have had your Super Duty for a while, you know exactly what your engine should sound like. But if you start hearing odd noises or feeling unusual vibrations, your engine is trying to tell you something. Vibrations and unusual noises can be linked to all sorts of issues. It could be something simple, like a loose hose clamp under the hood, or you could face a more severe problem, like a misfiring cylinder. If you hear an odd noise, pull over and take a look under the hood. Hopefully, it will be something simple and obvious, but if it’s not, you might need to see a mechanic. In the meantime, pay close attention to the vibration or noise. Determine whether it is constant or only occurs under certain conditions, such as driving over 60 MPH. Let Lemon Law Resolve Ford 7.3 Problems!

[@gameboy3800]

ah the good ol days of under rating big displacement engines. glad to see we're still doin that all these years later.

[@cragre28]

You guys should check out the guy that used to be on the Trucks show on Powernation, LT Tolman. He took a stock Vortec 8.1 out of a wrecked truck, did very little work engine work and built a turbo kit for it and it makes over 900 ft lbs of torque.

[@bigmansir3745]

Aw yeaahhhhh, finally a 7.3 Godzilla

[@one8s7n]

I was pushing more than that out of my 99 v10 ram 2500. That 8.0l was a beast, I used it for plowing. It's a dream

[@theowl1980]

Quit lying. Those shit engines were dogs. That's why it was never used in a viper

[@one8s7n]

@theowl1980 it was never meant for the Viper or speed. It was meant to move weight. I never had to go over 2k rpms plowing, and I barely had to fuel it. And it's still running to this day after 25 years of plowing. Only had to replace the radiator last winter

[@jamessullivan536]

Thank you powernation great stuff the reason I watch and subscribed…

[@eddiestevens8193]

So i used to work at a ford dealership and ive seen quite a few of these with cam and lifter problems. They start pitting and put metal through the whole engine.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

The early ones did, not anymore

[@MrJak427]

It’s been fixed with a ecu update to provide higher oil pressure at idle not sure about the hardware if there was any change in latest versions of the engine

[@raymond80hr]

that’s crazy on stock heads

[@JohnThomas-vb9se]

I like the new stuff and I’m a Ford guy, but I can build a 650 HP N/A, pump gas 408 Windsor in my garage for less money. I understand most guys can’t, so that’s where swap stuff comes into play, but I’m just not entirely sold on this platform yet.

[@MrJak427]

The block crank and heads stock vs stock the godzila wins hands down no comparison but I hear you on the price point. This engine is on another level compared to the Windsor castings which will hopefully give it a good life in the performance industry years to come

[@TechnikMeister2]

Nissan owns the trademark "Godzilla Motor" for the Skyline GTR. 600hp from 2.6 litres with long reliability. The Ford engine was a truck motor that has narrow rod and main bearings and its called the 50 mile motor by tuners.

[@douggoins2960]

The rb26dett is legendary. Hearing these goofs call a Ford motor Godzilla is like nails on a chalkboard to me, lol

[@CPhilliPS30]

Id like to see you guys do an old Ford v10 from the early ‘00s. I don’t remember seeing one on this show.

[@JETZcorp]

A shootout between a Ford 6.8 Triton and a Dodge 8.0 Magnum would be awesome! Both of those engines come MASSIVELY detuned from the factory, and there should be good gains on the table, even with limited parts availability. The Dodge in particular was deliberately nerfed because the 47RE transmission was only rated for 450lb of torque (for the 12V Cummins at the time) and the first prototype V10 using the already-mild 5.9 compression and cam specs was blowing them up.

[@brontantwoord7266]

The problem is zero aftermarket for either

[@JETZcorp]

@brontantwoord7266 It's not zero. You won't find a catalog of CNC ported heads, but you can get cams and headers. Both engines also have significant V8 overlap, so pistons and rods and rockers and valves and all that can be sourced from Mopar LA or 5.4 Mod Motor V8 applications. Add some elbow grease with the Dremel to do some hand porting and port-matching, and you can really unlock a ton of power. Not 800, but plenty to really wake up a truck.

[@MrJak427]

This engine was designed to replace that V10 so probably best they stick with the current engine hype

[@tstonge4982]

Awesome video! I noticed you added different rods, but did you use the stock lifters? With the only real reported issues so far with the 7.3 being delamination of lifter/rollers & cam-wear (most likely from under-oiling), just curious if you also found a more durable option for the lifters. Also, I'd love to know how you would set this engine up to go back into an F350 for Typical truck uses (mixed driving/towing). If my 7.3 needs to be addressed, I'll probably have some mod-upgrades built-in. But, could any of your upgrades allow this engine to slide back into the F350? Obviously the Cam would not be the right one for towing, more low-end power would be preferred... but I'm talking about the intake, fuel-rail, oil pump, etc. Looking forward to your response - thanks!

[@Masterplan15]

The cost of a used one of these vs a used LS is why not many have/or will be used vs a used LS

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Ahhh. they are slowly piling up in salvage yards, same as the coyote. You're acting like this is a hellcat or zo6 Corvette engine.

[@yojiholmesproductions]

Hope they make a video of how crazy these things can be based on what Brian Wolfe done with the ProCharged 7.3 Godzilla crate engine

[@robertbeacher3682]

Wow such a masterpiece of an engine. Beautiful work gentlemen. I'm curious how much would this set up cost ???

[@micks209]

5K for parts not including the long block itself.

[@skyw4278]

I'm sold....would love to have one of these engines.

[@DroneFox1]

That oil pump "contraption" looks like they took inspiration from the 2.7 ecoboost

[@chipcurrey653]

This engine with Holley EFI is really held back by transmission choices. Adding the quick shift controller to do the 6r80 is a lot of money on top of the terminator max.

[@MR-0wE]

This is perfect for 94-04 mustang gt and v6 swaps. This would go good in ford explorers this would also go good in the almighty Ford ranger

[@andrewrife6253]

I imagine that's going to be reliable power, too. They really overbuilt the internals of the 7.3 with materials used in diesels, so you could add boost to it if you really wanted to. That said, a reliable engine with good interchangeability and more than enough power (even stock numbers impress me, given what the 6.8 v10 or the 460 were doing in trucks). I'm curious about how doing the balancer and oil pump/pan alone to a stock truck would do for long-term reliability. In a sea of small boosted engines that are having reliability issues in American usage, it's nice to see something that will attempt to stand up. Seeing a chain on the oil pump instead of a belt was at least a good sight, though I shouldn't say that too loud because ford has a hard-on for wet belts lately and the (maybe) 1hp "gain" they might provide.

[@TheRoadhammer379]

except they are junk, they have serious lifter issues that put metal in the oil. Scroll through the comments, more than a few Ford Techs on here saying that exact issue.

[@edmundnlemadim8480]

@@TheRoadhammer379 they dont have lifter issues, they have oil control issues at low rpm that are caused by the variable oil pump. Some are saying lock it out in the tune, better approach is going to a traditional crank driven pump, solves low rpm starvation.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

@@edmundnlemadim8480. Same issues as the Hemi’s, we just put high volume oil pumps on instead.

[@MrJak427]

@@TheRoadhammer379 it been fixed with an ecu update to provide higher idle oil pressure. it was also primarily found in the e series box trucks with high idle hours ford have addressed and fixed the issue.

[@Chef-James]

This really needs to go in a Crown Vic. Like my rust free sub 90K '05. Ill gladly supply it as a test mule.

[@taylorsutherland6973]

Yikes, i wonder what all that Holley stuff cost. But nice looking stuff for sure!

[@button-puncher]

2k for OE oil pump. 2.5k for crank oil pump. NOT cheap but it's a REALLY nice setup.

[@chrisschoendorf6691]

Awesome Godzilla engine😊

[@malamri424]

I'm assuming that "stock" run is with optimised ignition timing.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

That’s what I was thinking!

[@Smasher-Devourer]

For what you'd pay for the 7.3, you could buy an LS plus a turbo/SC kit. Better yet, you could just get a Coyote, and everything you need for it, for less than the 7.3, and make more power stock.

[@muthaflaco75]

This would be a sick swap into an old Highboy

[@NathanaelNaused]

I cried when he said o-ring seal timing cover. Screw all the lazy OEMs and this RTV bull crap. Nothing worse than having to scrape goo off for hours every time you open it up.

[@allenallen5005]

Geez I'd be happy with it in stock configuration!! lol

[@JETZcorp]

I feel the urge to cram this into an R32 Nissan GT-R for time attack. The Godzilla Sandwich. I'd be interested to know what this weighs compared to the RB26 with its iron block and pair of turbos.

[@skylinefever]

I knew someone would mention the other Godzilla of cars.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Use an aluminum LS motor instead.

[@JETZcorp]

@@bri-manhunter2654 Swap an LS into something? What a bold idea. Has anyone tried that before?

[@growlith6969]

I believe its motion raceworks that makes a throttle body neck that makes mounting them not so goofy.

[@michellee8369]

Great channel great video thank y’all please don’t use adjustable wrenches (ANYWHERE) specially on crank snouts and key ways you have proper options even self made proper options.

[@mdbrenna]

Hope Godzilla can overcome the Coyote with boost. Looks like a great bolt-on solution. However the Coyote is still the turbo/supercharger king in the Ford line up.

[@chrishotrod6603]

Definitely considering putting godzilla in my foxbody

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

I’m happy to see this motor is getting hot rodded. I always said there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be. Big iron block, pushrod 2 valve with coyote bell housing pattern is just ASKING for big power

[@larryw5429]

I bet Richard Holdener is salivating right now!

[@bri-manhunter2654]

He’s a national treasure

[@daseteam]

A would LOVE to drop one of these in late rental Mustang. A modern take on a genuine big-block Ford Mustang!

[@yurimodin7333]

at 600hp you could build a 460 for half the money or less

[@daseteam]

@@yurimodin7333 Yes, but I would want a Ford.

[@yurimodin7333]

@@bigboreracing356 smiles per gallon

[@davidmiller4594]

Kaase has been building 1000hp 429 bbf normally aspirated. Would love to see you guys tear this apart and see what it takes, parts/cost to get this to 1000hp n/a.

[@DustinDoesStuff]

The Godzilla engine is great with lots of potential in stock form, biggest problem it has is head gasket issues because of the stupid coolant slots between the bores.

[@MrJak427]

How many people are actually having trouble with that though?

[@MrShade-tree]

looks beautiful. It would look amazing in my 84 mustang.

[@BIGTONY2132001]

The oil pump conversion kit is over 3900.00...

[@harrymananus5380]

HOLY Testical Tuesday Batman!!! That is steep.

[@tomhamilton9140]

Great to see more Ford stuff.

[@chiefordnance]

Should've installed Ford Racing 🏁 7.3L heads 😮

[@ardem23]

Godzilla time ... hell yeah ...

[@carlg7842]

Great video guys! I disagree on the autozone parts tho, everything I buy from there is garbage. Constant warranty returns! OEM is the way to go these days.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Like everything Ford builds it’s built specifically with an Achilles hill. In this case it’s the oil pump. These engines are starting to fail now they’ve been in vehicles for several years and they’re failing at low mileage and especially if they’re being used to tow or the idle for very long, the oil pump pressure is too low at idle and is destroyingthe roller bearings. Ford always does everything the cheapest possible way and that’s why every engine they built eventually has a failure point

[@BReal-10EC]

Even with having to do some backyard engineering to get it to work... this is impressive. Are there any MANUAL transmissions that will work with this engine? Now I want to a 73 F100 Ranger again but with this instead of a 360.... what a royal PITA that 352 block was to rebuild. But that was a tough as nails truck motor. How well do these engines hold up to abuse?

[@4x4Mudmaster]

It uses the 4.6/5.4/5.0/6.8 bellhousing

[@BReal-10EC]

@@4x4Mudmaster Can the 6 speed manual handle the torque?

[@PatrickLipsinic]

You guys need to move away from Holley and try other ECU's like Fuel Tech or Haltech for your viewers.

[@dundonrl]

Sponsors.. I'm sure they would if other ECU manufacturers sponsored the show.