{"id":35915,"date":"2019-02-07T15:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T20:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=35915"},"modified":"2021-10-20T17:03:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T22:03:54","slug":"ford-debuts-7-3-l-pushrod-big-block-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=35915","title":{"rendered":"Ford Debuts a 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35917\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=35917\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?fit=2000%2C1429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Eric Perry Photo&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty\\u2019s gas engine stable. The Ford-designed and Ford-built third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke\\u00ae diesel V8 is upgraded to deliver more power and torque. Both engines are paired with an all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift\\u00ae automatic transmission. Ford is the only manufacturer to design and build all of its heavy-duty engine and transmission combinations \\u2013 ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1549397880&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;322012&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;66&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.2&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;7.3L V8 gas engine&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?fit=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?resize=600%2C429&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-35917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?resize=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ford <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/news\/2019\/02\/05\/new-ford-f-series-super-duty-pickup-raises-bar-again.html\">debuted<\/a> their new 7.3 L (445 ci) V8 for the 2020 F-Series Super Duty trucks. The engine features iron block with a new cam-in-block, overhead valve architecture, forged steel crank, four-bolt mains, variable valve timing, port injection, and variable-displacement oil pump. No word on engine&#8217;s horsepower or torque output. <strong>Update 1-10-19<\/strong>: Output is 430 hp (321 kW) and 475 lb-ft (644 Nm) of torque at the crank.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35916\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=35916\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?fit=1752%2C1338&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1752,1338\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?fit=1024%2C782&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?resize=600%2C458&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"458\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-35916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?resize=600%2C458&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?resize=768%2C587&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?resize=1024%2C782&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-01.jpg?w=1752&amp;ssl=1 1752w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35918\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=35918\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?fit=2000%2C1429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Eric Perry Photo&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty\\u2019s gas engine stable. The Ford-designed and Ford-built third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke\\u00ae diesel V8 is upgraded to deliver more power and torque. Both engines are paired with an all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift\\u00ae automatic transmission. Ford is the only manufacturer to design and build all of its heavy-duty engine and transmission combinations \\u2013 ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1549397880&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;322012&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;66&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.2&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;7.3L V8 gas engine&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8 03\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?fit=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?resize=600%2C429&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-35918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?resize=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-03.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35919\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=35919\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?fit=2000%2C1429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Eric Perry Photo&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty\\u2019s gas engine stable. The Ford-designed and Ford-built third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke\\u00ae diesel V8 is upgraded to deliver more power and torque. Both engines are paired with an all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift\\u00ae automatic transmission. Ford is the only manufacturer to design and build all of its heavy-duty engine and transmission combinations \\u2013 ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1549397880&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;322012&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;66&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.2&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;7.3L V8 gas engine&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8 05\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?fit=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?resize=600%2C429&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-35919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?resize=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-05.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"35920\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=35920\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?fit=2000%2C1429&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1429\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Eric Perry Photo&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty\\u2019s gas engine stable. The Ford-designed and Ford-built third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke\\u00ae diesel V8 is upgraded to deliver more power and torque. Both engines are paired with an all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift\\u00ae automatic transmission. Ford is the only manufacturer to design and build all of its heavy-duty engine and transmission combinations \\u2013 ensuring the powertrain works seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations.&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1549397880&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;322012&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;66&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.2&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;7.3L V8 gas engine&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?fit=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?resize=600%2C429&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ford Godzilla 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"429\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-35920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?resize=600%2C429&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?resize=768%2C549&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C732&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-04.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.ford.com\/content\/fordmedia\/fna\/us\/en\/news\/2019\/02\/05\/new-ford-f-series-super-duty-pickup-raises-bar-again.html\">Ford Media<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enginelabs.com\/news\/the-ford-pushrod-returns-with-the-new-godzilla-7-3l-ohv-big-block\/\">EngineLabs<\/a> via Piotr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford debuted their new 7.3 L (445 ci) V8 for the 2020 F-Series Super Duty trucks. The engine features iron block with a new cam-in-block, overhead valve architecture, forged steel crank, four-bolt mains, variable valve timing, port injection, and variable-displacement oil pump. No word on engine&#8217;s horsepower or torque output. Update 1-10-19: Output is 430&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=35915\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Ford Debuts a 7.3 L Pushrod Big-Block V8<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":35917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":70,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-engines"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ford-Godzilla-7.3-L-Pushrod-Big-Block-V8-02.jpg?fit=2000%2C1429&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":134575,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=134575","url_meta":{"origin":35915,"position":0},"title":"1977 Ford F-150 with a Godzilla V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"July 15, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Custom Willy's Fabrication built this 1977 Ford F-150 at their company in Montrose, Colorado. In the engine bay they swapped a 7.3 L Godzilla V8 crate motor featuring an iron block, forged steel crank, cast aluminum pistons, and 10.5:1 compression. The big-block motor produces 430 hp (316 kW) and 485\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;F-150&quot;","block_context":{"text":"F-150","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=569"},"img":{"alt_text":"1977 Ford F-150 with a Godzilla V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1977-Ford-F-150-with-a-Godzilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1977-Ford-F-150-with-a-Godzilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1977-Ford-F-150-with-a-Godzilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1977-Ford-F-150-with-a-Godzilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1977-Ford-F-150-with-a-Godzilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":146985,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=146985","url_meta":{"origin":35915,"position":1},"title":"1979 Ford F-250 with a 7.3L Megazilla V8","author":"swaptastic","date":"March 30, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"This 1979 Ford F-250 arrived at Texas SpeedLab Performance for a power upgrade. In the engine bay is a 7.3 Megazilla V8 crate motor making 612 hp (456 kW) and 670 lb-ft (908 Nm) of torque. The motor features 10.5:1 compression, steel crank, Mahle forged pistons, Callies H-beam rods, performance\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;F-250&quot;","block_context":{"text":"F-250","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?cat=319"},"img":{"alt_text":"1979 Ford F-250 with a 7.3L Megazilla V8","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1979-Ford-F-250-with-a-7.3L-Megazilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C674&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1979-Ford-F-250-with-a-7.3L-Megazilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C674&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1979-Ford-F-250-with-a-7.3L-Megazilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C674&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1979-Ford-F-250-with-a-7.3L-Megazilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C674&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1979-Ford-F-250-with-a-7.3L-Megazilla-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C674&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":131120,"url":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=131120","url_meta":{"origin":35915,"position":2},"title":"Supercharged 434 ci Clevor V8 Makes 1530 hp","author":"swaptastic","date":"April 30, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Dandy Engines built a supercharged 434 ci \"Clevor\" V8 for Speed Pro's Ford Falcon XB. The small-block Ford V8 starts with a Windsor bottom-end featuring a Dart block, Callies 4-inch stroke crank, Oliver forged rods, and Diamond forged pistons. 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In the engine bay is a 7.3 L Godzilla V8 crate motor capable of 505 hp (371 kW) and 553 lb-ft (749 Nm) of torque to the wheels. 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The company installed a supercharged 7.3 L Godzilla V8 producing 1037 hp (762 kW) to the wheels on 16 psi (1.1 bar) of boost. 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