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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
What's The Deal With Ford's New Megazilla 2.0 Crate Engine?
Ford announced the 7.3-liter, gas-fired, naturally aspirated, pushrod V8 Godzilla engine to its friends and associates way back in February of 2019. At first it was just a truck engine, a big ol' V8 mill that put down a relatively sedate 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque in stock trim. Pretty good for hauling around building materials or landscaping equipment, but nothing that was going to set the drag strips aflame, as it were. That said, it had a lot of potential and it didn't take long for hot rodders to figure out how to squeeze a bunch more horses out of the big engine with just a handful of basic, off-the-shelf mods — upwards of 600 of them, in fact. They even wanted the massive engine implemented into other vehicles. Never ones to rest on their laurels, the big brains at FoMoCo immediately got to work making an in-house hot-rodded version of their big, new V8 to beat the aftermarket at its own game. Godzilla hadn't even made it into Tokyo yet, as it were, before FoMoCo was teasing a bigger, stronger, angrier version called the Megazilla. Megazilla? Really guys? When MechaGodzilla was right there? Anyway, the Megazilla engine kept Big-G's displacement, iron block, compression, and general construction and tossed a bunch of hi-po go-fast parts at it — Callies forged H-beam con rods, Mahle forged pistons, CNC-ported cylinder heads, etc. This bumped the Godzilla's output to 615 horsepower and a whopping 638 pound-feet of torque. Not bad, but I think we can do better. Read more: The 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Is Exactly What You Want It To Be Ford obviously agrees with me, because in January of 2025 the company unveiled plans for an even bigger, angrier Megazilla, the cleverly named Megazilla 2.0. Now, we all know there's no replacement for displacement, right? Well, there's a corollary to that old saw — boost. Megazilla 2.0 has the same 7.3-liter, iron block, pushrod V8 as the Megazilla and Godzilla mills, but this one has a blower! In fact, it has a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger — the same one used on Ford's smaller, higher-tech Coyote crate engine — that provides enough boost to push an alleged 1,000-plus horsepower out of the Godzilla mill. We love forced induction, don't we, folks? Okay, so, why is this such a big deal? Well, for starters, the fact that the nerds over at Ford Performance were able to force enough air into an iron-block, pushrod V8 to produce north of a thousand horsepower without blowing it, themselves, and half of Dearborn clear to Saturn is a feat in and of itself. Then there's the engine's shape and size. Despite being roughly the size of a 351 Windsor as the Godzilla platform weighs nearly 700 pounds, a small-ish blown V8 with tough as nails internals and a torque curve wider than the Katy Freeway is going to be a godsend for racers. While its official "off-road use only" status will keep it out of the hands of workaday hot rodders, it sounds like just the thing for trophy trucks, desert racers, prerunners, and drag racers of all kinds. Despite its heft, being able to drop more than a thousand reliable horses into a spot the size of an old small block opens up all kinds of possibilities. As stated earlier, details about the new Megazilla 2.0 are still pretty sparse. Its official launch isn't slated until fourth-quarter 2025, and a lot can happen over the course of six to eight months in the auto industry. Obviously, we'll keep you abreast of the situation until then, and if anyone at the Detroit Desk sees a bigger, badder, blown Godzilla stomping around Metro Detroit, you'll be the first ones to know. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford Performance Rolls Out 2 New Blown V-8 Crate Motors
As part of the Blue Oval's continued reaffirmation of its commitment to the enthusiast market, Ford Performance has just rolled out two brand-new versions of the brand's most desirable crate engines. Based on the company's 7.3-liter and 5.0-liter V-8s, these supercharged monsters promise to take your next project car to the next level. Fans of the brand are likely already familiar with the 7.3-liter Godzilla V-8, which does service in Ford's Super Duty products. Like the original crate offering dubbed "Megazilla," Megazilla 2.0 package includes forged internal hardware like the steel crankshaft, pistons, and connecting rods for improved durability over the standard 7.3-liter. The heads are also ported and polished, with upgraded valve springs over the standard Godzilla. Unlike its naturally aspirated predecessor, however, Megazilla 2.0 also packs a Gen 6 model 3.0-liter Whipple blower. Ford says that the package should produce more than 1000 hp in final trim — though the brand makes sure to note that this is an off-road-use-only offering. (For reference, the naturally aspirated Megazilla package produced 615 hp and 670 lb-ft of torque in stock form) Ford's Coyote-based offering is good for on-road use however, and even comes backed by a Ford Performance warranty good for two years or 24,000 miles. The package starts with the Mustang Dark Horse's tuned-up 5.0, which provides 500 hp and 418 lb-ft in stock form. From there, the engine receives its own 3.0-liter Whipple blower, as well as a new control module for the powertrain. Ford says that the package should provide buyers with at least 800 hp and 615 lb-ft of torque, which are monstrous gains over the naturally aspirated engine. The fact that the system is street legal is also quite impressive, as it significantly exceeds the S550-gen Mustang GT500's level of performance. No word from Ford yet as to whether or not this package is 50-state legal, but the brand has been known to get California Air Resources Board (CARB) validation work done on these kits in the past. Both of these new supercharged offerings will be available for purchase starting in the fourth quarter of 2025, with Ford Performance and local dealerships serving as purchase locations. No pricing information is available at this time, but expect that info to come once the weather turns warmer. We can't wait to see what sort of crazy builds will come from these new packages. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ford's Megazilla 2.0 Crate Engine Is a 7.3L V-8 with 1000-Plus HP
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ford is supercharging its 5.0-liter and 7.3-liter crate engines, and they'll likely cost about $22K and $33K, respectively. With a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger, the 5.0-liter should make 810 hp and 615 pound-feet of torque, and it's street-legal with a warranty. The 7.3-liter Megazilla 2.0 aims for more than 1000 horsepower but is for off-road use only. The Ford Performance site is loaded with temptation for horsepower freaks, particularly those who are looking to repower a project vehicle or complete a kit build. And the choices just got more interesting, with the introduction of supercharged versions of Ford's 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 and 7.3-liter Megazilla V-8. Not that either of those engines are weaklings in naturally aspirated form, but if you're looking for more power, then a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger is a good place to start. The current basic crate Coyote makes 460 horsepower and costs $11,500, while the naturally aspirated Megazilla—a modified version of the Godzilla truck engine—serves up 612 hp and goes for $22,995. We'd expect both prices to increase by at least $10,000 since Ford already sells the supercharger by itself. The standalone bolt-on version costs $9995 for the 2024–2025 Mustang GT and Dark Horse. We're not sure where this leaves the supercharged 5.2-liter Raptor R crate engine, which makes 760 hp and costs $29,500. Curiously, the supercharger itself carries a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty when installed by a Ford dealer or ASE-certified mechanic, while the supercharged crate engine only gets a two-year, 24,000-mile warranty. The supercharger kit includes other uprated hardware that should apply to the new crate engine, including GT500 fuel injectors, a new throttle body, and an intercooler. On a Mustang with active exhaust, the package is good for 810 hp and 615 pound-feet of torque. Cars without active exhaust make 10 fewer horsepower—see, it's not just about making noise! Details are thinner on the Megazilla variant, but it will be for off-road use only. The naturally aspirated version is built with sturdy hot-rod hardware, including forged Callies H-beam connecting rods, forged Mahle pistons, and a hot cam. It'll need a lot of boost to add 400 or so horsepower, but the 7.3 is a lot of engine—literally, as the naturally aspirated one weighs 673 pounds. Both engines will be available in the fourth quarter of this year. But if you've already got a 2024 or newer Mustang, the supercharger kit is on sale now. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
