The beastly 7.3L V8 crate engine is available through any Ford dealer near me. Just be prepared to spend some serious money to get it.

This Upgraded Godzilla V8 Is Impressive But Costly

Ford announced that its team of engineers was developing an upgraded version of its earlier Godzilla V8 three years ago. Now, the power plant of an engine is finally here.

Performance Comes at a Price

The Megazilla V8 is listed at $22,995, which is no small chunk of change for most high-performance truck enthusiasts. That said, performance always comes at a price.

In this case, buyers get an impressive modern pushrod V8 that produces power at a 10.5:1 compression rate. The Megazilla produces 615 HP at 5,750 rpm and 638 lb-ft of torque at 4,650 rpm. Even at 2,500 rpm, the beastly engine can deliver over 500 lb-ft of torque.

Astonishingly, the 7.3L Megazilla does all this without turbochargers or superchargers. Now, it’s available to the public at a Ford dealer near me.

Built on a Solid Foundation

As we mentioned, the Megazilla is an upgraded version of the Godzilla engine that powers Ford Super Duty trucks. Some features remain the same between the two engines, including the 7.3L displacement, 10.5:1 compression ratio, and cast-iron block.

That’s where the similarities end, and the Megazilla begins to truly shine. The initial Godzilla engine delivered a maximum of 430 HP to the Megazilla’s 615 and only 475 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.

To accommodate that increased power, the engineers made some other upgrades. They opted for Mahle forged pistons in the Megazilla, CNC-ported cylinder heads, a steel crankshaft, and Callies forged steel H-beam connecting rods.

Though most of the Megazilla’s recognizable features are pulled from the Godzilla, Ford also incorporated the 92-mm throttle body from the Mustang Shelby GT500 to great effect.

The Megazilla Is Also Versatile

The Godzilla was designed with pickup trucks in mind. Of course, where there is a will, there is a way, and plenty of creative builders found a way to swap it into cars.

With the Megazilla, there’s no need for extra work. The upgraded engine features the bellhousing bolt pattern found in Ford’s 4.6/5.4 engines and its Coyote 5.0-L.

Now, the biggest challenge of swapping a Megazilla into a Mustang is heading to a Ford dealer near me to find one before they sell out. Only the pricing of the monstrous engine is giving builders pause.

How the Megazilla Stands Up to the Competition

Like all high-performance truck lovers, engine builders and mechanics know that performance is worth the price. There are cheaper options in the market, and some are equally powerful. However, none of them have the backing of the Ford brand.

Few people are willing to drop as much on a performance engine as they could pay for a brand-new truck without learning as much as they can first. The best way to do that is to find a Ford dealer near me and consult the parts department about the particulars of a project.