The Ford Pushrod Returns With The New Godzilla 7.3L OHV Big-Block

[Invective]

"It’s been rumored/leaked for a while now that Ford has been working on a new large-displacement, overhead-valve, pushrod engine under the code name “Godzilla.” Now, Ford has confirmed the new engine in the announcement of the 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty line of pickup trucks. “An all-new Ford-designed and Ford-built 7.3-liter V8 joins the standard 6.2-liter V8 in Super Duty’s gas engine stable,” the release says. The new 7.3-liter will be considered an upgrade from the base 6.2-liter gas engine, but won’t be the premium powerplant option, which is still the 6.7-liter PowerStroke diesel engine.”

https://www.speednik.com/files/2019/02/the-return-of-the-ford-pushrod-with-the-godzilla-7-3l-ohv-big-block-2019-02-05_22-49-15_378528-960x640.jpg

https://www.enginelabs.com/news/the-ford-pushrod-returns-with-the-new-godzilla-7-3l-ohv-big-block/

Fixed. Special Thanks to NXSBOB.

[Joe Walsh]

445 CID with all the modern tech; Nice!

Won't be too long before one of those ends up between the fenders of a Foxbody.....

with a Whipple!......:eek:

[Invective]

445 CID with all the modern tech; Nice!

Won't be too long before one of those ends up between the fenders of a Foxbody.....

with a Whipple!......:eek:

LOL!!!:beer:

[Greg]

At least changing the oil filter will be easy and won't make a mess.

[Mr. Man]

I don't see any specs. Hope it's not another weezer big block with 225 hp. Probably torquey though.

[NXSBOB]

https://www.enginelabs.com/news/the-ford-pushrod-returns-with-the-new-godzilla-7-3l-ohv-big-block/:cool:
Link does not work for me.
"We can't seem to find the page you're looking for."

[NXSBOB]

https://www.enginelabs.com/news/the-ford-pushrod-returns-with-the-new-godzilla-7-3l-ohv-big-block/

[Curless]

Now watch, it will cost $10,000 + and all of the mounts, accessories, trans, etc, etc will be proprietary.... UGH...

[crownvic97]

I bet this will find its way into the Raptor. I’m excited to see the power numbers and potential.

[Joe Walsh]

I don't see any specs. Hope it's not another weezer big block with 225 hp. Probably torquey though.

No, this won't be a smogged down 385 series 460 V8 with terrible cylinder heads.
Just extrapolating from FORD's current 6.2L V8 output of 385 HP/430 TRQ.....puts it at 453 HP/506 TRQ.

Imagine this under the hood of a Marauder.....

[SteelQualityMan]

After many years of arguing how superior the overhead cam engines were in the Ford modular series versus the pushrod LS series now what are we supposed to do? This new one just looks like an overgrown LS. Will this make it any less of a heresy to put an LS into a Ford car? [emoji41]

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[kirk]

Have to admit I also wonder why the move back to pushrods?

[Joe Walsh]

After many years of arguing how superior the overhead cam engines were in the Ford modular series versus the pushrod LS series now what are we supposed to do?

Overhead cam engines are superior*...that's why FORD's 5.0 Coyote makes more HP than a 6.2L Chevy LS.

This new one just looks like an overgrown LS.

It sure does!
With the narrow cylinder heads and valve covers it should fit in a LOT of applications.
Looking forward to lots of 'Godzilla' swaps and less LS swaps!

Will this make it any less of a heresy to put an LS into a Ford car? ....NO!

It's not a matter of OHC vs. OHV....its a matter of FORD vs. Chevy!....:D



* BUT....in a truck, a less complex, lower operating rpm, good 'ole BIG cubic inch pushrod engine makes more sense to me too.

[fairlane347]

Where I work we are doing the cylinder deactivation valves for this engine, and maybe some other valves as well. I new about it before the release with is cool. I would like to see it in the Raptor or heck put it in the Mustang as a drag pack option...old school there.

[STLR FN]

Check out svtperformance...there are 4 or 5 threads on the Godzilla 7.3....official hp is 450 tq numbers and rpm ranges for such hasn't been released yet

[Mr. Man]

Check out svtperformance...there are 4 or 5 threads on the Godzilla 7.3....official hp is 450 tq numbers and rpm ranges for such hasn't been released yetIf this is true, what a waste of displacement. Torque numbers need to be huge to be worth while.

[Joe Walsh]

Now watch, it will cost $10,000 + and all of the mounts, accessories, trans, etc, etc will be proprietary.... UGH...

Hey....there is always the LS swap!
Its the cheapest way to go.

[STLR FN]

If this is true, what a waste of displacement. Torque numbers need to be huge to be worth while.
Here's all the info...

https://www.svtperformance.com/threads/fords-450hp-7-3l-godzilla-v8-inside-info-spy-pics-wheres-the-direct-injection.1170924/

[Joe Walsh]

Now FORD offers big cube pushrod performance along with the already potent 4V Modular engines.
Best of both worlds!

Although the new Godzilla engine looks great,
I'm still putting a Gen 3 5.0 Coyote in my '85 GT.

[Invective]

Now FORD offers big cube pushrod performance along with the already potent 4V Modular engines.
Best of both worlds!

Although the new Godzilla engine looks great,
I'm still putting a Gen 3 5.0 Coyote in my '85 GT.

Party Pooper!!!

[cheapthrillb2]

After many years of arguing how superior the overhead cam engines were in the Ford modular series versus the pushrod LS series now what are we supposed to do? This new one just looks like an overgrown LS. Will this make it any less of a heresy to put an LS into a Ford car? [emoji41]

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LOL. But but but

[musclemerc]

If this motor was expected to rev it would have been a modular design.

[Bondfreak13]

I have seen FE 427's spin past 6500. I have been in a 32 Coupe with a 426 hemi that Spun to 7k. My Dad's 68 442 (400CI) went to 6300. Big Block Push rod V8's can rev out. you just have to know how to build them.

[Black Terror]

Nascar engines turn 9500 with pushrods for 500 mile races, very few engine failures.

[Joe Walsh]

I have seen FE 427's spin past 6500. I have been in a 32 Coupe with a 426 hemi that Spun to 7k.
My Dad's 68 442 (400CI) went to 6300. Big Block Push rod V8's can rev out. you just have to know how to build them.

Yep....seen, heard and felt a 468 FE* happily howl at 7,000 rpm....:D



*427 with a 4.125" forged crank

[musclemerc]

For the record I never said what "I" think I stated what "Ford" thinks.
Look at the video the official was asked the question on why it wasn't designed as a modular engine. His reply was exactly what I wrote.
I too have seen BBF's spin past 6K and I'm aware nascar engines live most of their lives at a high rpm.
You think Ford would put a nascar engine in a truck? NO!
You think Ford would put the money into designing a truck engine to rev past 6K? NO!
Will the aftermarket make it happen after the engine is released? YES!

[Joe Walsh]

For the record I never said what "I" think I stated what "Ford" thinks.
Look at the video the official was asked the question on why it wasn't designed as a modular engine. His reply was exactly what I wrote.
I too have seen BBF's spin past 6K and I'm aware nascar engines live most of their lives at a high rpm.
You think Ford would put a nascar engine in a truck? NO!
You think Ford would put the money into designing a truck engine to rev past 6K? NO!
Will the aftermarket make it happen after the engine is released? YES!

Yep... look at the long runner intake.
It's going to be a torque monster, not a revver.
Just what a big, heavy truck needs.

[RubberCtyRauder]

This article says Over 400hp and over 500tq..


https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/an-inside-look-at-fords-all-new-73l-pushrod-v8/ar-BBUJCxb