Godzilla Guide—Enhancing the performance of Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 is getting easier thanks to this gear
Written by Ainsley Jacobs
Photography courtesy of the manufacturers
Sure, there’s no replacement for displacement, and bigger definitely is better. So, when Ford introduced its new 7.3-liter for the Super Duty truck line in 2020, racers immediately began contemplating the performance possibilities and the automotive aftermarket was ready with plenty of upgrades almost instantly. As a bonus the engine also shares the same bellhousing bolt pattern as Ford’s popular 4.6-, 5.0-, and 5.4-liter engines, which makes swaps even easier.
The large-displacement, naturally aspirated, pushrod V8 powerplant known as Ford’s Godzilla engine, was the first non-hybrid and non-EcoBoost introduction to the Blue Oval family in quite some time. Originally intended to be a workhorse, its cast iron block, pushrod configuration gives it massive low-end torque and extreme durability that ticked a lot of boxes for performance enthusiasts; in 2023, a smaller displacement 6.8-liter Godzilla later joined the family as a complement to the original.
These engines quickly built a following as a performance swap engine for a variety of projects, including drag-oriented builds. To foster this market, NMRA is hosting the inaugural Godzilla Invasion presented by Paul’s High Performance during the NMRA Ford Homecoming at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, from June 6-9. The centerpiece of this special celebration is the first drag-racing class dedicated to Godzilla-powered Ford.
For those looking to push Ford’s latest bullet to even greater levels, like those running in the Godzilla Invasion, an abundance of parts are now readily available and new gear is hitting the market all the time, so keep reading and learn about many of the parts that can turn your 7.3-liter V8 into a more powerful monster.
417 Motorsports Swap Oil Pan
Built to order by 417 Motorsports, these Ford 7.3-liter engine oil pans are perfect for swapped vehicles that require a low-profile rear sump oil pan. Measuring only 5.875 inches deep to provide significant gains in ground clearance over the OEM pan and designed around a Team Z K-member, each holds eight quarts of oil and includes new pickup and all hardware required for installation. MSRP: $1,210.00
417motorsports.net • (417) 865-1314
ARP
For those building a new Godzilla engine, or simply upgrading the internals on their existing engines, ARP offers its ARP ARP2000 rod bolts for Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter. Centerless ground for increased concentricity, these fasteners are heat treated before thread rolling and machining to enhance strength and resist fatigue. The result is a minimum tensile strength of 220,000 psi.
ARP-bolts.com • (800) 826-3045
Aeromotive Fuel Rail
Aeromotive’s famed fuel rails are now available to supply ample fuel flow to the 2020-and-newer Ford 7.3-liter V8 gas engine. Each fuel rail comes complete with mounting brackets and mounting hardware. MSRP: Regular price $339.95
AeromotiveInc.com • (913) 808-2376
Brian Tooley Racing
Brian Tooley Racing’s Truck Norris camshaft is for all Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines, regardless of what engine bay they reside in. Like Chuck Norris himself, the cams deliver epic karate chops and create the sweet sound of performance with excellent idle quality and mild-mannered drivability. Expected performance gains are 102 horsepower and 60 lb-ft of torque. MSRP: $569.99
BrianTooleyRacing.com • (888)959-8865
Callies
Callies Ultra connecting rods are produced from extremely clean, premium-grade TimkenSteel and manufactured in the United States. Their Ultra H-Beam connecting rod is designed to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding racing applications and is now available for Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines.
Callies’ fully finished camshafts are machined and heat-treated entirely in-house, and ground with the latest Landis CNC technology. Each camshaft is ADCOLE and Jenoptik inspected for accuracy, making them the most consistent cams on the market today. With 11 applications available for Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines, Callies can accommodate everything from stock engines to supercharged applications.
Callies.com • (419) 435-2711
COMP Cams
COMP Cams’ three new camshafts for Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 offer different performance characteristics to maximize performance. Stage 1 is ideal for mileage and optimized performance, Stage 2 was designed to improve low- and mid-range torque for heavy vehicles and towing, while Stage 3 is a great all-around performance option for lighter cars or trucks that have been Godzilla swapped and delivers approximately 100 horsepower and 25 pound-feet of torque over stock.
MSRP: Stage 1 $644.95, Stage 2 $644.95, Stage 3 - $644.95
Utilizing COMP Cams Conical Valve Springs to provide .675 inches of valve lift, the Ford 7.3-liter valve spring kit features a diameter and progressive pitch-driven natural frequency. This design increases the valvetrain rpm while reducing resonance concerns and decreasing dynamic spring oscillations. The result is longer spring life and the ability to run a more aggressive camshaft. It utilizes chrome-moly steel retainers and stock valve seals. MSRP: $593.95
COMP Cams offers a unique 1/2-inch drive, 22mm, 16-point socket tool to remove the camshaft phaser bolt on the 7.3-liter Godzilla engine, a cam phaser lockout kit to eliminate the variable valve timing necessary when installing larger cams to prevent VVT from moving the camshaft installed centerline and increases piston-to-valve clearance, and a cam phaser limiter kit to restrict the cam phaser motion for high-performance camshaft use which results in a broader powerband. MSRP: Socket Tool $30.95, Phaser Lockout Kit $117.95, Phaser Limiter Kit $122.95
COMPCams.com • (800) 999-0853
Danbury Competition Engines
Danbury Competition Engines has developed a hand-fabricated, lightweight 5052 aluminum intake manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine. Built to order in-house at DCE’s Connecticut facility, customers can specify runner length, throttle body placement, additional ports, custom flanges, and more. These manifolds are destined to be strong and compatible with boosted applications and to help deliver more power with more than 400 cfm of flow capacity. The low-profile packaging ensures the manifold fits under the hood of Shelby Cobra, Fox Mustang platforms, and some Lincoln models. MSRP: $2,899.00
Danbury Competition Engines’ shallow oil pans for the Ford 7.3-liter engine are a must-have when swapping the engine into a car application that requires enhanced ground clearance for street driving as they provide approximately 2 inches more clearance compared to stock. When fitted in a Fox Mustang with stock spindles, Team Z K-member, and Flaming River manual rack, ground clearance is improved by 6 inches. MSRP: $995.00
DanburyComp.com • (203) 748-7356
Diamond Racing Pistons
Diamond Pistons’ performance and racing pistons for the 7.3-liter Ford Godzilla engine feature 3D milling on piston crowns for ready-to-install finish, moly skirt coating for friction loss and skirt wear protection, over-sized valve pockets for larger than stock valve sizes, forged 2618 material for strength needed in high horsepower/boosted applications, and are made in the USA. Available in 4.220- to 4.250-inch bore sizes and stock engine stroke with -15.50cc, -20.50cc, and -25.50cc dish piston designs. MSRP: $1,320.90
DiamondRacing.net • (877) 552-2112
Edelbrock
Edelbrock’s new XTS manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter engine offers lightweight, sheetmetal construction with billet flanges in an attractive and durable black powder-coat finish, featuring shorter than stock tapered runners tuned for high-rpm gains. Includes spacer for 102mm throttle body, and an adapter for the stock throttle body orientation is available separately. MSRP: $999.95
Edelbrock.com • (800) 999-0853
Ford Performance
Of course, Ford Performance stepped up to make the Godzilla available to the public as a crate engine. With 430 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 475 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, this Godzilla weighs in at 580 pounds and boasts aluminum cylinder heads, a forged steel crankshaft, cast aluminum pistons, and a 10.5:1 compression ratio at a retail cost of just $8,500.
Also in late 2023, an even better, bad-assier version of the Godzilla was introduced by Ford Performance not long after. Dubbed the Megazilla, the upgraded Godzilla still comes with a 7.3-liter displacement and 10.5:1 compression, but its power output was bumped up to 612 horsepower at 5,580 rpm and a whopping 670 lb-ft of torque at just 3,920 rpm all in a streetable package and running on pump gas.
Each of Ford Performance’s Megazilla engines comes with CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads, a low-profile intake manifold, a 92mm throttle body, MAHLE forged pistons, Callies H-beam forged connecting rods, a steel crankshaft, and a high-performance 7.3-liter camshaft with variable camshaft timing deactivated. The price tag, too, was also bumped up as the Megazilla retails for $22,995.
Ford Performance also offers a plethora of OEM components, parts, and ancillary accessories that engine builders need. Everything from ignition coils and plug wires, gasket kits, harmonic balancers, valvetrain items, fasteners, and more are all available straight from the factory. Ford Performance even sells the Godzilla’s block and cylinder heads separately, for those who partied a little too hard with their tune-ups...
PerformanceParts.Ford.com • (800) 367-3788
FuelTech
FuelTech’s world-famous, universal, complete standalone FT550 and FT600 ECUs feature touchscreen displays, dataloggers, and delay boxes all in one. The single unit can control fuel injection, ignition, boost, nitrous, shifting, staging, power management, and much more. FuelTech’s systems can control Godzilla-specific functions such as the variable pressure oil pump, VVT for cam timing control, SENT throttle control, and support the OEM trigger pattern. Base tunes are available for several Ford 7.3-liter combinations, and every ECU comes with technical support. A Godzilla-specific engine harness will be released later in 2024. MSRP: FT550-$1,699.00, FT600 $2,499.00
FuelTech.net • (678) 493-3835
Haltech
The Nexus R5 is Haltech's flagship ECU which combines the functionality of a power distribution module, a data logger, a dual channel wideband controller, and a state-of-the-art engine management system in one powerful device Hatlech calls a Vehicle Control Unit. This vast functionality combined into one product serves as the ultimate engine and power management solution, ideal for a wide range of racing situations and it is NHRA-approved! MSRP: $4,299.00 and up
Haltech.com • (888) 298 8116
Harrop
Harrop’s innovative TVS2650 supercharger for the Ford 7.3-liter crate engine features Australian engineering and utilizes the largest, most efficient rotating group produced by Eaton, the TVS2650, which has an inverted design increasing the plenum volume to maximize performance. Additionally, the front drive/front inlet design allows for a shorter less restrictive intake path allowing for improved airflow and superior performance. Expertly assembled by qualified technicians to ISO9001 quality standards and individually tested in-house on a dynamometer to ensure reliability and durability. MSRP: $7,200.00
Harrop-USA.com • (937) 723-7888
Holley
Holley's low-profile intake manifold for Ford’s 7.3-liter engine allows for easy installation into vintage vehicles, kit cars, and other space-restricted applications while retaining the factory hood. The design focus for this manifold was equal cylinder distribution and great street manners. This low-profile intake manifold offers a much cleaner alternative to the original plastic intake, provides 2 to 3.5 inches of additional clearance, corrects the OE throttle body angle by 55 degrees, and increases the opening to 92mm. Aside from the intake manifold, Holley is practically a one-stop shop for all your Godzilla needs, offering everything from swap-friendly oiling systems to front-end accessory drives and more. MSRP: $839.95
Holley.com • (866) 464-6553
Indy Power Products
The Indy Power Products cast aluminum dual plane intake manifold is an ideal solution for increased horsepower at higher rpm or for those who are looking for a traditional look. This intake performs well at 6,200 rpm and above as early results showed an output of 625 horsepower with plenty of development left. MSRP: $975.00
The Indy Power Products billet front cover assembly is designed to work with the stock Ford oiling system. The patented billet cover replaces the cast OE cover and has provisions for mounting Indy Power Products’ front accessory drive to create a compact, clean, and rigid accessory mounting system. Includes water pump and pulley, crank seal, water passage seals, and everything needed to replace the stock 7.3-liter front cover. MSRP: $1,195.00
Indy Power Products’ 7.3-liter Godzilla fuel rails are designed specifically for the Ford Godzilla engine. Sold as a pair and anodized black for a durable finish, each features ports machined for -8 O-ring fittings. MSRP: $225.00
Sold in pairs, Indy Power Products’ billet valve covers are designed for mounting the stock Ford 7.3-liter coil and plug wires as well as the GM D585 Smart Coils with the optional mounting kit. Choose from “Godzilla” or “Powered By Ford” styles, the valve covers utilize the Ford OE valve cover gaskets and are designed for wiring to be routed under the cover with machined slots at both ends for a clean look. MSRP: $1,600.00
IndyPowerProducts.com • (317) 288-9084
InnoV8 Race Engines
InnoV8 Race Engines (available stateside via Willis Performance) developed individual throttle body setups for the Ford 7.3 Godzilla engine (and Ford Coyote 5.0/5.2) to suit both port and direct-injected engines. With fantastic looks and proven performance, these intakes are the lightest on the market and are designed to be easy to tune and to stay in tune. Available in small bores up to 600 horsepower, and large bore 600 to 800 horsepower, with trumpet lengths to suit. MSRP: $4,800.00
Innov8raceengines.com.au • +61 (0)400 660 358
Jesel
The rocker arm specialists at Jesel now offer Street Pedestal Rocker Arms for Ford’s 7.3-liter pushrod V8. Machined from 4240 billet steel, these roller rockers can support higher valve lift and increased valve spring pressures. With a heat-treated steel trunnion riding on dual needle bearings, they are built to last and their threaded ball allows for easy valve lash adjustments.
Jesel.com • (732) 901-1800
Johnson Lifters
As cam lift and engine rpm increase, high-performance valvetrain parts are crucial. When it comes to hydraulic lifters, the specialists at Johnson Lifters offer the 2116LSR lifters as an upgrade for the factory units. Featuring cold-forged steel bodies that are heat-treated to resist wear and fitted with cold-forged, extended pistons that are precision ground and fitted for controlled leakdown and pump-up. They wear precision-ground needle roller bearings high-chromium steel axles and high-flow-disc check valves that react quicker for higher rpm. They feature a .093-inch lift and require the proper pushrod lengths.
JohnsonLifters.com • (734) 955-6500
Late Model Engines
Late Model Engines’ billet machined valve covers give a racy look to the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine. Designed to clear the factory Ford rockers as well as most popular roller rocker systems, LME’s valve covers feature dual -12 AN breather bosses and include two -12 AN male end fittings, two -12 AN cap-off fittings, factory Ford gaskets, and stainless hardware. Available in a mare machined aluminum finish, with black powder coating, or anodized black. MSRP: $1,095.00
Late Model Engines’ Ford 7.3-liter cylinder heads feature CNC-ported intake and exhaust ports. Chambers are milled to the desired volume and reused for the OEM intake and exhaust valves. Includes PSI Beehive valve springs, titanium retainers, machined locators and locks, and Viton valve seals. Customers must ship existing heads to LME for port work. MSRP: $2,595.00
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Late Model Engines has developed an oil pan designed to be used in conjunction with Ford 7.3-liter engine swaps. Available in front and rear-sump configurations, LME’s pan works with their matching front cover. MSRP: $750.00
LateModelEngines.com • (713) 849-4505
MAHLE Pistons
MAHLE Motorsport’s new Ford Godzilla 7.3-liter PowerPak Piston Set features a -20.5cc crown design and is made of 2618 with a hard anodized top ring groove. Designed for enthusiasts who want to take their Godzilla build to the next level for high horsepower boosted, or turbocharged builds.
US.mahle.com/en/motorsports • (888) 255-1942
Mast Motorsports
Capable of supporting 1,000plus horsepower, Mast Motorsports’ limited quantity Black Label billet intake manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter weighs in at a scant 27 pounds, features short 7.5-inch runners for improved high-rpm power, and accepts an LS-style, 103mm throttle body. MSRP: $6,499.00
Mast Motorsports took the guesswork out of swapping a Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine into a vintage Ford or offroad truck. These universal engine mounts are laser cut from premium steel using the tab and slot method making welding and setup easy. Kits include a polymer mount and tube for easy fabrication. MSRP: $350.00
MastMotorsports.com • (866) 551-4916
Meziere Billet Flexplate
Meziere Enterprises’ billet flexplate works not only for Ford Modular engines but also for the Coyote and 7.3-liter Godzilla. Certified to SFI 29.2, these plates are a superior choice for quality and precision and are machined to exacting tolerances from 4340 round bar with Meziere’s proprietary manufacturing process to ensure the strongest gear tooth, least runout, and the best longevity on the market. MSRP: $489.98
Meziere.com • (800) 208-1755
MGP
Machined from a proprietary billet aluminum material and made in the USA, MGP aluminum connecting rods for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine feature massive strength, durability, and precision in a lightweight package. Unique features such as full radial serrations ensure zero cap movement in the most demanding environments and a proprietary MGP Hard Bore small-end process reduces wear and bore deformation.
MGPconnectingrods.com • (719) 219-3107
Moroso
For use with 2020+ Ford 7.3 Godzilla applications with ignition coils in stock locations, Moroso’s spark plug 8mm ultra wire set is rated at 350 ohms/ft and features straight coil boots and 135-degree spark plug boots. An inner insulation layer adds optimum dielectric strength while the outer jacket offers superior heat and flame resistance, and silicone plug boots protect against high-heat situations while ensuring sure grip and snap-lock terminals for positive connections. MSRP: $30.99
Moroso.com • (203) 453-6571
OBR Control Systems
A pioneer when it comes to controlling Godzilla engines, OBR Control Systems offers complete ECU and wiring harness kits in various stages for Godzilla 7.3-liter crate engines. Based around the company’s E8G controller and rounded out by bespoke OBR engine wiring harness constructed from aircraft-quality wire, they include a power supply harness with relays for the engine, fuel pump, and fan plus a manifold air pressure and temperature sensor. There is a based kit calibrated and wired for the out-of-the-box Godzilla crate engine and the other versions can be configured and calibrated for a variety of options including camshafts, intake manifolds, and throttle bodies. The OBR ECU can be re-tuned to accommodate other modifications with the company’s proprietary software and OB256 communication kit.
OBRControlSystems.com • (248) 672-3339
PAC Racing Springs
PAC’s RPM series valve springs are made in the USA and bring the latest technology to the performance racing market. Featuring PACALOY super clean wire to ensure quality compression and rebound rates, in-house heat treatment for optimized spring rate and strength benefits, and Nano-Peen proprietary surface treatment that strengthens spring materials and maximizes service life. MSRP: $367.00
RacingSprings.com • (866) 799-9417
Paul’s High Performance
Paul’s High Performance has been innovating upgrade components for the Ford Godzilla engine since it first came onto the market and even worked with Ford Performance to develop its crate engine package. For racing applications of both the 6.8L and 7.3-liter variations, PHP has developed a double roller timing chain kit with VCT delete to help withstand the harsh loads the engine faces at wide-open throttle or when a transbrake is released. Made in the USA and ideal for speeds above 6,500 rpm, the kit features a single cam trigger (compatible with FuelTech and Holley EFI systems), a fully adjustable cam centerline, chain tensioner delete and block off, and is compatible with the stock oil pump drive. MSRP: $1,195.00
A bolt-in upgrade for stock 6.8L and 7.3-liter Godzilla engines, this single roller timing chain kit with VCT delete from Paul’s High Performance is built in the USA and fits with no front cover modifications required. The solid cam bolt and diamond washer between sprocket and cam, along with the fixed intake cam centerline and Ford stock cam trigger pattern, make this a great choice for those looking to improve the durability and reliability of their engine programs. MSRP: $1,195.00
CME-racing.com • [email protected]
Performance Design
For those building a Godzilla engine with boost in mind and still want to keep it tucked under the hood, Performance Design developed a version of its Carbon TRc (Tunnel Ram compact) intake manifold. Featuring short runners optimized for boost, this intake is built from aluminum and carbon fiber that results in a construction without seams or bonding delivering the capability to endure more than 50 pounds of boost. Its two-piece runners are CNC-machined from anodized 6061-T6 aluminum are bolted to the plenum and sealed with O-rings and a short velocity stack tops the runners inside the plenum. Its runners are also machined with nitrous bosses for those looking to add a port nitrous system. The company also offers billet aluminum fuel rails compatible with the intake.
PerformanceDesign.com • (248) 507-4885
Plazmaman Pro Billet Intake
Australian-based Plazmaman has been at the forefront of street and strip inlet manifold design since the early 1990s, and this spectacular 7.3-liter Godzilla intake manifold was designed with real-world racing testing and feedback as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics to produce a cutting-edge product. Designed to be used with eight or 16 injector options, the smooth yet tough-looking design is perfectly suited for race cars or show vehicles. Lifetime structural guarantee, anodized finish to protect against oxidization and race fuel staining. Burst panel lid optional. MSRP: $5,495.00 (AUD)
Plazmaman.com • (02) 9725 1728
ProCharger Superchargers
ProCharger developed a supercharger kit designed to fit into a Fox platform with a Ford 7.3-liter engine swap. With ProCharger’s legendary power production capabilities, the performance possibilities are endless by selecting from a variety of superchargers, which can push the output beyond four digits if you so choose. MSRP: $5,799.00
ProCharger.com • (913) 338-2886
Ross Racing Pistons
From max effort naturally aspirated configurations to heavily boosted with power adders, Ross Racing Pistons has piston sets for both Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla as well as custom-made specifications. Designed and machined using the latest software, state-of-the-art CNC machining, and tooling, pistons are manufactured from 2618 material for exceptional strength with a 3D machined dish/dome to eliminate hot spots and detonation. Pistons also feature lateral/vertical gas-porting, anti-detonation grooves, accumulator grooves, and forced pin oiling with distribution grooves. MSRP: $1,250.00
RossPistons.com • (310) 536-0100
Texas Speed & Performance
One sure sign of aftermarket acceptance for an engine is the availability of intake manifolds. For those looking to build a high-winding Godzilla with or without boost, Texas Speed & Performance offers its Ford Godzilla Titan Intake Manifold. This two-piece, cast-aluminum unit can be disassembled for easy porting and it will accept an LS-style four-bolt throttle body. It maintains the factory location of the fuel injectors and includes all the necessary gaskets and bolts for installation. The company also offers an optional, bolt-in intercooler rated for as much as 1,900 horsepower.
Texas-Speed.com • (512) 863-0900
Trend Performance Products
Trend Performance Products’ American-made pushrods and wrist pins for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla are created from 4130 chromoly thick-wall tubes and made to industry-leading tight tolerances. Each pushrod is centerless-ground and case hardened to Rockwell Rc60 for extra strength and rigidity Available in 7.000 to 11.5 inches and in increments of .025-inch. Diameters include 7/16-, 1/2-, or 9/16-inch, and with ball-ball ends or ball-cup ends in either 5/16- or 3/8-inch.
TrendPerform.com • (586) 447-0400
Ultimate Headers
Designed by Ultimate Headers to fit 1979-2004 Ford Mustangs that have been outfitted with a Team Z K-member and swapped with a Ford 7.3-liter engine, these stainless steel long tube headers are a direct bolt-in upgrade and feature investment cast flanges and tight radius elbows with 2-inch primaries and 3-inch collectors. MSRP: $1,399.00
Designed by Ultimate Headers to fit 2011-2014 Ford Mustangs utilizing a stock K-member and that have been swapped with a Ford 7.3-liter engine, these stainless steel long tube headers are a direct bolt-in upgrade and feature investment cast flanges and tight radius elbows with 2-inch primaries and 3-inch collectors. Requires the use of Scotidi Race Development engine mounts. MSRP: $1,479.00
UltimateHeaders.com • (440) 234-9600
Victory 1 Performance
Victory 1 Performance’s titanium and super alloy engine valves for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla are forged, machined, and coated completely in-house in the USA. Superior one-piece design for maximum strength and durability, each set is finished with industry-leading coatings for increased heat resistance and prolonged service life. Victory 1 can custom manufacture valves to a wide range of specifications, including overall length, head diameter, seat angle, and profile.
TitaniumValve.com • (704) 799-1995
Whipple Superchargers
Whipple Superchargers offers an advanced, powerful, and upgradeable supercharger system for the Ford 7.3-liter engine — the 1,800-plus-horsepower-capable Gen 5 3.0-liter Whipple twin-screw supercharger. A perfect addition to a Godzilla crate engine or available as a complete vehicle kit for 2020-2023 Ford F205 and F350 trucks. MSRP: $6,800.00
WhippleSuperchargers.com • (559) 442-1261
Willis Performance
These CNC ported, stock-casting Godzilla heads provide increased flow, CNC “qualified” combustion chambers, and are re-machined to accept standard .750-inch reach gasket seat spark plugs to offer a variety of manufacturers and heat ranges; this also involves cutting back the spark plug boss in the combustion chamber for added detonation resistance. Also available in a Stage 2 configuration with Manley severe-duty stainless steel valves, bronze guides, and copper beryllium seats for more extreme applications. MSRP: Stage 1 $1,850.00, Stage 2 $4,200.00
WillisEngines.com • (734) 788-4026
Wiseco Pistons
Wiseco’s Professional Series forged racing pistons for Ford Godzilla engines are engineered, forged, and machined in the USA from 2618 aluminum for improved tensile strength. Featuring ArmorGlide skirt coating to reduce operating friction, skirt, and cylinder wear, and provide quieter operation, sets are available in 4.220-inch bore size, stock engine stroke, and in -12.50cc dish or -22.00cc dish. MSRP: $1,125.03
Wiseco.com • (800) 321-1364
Written by Ainsley Jacobs
Photography courtesy of the manufacturers
Sure, there’s no replacement for displacement, and bigger definitely is better. So, when Ford introduced its new 7.3-liter for the Super Duty truck line in 2020, racers immediately began contemplating the performance possibilities and the automotive aftermarket was ready with plenty of upgrades almost instantly. As a bonus the engine also shares the same bellhousing bolt pattern as Ford’s popular 4.6-, 5.0-, and 5.4-liter engines, which makes swaps even easier.
The large-displacement, naturally aspirated, pushrod V8 powerplant known as Ford’s Godzilla engine, was the first non-hybrid and non-EcoBoost introduction to the Blue Oval family in quite some time. Originally intended to be a workhorse, its cast iron block, pushrod configuration gives it massive low-end torque and extreme durability that ticked a lot of boxes for performance enthusiasts; in 2023, a smaller displacement 6.8-liter Godzilla later joined the family as a complement to the original.
These engines quickly built a following as a performance swap engine for a variety of projects, including drag-oriented builds. To foster this market, NMRA is hosting the inaugural Godzilla Invasion presented by Paul’s High Performance during the NMRA Ford Homecoming at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, from June 6-9. The centerpiece of this special celebration is the first drag-racing class dedicated to Godzilla-powered Ford.
For those looking to push Ford’s latest bullet to even greater levels, like those running in the Godzilla Invasion, an abundance of parts are now readily available and new gear is hitting the market all the time, so keep reading and learn about many of the parts that can turn your 7.3-liter V8 into a more powerful monster.
417 Motorsports Swap Oil Pan
Built to order by 417 Motorsports, these Ford 7.3-liter engine oil pans are perfect for swapped vehicles that require a low-profile rear sump oil pan. Measuring only 5.875 inches deep to provide significant gains in ground clearance over the OEM pan and designed around a Team Z K-member, each holds eight quarts of oil and includes new pickup and all hardware required for installation. MSRP: $1,210.00
417motorsports.net • (417) 865-1314
ARP
For those building a new Godzilla engine, or simply upgrading the internals on their existing engines, ARP offers its ARP ARP2000 rod bolts for Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter. Centerless ground for increased concentricity, these fasteners are heat treated before thread rolling and machining to enhance strength and resist fatigue. The result is a minimum tensile strength of 220,000 psi.
ARP-bolts.com • (800) 826-3045
Aeromotive Fuel Rail
Aeromotive’s famed fuel rails are now available to supply ample fuel flow to the 2020-and-newer Ford 7.3-liter V8 gas engine. Each fuel rail comes complete with mounting brackets and mounting hardware. MSRP: Regular price $339.95
AeromotiveInc.com • (913) 808-2376
Brian Tooley Racing
Brian Tooley Racing’s Truck Norris camshaft is for all Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines, regardless of what engine bay they reside in. Like Chuck Norris himself, the cams deliver epic karate chops and create the sweet sound of performance with excellent idle quality and mild-mannered drivability. Expected performance gains are 102 horsepower and 60 lb-ft of torque. MSRP: $569.99
BrianTooleyRacing.com • (888)959-8865
Callies
Callies Ultra connecting rods are produced from extremely clean, premium-grade TimkenSteel and manufactured in the United States. Their Ultra H-Beam connecting rod is designed to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding racing applications and is now available for Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines.
Callies’ fully finished camshafts are machined and heat-treated entirely in-house, and ground with the latest Landis CNC technology. Each camshaft is ADCOLE and Jenoptik inspected for accuracy, making them the most consistent cams on the market today. With 11 applications available for Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engines, Callies can accommodate everything from stock engines to supercharged applications.
Callies.com • (419) 435-2711
COMP Cams
COMP Cams’ three new camshafts for Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 offer different performance characteristics to maximize performance. Stage 1 is ideal for mileage and optimized performance, Stage 2 was designed to improve low- and mid-range torque for heavy vehicles and towing, while Stage 3 is a great all-around performance option for lighter cars or trucks that have been Godzilla swapped and delivers approximately 100 horsepower and 25 pound-feet of torque over stock.
MSRP: Stage 1 $644.95, Stage 2 $644.95, Stage 3 - $644.95
Utilizing COMP Cams Conical Valve Springs to provide .675 inches of valve lift, the Ford 7.3-liter valve spring kit features a diameter and progressive pitch-driven natural frequency. This design increases the valvetrain rpm while reducing resonance concerns and decreasing dynamic spring oscillations. The result is longer spring life and the ability to run a more aggressive camshaft. It utilizes chrome-moly steel retainers and stock valve seals. MSRP: $593.95
COMP Cams offers a unique 1/2-inch drive, 22mm, 16-point socket tool to remove the camshaft phaser bolt on the 7.3-liter Godzilla engine, a cam phaser lockout kit to eliminate the variable valve timing necessary when installing larger cams to prevent VVT from moving the camshaft installed centerline and increases piston-to-valve clearance, and a cam phaser limiter kit to restrict the cam phaser motion for high-performance camshaft use which results in a broader powerband. MSRP: Socket Tool $30.95, Phaser Lockout Kit $117.95, Phaser Limiter Kit $122.95
COMPCams.com • (800) 999-0853
Danbury Competition Engines
Danbury Competition Engines has developed a hand-fabricated, lightweight 5052 aluminum intake manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine. Built to order in-house at DCE’s Connecticut facility, customers can specify runner length, throttle body placement, additional ports, custom flanges, and more. These manifolds are destined to be strong and compatible with boosted applications and to help deliver more power with more than 400 cfm of flow capacity. The low-profile packaging ensures the manifold fits under the hood of Shelby Cobra, Fox Mustang platforms, and some Lincoln models. MSRP: $2,899.00
Danbury Competition Engines’ shallow oil pans for the Ford 7.3-liter engine are a must-have when swapping the engine into a car application that requires enhanced ground clearance for street driving as they provide approximately 2 inches more clearance compared to stock. When fitted in a Fox Mustang with stock spindles, Team Z K-member, and Flaming River manual rack, ground clearance is improved by 6 inches. MSRP: $995.00
DanburyComp.com • (203) 748-7356
Diamond Racing Pistons
Diamond Pistons’ performance and racing pistons for the 7.3-liter Ford Godzilla engine feature 3D milling on piston crowns for ready-to-install finish, moly skirt coating for friction loss and skirt wear protection, over-sized valve pockets for larger than stock valve sizes, forged 2618 material for strength needed in high horsepower/boosted applications, and are made in the USA. Available in 4.220- to 4.250-inch bore sizes and stock engine stroke with -15.50cc, -20.50cc, and -25.50cc dish piston designs. MSRP: $1,320.90
DiamondRacing.net • (877) 552-2112
Edelbrock
Edelbrock’s new XTS manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter engine offers lightweight, sheetmetal construction with billet flanges in an attractive and durable black powder-coat finish, featuring shorter than stock tapered runners tuned for high-rpm gains. Includes spacer for 102mm throttle body, and an adapter for the stock throttle body orientation is available separately. MSRP: $999.95
Edelbrock.com • (800) 999-0853
Ford Performance
Of course, Ford Performance stepped up to make the Godzilla available to the public as a crate engine. With 430 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 475 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, this Godzilla weighs in at 580 pounds and boasts aluminum cylinder heads, a forged steel crankshaft, cast aluminum pistons, and a 10.5:1 compression ratio at a retail cost of just $8,500.
Also in late 2023, an even better, bad-assier version of the Godzilla was introduced by Ford Performance not long after. Dubbed the Megazilla, the upgraded Godzilla still comes with a 7.3-liter displacement and 10.5:1 compression, but its power output was bumped up to 612 horsepower at 5,580 rpm and a whopping 670 lb-ft of torque at just 3,920 rpm all in a streetable package and running on pump gas.
Each of Ford Performance’s Megazilla engines comes with CNC-ported aluminum cylinder heads, a low-profile intake manifold, a 92mm throttle body, MAHLE forged pistons, Callies H-beam forged connecting rods, a steel crankshaft, and a high-performance 7.3-liter camshaft with variable camshaft timing deactivated. The price tag, too, was also bumped up as the Megazilla retails for $22,995.
Ford Performance also offers a plethora of OEM components, parts, and ancillary accessories that engine builders need. Everything from ignition coils and plug wires, gasket kits, harmonic balancers, valvetrain items, fasteners, and more are all available straight from the factory. Ford Performance even sells the Godzilla’s block and cylinder heads separately, for those who partied a little too hard with their tune-ups...
PerformanceParts.Ford.com • (800) 367-3788
FuelTech
FuelTech’s world-famous, universal, complete standalone FT550 and FT600 ECUs feature touchscreen displays, dataloggers, and delay boxes all in one. The single unit can control fuel injection, ignition, boost, nitrous, shifting, staging, power management, and much more. FuelTech’s systems can control Godzilla-specific functions such as the variable pressure oil pump, VVT for cam timing control, SENT throttle control, and support the OEM trigger pattern. Base tunes are available for several Ford 7.3-liter combinations, and every ECU comes with technical support. A Godzilla-specific engine harness will be released later in 2024. MSRP: FT550-$1,699.00, FT600 $2,499.00
FuelTech.net • (678) 493-3835
Haltech
The Nexus R5 is Haltech's flagship ECU which combines the functionality of a power distribution module, a data logger, a dual channel wideband controller, and a state-of-the-art engine management system in one powerful device Hatlech calls a Vehicle Control Unit. This vast functionality combined into one product serves as the ultimate engine and power management solution, ideal for a wide range of racing situations and it is NHRA-approved! MSRP: $4,299.00 and up
Haltech.com • (888) 298 8116
Harrop
Harrop’s innovative TVS2650 supercharger for the Ford 7.3-liter crate engine features Australian engineering and utilizes the largest, most efficient rotating group produced by Eaton, the TVS2650, which has an inverted design increasing the plenum volume to maximize performance. Additionally, the front drive/front inlet design allows for a shorter less restrictive intake path allowing for improved airflow and superior performance. Expertly assembled by qualified technicians to ISO9001 quality standards and individually tested in-house on a dynamometer to ensure reliability and durability. MSRP: $7,200.00
Harrop-USA.com • (937) 723-7888
Holley
Holley's low-profile intake manifold for Ford’s 7.3-liter engine allows for easy installation into vintage vehicles, kit cars, and other space-restricted applications while retaining the factory hood. The design focus for this manifold was equal cylinder distribution and great street manners. This low-profile intake manifold offers a much cleaner alternative to the original plastic intake, provides 2 to 3.5 inches of additional clearance, corrects the OE throttle body angle by 55 degrees, and increases the opening to 92mm. Aside from the intake manifold, Holley is practically a one-stop shop for all your Godzilla needs, offering everything from swap-friendly oiling systems to front-end accessory drives and more. MSRP: $839.95
Holley.com • (866) 464-6553
Indy Power Products
The Indy Power Products cast aluminum dual plane intake manifold is an ideal solution for increased horsepower at higher rpm or for those who are looking for a traditional look. This intake performs well at 6,200 rpm and above as early results showed an output of 625 horsepower with plenty of development left. MSRP: $975.00
The Indy Power Products billet front cover assembly is designed to work with the stock Ford oiling system. The patented billet cover replaces the cast OE cover and has provisions for mounting Indy Power Products’ front accessory drive to create a compact, clean, and rigid accessory mounting system. Includes water pump and pulley, crank seal, water passage seals, and everything needed to replace the stock 7.3-liter front cover. MSRP: $1,195.00
Indy Power Products’ 7.3-liter Godzilla fuel rails are designed specifically for the Ford Godzilla engine. Sold as a pair and anodized black for a durable finish, each features ports machined for -8 O-ring fittings. MSRP: $225.00
Sold in pairs, Indy Power Products’ billet valve covers are designed for mounting the stock Ford 7.3-liter coil and plug wires as well as the GM D585 Smart Coils with the optional mounting kit. Choose from “Godzilla” or “Powered By Ford” styles, the valve covers utilize the Ford OE valve cover gaskets and are designed for wiring to be routed under the cover with machined slots at both ends for a clean look. MSRP: $1,600.00
IndyPowerProducts.com • (317) 288-9084
InnoV8 Race Engines
InnoV8 Race Engines (available stateside via Willis Performance) developed individual throttle body setups for the Ford 7.3 Godzilla engine (and Ford Coyote 5.0/5.2) to suit both port and direct-injected engines. With fantastic looks and proven performance, these intakes are the lightest on the market and are designed to be easy to tune and to stay in tune. Available in small bores up to 600 horsepower, and large bore 600 to 800 horsepower, with trumpet lengths to suit. MSRP: $4,800.00
Innov8raceengines.com.au • +61 (0)400 660 358
Jesel
The rocker arm specialists at Jesel now offer Street Pedestal Rocker Arms for Ford’s 7.3-liter pushrod V8. Machined from 4240 billet steel, these roller rockers can support higher valve lift and increased valve spring pressures. With a heat-treated steel trunnion riding on dual needle bearings, they are built to last and their threaded ball allows for easy valve lash adjustments.
Jesel.com • (732) 901-1800
Johnson Lifters
As cam lift and engine rpm increase, high-performance valvetrain parts are crucial. When it comes to hydraulic lifters, the specialists at Johnson Lifters offer the 2116LSR lifters as an upgrade for the factory units. Featuring cold-forged steel bodies that are heat-treated to resist wear and fitted with cold-forged, extended pistons that are precision ground and fitted for controlled leakdown and pump-up. They wear precision-ground needle roller bearings high-chromium steel axles and high-flow-disc check valves that react quicker for higher rpm. They feature a .093-inch lift and require the proper pushrod lengths.
JohnsonLifters.com • (734) 955-6500
Late Model Engines
Late Model Engines’ billet machined valve covers give a racy look to the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine. Designed to clear the factory Ford rockers as well as most popular roller rocker systems, LME’s valve covers feature dual -12 AN breather bosses and include two -12 AN male end fittings, two -12 AN cap-off fittings, factory Ford gaskets, and stainless hardware. Available in a mare machined aluminum finish, with black powder coating, or anodized black. MSRP: $1,095.00
Late Model Engines’ Ford 7.3-liter cylinder heads feature CNC-ported intake and exhaust ports. Chambers are milled to the desired volume and reused for the OEM intake and exhaust valves. Includes PSI Beehive valve springs, titanium retainers, machined locators and locks, and Viton valve seals. Customers must ship existing heads to LME for port work. MSRP: $2,595.00
FSC0724-ZILLA-30Late Model Engines has developed an oil pan designed to be used in conjunction with Ford 7.3-liter engine swaps. Available in front and rear-sump configurations, LME’s pan works with their matching front cover. MSRP: $750.00
LateModelEngines.com • (713) 849-4505
MAHLE Pistons
MAHLE Motorsport’s new Ford Godzilla 7.3-liter PowerPak Piston Set features a -20.5cc crown design and is made of 2618 with a hard anodized top ring groove. Designed for enthusiasts who want to take their Godzilla build to the next level for high horsepower boosted, or turbocharged builds.
US.mahle.com/en/motorsports • (888) 255-1942
Mast Motorsports
Capable of supporting 1,000plus horsepower, Mast Motorsports’ limited quantity Black Label billet intake manifold for the Ford 7.3-liter weighs in at a scant 27 pounds, features short 7.5-inch runners for improved high-rpm power, and accepts an LS-style, 103mm throttle body. MSRP: $6,499.00
Mast Motorsports took the guesswork out of swapping a Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine into a vintage Ford or offroad truck. These universal engine mounts are laser cut from premium steel using the tab and slot method making welding and setup easy. Kits include a polymer mount and tube for easy fabrication. MSRP: $350.00
MastMotorsports.com • (866) 551-4916
Meziere Billet Flexplate
Meziere Enterprises’ billet flexplate works not only for Ford Modular engines but also for the Coyote and 7.3-liter Godzilla. Certified to SFI 29.2, these plates are a superior choice for quality and precision and are machined to exacting tolerances from 4340 round bar with Meziere’s proprietary manufacturing process to ensure the strongest gear tooth, least runout, and the best longevity on the market. MSRP: $489.98
Meziere.com • (800) 208-1755
MGP
Machined from a proprietary billet aluminum material and made in the USA, MGP aluminum connecting rods for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla engine feature massive strength, durability, and precision in a lightweight package. Unique features such as full radial serrations ensure zero cap movement in the most demanding environments and a proprietary MGP Hard Bore small-end process reduces wear and bore deformation.
MGPconnectingrods.com • (719) 219-3107
Moroso
For use with 2020+ Ford 7.3 Godzilla applications with ignition coils in stock locations, Moroso’s spark plug 8mm ultra wire set is rated at 350 ohms/ft and features straight coil boots and 135-degree spark plug boots. An inner insulation layer adds optimum dielectric strength while the outer jacket offers superior heat and flame resistance, and silicone plug boots protect against high-heat situations while ensuring sure grip and snap-lock terminals for positive connections. MSRP: $30.99
Moroso.com • (203) 453-6571
OBR Control Systems
A pioneer when it comes to controlling Godzilla engines, OBR Control Systems offers complete ECU and wiring harness kits in various stages for Godzilla 7.3-liter crate engines. Based around the company’s E8G controller and rounded out by bespoke OBR engine wiring harness constructed from aircraft-quality wire, they include a power supply harness with relays for the engine, fuel pump, and fan plus a manifold air pressure and temperature sensor. There is a based kit calibrated and wired for the out-of-the-box Godzilla crate engine and the other versions can be configured and calibrated for a variety of options including camshafts, intake manifolds, and throttle bodies. The OBR ECU can be re-tuned to accommodate other modifications with the company’s proprietary software and OB256 communication kit.
OBRControlSystems.com • (248) 672-3339
PAC Racing Springs
PAC’s RPM series valve springs are made in the USA and bring the latest technology to the performance racing market. Featuring PACALOY super clean wire to ensure quality compression and rebound rates, in-house heat treatment for optimized spring rate and strength benefits, and Nano-Peen proprietary surface treatment that strengthens spring materials and maximizes service life. MSRP: $367.00
RacingSprings.com • (866) 799-9417
Paul’s High Performance
Paul’s High Performance has been innovating upgrade components for the Ford Godzilla engine since it first came onto the market and even worked with Ford Performance to develop its crate engine package. For racing applications of both the 6.8L and 7.3-liter variations, PHP has developed a double roller timing chain kit with VCT delete to help withstand the harsh loads the engine faces at wide-open throttle or when a transbrake is released. Made in the USA and ideal for speeds above 6,500 rpm, the kit features a single cam trigger (compatible with FuelTech and Holley EFI systems), a fully adjustable cam centerline, chain tensioner delete and block off, and is compatible with the stock oil pump drive. MSRP: $1,195.00
A bolt-in upgrade for stock 6.8L and 7.3-liter Godzilla engines, this single roller timing chain kit with VCT delete from Paul’s High Performance is built in the USA and fits with no front cover modifications required. The solid cam bolt and diamond washer between sprocket and cam, along with the fixed intake cam centerline and Ford stock cam trigger pattern, make this a great choice for those looking to improve the durability and reliability of their engine programs. MSRP: $1,195.00
CME-racing.com • [email protected]
Performance Design
For those building a Godzilla engine with boost in mind and still want to keep it tucked under the hood, Performance Design developed a version of its Carbon TRc (Tunnel Ram compact) intake manifold. Featuring short runners optimized for boost, this intake is built from aluminum and carbon fiber that results in a construction without seams or bonding delivering the capability to endure more than 50 pounds of boost. Its two-piece runners are CNC-machined from anodized 6061-T6 aluminum are bolted to the plenum and sealed with O-rings and a short velocity stack tops the runners inside the plenum. Its runners are also machined with nitrous bosses for those looking to add a port nitrous system. The company also offers billet aluminum fuel rails compatible with the intake.
PerformanceDesign.com • (248) 507-4885
Plazmaman Pro Billet Intake
Australian-based Plazmaman has been at the forefront of street and strip inlet manifold design since the early 1990s, and this spectacular 7.3-liter Godzilla intake manifold was designed with real-world racing testing and feedback as well as Computational Fluid Dynamics to produce a cutting-edge product. Designed to be used with eight or 16 injector options, the smooth yet tough-looking design is perfectly suited for race cars or show vehicles. Lifetime structural guarantee, anodized finish to protect against oxidization and race fuel staining. Burst panel lid optional. MSRP: $5,495.00 (AUD)
Plazmaman.com • (02) 9725 1728
ProCharger Superchargers
ProCharger developed a supercharger kit designed to fit into a Fox platform with a Ford 7.3-liter engine swap. With ProCharger’s legendary power production capabilities, the performance possibilities are endless by selecting from a variety of superchargers, which can push the output beyond four digits if you so choose. MSRP: $5,799.00
ProCharger.com • (913) 338-2886
Ross Racing Pistons
From max effort naturally aspirated configurations to heavily boosted with power adders, Ross Racing Pistons has piston sets for both Ford’s 7.3-liter Godzilla as well as custom-made specifications. Designed and machined using the latest software, state-of-the-art CNC machining, and tooling, pistons are manufactured from 2618 material for exceptional strength with a 3D machined dish/dome to eliminate hot spots and detonation. Pistons also feature lateral/vertical gas-porting, anti-detonation grooves, accumulator grooves, and forced pin oiling with distribution grooves. MSRP: $1,250.00
RossPistons.com • (310) 536-0100
Texas Speed & Performance
One sure sign of aftermarket acceptance for an engine is the availability of intake manifolds. For those looking to build a high-winding Godzilla with or without boost, Texas Speed & Performance offers its Ford Godzilla Titan Intake Manifold. This two-piece, cast-aluminum unit can be disassembled for easy porting and it will accept an LS-style four-bolt throttle body. It maintains the factory location of the fuel injectors and includes all the necessary gaskets and bolts for installation. The company also offers an optional, bolt-in intercooler rated for as much as 1,900 horsepower.
Texas-Speed.com • (512) 863-0900
Trend Performance Products
Trend Performance Products’ American-made pushrods and wrist pins for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla are created from 4130 chromoly thick-wall tubes and made to industry-leading tight tolerances. Each pushrod is centerless-ground and case hardened to Rockwell Rc60 for extra strength and rigidity Available in 7.000 to 11.5 inches and in increments of .025-inch. Diameters include 7/16-, 1/2-, or 9/16-inch, and with ball-ball ends or ball-cup ends in either 5/16- or 3/8-inch.
TrendPerform.com • (586) 447-0400
Ultimate Headers
Designed by Ultimate Headers to fit 1979-2004 Ford Mustangs that have been outfitted with a Team Z K-member and swapped with a Ford 7.3-liter engine, these stainless steel long tube headers are a direct bolt-in upgrade and feature investment cast flanges and tight radius elbows with 2-inch primaries and 3-inch collectors. MSRP: $1,399.00
Designed by Ultimate Headers to fit 2011-2014 Ford Mustangs utilizing a stock K-member and that have been swapped with a Ford 7.3-liter engine, these stainless steel long tube headers are a direct bolt-in upgrade and feature investment cast flanges and tight radius elbows with 2-inch primaries and 3-inch collectors. Requires the use of Scotidi Race Development engine mounts. MSRP: $1,479.00
UltimateHeaders.com • (440) 234-9600
Victory 1 Performance
Victory 1 Performance’s titanium and super alloy engine valves for the Ford 7.3-liter Godzilla are forged, machined, and coated completely in-house in the USA. Superior one-piece design for maximum strength and durability, each set is finished with industry-leading coatings for increased heat resistance and prolonged service life. Victory 1 can custom manufacture valves to a wide range of specifications, including overall length, head diameter, seat angle, and profile.
TitaniumValve.com • (704) 799-1995
Whipple Superchargers
Whipple Superchargers offers an advanced, powerful, and upgradeable supercharger system for the Ford 7.3-liter engine — the 1,800-plus-horsepower-capable Gen 5 3.0-liter Whipple twin-screw supercharger. A perfect addition to a Godzilla crate engine or available as a complete vehicle kit for 2020-2023 Ford F205 and F350 trucks. MSRP: $6,800.00
WhippleSuperchargers.com • (559) 442-1261
Willis Performance
These CNC ported, stock-casting Godzilla heads provide increased flow, CNC “qualified” combustion chambers, and are re-machined to accept standard .750-inch reach gasket seat spark plugs to offer a variety of manufacturers and heat ranges; this also involves cutting back the spark plug boss in the combustion chamber for added detonation resistance. Also available in a Stage 2 configuration with Manley severe-duty stainless steel valves, bronze guides, and copper beryllium seats for more extreme applications. MSRP: Stage 1 $1,850.00, Stage 2 $4,200.00
WillisEngines.com • (734) 788-4026
Wiseco Pistons
Wiseco’s Professional Series forged racing pistons for Ford Godzilla engines are engineered, forged, and machined in the USA from 2618 aluminum for improved tensile strength. Featuring ArmorGlide skirt coating to reduce operating friction, skirt, and cylinder wear, and provide quieter operation, sets are available in 4.220-inch bore size, stock engine stroke, and in -12.50cc dish or -22.00cc dish. MSRP: $1,125.03
Wiseco.com • (800) 321-1364