Ford introduced it is Megazilla crate engine nearly precisely one 12 months in the past, and now it is lastly able to promote it. Based on the tamer Godzilla engine accessible in among the Blue Oval’s heavy-duty pickups, the Megazilla produces 615 horsepower and 638 pound-feet of torque from 7.3 liters. It does so with none assist from compelled induction, however regardless of the dearth of a supercharger or turbocharger, it nonetheless prices a fairly penny: $22,995. If you are in search of one thing a bit extra full, a brand new Maverick pickup prices $25,640.
Ford’s engine is a protracted block with most of the components you should get it working, but it surely does not include important equipment like a starter. In different phrases, you are gonna must shell out a good quantity more money to truly get the engine entering into no matter you determine to place it in. That’s not the top of the world on your common scorching rodder, however a brand new store truck as a substitute? That may very well be fairly engaging.
The Megazilla may be very spectacular, although. It produces 84 horsepower per liter utilizing two valves per cylinder and pushrods, which makes it extra highly effective and volumetrically environment friendly than General Motor’s venerable LS7, which produced about 72 horsepower per liter and 505 horsepower whole. It is probably going significantly heavier, although. The LS7 was all aluminum, whereas the Megazilla has an iron block and aluminum heads. It shares its block, wiring harness, and metal crankshaft with the inventory Godzilla. The pistons and connecting rods are solid, nevertheless, and bespoke to the aftermarket engine.
Is all of it definitely worth the cash, although? Despite headlines about EVs taking on the world, the Big Three nonetheless promote a variety of crate motors. A 807-hp, 6.2-liter Redeye lengthy block out of Dodge’s Direct Connection catalog costs just $12,995, for example. Likewise, a supercharged LT4 crate engine from GM could be had for round $18,000.
Ford guys most likely will not set up these of their Mustangs, although. If you need one of many newest and biggest crate motors from Ford, you are gonna must cough up the money.