Ford Godzilla engine
| Ford Godzilla engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 2020-present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated V8 |
| Displacement | 7.3 L (444.9 cu in)[1][2] |
| Cylinder bore | 4.22 in (107.2 mm)[1][3] |
| Piston stroke | 3.976 in (101.0 mm)[1][3] |
| Block material | Cast iron[3] |
| Head material | Aluminum[3] |
| Valvetrain | OHV[1][3][4][2] |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1[3] |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | MPFI[3] |
| Fuel type | Gasoline[1][3][4][2] |
| Output | |
| Power output | |
| Torque output | |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford 385 engine Modular V10[1][3] |
The Ford Godzilla engine is a V8 engine offered by the Ford Motor Company. The engine is intended to replace the 6.8-liter Modular V10 engine,[1][3] and started appearing in the Ford E-Series vans and Ford Super Duty pickup trucks for the 2020 model year.[3][4]
It is also available as a crate engine.[5]
Attributes[]
- Camshaft: Variable valve timing
- Piston: Hypereutetic aluminum alloy
- Connecting rod: Cracked powdered metal
- Crank: Forged
- No Variable displacement (for durability)
- Knock sensors shared with the Ford Boss engine
- Siamesed cylinders with saw cuts between cylinders to increase cooling capacity
- Variable oil pump for fuel economy[6]
Because the engine uses overhead valves actuated by pushrods, it is smaller than many of the overhead camshaft Ford Modular engines, and can be fitted to older cars.[6]
Common Applications[]
The 7.3L gas V8 is available in its highest state of tune (430 hp (321 kW) @5500 RPM and 475 lb⋅ft (644 N⋅m) @4000 RPM) for the F-250 and F-350; a detuned 'Premium' version (350 hp (261 kW) @3900 RPM and 468 lb⋅ft (635 N⋅m) @3900 RPM) is fitted to Ford F-600 and F-700 trucks and E-Series van chassis.[4] An 'economy' tune, available only in the E-Series, lowers output further to 300 hp (224 kW) @3750 RPM and 425 lb⋅ft (576 N⋅m) @3250 RPM in the interest of fuel economy. The 'premium' tune is intended as a direct replacement for the 6.8L V10, while the 'economy' tune replaces the 6.2L V8.[3]
- 2020-present Ford F-250
- 2020-present Ford F-350
- 2020-present Ford F-450
- 2020-present Ford F-550
- 2020-present Ford F-600
- 2021-present Ford E-350
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Smith, Evan (2019-03-13). "An Inside Look at Ford's All-New 7.3L Pushrod V8". Hot Rod (magazine). Motor Trend Group. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ a b c d e Turner, Steve (2019-08-01). "Ford's 7.3-Liter 'Godzilla' Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential". Mustang 360. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ a b c d e f Wendler, Andrew (2019-08-01). "New Ford 7.3-Liter "Godzilla" V-8 Coming for Super Duty Lineup". Car and Driver. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 2020-06-28.
- ^ "7.3L V8 430HP SUPER DUTY CRATE ENGINE". Ford Performance. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ a b Sorokanich, Bob; Silvestro, Brian (September 15, 2020). "Ford's 7.3-Liter V-8 Can Make 600 Naturally-Aspirated Horsepower With Basic Mods". Road & Track. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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