Ford Megazilla Revealed as the Ultimate Version of the Godzilla V8 (So Far)

Mere months after a trademark filing foreshadowed its existence, the Ford Megazilla is here.

Just a few months ago, Ford filed to trademark “Megazilla,” which foreshadowed a new, more powerful version of the existing 7.3-liter Godzilla V8. The automaker later confirmed that this name would be applied to a future crate engine, but we didn’t have to wait long to see this new addition to the Ford Performance catalog. In fact, the Ford Megazilla crate motor was just revealed at the 2022 PRI Trade Show in Indianapolis.

Though it displaces the same 7.3 liters as the existing Godzilla, the Ford Megazilla powerplant has been fortified with upgrades including Mahle pistons, forged Callies H-Beam connecting rods, CNC-machined heads, a low-profile Ford Performance intake manifold, and the same 92-millimeter throttle body utilized in the current-gen Mustang Shelby GT500. Total output comes in at a cool 615 horsepower and 640 pound-feet of torque, which is impressive by any measure.

Of course, the Godzilla has earned a reputation for being easy to extract power from, and the Ford Megazilla drives that point home. Peak output isn’t the only story here either, as this new crate motor pumps out over 500 pound-feet of torque between 2,500 and 6,000 rpm, with peak torque coming in at just 3,800 rpm and horsepower arriving at 5,800 rpm.

Pricing for the new Ford Megazilla V8 hasn’t yet been announced, but the crate version of the Godzilla currently retails for just over $9k, so it’ll certainly cost a bit more than that, at the very least. The fortified powerplant is expected to go on sale in Q2 of 2023, and we have to believe that it’ll quickly become a favorite of those looking for a major upgrade in the engine department. The Godzilla has quickly gained favor for a variety of applications, ranging from drag racing to restomods, and given the many upgraded components present here – not to mention the fact that it’s a solid basis for boost –  the Megazilla figures to follow in those footsteps.

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Brett Foote

Brett Foote has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is a longtime contributor to Internet Brands’ Auto Group sites, including Chevrolet Forum, Rennlist, and Ford Truck Enthusiasts, among other popular sites.

He has been an automotive enthusiast since the day he came into this world and rode home from the hospital in a first-gen Mustang, and he's been wrenching on them nearly as long.

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