Godzilla-Powered 1967 Ford F-100 Cranks Out 600 HP

Underneath its modernized exterior, this Godzilla-powered 1967 Ford F-100 has been upgraded in every conceivable way.

For years now, Coyote swaps have been all the rage, particularly in vintage Blue Oval pickups, and it’s pretty easy to see why – it offers up solid power right out the box with much more available if so desired, along with decent fuel economy and reliability as well. However, there’s a new engine in town – the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 – which is quickly becoming the engine swap candidate of choice for many, including William Leimbach and David Yocum of Wildside Customs, who built this wicked Godzilla-powered 1967 Ford F-100 recently captured on film by the folks at Holley.

This Godzilla-powered 1967 Ford F-100 isn’t just some ratty built loaded with patina – as is quite popular these days. Instead, it’s far more than just an interesting swap, a truck that shines in every conceivable way. On the outside, the pickup features a matte green paint job that’s quite unique, which is complemented by dark matte trim and wheels for a very modern appearance. A set of Godzilla badges on the fenders hint that there’s something special going on under the hood, too.

Underneath, the dynamic duo gave this old F-100 the ever-popular Crown Victoria front clip swap, and also borrowed the sedan’s suspension components to improve the ride and handling. A four-link setup in the rear wraps up those upgrades, while a set of Ridetech coilovers reside at all four corners, as well as disc brakes. The result is a vintage pickup that sits low to the ground and drives more like a modern vehicle versus the stock setup.

The star of this show, however, is its heart – a crate Godzilla powerplant that came from Mass Motorsports. Leimbach and Yocum knew from the start that they wanted this particular engine for their build, so they didn’t mind waiting the 8-9 months it took to get this one. However, that’s because it isn’t stock – rather the 7.3-liter mill has been treated to a larger cam and beefier springs, as well as a Holley Terminator ECU, which help it make a healthy 600 horsepower.

The Godzilla mill is mated to a proper TKX five-speed manual transmission, which sends power back to a 9-inch rear end with a limited-slip differential. Add it all up, and that combination makes this slick 1967 F-100 one heck of a fine street cruiser, as well as one that’s more than capable of holding its own at a stoplight.

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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.

In addition to his expertise writing about cars, trucks, motorcycles, and every other type of automobile, Brett had spent several years running parts for local auto dealerships.

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