Ford Godzilla engine

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Ford Godzilla engine
Overview
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Production2020–present
Layout
Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V8
Displacement 6.8 L (415.0 cu in)
7.3 L (444.9 cu in) [1] [2]
Cylinder bore 4.22 in (107.2 mm) [1] [3]
Piston stroke 3.68 in (93.5 mm)
3.976 in (101.0 mm) [1] [3]
Cylinder block material Cast iron [3]
Cylinder head material Aluminum [3]
Valvetrain OHV (2 valves × cyl.) [1] [3] [4] [2]
Compression ratio 10.8:1
10.5:1 [3]
Combustion
Fuel system MPFI [3]
Fuel type Gasoline [1] [3] [4] [2]
Output
Power output
  • 300 hp (224 kW) at 3,750 rpm (7.3 Economy, E-350/450)
  • 325 hp (242 kW) at 3,750 rpm (7.3 Premium, E-350/450)
  • 335 hp (250 kW) at 3,750 rpm (7.3, F-53/F-59, F-650/750 2023–present)
  • 350 hp (261 kW) at 3,900 rpm (7.3, F-53/F-59 & Chassis Cab 2020–21, F-650/750 2020–22)
  • 405 hp (302 kW) at 5,000 rpm (6.8, Super Duty)
  • 430 hp (321 kW) at 5,500 rpm [1] [2] [3] [4] (7.3, Super Duty 2020–22)
  • 430 hp (321 kW) at 5,500 rpm (7.3, Super Duty 2023–present)
Torque output
  • 425 lb⋅ft (576 N⋅m) at 3,250 rpm
    (7.3 Economy, E-350/450)
  • 445 lb⋅ft (603 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm (6.8, Super Duty)
  • 450 lb⋅ft (610 N⋅m) at 3,750 rpm
    (7.3 Premium, E-350/450)
  • 468 lb⋅ft (635 N⋅m) at 3,750 rpm (7.3, F-53/F-59,
    F-650/750 2023–present)
  • 468 lb⋅ft (635 N⋅m) at 3,900 rpm (7.3, F-53/F-59 & Chassis Cab 2020–21,
    F-650/750 2020–22)
  • 475 lb⋅ft (644 N⋅m) at 4,050 rpm [1] [2] [3] [4] (7.3, Super Duty 2020–22)
  • 485 lb⋅ft (658 N⋅m) at 4,000 rpm (7.3, Super Duty 2023–present)
Chronology
Predecessor Ford 385 engine
Modular V10 [1] [3]
Ford Boss engine

The Ford Godzilla engine is a family of V8 engines offered by the Ford Motor Company. The engines are intended to replace the Modular V10 engine and the Boss V8 engine in many uses. [1] [3] The engine, first introduced with a displacement of 7.3L was first used with Ford Super Duty trucks starting with the 2020 model year and was later added to the Ford E-Series for the 2021 model year. [3] [4] It is also available as a crate engine. [5] A smaller displacement 6.8L was introduced in 2023. Exterior dimensions are smaller than the 385-series 460 engine, and slightly larger than those of the 351 Windsor engine. [6]

Contents

Attributes

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. [7]

Variable tuning

Ford offers several different ratings of the engines that can prioritize either performance or economy. Performance-oriented tunings are intended as a replacement for the Modular V10 engine, while economy-oriented tunings replace the Boss V8 engine.

The highest current state of tune, offered on the Ford Super Duty (F-250/350/450) pickup trucks, offers 430 horsepower (321 kW) at 5,500 RPM and 475 pound-feet (644 N⋅m) of torque at 4,000 RPM. [3]

For the largest Super Duty trucks (F-550/600) and the medium-duty Ford F-650/750 trucks, the engine is de-tuned to 335 hp (250 kW) at 3,750 RPM, but with more torque, 468 lb⋅ft (635 N⋅m) at 3,750 RPM. [4]

The E-Series offers two versions that were de-tuned even further. The "premium-rated" version generates 325 hp (242 kW) and 450 lb⋅ft (610 N⋅m) of torque at 3,750 RPM, while the "economy-rated" variant produces 300 hp (224 kW) and 425 lb⋅ft (576 N⋅m) of torque at 3,250 RPM. The "economy-rated" variant was discontinued for 2024. [8]

6.8L variant

A short-stroked 6.8L version has been introduced in the revamped 2023 Ford Super Duty as a replacement for the predecessor's 6.2L SOHC Boss V8. It is available only in the F-250 and F-350 pickups with the XL trim.

For 2024, the 6.8L gained flex-fuel capability.

Common Applications

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