Godzilla 7.3L¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| part_id | powertrain/godzilla-7-3l |
| title | Godzilla 7.3L |
| revision | 1.0.0 |
| status | active |
| category | powertrain/engine |
| unit_of_measure | each |
| published | true |
| dateCreated | 2025-10-26T20:31:02.331Z |
Human summary¶
The Ford 7.3L “Godzilla” is a modern, pushrod (OHV) V8 designed for heavy-duty truck use and crate engine applications. It is commonly used in F-Series Super Duty platforms and is a popular swap choice for older Ford trucks because of its durability and simple architecture.
Verified spec fields (fill from official sources)¶
Fill these exactly from a Ford or OEM datasheet (links below). Fields left blank are placeholders.
- Displacement: 7.3 L (445 cu in)
- Configuration: V8, OHV (pushrod)
- Block material: (e.g., cast iron)
- Head material: (e.g., aluminum)
- Valvetrain: (e.g., 2 valves per cylinder, OHV)
- Bore × Stroke: ___ mm × ___ mm
- Compression ratio: ___ :1
- Rated power (manufacturer): ___ hp @ ___ rpm
- Rated torque (manufacturer): ___ lb-ft @ ___ rpm
- Fuel type: Gasoline
- Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
- Recommended oil: (type/viscosity)
- ECU / control compatibility: (OEM ECU, crate ECU, standalone options)
- Accessory drive & starter pattern notes: (adapter/clearance reminders)
Swap & integration notes¶
- Oil pan & accessories: The Godzilla often needs a swap-specific oil pan and accessory mounting for older frames. Check pan clearance for crossmember and steering.
- Motor mounts & bolt pattern: Use dedicated mount adaptors or custom mounts; note the bellhousing/adapter for the 6R140.
- ECU & wiring: Godzilla requires a modern ECU and wiring; plan Infinitybox + ECU integration for starter, alternator, engine sensors & CAN.
- Cooling & exhaust: Radiator capacity and header fitment often require custom solutions.
Sources & exact search queries (copy/paste)¶
Use these to pull authoritative specs:
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Ford / Ford Performance / Ford Parts:
site:ford.com "7.3L Godzilla" specification
site:fordperformanceparts.com "7.3L Godzilla" -
OEM or crate engine docs:
Ford 7.3L Godzilla specifications PDF -
Wikipedia (summary):
Ford Godzilla 7.3L Wikipedia -
Automotive press & tech: MotorTrend, SAE articles:
7.3L Godzilla specs "bore" "stroke" "horsepower" "torque"
When you find a web page with the specs, copy the key numeric lines and paste them here; I’ll update the page.