Ford Unleashes 1,000 HP Megazilla V8!

By Gary Gastelu |

Jan 30, 2025

Godzilla is getting stronger.

Ford has unveiled a new supercharged version of its 7.3-liter V8 that’s rated at more than 1,000 hp.

The V8 was originally launched in Ford’s heavy duty trucks with the Godzilla nickname and 430 hp and 475 hp, but that was followed up by a crate motor called the Megazilla with 612 hp and 670 lb-ft.

Now Ford has added a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger that cranks up the power and is billing the new version the Megazilla 2.0.

The engine features forged pistons, connecting rods, a steel crank, ported and polished cylinder heads, upgraded valve springs and the same bell housing as Ford’s other V8s to make it an easy swap. Unfortunately, it is for track and off-road use only and not street legal, but it does give Ford a competitor to Mopar’s 1,000 hp supercharged 426-cubic-inch Hellephant V8, which is certified for both racing vehicles and classic car builds.

However, Ford also strapped a 3.0-liter supercharger to the 5.0-liter V8 from the Mustang Dark Horse to create a crate motor with 800 hp and 615 lb-ft that’s not only street legal, but comes with a two-year, 24,000-mile warranty.

Prices for the two engines have not been released, but they will be available through the Ford Performance catalog in late 2024. A standard Megazilla lists in it now for $22,995, while a 760 hp supercharged 5.2-liter Raptor R crate motor is $29,500.