The final number isn’t confirmed yet, but Ford Performance is equipping the already-built Megazilla V8 with a massive Whipple supercharger
Hot-rodders love Ford’s 7.3-liter pushrod V8. Despite its larger displacement, it’s more compact than the 5.0-liter Coyote and has proven capable of handling massive power without failure. While the aftermarket first showcased its potential, Ford took it further with the Megazilla crate engine—producing 615 horsepower naturally aspirated.
Engine builders have been experimenting with boost on the Godzilla platform for years, leading to this: a Whipple-supercharged 7.3-liter crate engine cranking out 1,000 horsepower.
Ford calls it the Megazilla 2.0, a fitting name given its mix of familiar and upgraded components. It retains forged pistons and connecting rods, ported and polished cylinder heads, upgraded valve springs, and a steel crankshaft.
The big game-changer is the Gen 6 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger, which pushes this engine into four-digit horsepower territory—strictly for off-road use. That means no street rods running this beast unless the owner doesn’t mind breaking the law.
Because the stock Super Duty engine has a cast iron block, it can handle the extra boost. Upgraded internals and high-flow heads play a crucial role in making it work. Ford hasn’t released torque figures yet, but considering the naturally aspirated Megazilla produces 638 lb-ft at 4,650 rpm, the blown Megazilla 2.0 will likely be well beyond that.
Ford is also rolling out another crate engine—a 5.0-liter Coyote with the same Whipple supercharger. Borrowed from the Mustang Dark Horse, it features a reprogrammed powertrain control module and other enhancements, targeting 800+ horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the Megazilla 2.0, this one is street-legal and comes with an optional two-year, 24,000-mile warranty.
Pricing for both engines hasn’t been announced yet, but expect a hefty price tag. For reference, the current Megazilla is listed on Ford Performance’s site for $22,995. While tuners like Brian Wolfe at Willis Performance have squeezed even more power from similar setups with aggressive tuning, there’s something to be said for having your drag engine built straight from Ford.
