For it being 444 ci or 7.3 it needs cam and head work before it's even viable for hp then comes the cost of it which you'd be better going big cube sbf or bbf.
Love this engine and I hope the aftermarket stays with this engine. Problem is, Ford needs to drop this in more vehicles. Won’t be a true LS competitor unless the availability is there.
@@Joebauers2505 yeah but the Coyote is arguably harder to work on and more expensive. Don’t get me wrong I just picked up a gen 2 and I know they are superior engines. But for what I want to do (no prep street racing) the bigger low end torque push rod engines are the best for that. Especially for the 8th.
@@yaboykris2118 - also no if you knew anything about coyotes and dohc engine is they make torque lots of it no one buys ls for torque and that’s not how engines work. LOL cheap junkyard cookie cutter build that’s what the ls is. Cleetus went 7’s with a stock Godzilla potential is insane way better than lt or ls or gen 3 “hemi”. All this engine needs is time so prices drop and have more availability that’s all no discussion about it being a better engine, it’s a fact that it is.
This is great, transparent info so those curious can see what the basic swaps can produce. Every combo is different, but it gives a realistic baseline of what one could expect with a similar build. Nice!
Hey Ole! Thank you for helping us with everything! We're glad we went with the OBR Godzilla Control Pack for our project. Your product is industry-leading, and your knowledge is invaluable! -Landan
Pretty neat. I've always been and probably will be into the older engines like the windsors but it's cool to see a stock engine run deep into the 11s. If this car had some gear more weight reduction and some better tires this thing would be fast. Also tremec would be cool
Great video and good work fellas!! That is a very impressive build with hecka impressive numbers! The engine sounds amazing to me!! I am actually surprised at the weight as I was expecting it to weigh more...
Very impressive. But just a suggestions, close the windows when making track passes (open passenger window is catching air like a parachute LOL) and try some more RPMs (and add more water in the water box if need be) during the burnouts, I don't think that you were getting those tires hot enough. That car had 1.5x sixty foots in it. 🙂
Thanks for the feeback! This instrument cluster is designed specifically for 1987-1993 Fox Mustangs. -Landan Here is a link if you would like to read about it: lmr.com/item/ATM-7007/mustang-autometer-invision-lcd-dash-kit-87-93
I got a 2004 thunderbird from my grandpa before he passed away. A Godzilla in thst thing would be sick. I dont care how fast it is. I just want to do big stupid burnouts with the top off!! 😂😂
A quick search shows that a 460 with aluminum heads weighs ~670 pounds. The 7.3L Godzilla without any accessory drive components weighs ~540 pounds. -Landan
Absolute awesome build 👏🏻 but if I'm honest, the numbers that the 7.3 put out aren't impressive enough. I honestly was expecting more power and just more put of a motor that I thought would be a monster. Now please correct me if I'm wrong or am I not seeing this correctly. ??
It's a stock truck engine with long tubes , it was not designed to be a performance engine ! That said once this engine is properly set up to be a performance engine you will see much better numbers , and keep in mind this car is sporting hwy gears 3.27 not drag strip friendly even with close to 500 ftp of torque at the wheels which also were spinning at launch .
@@pokergamesinteractivellc8841 Yes. The original plan was to use a Tremec TKX. Any transmission from a Ford modular V8 production engine will work with the 7.3L Godzilla. Some examples would be a 4R70W, 4R100, T45, and TR3650. The Godzilla engine shares the same bellhousing bolt pattern. -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration It really disappoints that after the Terminator none of the engines from Ford came with fully forged internals. They ask so much for these long blocks and they cant even hold any crazy power without blowing up.😞
@@1SIK500 that doesn't answer the question. It seems the cluster is hitting a 160mph limit on the track and on the Dyno regardless if the car is actually doing that speed or more.
You guys have had that engine for months and this is as far as you got really and you are Ford guys. Cleetus McFarland just got a Godzilla a few weeks ago put on a couple of turbos and have run the car into the 7's already.
Ours is designed as a street build (including A/C, full interior, etc.). We wanted to build it this way to help inspire others if they also plan to Godzilla swap their Fox Body. We are working on many other projects, parts, and product reviews on our channel. Which is why it took time to complete. 😉
@@msw7021 cause there was to much fuel in the oil,and using the factory head bolts 3 times when they are supposed to be used once so nothing but there fault
You are not wrong. I have built many projects. But this is my first STREET/DRAG CAR build. Though I have ROADRACED all my life. I have only been down the STRIP a few dozen times in my life. LMR thought that I should be the one to test it out. I am Greatful for the opportunity. I would need some more seat time to get the hang of the DRAG RACE technique. I knew everyone would pick up on that. I am very happy with the way the car turned out.. ......Scott Hubbard
@@hubstang also I asked landen but I may get a quicker answer. Keep the 4r70 or was there a switch in a later than Ep 1 episode to the 6r80? And what's the stall?
@@ZLwh1ne The 4R70 was only used for the initial mock up and was never intended to be used in this build. You can see in the other episodes that we switched to the 6R80. There is an aftermarket Torque converter, 2500 stall, but it seems to be pulling before that.
Smh not really sure what the hype is about a motor designed to pull heavyweight, 7.3L = no rpm which also equals no horsepower, if looking to do tractor pulls id say your on the right track, but do drag race , what a waste of time and money, honestly with whatever the cost was to purchase and get swapped into mustang you could've invested into the stock motor with built bottom end and a turbo/ supercharged set up or even , N/a and kill that 7.3, but good job with motor swap
In the 11s and 120mph trap speed quite impressive for a stock engine!
For it being 444 ci or 7.3 it needs cam and head work before it's even viable for hp then comes the cost of it which you'd be better going big cube sbf or bbf.
I will never get tired of seeing that ridiculous torque "curve"... definitely my favorite part of the 7.3 zilla
It's definitely a torque monster! -Landan
New cam, intake and ported heads huge difference they are only going to 5800rpm
So bad ass! Love this build!
When are you guys doing yours? Lx notchbac
Love this engine and I hope the aftermarket stays with this engine. Problem is, Ford needs to drop this in more vehicles. Won’t be a true LS competitor unless the availability is there.
There wouldn't be as many ls swaps if Chevrolet made good transmissions.
Doesn't need to be ls competition when you can buy a smaller cube coyote and make more power.
@@Joebauers2505 yeah but the Coyote is arguably harder to work on and more expensive. Don’t get me wrong I just picked up a gen 2 and I know they are superior engines. But for what I want to do (no prep street racing) the bigger low end torque push rod engines are the best for that. Especially for the 8th.
Ford sells close to million trucks a year you’ll see the 7.3 more often trust me
@@yaboykris2118 - also no if you knew anything about coyotes and dohc engine is they make torque lots of it no one buys ls for torque and that’s not how engines work. LOL cheap junkyard cookie cutter build that’s what the ls is. Cleetus went 7’s with a stock Godzilla potential is insane way better than lt or ls or gen 3 “hemi”. All this engine needs is time so prices drop and have more availability that’s all no discussion about it being a better engine, it’s a fact that it is.
This is great, transparent info so those curious can see what the basic swaps can produce. Every combo is different, but it gives a realistic baseline of what one could expect with a similar build. Nice!
We appreciate the great feedback! This was exactly our thoughts whenever we built the car. -Landan
Sweet whip but Ole Cletus has shown us the weak links!
Awesome work LMR
With open exhaust you can bump the spark up a little, and probably add some fuel to it to get that power back, and more.
Great video series - we are so pleased to be involved in this project.
Hey Ole! Thank you for helping us with everything! We're glad we went with the OBR Godzilla Control Pack for our project. Your product is industry-leading, and your knowledge is invaluable! -Landan
Pretty neat. I've always been and probably will be into the older engines like the windsors but it's cool to see a stock engine run deep into the 11s. If this car had some gear more weight reduction and some better tires this thing would be fast. Also tremec would be cool
Back pressure is a myth, the small power loss was in the tune
Very cool video! Really enjoyed the weighing, dyno runs, and track runs. Thanks Landon and LMR
Not bad, hopefully prices will come down for these
I seen a video the other day where these 445's are starting to have chrome pitting from the camshaft lobes.
You should add 16 inches extension on your pull open headers to get back the scavenging effect
4.30 gears and it will be amazing
Great video and good work fellas!! That is a very impressive build with hecka impressive numbers! The engine sounds amazing to me!! I am actually surprised at the weight as I was expecting it to weigh more...
Must be a nice driver in the street
Very impressive. But just a suggestions, close the windows when making track passes (open passenger window is catching air like a parachute LOL) and try some more RPMs (and add more water in the water box if need be) during the burnouts, I don't think that you were getting those tires hot enough. That car had 1.5x sixty foots in it. 🙂
Great build
Just a wink away from running tens. Nice
We were so close 😅
Cletus a dreads did it
Wow amazing
That is a really good looking gauge cluster! What is the part number to that? And does that work on a new edge? Awesome vid by the way.
Thanks for the feeback! This instrument cluster is designed specifically for 1987-1993 Fox Mustangs. -Landan
Here is a link if you would like to read about it: lmr.com/item/ATM-7007/mustang-autometer-invision-lcd-dash-kit-87-93
Ty LMR!
Good numbers/times for it being stock but for the price especially on a budget I’ll stick to my SBF SBE van motors!🤣
Such a badass car! Love the new 18” drag wheels btw, they look amazing!
Thank for awesome content! Good luck! Awesome job!
Thought I recognized that track. Little River…need to visit that one again…
Definitely! Little River is the best!
Damn almost 10s that's awesome 👍
I got a 2004 thunderbird from my grandpa before he passed away. A Godzilla in thst thing would be sick. I dont care how fast it is. I just want to do big stupid burnouts with the top off!! 😂😂
Dang, that pass looked so slow. Pretty decent time though
Drag racing looks weird from some angles. But the numbers don't lie haha!
Dreams do come true!
Cool motor but not cost efficient for the power gains. Depending on the motor u have, u could build and boost one to be faster. Cool video tho.
Why's the speedo so off with that expensive auto meter dash? And why does it top out at 160?
That's the max mph the cluster will display. We've been a little lazy with calibrating the speedometer! -Landan
I like it so well I've got one but I got confused and put an LS in it, I'm a poor man
Same shape power curve as a stock 5.0 with just more power everywhere.
120mph but autometer mph stopped when it hit 160!! glad I don't have autometer dash
The speedometer wasn't calibrated. The Autometer InVision dash is a nice part. Let me know if you have any questions about it. -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration All good. I have a Holley screen with GPS
LMR is way behind on doing this swap.
there's still a lot of headaches before this goes mainstream.
Good Stuff sir,,,
Ben debate to put Godzilla, coyote or a 06 hemi in my fairmont
What's the weight difference between a 460 with aluminum heads and intake and the godzilla?
A quick search shows that a 460 with aluminum heads weighs ~670 pounds. The 7.3L Godzilla without any accessory drive components weighs ~540 pounds. -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration thanks brother
Cool! Could you get the same performance out of a coyote?
Just look at coyote stock class. Those guys are running sealed engines and in the 9’s.
@@orionsmith7669 Numbers should be more for a 7.3..Really not impressed
Absolute awesome build 👏🏻 but if I'm honest, the numbers that the 7.3 put out aren't impressive enough. I honestly was expecting more power and just more put of a motor that I thought would be a monster. Now please correct me if I'm wrong or am I not seeing this correctly. ??
It's a stock truck engine with long tubes , it was not designed to be a performance engine ! That said once this engine is properly set up to be a performance engine you will see much better numbers , and keep in mind this car is sporting hwy gears 3.27 not drag strip friendly even with close to 500 ftp of torque at the wheels which also were spinning at launch .
@Fred Moucatel Got it 👍🏻 thank you I really appreciate the clarification. I thought this set up was for a drag car. 👍🏻 Really appreciate the response
My big question is can the setup pass California smog
Hell yea it would for the very low price of 300$ 🤣
@@ranware2779 it only cost me 250 for my coyote💵
@@yorkenworthy not bad
Awesome content congrats
Thanks!
TURBO TTTTIIIIIMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEE
No
@@Jv19979 allllll come on
@@turboman351w3 needs a 8000 rpm 302
@@Jv19979 ooo my bad , yea your right
@@turboman351w3 I love the sound of a screaming NA 302
🔥🔥🔥
Being stock, what kind of mileage does it get, for a low 11 sec car
Thanks for all you do lmr, but who wants an automatic Fox Body, besides Landon?
Thanks for the comment! The original plan was a TKX, but we opted for a 6R80 for R&D reasons. -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration Have you looked in to a Tremec transmission yet? Do you know if it will bolt up to this motor?
@@pokergamesinteractivellc8841 Yes. The original plan was to use a Tremec TKX. Any transmission from a Ford modular V8 production engine will work with the 7.3L Godzilla. Some examples would be a 4R70W, 4R100, T45, and TR3650. The Godzilla engine shares the same bellhousing bolt pattern. -Landan
Coyote swap the world
Wouldn't rb26 be a Godzilla motor?
Back in the 90's, the R32 was dubbed "Godzilla" by consumers and the press, not the engine. The 7.3L big-block was code-named Godzilla.
Very cool car, strong runs for a little street car no doubt. Go grab some milk and dust cars costing 5 times as much on the way
Youre better off boring and stroking a SB 351c to a SB460 and make more hp/tq
Does this engine come with forged internals rods,pistons? Or only a forged crank???
Forged crank, powdered rods, and hypereutectic pistons. -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration It really disappoints that after the Terminator none of the engines from Ford came with fully forged internals. They ask so much for these long blocks and they cant even hold any crazy power without blowing up.😞
@@ff23018 More factory engines with forged internals would be cool! -Landan
@@ff23018 The GT500 came with forged internals and is basically the successor of the Terminator.
What vehicle does the 7.3 come in
2020 and newer F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks. -Landan
Needs a cam
Cool stuff! Is there a reason the speedo only goes to 160 mph?
Honestly, I don’t think you’d want to go any faster in this car.
@@1SIK500 that doesn't answer the question. It seems the cluster is hitting a 160mph limit on the track and on the Dyno regardless if the car is actually doing that speed or more.
That's the max mph the cluster will display. I'll be honest, we've been a little lazy on calibrating the speedometer. -Landan
@@latemodelrestoration thanks Landan. What do you speculate the actual mph was on those runs on the dyno and track?
@@PANTYEATR1 The car trapped 119-120 mph on most of the runs. On the fastest pass, it trapped 120.22 mph. -Landan
Coyote or nothing. Cool Build but Coyote just makes way more sense.
You guys have had that engine for months and this is as far as you got really and you are Ford guys. Cleetus McFarland just got a Godzilla a few weeks ago put on a couple of turbos and have run the car into the 7's already.
Ours is designed as a street build (including A/C, full interior, etc.). We wanted to build it this way to help inspire others if they also plan to Godzilla swap their Fox Body. We are working on many other projects, parts, and product reviews on our channel. Which is why it took time to complete. 😉
Slapped on 2 turbos and blew it up twice so far,...impressive
@@msw7021 cause there was to much fuel in the oil,and using the factory head bolts 3 times when they are supposed to be used once so nothing but there fault
McFlurry already breaking records an way cooler build twin turbo Godzilla with a Bruno lenco you sir are late to the party 😂
Full race suit n doesn't know to do a burn out lol
You are not wrong. I have built many projects. But this is my first STREET/DRAG CAR build. Though I have ROADRACED all my life. I have only been down the STRIP a few dozen times in my life. LMR thought that I should be the one to test it out. I am Greatful for the opportunity. I would need some more seat time to get the hang of the DRAG RACE technique. I knew everyone would pick up on that. I am very happy with the way the car turned out.. ......Scott Hubbard
@@hubstang tell @elias to build his own and show you 😂
@@hubstang also I asked landen but I may get a quicker answer. Keep the 4r70 or was there a switch in a later than Ep 1 episode to the 6r80? And what's the stall?
@@ZLwh1ne The 4R70 was only used for the initial mock up and was never intended to be used in this build. You can see in the other episodes that we switched to the 6R80. There is an aftermarket Torque converter, 2500 stall, but it seems to be pulling before that.
Too late Cletus’s mcfarland has already done it
Dude, please stop saying back pressure. You lost torque because you lost the scavenging effect of the longer exhaust past the collector. That’s it.
Smh not really sure what the hype is about a motor designed to pull heavyweight, 7.3L = no rpm which also equals no horsepower, if looking to do tractor pulls id say your on the right track, but do drag race , what a waste of time and money, honestly with whatever the cost was to purchase and get swapped into mustang you could've invested into the stock motor with built bottom end and a turbo/ supercharged set up or even , N/a and kill that 7.3, but good job with motor swap
I'd rather build the stock 5.0 they sound better and are more fun
Run your car not your mouth
EASILY into the 10s if you swap out that 3.27 rear gear!
Cletus already did it
Brian Wolfe well before Cleetus