this is a 2018 Ford f150 7.3 Godzilla swap, it is on a factory tune with the stock intake manifold and throttle body n/a third next video of this truck will be with major upgrades.
The throttle body is closing at 600 hp now looking for a stand alone management system that still allows you to run the factory gauges, ac , abs, ect. Any thoughts or suggestions?
@@texasfml5476 The factory gauge part is what stops a lot of guys from swapping these into newer vehicles. The ford control pack is the only viable option for using the factory cluster, aside from that guys use aftermarket EMS and just run a digital dash. Have you talked to some of the Ford tuning Ghurus like John Lund? He’s been very good at removing torque management limitations on other blue oval platforms. I know of multiple Coyote powered cars with a Lund tune running well into 4 digit power levels on the factory ECU, so it might be worth a shot to reach out and see what Lund racing is doing with the Godzilla platform because if anyone can crack the DBW limitations it’s him.
@@McLovin420_LoE lol. That would be pretty awesome but I don’t know that it would ever be worth putting that much money into a chassis that will never be really good at any particular Motorsport. I will say the Crown Vic’s and Grand Marq’s are fun with a manual gearbox, though. I put a T-45 into a Grand Marquis for my cousin. It was a very mild setup: PI 2V, stock P71 short block, ported/milled PI heads, Comp 268’s, Comp springs, Edelbrock Intake with Accufab elbow, basic bolt on’s like BBK cold air, Kooks long tubes, off road X, Bassani catback. Tuned on pump 93 using SCT. The car made like 290whp and went into the 12’s with the 5 speed on a drag radial. Surprised a lot of people.
@@mikewest712 unloaded trucks understeer while cornering and not giving it too much throttle (or in my trucks case, no matter what I do because it's slow and I have a bumber on the front). That's just a fact. Lots of weight on the front axle, not much on the back. When you add a heavier engine to the front, you make this problem even worse. When you make the rear tires bigger it makes you better at accelerating but not any better cornering because the rear is limited by how fast the front can turn. This isn't theory, I am very interested in sports car as well as how they work and what makes a car corner well, and weight balance as well as how the tires are staggered is a big part of it (as well as the tires themselves, the total weight, the properties of the suspension, etc) Edit: added clarity
Speaking from back in the day, BB engines didn't have to be as radical to make the same power a small block would at max effort. With that said I have to nod to the new SBs as they are very capable. Either way glad to see people still have the ability to make their own, our days are numbered it seems.
Ford doesnt make a BB anymore aside from a crate 460, and in reference to A BB vs SB you'd be correct . but if you mean a coyote vs godzilla then incorrect as a coyote can be pushed to around 1k on a stock engine with just a blower. a godzilla is similiar to a LS and needs head,valvetrain and cam . and then a blower added.
Do you have any forum posts or anything documenting this? I would like to know some more about your suspension and wheel/tire set up. Some more shots of the engine bay would be great too.
Everyone talking out their ass on how this wouldn't be as fast as a charged coyote, or it's more expensive and harder. Who said he wanted to be the fastest? Our car culture is toxic af, he wants to be different, make his own path and be the first to do it. I'd much rather see this than another coyote swap; there's too many boring builds.
I agree 100% that’s why I don’t like the community either. This will make its torque super early so it will feel great when you wanna boogie but still be usable as a truck.
Unfortunately it’s every community. I’m a semi competitive shooter and a 20 yr jiujitsu practitioner and it’s all exactly the same! Damn shame, but our wonderful new world ☹️☹️
@@senseisambo I rolled with the gracies for a bit. I had a great time with them but I’ve got a friend who’s very into the competitive side of it and I see what you mean for sure it can definitely go the same direction.
wdym bro, the trx is kinda garbage compared to the technology of the raptor and ford is coming out with the new Raptor R with an 850 hp hybrid motor, trx never beat the raptor and never will
Just run a raptor a handful times against the fiat truck and the fiat will break eventually over heat or blow some metal parts out the bottom . I’d like see them head to head factory at a Baja event , my money on the raptor it’s built to last .
Are yall out of your mind 😳 he's right 7.3 or no chance there's no hybrid engine going into the raptor. And the trx hellcat engine is limited due to it being in a truck
I am crazy about new standard cab short bed F150's. I hate that the 3.5 eco isn't an optional engine for that configuration. You have nailed it on this one. I love it.
Wow what a beautiful truck. Seriously it is perfect. Classy and what ford should of built fit the Lightning name! The ev lightning has its place too but should have a different name. This should of been the lightning!
I know the 7.3 is capable of making a ton of power but so is the 5.0. I believe the 5.0 would be the quicker of the two engines. I know a guy in Maine who just built his 5.0 mustang and it puts 1,576 hp to the rear tires. It’s also cool to be different. Respect that though
@@diswan5.0 ruclips.net/video/Fr4w3Y48IB8/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/r7MSRAEhVrc/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/bbtPN37LvmU/видео.html are a few examples
That’s sound good, was this swap hard to do? what transmission did you use and wire harness? And did you get the star gauge to work? I’m very interested cause I have an eco-boost 17 that I like to swap over please reach out.
Modified factory harness, transmission from the f250 and ECM from the f250, both engine and transmission dropped right into the factory spot, the thick was a 5.0
I was thinking of this same thing the other day. Sold my fox body a couple years ago and thought this would make a cool new project some day. This thing is badass! All black and that whistle 😮
I have a Single Cab 2011 ford f150 it has a 3.7 liter in it. But my question is will a 5.0 drop straight in there or will I have to do some fabrication?
@@169abr why choose a coyote. Some people like me prefer pushrod motors and the displacement and torque this motor is capable of kill a coyote by comparison. Coyotes a great motor for a smaller car like a mustang but if you want something to remind you of an old school big block but bring modern power thats the motor to do it
@@slowbra94 why choose a coyote? Easier to find, and find parts for, the tuning is much more accessible/robust (Lund Racing tuned a freakin airboat with one), and if you want torque stick a little 2.3 Roush or VMP TVS blower on there and you basically have a much better Lightning. I get the 7.3 makes a lotta old school guys nostalgic for the old school pushrod SBF/BBF days but the coyote just makes things simple. I honestly am happy as long as people keep Ford’s powered by Ford, GM powered GM, etc.
Dang. This is putting me in a pickle. (Nice truck by the way!) 428 FE and 6R80 swapped OBS or 445 Godzilla and 10R80 swapped OBS? AH GAWD WHAT TO DO!?!!
Yes sir we have more Godzilla work to do, we have maxed out the procharger rpm at 60,000 rpm. At 721 HP, next we will do cam, heads, and the F1 series procharger.
@texas fml so I’m curious did you do a Godzilla swap to be different? The coyote has been more than sufficient for running 9s in f-150 and doesn’t require a stand-alone. Just seems like a harder route to make power.
Why not. The 7.3 was designed for the 10 speed any ford 10 speed will do. I mean They're handling built & boosted 5.0's well over 1,000hp & twin turbo setups with massive amounts of torque. I would only use the f250 trans if it came with the engine for simplicities sake.
I got the 7.3 in my 2021 f 650 work truck. Running around at 25,000 pounds most of the time. Still plenty of power for passing. Goes from 55 to 75 in about 8 seconds at 25,000 lbs... unfortunately, I average about 5.3 miles per gallon. Lol
That day did not go well .. that being said, with the procharger maxed out at 60,000 rpm it made 721 HP 810 ft LBS. Now ordering a bigger procharger, cam, and heads.
I wanna put one in a 69 F100 long bed 4 wheel drive. Factory tall boy. That would be sweet. But you know,for what would have to be a quarter of the price of a crate motor 7.3 you could build a 460 to damn near the same specs.
If Ford won't build a proper Lightning I guess we'll have to do it ourselves.
They built plenty of sick f150s, your looking at one.
It’s the new 7.3l big block gas engine. That engine is new as of like last year.
@@danc7412 The 7.3 gas engines only come in f250’s and f350’s, I’m pretty sure
@@WhiteBoiJake your correct 250 and up this was a swap for a f150
Shit they can't even do a 7.3 right anymore.
All the new ambulances are switching from v10s to 7.3s. a fleet of godzillas starting up in the morning is amazing.
why switch?
@@MrEeeaddictb/c the 7.3 is better that’s why
Godzilla 7.3 for the win. We have customers swapping these into everything from foxbody mustangs, to Lincoln continentals
The throttle body is closing at 600 hp now looking for a stand alone management system that still allows you to run the factory gauges, ac , abs, ect.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
@@texasfml5476 The factory gauge part is what stops a lot of guys from swapping these into newer vehicles. The ford control pack is the only viable option for using the factory cluster, aside from that guys use aftermarket EMS and just run a digital dash. Have you talked to some of the Ford tuning Ghurus like John Lund? He’s been very good at removing torque management limitations on other blue oval platforms. I know of multiple Coyote powered cars with a Lund tune running well into 4 digit power levels on the factory ECU, so it might be worth a shot to reach out and see what Lund racing is doing with the Godzilla platform because if anyone can crack the DBW limitations it’s him.
Any swaps into 90’s tow cars? And how hards the swap if so😂
I got a 99 grand marquis. Was thinking of doing a build on the 4.6 with a t56 but now I want a 7.3 with a sequential. 🤣
@@McLovin420_LoE lol. That would be pretty awesome but I don’t know that it would ever be worth putting that much money into a chassis that will never be really good at any particular Motorsport. I will say the Crown Vic’s and Grand Marq’s are fun with a manual gearbox, though. I put a T-45 into a Grand Marquis for my cousin. It was a very mild setup: PI 2V, stock P71 short block, ported/milled PI heads, Comp 268’s, Comp springs, Edelbrock Intake with Accufab elbow, basic bolt on’s like BBK cold air, Kooks long tubes, off road X, Bassani catback. Tuned on pump 93 using SCT. The car made like 290whp and went into the 12’s with the 5 speed on a drag radial. Surprised a lot of people.
Quick update, the truck is on the Dyno today be tuned with the D1 x procharger on e85 video coming soon
looking forward to seeing what the D1x does. I know from 5star the p1sc was tapped out at 8.5psi.
Good lord that thing is going to be nasty!
soon... :-)
It's been 2 months...does this mean it blew up? Or that the 7.3 is a disaster to tune with boost?
give flash of the dyno screen or give some power numbers if your not needing to keep it secret.
That thing looks awesome with those massive rear tires. The 7.3 is a beast.
too bad the front didn't get wider tires, that massive engine makes it heavy and needs the grip while cornering.
@@johnhunter7244 i doubt your theory
@@mikewest712 unloaded trucks understeer while cornering and not giving it too much throttle (or in my trucks case, no matter what I do because it's slow and I have a bumber on the front). That's just a fact. Lots of weight on the front axle, not much on the back. When you add a heavier engine to the front, you make this problem even worse. When you make the rear tires bigger it makes you better at accelerating but not any better cornering because the rear is limited by how fast the front can turn. This isn't theory, I am very interested in sports car as well as how they work and what makes a car corner well, and weight balance as well as how the tires are staggered is a big part of it (as well as the tires themselves, the total weight, the properties of the suspension, etc)
Edit: added clarity
@@johnhunter7244 its a truck made to drive in a straight line its not a vehicle built for cornering
@@johnhunter7244 I doubt theory even more with the information you provided.
Speaking from back in the day,
BB engines didn't have to be as radical to make the same power a small block would at max effort. With that said I have to nod to the new SBs as they are very capable.
Either way glad to see people still have the ability to make their own, our days are numbered it seems.
Ford doesnt make a BB anymore aside from a crate 460, and in reference to A BB vs SB you'd be correct . but if you mean a coyote vs godzilla then incorrect as a coyote can be pushed to around 1k on a stock engine with just a blower. a godzilla is similiar to a LS and needs head,valvetrain and cam . and then a blower added.
@@Joebauers2505 you are correct.
@@Joebauers2505
Pretty sure the 7.3 is a big block
I sure hope our days aren't numbered. I grew up around muscle cars and fast little built jdm cars. I guess we'll see what happens
@@michaeltorres492 Exactly the same here.
Do you have any forum posts or anything documenting this? I would like to know some more about your suspension and wheel/tire set up. Some more shots of the engine bay would be great too.
Everyone talking out their ass on how this wouldn't be as fast as a charged coyote, or it's more expensive and harder. Who said he wanted to be the fastest? Our car culture is toxic af, he wants to be different, make his own path and be the first to do it. I'd much rather see this than another coyote swap; there's too many boring builds.
Thank you for your comment and support you hit the nail on the head my good sir.
I agree 100% that’s why I don’t like the community either. This will make its torque super early so it will feel great when you wanna boogie but still be usable as a truck.
I'm waiting to see the new 6.8L to see what that's gonna do. Might be a better option for swapping into older vehicles than the 7.3L
Unfortunately it’s every community. I’m a semi competitive shooter and a 20 yr jiujitsu practitioner and it’s all exactly the same! Damn shame, but our wonderful new world ☹️☹️
@@senseisambo I rolled with the gracies for a bit. I had a great time with them but I’ve got a friend who’s very into the competitive side of it and I see what you mean for sure it can definitely go the same direction.
Damn it even sounds like an old FE, props to Ford for giving the people what they want.
Gonna be a monster , nice build !
They need the 7.3 in the new raptors. Then we might have a fighting chance against the TRX
wdym bro, the trx is kinda garbage compared to the technology of the raptor and ford is coming out with the new Raptor R with an 850 hp hybrid motor, trx never beat the raptor and never will
Trx has the raptor in straight line speed. Raptor has it in everything the raptor and trx are actually made for
They're supposedly putting the Predator V8 in a new raptor, should more than keep up.
Just run a raptor a handful times against the fiat truck and the fiat will break eventually over heat or blow some metal parts out the bottom . I’d like see them head to head factory at a Baja event , my money on the raptor it’s built to last .
Are yall out of your mind 😳 he's right 7.3 or no chance there's no hybrid engine going into the raptor. And the trx hellcat engine is limited due to it being in a truck
Damn that truck looks MEAN with that wheel and tire setup 😳
Imagine putting all this work into a custom truck, and then saying "fuck it, let's just put some Lion Sport tires on it"
Could you share the rear end setup? I assume the rear end has been modified to run that wheel/tire combo? What size are they looks perfect
The rear end is a Ford 9 3/4 narrowed 4 inches on each side 4 link on coilovers by QA1
I am crazy about new standard cab short bed F150's. I hate that the 3.5 eco isn't an optional engine for that configuration. You have nailed it on this one. I love it.
That would be a nasty combo
I love my short cab short bed f150! I thought I was the only one into it
@@kregadeth5562 what color? Which engine? I love em man, they remind me of the old lightning truck
They used to be. It was discounted awhile ago.
oh baby! just sub because this is awesome
Just wondering whey the straps ate holding it if it goes backwards? Sweet ride though
Go race BackroadDriver and their 2018 5.0 with 12-1300 hp. I’m curious
Immaculate!! the Force is strong with this one
What trans is used in this? What gear is used for dyno pull? Sick truck
Wow what a beautiful truck. Seriously it is perfect. Classy and what ford should of built fit the Lightning name! The ev lightning has its place too but should have a different name. This should of been the lightning!
Love my f250 with the 7.3!
I like mine ok, suspension is harsh, like a 3/4 ton would be. But it sucks off road and commuting empty
@@robertatkins272 I run my tires around 55 and the ride is improved(air up when towing obviously).
That's a great combo you have,I bet that truck is badass, what a sleeper too👍👍👍💯💪😉
@Dano Noveh I don't think I could call a blacked out, lowered rcsb with fat tires a sleeper. That thing screams "MODIFIED"
@@skrsys pardon my french🙂
@@skrsys yeah you right
Awesome build. What engine did this truck had originally.
ford owners made fun of pushrods for years until ford made a pushrod LOL
N/A? I'm I the only one that heard and seen the centrifugal sc on it?
I saw the bracket on the right hand side. Also heard it
Was it N/A in this video or turbo charged?
Want one in my 13 f150 love the way the 09-14 trucks looked
That’s a crazy build!
Were you able to keep 4WD with the 7.3 swap?
Did it lay over or did you run out of rpm?
What a bad ass truck!!
I know the 7.3 is capable of making a ton of power but so is the 5.0. I believe the 5.0 would be the quicker of the two engines. I know a guy in Maine who just built his 5.0 mustang and it puts 1,576 hp to the rear tires. It’s also cool to be different. Respect that though
There are multiple godzilla motors making +1200hp when adding a supercharger or twin turbos with 14-16 psi on mostly stock parts.
Not to mention the low end torque.
@@Micah2391 Yes the I haven't seen one below 1100 torque with forced induction.
@@cesarpalmos8235 source???
@@diswan5.0 ruclips.net/video/Fr4w3Y48IB8/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/r7MSRAEhVrc/видео.html, ruclips.net/video/bbtPN37LvmU/видео.html are a few examples
I’d like to get my hands on one them motors. I’m still rocking a 7.3 powerstroke but would love to get a mightymax or a fox body and put one in jt
Need to see more of this beast!
So I’m suppose to believe it’s N/A with that big ol procharger sitting there🤔😂
I LOVE that ride height.
What exhaust system is that running?
Have the 6.2 in my ‘13 F150 and it is quick, but still jelly of Godzilla
what heaadlights are those?
That’s sound good, was this swap hard to do? what transmission did you use and wire harness? And did you get the star gauge to work? I’m very interested cause I have an eco-boost 17 that I like to swap over please reach out.
Modified factory harness, transmission from the f250 and ECM from the f250, both engine and transmission dropped right into the factory spot, the thick was a 5.0
I was thinking of this same thing the other day. Sold my fox body a couple years ago and thought this would make a cool new project some day. This thing is badass! All black and that whistle 😮
I have a Single Cab 2011 ford f150 it has a 3.7 liter in it. But my question is will a 5.0 drop straight in there or will I have to do some fabrication?
Well a 5.0 came out of the truck and no fab needed for the 7.3
Makes me wonder how hard it would be to put one in a OBS F150 (like a 87-91 or 92-96 model).
Save time/money and just swap in a Coyote.
@@169abr why choose a coyote. Some people like me prefer pushrod motors and the displacement and torque this motor is capable of kill a coyote by comparison. Coyotes a great motor for a smaller car like a mustang but if you want something to remind you of an old school big block but bring modern power thats the motor to do it
@@slowbra94 why choose a coyote? Easier to find, and find parts for, the tuning is much more accessible/robust (Lund Racing tuned a freakin airboat with one), and if you want torque stick a little 2.3 Roush or VMP TVS blower on there and you basically have a much better Lightning.
I get the 7.3 makes a lotta old school guys nostalgic for the old school pushrod SBF/BBF days but the coyote just makes things simple. I honestly am happy as long as people keep Ford’s powered by Ford, GM powered GM, etc.
I've been very interested in one of these swaps. My concern is the drivetrain. What is your plan there?
It is running a 10 speed f250 trans with a custom carbon fiber drive shaft, soon to be tuned with the pro charger, also running on e85
what are you using to control the trans?
@@larryhill9307 Good question
@@larryhill9307 most likely a tuned trans ecu
Why the f250 trans?
An f150's could handle this easily.
Did the Engine and trans just drop in or did you have to fab up anything
Dropped right in
This is going to be a monster of a truck
I’m not a truck guy but wow is that one great looking truck
What’s the rear wheel spec on that thing
Who did the swap and how much was it
What are the hp and tq numbers? Incredible damn build and nice truck
This what the real ford lighting is supposed to sound like.
Is that motor turbo'ed or supercharged?? Sounds wicked. I wonder if it would fit in my 2013 F150 STX 4X4 with the 5.0L??
It is procharged and it had a 5.0 in it. The 7.3 bolts right up.. it's the tuning that has been a pain
@@texasfml5476 what about the electronics ? Gage cluster and all. Wanting to swap one into my single cab 11-14 f150 some time
Does the Godzilla bolt to the 10R80?
Awesome!!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Wow what a nice truck what size of tire in the rear
xl or xlt and what color?
Dang. This is putting me in a pickle. (Nice truck by the way!)
428 FE and 6R80 swapped OBS or 445 Godzilla and 10R80 swapped OBS? AH GAWD WHAT TO DO!?!!
Got a 2013 f150 I want to swap a 7.3 in currently a 5.0...what computer do you run?
Running the factory 2021 f250 ecm
Sweet truck
Sporting those championship winning Lion Sport tires! Daaaaamn.
any updates on this truck?
Been debating on putting a 5.0 in my 06 mustang or a 7.3. And 7.3 wins.
7.3 in a single cab blacked out bad ass
Beautiful truck
My boy Scott ! I’ve seen that truck while getting built it’s sick 😷
I rebuilt a 429 into my old 1980 f250. Fun project miss it. Never finished i was in high school
My first visit to this channel but if you have more Godzilla stuff you have a sub for life.... Im looking forward to my first Godzilla soon
Yes sir we have more Godzilla work to do, we have maxed out the procharger rpm at 60,000 rpm. At 721 HP, next we will do cam, heads, and the F1 series procharger.
@texas fml so I’m curious did you do a Godzilla swap to be different? The coyote has been more than sufficient for running 9s in f-150 and doesn’t require a stand-alone. Just seems like a harder route to make power.
Wanted to be the first one. And I'm not using a stand alone management system
Man I want one of hose engines lol nice
O sweet baby Rays I want that truck.
Beautiful F-150!
Thanks John
Beautiful
looks like ur intake collapsed on itself :54
Thats bad ass
I want a Godzilla in my ‘20 raptor. I have been talking about that for so long. Thank you RUclips algorithm for listened to my convos.
Any numbers ?
This is what I would call a Lightning.
I’m in love.
Nice whats it putting down?
I've been wondering what this would be like.
Is it possible for the 10spd to bolt on to the 7.3 ?
That is a 10 speed f250 transmission in the truck
Why not.
The 7.3 was designed for the 10 speed any ford 10 speed will do.
I mean They're handling built & boosted 5.0's well over 1,000hp & twin turbo setups with massive amounts of torque.
I would only use the f250 trans if it came with the engine for simplicities sake.
Please update us on this truck!
Please give me some details on your horsepower and torque ratings thank you
Currently the HP is 721 and the torque is 810
niceeeeeee😌
What transmission are you running?
10 speed out of a 21 f250
I wanted to this so badly with an 06
F-150
I got the 7.3 in my 2021 f 650 work truck. Running around at 25,000 pounds most of the time. Still plenty of power for passing. Goes from 55 to 75 in about 8 seconds at 25,000 lbs... unfortunately, I average about 5.3 miles per gallon. Lol
Test on the street ?
What did this truck start out as? 5.0 or V6
5.0 that hit a chunk of concrete on the freeway and split the block.
What type of injection? Still running the Coyote PCM and harness?
I need one of these in my Vic.
That would be amazing I love a nice crown vic
Anyone else notice that it said "5.0" on the side under the F-150 badge. Might be just a bit bigger than that XD
What transmission is in it?
The trans. Is a 10 speed out of a 2021 f250
When it comes to life...Son of 460.
Numbers?
No numbers?
Well, what did it make?
That day did not go well .. that being said, with the procharger maxed out at 60,000 rpm it made 721 HP 810 ft LBS. Now ordering a bigger procharger, cam, and heads.
Did he say junk at the end of the video?
I wanna put one in a 69 F100 long bed 4 wheel drive. Factory tall boy. That would be sweet.
But you know,for what would have to be a quarter of the price of a crate motor 7.3 you could build a 460 to damn near the same specs.
Sickkk