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Introduced for 2020 as the replacement for the 6.8-liter V10 from the Modular family, the 7.3-liter V8 that Ford calls Godzilla is also offered as a crate engine. The Blue Oval wants $7,000 for a brand-new motor excluding the control pack and accessory drive, which isn’t exactly a lot for a heavy-duty pushrod V8 with 475 pound-feet (644 Nm) of torque.
Priced at $7,000 excluding the FEAD kit and control pack, the 7.3-liter Godzilla is a sweetheart of the go-faster community for many reasons. Not only does it feature period-correct pushrods for simplicity, but the big-block V8 is tough thanks to a cast-iron block and forged crankshaft.
Classic Recreations Now Makes the Original Ford Bronco a Coyote-Swapped Restomod 17 Mar 2021, 10:15 UTC · by With all eyes on the 2021 Ford Bronco revival, it’s no wonder the original 1966-1977 generation is also getting a lot of attention these days. That can only mean great things for anyone looking to secure a classic example, as increasingly attractive offers are coming to market. 5 photos No one can deny the claim to fame for the original Bronco, though one can argue that being a classic off-roader brings with it a set of compromises. But, where there’s will there’s also a w...
autoevolution Up Next 26 Feb 2021, 23:19 UTC · by A nut-and-bolt restoration with period-correct parts always pleases the eye and the most die-hard enthusiast, but a restomod gives the vehicle an identity of its own. The 1966 Ford Mustang that has just arrived at RK Motors Charlotte is one of those eye-catching blends of classic and modern, a high-quality build with predominantly original body panels. 28 photos After blasting, prepping, and polishing the sheet metal, Gordon's Classic Restorations of Dallas, Georgia treated the Mustang with Nightmist Blue two-stage paintwork. A polis...