One thing I’ve learned about trucks and performance cars is that the only unmodified ones are those that haven’t been made yet. People love personalizing and upgrading their rides, whether that means throwing on bigger wheels and tires or installing a short-throw shifter. For those who want to go all out and put a more powerful crate engine in their vehicle, Ford Performance has a couple of enticing new options: the supercharged 7.3-liter Megazilla V8 and supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8.
You’ve probably heard of Ford’s Godzilla V8. The 7.3-liter gasoline-powered beast was introduced as an engine option for the updated 2020 Ford Super Duty line of trucks. Think of the basic Megazilla as a more powerful version of that. The Blue Oval equips the $22,995 crate engine with forged pistons, forged connecting rods, a steel crankshaft, ported and polished heads, and upgraded valve springs, all of which help it generate 612 horsepower and 670 lb-ft of torque. This new “Megazilla 2.0” keeps the same hardware, but also comes with a 3.0-liter Whipple supercharger, which should up output to Ford’s target of more than 1,000 horses.
The catch is that “it’s for competition-use only, like for desert racing pre-runners and dragstrip dominators,” according to Ford Performance. So, if you have a second-generation F-150 SVT Lightning drag truck with a blown engine, the supercharged Megazilla would be one hell of an upgrade.
In stock form, the Mustang Dark Horse’s Coyote 5.0-liter V8 produces 500 horsepower and 418 lb-ft. Ford Performance’s new crate engine makes the Coyote even more vicious by adding a 3.0-liter Whipple blower while still keeping it street-legal. “The result is 800+ horsepower and targeting 615 lb.-ft. of torque, ideal for both straight-line speed and carving corners on the track.” It also comes with a two-year or 24,000-mile limited warranty, which should give you some peace of mind if you decide to drop it into a 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder.
Both of these new Ford Performance crate engines will be available to order through Ford dealers or Ford Performance Parts in Q4 2025. Pricing hasn’t been released yet but, considering the regular Megazilla’s MSRP, the $11,500 price tag on a 2024 Mustang GT crate engine, and that a Mustang supercharger kit goes for $9,995, don’t be surprised if the supercharged Megazilla retails for over $30,000 and the supercharged Coyote is priced above $20,000.
