Fords 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is its engine of option when it comes to muscle cars, and its dual overhead web cams the standard valvetrain given that the Modular V8 was presented in 1990. It was surprising, then, when Ford announced it was making a new 7.3-liter pushrod V8 for its brand-new Super Duty F-250 and F-350 pickups.
The 7.3-liter V8 was posted to the Ford Performance website today as part number M-6007-73, readily available for a cool $8,150. Thats not always low-cost, however then once again, youre getting a lot for the cash.
When it comes to its building, Fords Godzilla engine is no slouch. It has an iron block, aluminum heads, and a created steel crankshaft. Thanks to port fuel injection and 10.5:1 compression, it makes 430 horsepower at 5,500 RPM, and 475 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 RPM. That torque is the essential number, as this engine is intended to be an option to Fords PowerStroke diesel motor. It likewise includes more than simply the block and heads– Ford consists of an intake and throttle body, exhaust manifolds, the production oil pan/cooler, ignition coils and wires, and a flex plate to help install a transmission.
And simply since it was planned to be an option to a low-revving diesel doesnt mean it cant be customized to have a little bit more oomph on the horsepower end of things. Pushrod engines like those offered by Chevy and Chrysler are popular for their tunability, and Fords Godzilla is no various.
If youve been itching to get your hands on Fords most current pushrod powerhouse, youre in luck. For 8 grand, its in the price-range of competitive engines from Chevrolet and Mopar. But obviously, if youre a die-hard Ford man, this will be the only big-block youll be looking at.
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Fords 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is its engine of option when it comes to muscle cars, and its double overhead cams the basic valvetrain since the Modular V8 was introduced in 1990. It was surprising, then, when Ford announced it was making a new 7.3-liter pushrod V8 for its new Super Duty F-250 and F-350 pickups. And now its Ford Performances most current crate motor, implying you can buy it sans truck and stuff the huge V8 any place your dark heart desires, reports Muscle Cars and Trucks.
