It offers some legitimate, warranty-backed capability for a small margin of people who will use it as intended. The 2021 Ford F-250 SuperDuty gets a 6.2-liter V-8 under the hood that makes 385 hp @ 5750 rpm and 430 lbs.-ft. @ 3800 rpm of torque. The 7.3-liter engine in Super Duty pickup cranks out best-in-class gas V8 output of 430 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and best-in-class torque of 475 ft.-lb. Yes, Ford put the new 7.3L in my bright red F-250. Before leaving the campground, I drained the waste tanks as I always do. Though my test truck was highly-optioned, the Tremor package is offered from XLT up to Platinum. In Platinum trim (somehow not fully loaded, that honor belongs to the Limited), the interior is basically a straight rip from the 2015-2020 Ford F-150. Filling the tank with gas and then manually calculating the actual miles per gallon, it came out to be 9.31 mpg, about 6/10ths of a gallon better than the Expedition. Ford already sells a 6.2 liter V8 in the Super Duty, and has for quite some time. Competes on four wheels with a 1997 BMW M3, and two feet in Spartan Races. .leader-1-multi{display:block !important;float:none;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-top:15px !important;min-height:400px;min-width:580px;text-align:center !important;}eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'outmotorsports_com-leader-1','ezslot_1',120,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'outmotorsports_com-leader-1','ezslot_2',120,'0','1'])); I came away relatively impressed with the 2020 Ford F-250. Inside, this shrunken engine's 107.2mm bore and 101.0mm stroke pencil out to a … I think a truck like this will be best embraced out west, where there’s more room to let it run and get it into a good sort of trouble. But the fancy shocks and 35″ all-terrains do nothing to help the unloaded ride quality. When I hear the words “seven point three Ford,” my mind immediately paints a picture of the ubiquitous late-1990s and early-2000s Super Duty trucks. Both trucks are built more for slow-ish speed exploration – the Tremor is emphatically not a Raptor-ized F-250. Equipped with the Tremor off-road package, this Rapid Red truck was so tall it wouldn’t fit in my parking garage. Back to the 2021 Ford E-Series, the 7.3L Ford engine gives the cutaways a maximum GVWR of 14,500 pounds, enabling it to carry the heaviest van upfits or RV chassis. The facelifted 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty is available with three different engines under the hood. So then, Ford set out to build a new gasoline engine that would withstand abuse and hard work. This last trip we camped in the desert with highs around 116F, because we knew the campground would basically be empty. It seems that campgrounds all around the state are mostly at full capacity this summer, and given our ages, we can’t afford COVID-19 exposure. No, the 7.3 won’t pull a house off its foundation with the same gusto as the PowerStroke diesel and its 1,050 lb-ft of torque. For the 2020 model year Super Duty trucks, Ford released a brand new gas engine (7.3L or approximately 445 cubic inches) and a new 10 speed automatic transmission. If you buy the optional 7.3L engine, it also comes with the optional 10 speed transmission. It was known for being relatively reliable and durable, even if it got lousy fuel economy and sounded… unique in the process. I almost always towed using cruise control. It’s worth mentioning that legitimate off-road trails are hard to come by in the Washington, DC metro area, doubly so if you’re trying to escort such a large truck down the trail without adding surprise pinstripes to the paint. ( http://www.Transwest.com/frederick ) New 2020 Ford F-250 Godzilla 7.3L V8 Surprises on the World's Toughest Test - The Ike Gauntlet! For the 2020 model year Super Duty trucks, Ford released a brand new gas engine (7.3L or approximately 445 cubic inches) and a new 10 speed automatic transmission. I was happy with that. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Every Tremor gets a trimmed air dam on the front bumper for better approach angle, twin-tube upgraded shock absorbers, a locking rear differential and limited-slip up front, 18” matte black wheels with 35” Goodyear all-terrains, and a mild lift kit of about two inches front and one inch rear. Ford is referring to its new gasoline V-8, a.k.a. But now there’s a new 7.3 liter Ford V8 in town, and it’s powered by gasoline. That’s a claim Ram can’t make with their 2500 Power Wagon. By Andrew Wendler. When I was researching the new … This site was built with recycled electrons to save the environment from global warming. Ford Says More Powerful 'Megazilla' Version of 7.3L Godzilla V8 Crate Engine Is Coming It should have no problems fitting in a Fox-body Mustang—or a modern one, for that matter. Hopefully the crowds will go away and we can get out a lot. But now there’s a new 7.3 liter Ford V8 in town, and it’s powered by gasoline. (Video) The new gas engine is loaded to the max. Plus, there isn’t intended stop and go driving here in Palm Springs, unlike most larger cities. I’m not sure. Below is a picture of the dash on the trip back home: 1,300 RPM, 10th gear, cruise set to 55 mph, and driving in normal mode (not Tow/Haul). Ford. I decided to drive in normal mode on the return trip, figuring the lower RPMs (usually around 1,300 RPMs) would increase mileage. I’m sure the displacement aligns to some technical nonsense about how it’s very optimal for… something. Main bearings use four bolts in a cross-bolt pattern for extra strength, and a variable-rate oil pump and piston cooling jets were equipped to help with engine cooling under heavy load. I’m happy with that. They’ll make so many of those trips, chugging along with the long gears of the four-speed automatic (or sometimes, a six-speed manual) pushing moderate power and good-enough torque to the ground for hundreds of thousands of miles. First applied as a sound system package on the early-2000s Ford Ranger, then re-applied as a “street truck” package on the 2013 and 2014 F-150, Ford has reappropriated the Tremor name a third time, and it now applies to an off-road package that adds some serious chops to a seriously big truck. Godzilla is reportedly narrower and shorter than both the V-10 and the 6.2-liter SOHC V-8. Ford will release a crate engine named Megazilla in the coming months. Looking at a F-250 7.3L but it seems like the 4.30 axle ratio is hard to find. After all, the automaker made the move to dual-overhead cams in its 5.0L Coyote V8 years ago, and much of the rest of its engine lineup consists of EcoBoost four and six-cylinder engines. But it moves out from a stoplight with enough authority, helped by the combination of ten forward gears and standard 4.30 axle gearing (instead of the non-Tremor’s standard 3.55:1 ratio). In any case, the transmission was more rev-happy in Tow/Haul mode with some weight on the hitch, and I found the whole setup to be pretty pleasant once on the move. I wrote about this in several posts: Does a Weight Distribution Hitch Increase Tongue Weight? In Platinum guise, it’s a very nice place to sit and the 7.3L V8 should be a great replacement for Ford’s venerable Triton V10. With 7.3 liters of displacement and a cast-iron block, the Godzilla … I do think – however controversially – that the 7.3 liter gasser is the right option for more people than want to admit such a thing. Just as I did with the Expedition, I drove in Tow/Haul mode with the cruise control set to 55 mph, except when we drove through the four really small towns along the route. Ford 7.3L Godzilla 3.55 vs 4.30 I am purchasing a new 37’ TT with 11,000 lbs GVWR. Our trailer always weighs around 8,500 lb. Aptly nicknamed Godzilla, Ford’s massive new 7.3-liter V8 pushrod engine that debuted last year in the 2020 F-250 is now available in crate engine form from Ford Performance Parts. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Now that we’ve had ours for a while, here is some information on our 7.3L MPG. Ford's new Godzilla engine rides high, literally, in the 2020 F-350 Tremor. It’s paired to Ford’s “TorqShift” 10-speed automatic transmission, similar to what’s found in F-150 and Expedition, but beefed up substantially for Super Duty use.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'outmotorsports_com-banner-1','ezslot_6',118,'0','0'])); And the transmission isn’t the only thing beefed up. To sample this all-new ‘Godzilla’ gas-powered 7.3, Ford sent me a 2020 F-250 Platinum for a week. That’s to say it’s very well-equipped and pretty plush overall, let alone for a truck. I never gave Tow/Haul mode much thought when driving the Expedition. Machined from a cast iron block, the new 7.3 produces 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque in F-250 tune. 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG. Aug 1, 2019. After choosing that iron block as the base of the engine, Ford also chose port injection instead of the more-fashionable direct injection, which will save owners money in maintenance. I wasn’t the most fond of the drivetrain combination with the truck unloaded. At its most recent, the Triton V10 made 362 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Ford 7.3-liter "Godzilla" V8 from the F-Series Super Duty is now available as a crate engine through Ford Performance. So why would they build an all-new V8 with more displacement, more power and torque, and sell it alongside the 6.2? .large-mobile-banner-1-multi{display:block !important;float:none;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:15px !important;margin-left:0px !important;margin-right:0px !important;margin-top:15px !important;min-height:400px;min-width:580px;text-align:center !important;}eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'outmotorsports_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_4',121,'0','0']));eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'outmotorsports_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_5',121,'0','1'])); Over my week with the truck, I never warmed to the Tremor package. Towing the F-250 in Tow/Haul mode on the outbound leg, I noticed the transmission never got higher that 8th gear (there is an indicator on the dash) and it usually kept the engine at 1,800 RPM, unless downshifting to go up hills. 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L V8 Towing and Unloaded Real-World Highway MPG Review! I never felt like it was slow, it’s just a revvy engine, with peak power at 5,500 rpm and peak torque at 4,000. 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Announced: Coil Springs, 37″ Tires, ‘Raptor R’ On The Way. We only drive around town if I need to pick up larger items at a store, or once in awhile to keep the truck battery fully charged. Procharged 2020 Ford F-250 Godzilla V8 Dyno Run: 583 RWHP and 594 RWTQ. But it was built to serve in commercial applications, too, where extra costs and downtime for maintenance and repair are frowned upon, even with the engine receiving more abuse than care.eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'outmotorsports_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_7',119,'0','0'])); While this throwback-sized all-new engine does require spending a few grand over the base 6.2 liter V8, buyers will save $8,450 choosing the 7.3 instead of the popular PowerStroke turbodiesel. This engine, known as the Godzilla, is … The 7.3 liter Godzilla V8 was born. I was able to find a place to briefly probe the big Ford’s off-road prowess in the mud and up some steep hills and… it was fine. It makes plenty of power and torque, tows very well, and allows both cheaper buy-in and ownership costs for most people. Additionally, it’s all been certified to haul and tow just as much as a “non-Tremor” F-250, with about 3,000 pounds of payload and 15,000 pounds of tow capacity (more if you use a fifth-wheel hitch). When Ford announced that it was designing and building the all-new, 7.3L Godzilla V8 as a naturally aspirated, gas-powered, pushrod engine, it came as a pretty big surprise. Originally a mythical Jurassic creature that evolved from a sea reptile into a terrestrial monster, Godzilla was awakened by mankind’s nuclear weapons tests in the inaugural film. ⠀ Ford’s Godzilla 7.3-Liter Truck Engine Built To 780 Horsepower. With Tremor, Ford is taking aim at Ram and their 2500 Power Wagon, a medium-duty truck similarly equipped for off-road use. With a few additional options (fifth-wheel hitch prep, panoramic moonroof, and so on) the MSRP of my go-anywhere-park-carefully F-250 came in at $77,480. Hooptie Highlights: “The Pennsylvania Crapwagon” 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Estate, 1969 Imperial LeBaron Review: Driving the Distinguished. The current Ford Super Duty lineup was redesigned for 2017 and given a light refresh for the 2020 model year. Well, that new 7.3 liter replaces the outgoing single overhead cam ‘Triton’ V10 engine, long a favorite of Super Duty-based dump trucks, U-Haul trucks, Class C RVs, and yes, some F-250 and F-350 pickups. We’ll see how things look after Labor Day. The transmission was the culprit, upshifting early and giving the sense of lugging the engine, even though the majority of its torque is produced from 1,500 rpm onward. Next trip I’ll fill the water tank and drive in Tow/Haul mode, which is better for the transmission anyway (it keeps it cooler). Ford hints at a high-performance version of its 7.3-liter Godzilla crate engine. with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 9,000 lb. Tremor’s lift kit and big tires make it difficult to enter and exit with any sort of grace – even for The Talls among us. I give you my details and rants about this new engine ford is developing for super duty trucks and fleet vehicles. Our average trip was under 200 miles round trip. Don’t miss the massaging front seats with three distinct lumbar adjustments, a notable upgrade from the “lesser” also-very-nice Lariat. But if you live somewhere that has enough space to where off-roading an F-250 isn’t a silly idea, keep reading. As with any truck we receive, I hooked my enclosed trailer to the hitch to see how it pulled. Equipped with the Tremor off-road package, this Rapid Red truck was so tall it wouldn’t fit in my parking garage. The fresh water meter was close to zero gallons, so I decided not to fill the water tanks because the F-250 can easily handle the extra tongue weight. They’re all hooked up to trailers of various lengths and weights, sitting in a racetrack’s paddock, their clattery school-bus-esque turbodiesel engines waiting to be turned over for the long tow home. If you’re primarily hauling air or a trailer on the street, though, I’d recommend skipping the Tremor package and either putting the money toward the alluring PowerStroke diesel engine, or saving a lot of cash and choosing the very-impressive 7.3L V8 alongside a non-Tremor variant of F-250 instead. Regardless of trim level, it must be added to a single rear wheel (SRW) chassis. In the era of DOHC, twin-turbocharging, and 48-volt hybridization, Ford is making a huge statement with the Godzilla. Will badger you to come to the track and get rides and/or HPDE seat time, because everyone deserves to be a slightly better driver. 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