Have a look at this. The Ford 7.3 liter gas engine is available as a crate motor. I don't have all the measurements but it is a overhead valve engine, a departure from Ford's philosophy of overhead cam V-8's. I wonder if we can get this into a Mav or Comet. Enjoy https://www.autoblog.com/2020/07/01...RC3OG7Xgfg8cLWzJeSJAEh0K8CTJeWEqu_ZKtQEEr8F-w
If a351W, FE, LS & Mod motor can be installed, more than likely a Godzilla can go in. Question is- can it go in w/o completely removing towers!
At roughly 458cu in, I'd say very doubtful. Probably also require a specific bolt pattern trans or at least a adapter. I predict in a couple years down road, it'll be popular. The aftermarket will embrace it with open arms, producing an abundance of parts like carbed manifolds, cams, headers, ign systems etc.
I didn't think an FE block could fit; but seeing one under the hood, was I opener for me. It appeared the towers were not modified, also verified by the orig. owner. So, I'm going to adapt a wait-&-see attitude. I agree, this will be popular a few years in the future. Ford -in-a Ford conversion. Aftermarket will more than likely get on board, probably already in development stages. Right now, a costly endeavor! I think Ford will probably commission some of the big time car builders to put together some classic cars w/ this engine too let public know it's on the market as crate option.
My money says towers were modified or installed Boss 429 copy, FE is just as wide as 429/460. I've seen a 351C in a unmodified Maverick, that was a tight fit.
Your math facts are correct! I looked back when I took pic of the car and whoever did the tower mods, done a masterful job IMO. http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/71-fe-maverick.114055/page-3
There are a series of YouTube videos with a couple guys playing with the 7.3 and getting over 600 hp N/A. I like the idea of it but would rather wait for a junkyard engine for less money.
I wouldn't buy one. That's a new engine with no way to say how it will live or last. Just my opinion but I'm sure it's possible to put one in a Maverick.
Apparently the Godzilla is 4.5 inches narrower than a Coyote engine. Here is some more info on sizing but I’m not sure why is doesn’t match up with some other size info.