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What is Fords highest HP crate engine?

The top Ford crate engine by horsepower

Ford Performance's crate-engine catalog centers on several core powerplants. The most horsepower in a single crate is the 7.3L Godzilla V8 crate engine, offered in a naturally aspirated configuration and rated at 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.

7.3L Godzilla V8 crate engine — 430 hp, 475 lb-ft torque (naturally aspirated).

In practice, this means that if your goal is maximum clean-crate horsepower without forced induction, the Godzilla crate represents Ford's strongest option. Higher output in Ford's lineup generally comes from pairing an engine with a forced-induction system or choosing one of Ford's high-performance production models rather than a standalone crate engine.

What makes the Godzilla crate special

The 7.3L Godzilla crate engine is designed for durability and broad installability across a range of vehicles, from hot rodders to off-road projects. It provides robust low-end torque and straightforward compatibility, which is why it sits at the top of Ford's official crate offerings in terms of raw horsepower without adding forced induction.

How this fits with Ford's strongest production engines

Ford's most extreme horsepower comes from its high-performance production lines, notably the GT500’s powertrain. The GT500 uses a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 capable of around 760 horsepower in stock form. That level of output is achieved within a purpose-built production platform and is not offered as a standard crate engine. The crate program prioritizes installability, reliability, and versatility across a wide range of builds, rather than replicating the ultra-high-power configuration of a factory-built, supercharged platform.

So, for buyers focused strictly on a crate purchase, 430 hp from the 7.3L Godzilla crate is the ceiling in Ford's current official offerings. If higher power is needed, enthusiasts typically pursue aftermarket forced induction or use Ford's high-performance production engines in dedicated platforms rather than a single crate engine.

Summary

Ford Performance's crate-engine lineup tops out at 430 hp with the 7.3L Godzilla V8 crate engine. For power beyond that, Ford's most extreme outputs are found in its production-performance programs (such as the GT500), which are not offered as generic crate engines. Always check Ford Performance's latest catalog for updates, as offerings can evolve with new model years.

What is Ford's highest HP engine?

The highest horsepower Ford engine is the 5.2L supercharged V8 in the Ford Mustang GTD, with a confirmed 815 horsepower. Before the GTD, the most powerful street-legal production engine was the 760 hp 5.2L supercharged V8 in the 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500. For custom or crate engines, Ford's Megazilla 2.0 crate engine can produce over 1000 hp.

You can watch this video to learn more about the 7.3L Godzilla V8 engine: 51sGetty's GarageYouTube · Oct 2, 2025
Production engines

Mustang GTD (2024): 815 hp from a 5.2L supercharged V8.
Mustang Shelby GT500 (2020-2022): 760 hp from a 5.2L supercharged V8.
F-150 Raptor R: 700 hp from a supercharged 5.2L V8.

Crate and custom engines

Megazilla 2.0: Ford's Megazilla 2.0 crate engine can produce more than 1000 hp.
Ford Motorsports 427: Ford Motorsports 427 engines, in some high-performance versions, were capable of producing up to 2,500 hp.

What is Ford's most powerful crate engine?

Megazilla 2.0 crate engine
Ford's Megazilla 2.0 crate engine is a 7.3-liter V-8 with 1000-plus horsepower.

How much horsepower does the 7.3 Godzilla crate engine have?

The horsepower for a 7.3L Godzilla crate engine varies, but the standard Ford Performance crate engine is rated at 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. High-performance versions can be much more powerful, with some reaching 615 HP (Megazilla) or up to 700+ HP in modified versions.

This video shows the Megazilla 615 HP 7.3L Godzilla crate engine: 58sREVan EvanYouTube · Dec 15, 2022
Standard and high-performance versions

Standard (430430430 HP): The base Ford Performance crate engine, based on the 2020 F-250 Super Duty engine, produces 430 HP at 5,500 rpm and 475 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.
Megazilla (615615615 HP): The Ford Performance "Megazilla" version is a street-capable crate engine with 615 HP and 638 lb-ft of torque. It features a different intake manifold, CNC-ported cylinder heads, and forged pistons and connecting rods.
Modified/Custom (700+ HP): Some aftermarket companies offer modified Godzilla crate engines that are built for higher performance. For example, one available version produces 700 HP, while another is listed at 675 HP.

This video shows a supercharged 1000HP Ford 7.3 Godzilla engine: 1mHarropTVYouTube · Jan 21, 2022
Other factors

Engine weight: The stock 7.3L Godzilla engine weighs approximately 580 lbs.
Modifications: The Godzilla engine is also a popular choice for forced induction. Some supercharged versions can exceed 1000 HP.

How much is the 7.3 Godzilla crate engine?

$8,499.95. Ford's Godzilla 7.3L V8 crate engine is a beast!

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