It can be fitted in the current-generation Stang, but it is only for Super Duty trucks.
Ford shocked the auto industry by unveiling a new V8 engine to power its Super Dutypickup vehicles. The engine’s pushrod design is old-fashioned, and only one cam drives all the valves. It produces 430 horsepower (325 kilowatts) with ease and 475 pound feet (644 Newton-meters). It won’t be found there, however.
But, do new Mustang buyers really need this engine? It’s certainly a powerful engine that needs to be uncorked. Pushrod engines, by design, are much smaller than DOHC engines. This iron-block engine weighs in at a heavy 450 hp. Ford also stated that it was designed to be a low revving powerhouse for truck work. It’s impossible to drop it under a Mustang’s hood without making significant engine modifications. Also, there are already plenty of horsepower options in Ford’s pony car.
The engine could be used in older Mustang project cars. Ford made the big 7.3 engine available in a crate engine at the end of June. We’ve already seen an ne version making 790 horsepower without too much effort. We expect it to be a Fox Body Mustang and many more Godzilla-powered Foxes will follow in the future.