What kind of modification needed to install 7.3L Megazilla crate engine my 2 door Bronco?

[Newbie]

FORD MEGAZILLA 7.3L CRATE ENGINE :

https://www.motor1.com/news/626445/ford-megazilla-crate-engine-debuts/

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[ChrisB351]

 

[OtisFE]

You will need a Genie in a bottle and all 3 wishes.....

 

[Ground_zero298]

Lmao. Pretty much everything but the body panels and the steering wheel. I’d start with a new frame.

So money, a custom shop, and probably a year in a half. It’s doable.

 

[greatlakes]

Just some 2-inch spacers and Plug-n-Play kit #87

 

[swooshdave]

From watching the guys put the Coyote in it doesn't look like much. I suspect the Godzilla is way narrower and will give you more room. I would probably try to figure out how to use the bigger transmission/transfer case from the F150 as the Bronco one isn't rated that high. I believe they are about the same size.

https://www.youtube.com/@No_Traction_Faction

Other channels threatened an engine swap but they all chickened out, ahem Emilia...

 

[raptorusmaximus]

you would need Montgomery Scott

 

[jasonkosi]

Other channels threatened an engine swap but they all chickened out, ahem Emilia...

I think one of the biggest reasons was due to the electronics. Swapping an engine in physically is one thing, but getting all the engine/trans electronics to play nice with the BCMs and all the other tech is the issue.

 

[swooshdave]

I think one of the biggest reasons was due to the electronics. Swapping an engine in physically is one thing, but getting all the engine/trans electronics to play nice with the BCMs and all the other tech is the issue.

I think with any swap using modern components you have to expect not everything to work. There may be some gaps. Does the ECM actually need to talk to the BCMs?

 

[Dmorty217]

FORD MEGAZILLA 7.3L CRATE ENGINE :

https://www.motor1.com/news/626445/ford-megazilla-crate-engine-debuts/

Someone here posted about putting another crate motor in theirs and well we haven’t seen it since so good luck to you

 

[22OBX]

Every time an engine is announced there is a thread…what would it take? If you have to ask you probably don’t want to be the first to attempt. Anything is possible with time and cash and in this case lots of both.

 

[Evolkidbell]

I think it safe to say "A Lot"

 

[HotdogThud]

Well, given how big that engine is, I'd say you're going to want to start with some nice wide fender flares.

 

[FUB6G]

Those crates are pretty good size, probably wouldn't fit even with the back seats folded down.

Hope you sprang for the tow package, that way you could put it in a trailer.

 

[helifino16]

Now that the challenge has been posted, SOMEONE will figure it out. There will be no shortage of 'Franken-Bronco's out there with any kind of configuration. If you can dream it, someone will make it happen. (supercharged, 4x6, 2' lift kits, 50" tires, the list is endless) Nothing would surprise me.

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