James Elkins

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Articles

EngineLabs Godzilla Gets A Ford Performance Intake Manifold

1 month ago | enginelabs.com | James Elkins

If you’ve kept up you’re reading with EngineLabs’ articles, you may have noticed a new modern Ford build taking shape under the name Project Bosszilla. In hindsight, the engine deserves so much more than the name we chose, after all, Ford’s latest 7.3-liter Godzilla engine made a massive impact on the pushrod community. It may have even sparked a new GM L8T vs. Godzilla rivalry, reminiscent of the classic Blue Oval vs. Bowtie small- and big-block days.
Project SC650 Gets A Facelift With RTR And Form Lighting

1 month ago | fordmuscle.com | James Elkins

Ok, so we lied. In the last phase of the Project SC650 build with the UPR Catch Can, we promised to be financially responsible — a lie we often tell ourselves, but rarely admit aloud. However, when the delivery driver arrived with our 2024 Mustang, he managed to damage the front lip and underside on the ramp.
EngineLabs Gets In On The Godzilla Action

1 month ago | fordmuscle.com | James Elkins

In 2020, Ford introduced the 7.3-liter gas engine option for its Super Duty trucks. Likely a move to retire the antiquated 6.2-liter Boss engine, the new 445-cubic-inch pushrod engine provided a more competitive gas option compared to the 6.7-liter diesel and one that far surpassed the performance of its elder gas engine. The “Godzilla” nickname was coined by a member of the Ford Performance division, bringing widespread attention to the true potential of this engine among pushrod enthusiasts.
Hennessey Super Venom Package Strikes Dark Horse With An 850HP Bite

1 month ago | streetmusclemag.com | James Elkins

Hennessey Performance is known for its wild rides that go beyond just the Blue Oval. Having produced high-horsepower vehicles for years, the Sealy, Texas-based company leverages its own proving grounds right off Interstate 10 to back it up. In 2022, Hennessey took a Shelby GT500 from 760 to 1,204 horsepower, so it’s no surprise that a track-focused S650 was in the cards following the release of the 2024 Mustang.
EngineLabs Gets In On The Godzilla Action

1 month ago | streetmusclemag.com | James Elkins

In 2020, Ford introduced the 7.3-liter gas engine option for its Super Duty trucks. Likely a move to retire the antiquated 6.2-liter Boss engine, the new 445-cubic-inch pushrod engine provided a more competitive gas option compared to the 6.7-liter diesel and one that far surpassed the performance of its elder gas engine. The “Godzilla” nickname was coined by a member of the Ford Performance division, bringing widespread attention to the true potential of this engine among pushrod enthusiasts.
EngineLabs Gets In On The Godzilla Action

1 month ago | enginelabs.com | James Elkins

In 2020, Ford introduced the 7.3-liter gas engine option for its Super Duty trucks. Likely a move to retire the antiquated 6.2-liter Boss engine, the new 445-cubic-inch pushrod engine provided a more competitive gas option compared to the 6.7-liter diesel and one that far surpassed the performance of its elder gas engine. The “Godzilla” nickname was coined by a member of the Ford Performance division, bringing widespread attention to the true potential of this engine among pushrod enthusiasts.
Hennessey Super Venom Package Strikes Dark Horse With An 850HP Bite

1 month ago | dragzine.com | James Elkins

Hennessey Performance is known for its wild rides that go beyond just the Blue Oval. Having produced high-horsepower vehicles for years, the Sealy, Texas-based company leverages its own proving grounds right off Interstate 10 to back it up. In 2022, Hennessey took a Shelby GT500 from 760 to 1,204 horsepower, so it’s no surprise that a track-focused S650 was in the cards following the release of the 2024 Mustang.
Hennessey Super Venom Package Strikes Dark Horse With An 850HP Bite

1 month ago | fordmuscle.com | James Elkins

Hennessey Performance is known for its wild rides that go beyond just the Blue Oval. Having produced high-horsepower vehicles for years, the Sealy, Texas-based company leverages its own proving grounds right off Interstate 10 to back it up. In 2022, Hennessey took a Shelby GT500 from 760 to 1,204 horsepower, so it’s no surprise that a track-focused S650 was in the cards following the release of the 2024 Mustang.
Top-Mount Turbocharged 2024 Mustang Hits the Dyno

2 months ago | streetmusclemag.com | James Elkins

When the S650 Mustang debuted, all eyes were on the Gen-4 Coyote’s increased horsepower. But the real question quickly became: how much can it handle with boost? While a few big names are already pushing serious power with tuning, custom turbo setups are still running on factory tunes, for now. Despite this limitation, the numbers are impressive and will only get better once tuning is widely available.
2021+ Coyote F-150 Launches On Leaf Springs To 8-Second Glory

2 months ago | fordmuscle.com | James Elkins

Racing full-size trucks is nothing new in drag racing. While many modern trucks leverage four-wheel drive for traction on unprepped surfaces, a well-prepped drag strip, like Texas Motorplex in Ennis, Texas, allows two-wheel-drive setups to shine. David Van Voris just proved that, making the fastest 2021-and-newer F-150 pass down the 1,320 with an incredible 8.258-second at 165.86 mph slip. For Van Voris, Coyote-powered vehicles aren’t just a hobby.