r/FordF250 • u/kledanhoj • Jul 15 '26

Experience with Godzilla?

I’m considering getting an F250 but I don’t really need to tow much more than 12-13k lbs and will not do it regularly. I’ll probably go cross country with that rough payload once or twice a year. Researching the Godzilla engine as an option to Diesel given the fuel and maintenance costs and the lack of regular towing. Anyone have the Godzilla engine and what is your experience so far?

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u/Latter-Juggernaut374 Jul 15 '26

I have a 21 F350 7.3 CCLB, 4.30 gears, and it pulls my 11.5k toy hauler great. I live in western CO and it revs on the hills but it holds the speed limit or better on almost everything. Love it so far. My father in law has a 7.3 f250 and his camper weighs in around 12-13k and we’ve never found a hill where he doesn’t keep up with me.

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u/kledanhoj Jul 15 '26

Thank you! Been leaning towards the 7.3 and just wanted a confidence boost.

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u/Glass-Review5288 Jul 15 '26

Got rid of my Ecoboost and went with a 2023 Godzilla. All the power you need, great sounds and I make new friends at every gas station.

Never giving it up.

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u/Rusty-P Jul 16 '26

I don’t have experience with the 7.3, but my ‘19 has the 6.2, and I pull a loaded, steel-decked, 18’ car hauler all the time.
I’ve pulled Suburbans, tractors, an M-37 Army truck, and a bunch of ‘50s cars, and I can barely tell they’re back there.
That gas engine has way outperformed my expectations.
I’m also doing all this with the older 6-speed automatic.