PHOTOS: Bronco Frostwarden with 1200+ Horsepower Megazilla 2.0 Engine Unveiled at SEMA

What's New: 

Ford Racing Parts unveiled the Megazilla 2.0 supercharged 7.3-liter V8 crate engine at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. It is installed in Frostwarden, a one-off Bronco halo build.

Why It Matters:

• Megazilla 2.0 is the most powerful crate engine ever created by an automaker.*
• It shows how far Ford Racing Parts can push its catalog, from heritage Mustang and Bronco builds to F-100 and custom chassis projects.
• SEMA gives the team a direct line to builders, fabricators, and customers. That helps Ford see where demand is heading.
• The build supports the Ford Customer Service Division's message: Ford powers what builders imagine.

The Big Picture:

• Ford is returning to SEMA with bigger, bolder builds.
• Ford Customization and Ford Racing Parts are shifting from making vehicles people customize to supplying the engines, parts, engineering know-how, and support that take those projects further.
• Halo builds like this give the team room to experiment and start conversations that shape the next wave of aftermarket projects.

By the Numbers:

• 1,200+: horsepower
• 1,000+: lb-ft of torque
• 7.3 liters: engine displacement
• 3.0 liters: Gen 6 Whipple supercharger
• 42 inches: BFGoodrich tire size
• 18 inches: custom WELD beadlock wheels

Timeline:

• February: build work began
• June: physical build shifted into high gear
• October: engine came off the dyno and went straight into the vehicle 

How it Works:

• Engine: Megazilla 2.0 is a new development program, not Megazilla 1.0 with a supercharger added. It has a stronger block, a supercharger-specific camshaft, upgraded pistons, larger fuel injectors, and a different belt drive and damper. The Whipple supercharger is at the center of the package.
• Vehicle: Frostwarden began as a Bronco Arctic search-and-rescue concept. It has 74Weld portal gear lifts, upgraded Dana driveline hardware, and custom Bilstein dampers.
• Timeline: The engine came off the dyno and traveled overnight to Kincer's shop in Tennessee. Teams then prepared it for first fire, calibration, and continued development. 

Note: Frostwarden is a specialty-modified performance vehicle and is not for sale.

*Horsepower and torque ratings based on race fuel per SAE J607 standard. Your results may vary. When properly equipped. Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.