The Texas Speed Godzilla 7.3L Stage 1 Camshaft is a naturally aspirated grind for the Ford 7.3L Godzilla pushrod V8 at its stock 10.5:1 compression ratio. It is aimed at daily-driven and street/strip trucks and swap vehicles that want a clear power gain with a mild chop at idle, and it works with the factory torque converter so no stall converter change is needed.
On a Godzilla with a stock bottom end, stock heads fitted with PAC valve springs, the stock intake manifold and a locked VCT phaser running Shell 93 octane, Texas Speed measured a gain of 81 horsepower and 34 lb-ft of torque at the crank. A VCT lockout is required to run this camshaft, PAC 1282X valve springs are recommended, upgraded valve springs are required and a tune is needed after installation. Rear gear selection on swap vehicles depends on the application.
Specifications
- Duration at .050": 223/238
- Valve lift: .641"/.641"
- Lobe separation angle: 112 degrees
- Intake centerline: 109 degrees
- Engine: Ford 7.3L Godzilla, stock 10.5:1 compression ratio
- VCT lockout: Required
- Recommended valve springs: PAC 1282X (upgraded springs required)
- Aftermarket stall converter required: No, works with the stock converter
- Rear gear: Varies by application on swap vehicles
- Operating range: 1,000 to 6,200 rpm maximum
- Vehicle usage: Daily driver friendly, street/strip
- Chop level: Mild chop
- Dyno test engine: Stock bottom end, stock heads with PAC springs, stock intake, VCT phaser locked, Shell 93 octane
- Tested gains: +81 crank hp, +34 lb-ft crank torque
Vehicle Applications
Engine covered: Ford 7.3L Godzilla gas V8. Texas Speed also offers this camshaft for Godzilla swap builds.
Ford F-350
- 2020 Ford F-350
- 2021 Ford F-350
- 2022 Ford F-350
- 2023 Ford F-350
Vehicle applications reflect the fitment published by Texas Speed & Performance for this part number. Confirm your engine and cylinder head configuration before ordering.
FAQ
What engine does the Texas Speed Godzilla Stage 1 Camshaft fit?
It is ground for the Ford 7.3L Godzilla gas V8 as found in 2020 to 2023 F-350 Super Duty trucks and in Godzilla crate and swap builds running the stock 10.5:1 compression ratio.
Do I need a VCT lockout for this camshaft?
Yes. Texas Speed states a VCT lockout is required to run the Stage 1 Godzilla camshaft, and its dyno testing was done with the VCT phaser locked.
What valve springs are required with the Stage 1 Godzilla cam?
Upgraded valve springs are required because of the .641" lift. Texas Speed recommends PAC 1282X valve springs for this camshaft.
How much power does the Texas Speed Stage 1 Godzilla cam add?
Texas Speed measured 81 horsepower and 34 lb-ft of torque at the crank on a stock bottom end, stock heads with PAC springs and the stock intake manifold with a locked phaser on Shell 93 octane. Gains vary with supporting modifications and tuning.
Will this camshaft work with the factory torque converter?
Yes. No aftermarket stall converter is required, which is part of why Texas Speed rates the Stage 1 as daily driver friendly with a mild chop.
What is the difference between the Stage 1 and Stage 1 Truck Godzilla cams?
The Stage 1 is a 223/238 grind on a 112 LSA, while the Stage 1 Truck is a smaller 218/228 grind on a 114 LSA. Both use .641" lift, PAC 1282X springs, a VCT lockout and the stock converter.
