While the Coyote platform is close to peaking in performance opportunities, Godzilla is a monster ready to break free.

If there's one person who thoroughly knows the Ford Coyote and Godzilla engine platforms and their performance potential, it's Brian Wolfe of Willis Performance Enterprises in Willis, Michigan. Wolfe was a member of the "Modular Mafia" engineering team in the early 1990s that developed the 4.6L OHC V8 architecture that eventually morphed into the Coyote family. He later became Ford's director of North American Motorsports, so he reviewed the powertrain direction for every racing program. 

Following an assignment in Europe, Wolfe finished his Ford corporate career as director of global engine engineering. Not only did he oversee the conception of the 7.3L V8 platform for the Super Duty trucks, but Wolfe also had to convince Ford management to sign off on the new engine.

Therefore, any discussion about the impact and future of both engines in the racing market would welcome his perspective.

"There are going to be a lot more [racing opportunities] for Godzilla," he said. "And I think Coyote is still a wonderful platform. I mean, look at the Factory Showdown cars. What engine has been penalized the most by NHRA? So, it's a really strong platform."

Filling A Vacuum

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