# Godzilla V8 in Ford Ranger

> Ben Strader's 511-cubic-inch V8 powers a Ford Ranger to 9-second quarter-miles.
- Title: Godzilla V8 in Ford Ranger · The Drive | Shortify
- Summary: Ben Strader's 511-cubic-inch V8 powers a Ford Ranger to 9-second quarter-miles. Ben Strader's modified Ford Ranger with a 511-cubic-inch Godzilla V8 engine…
- Keywords: ben strader, ford ranger, godzilla v8, 511-cubic-inch, quarter-mile, 800 hp, 721 lb-ft torque, naturally aspirated, cars, technology, Godzilla, Ford
- Source: The Drive — https://thedrive.com/news/cramming-a-511-cubic-inch-godzilla-v8-into-a-ford-ranger-is-a-great-way-to-go-fast
- Author: Caleb Jacobs
- Published: 2026-10-16T18:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben strader, ford ranger, godzilla v8, 511-cubic-inch, quarter-mile, 800 hp, 721 lb-ft torque, naturally aspirated, cars, technology
## Ben Strader's 511-cubic-inch V8
Ben Strader bored a 4.0-liter Ford Ranger V6 to 511 cubic inches for a 2001 model.
## Ally Strader runs 9-second quarter-miles
Ally Strader achieves 9.558-second quarter-miles with 800 horsepower and 721 lb-ft torque.
## Engine specs and tuning
The engine uses a 4.5-inch crankshaft.030-over bore, and 59-millimeter throttle bodies.
## Suspension and weight
Kinetic Engineering valved shocks and extended ball joints provide five inches of travel.
## Transmission and shifting
The Powerglide transmission shifts through four gears with an electric shifter for quick launches.
## Performance results
The truck runs 9.558-second quarter-miles at 138.84 miles per hour without boost.
## Key takeaway

Ben Strader's modified Ford Ranger with a 511-cubic-inch Godzilla V8 engine runs 9.558-second quarter-miles without boost.