Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The addition of the Carhartt Special Edition as well as bigger tires, new Tremor options and more luxury are not the only update Ford is making to the 2027 Super Duty lineup, which consists of the F-250, F-350 and F-450.A more significant change is coming under the hood as the Blue Oval is reportedly removing the base engines from its heavy-duty truck line, based on order books that were posted on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum (hat tip to Car and Driver).The "Mini Godzilla" Replaced by the 7.3L Godzilla V8 as the Standard EngineFordWhat this means is 2027 Ford Super Duty customers won’t be able to select the previously standard 6.8-liter gas engine or the base 6.7-liter diesel. This leaves the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8 as the standard choice, while the high-output Power Stroke V8 remains the sole diesel option.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe forum post includes Ford’s own order books that reveal the 6.8-liter V8 gas engine has been dropped for the new model year along with the standard-output version of the Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel.Nicknamed “Mini Godzilla,” the 6.8-liter pushrod V8 gas unit debuted for the 2023MY with 405 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 445 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, while the 6.7-liter SO Power Stroke V8 diesel makes 475 hp at 2,600 rpm and 1,050 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm.This promotes the real Godzilla V8 to standard engine status across the lineup. The 7.3-liter gas engine puts out 430 hp at 5,500 rpm and 485 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm, which is not that big a difference compared to the outgoing 6.8-liter unit.However, the Godzilla V8 brings superior towing and hauling capacity to the Ford Super Duty compared to the 6.8-liter. Unfortunately, it’s also priced $1,500 higher for the 2026MY. While Ford hasn’t announced pricing for the 2027 Super Duty lineup yet, we should expect a similar premium for the now standard Godzilla engine.High-Output 6.7-Liter Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel Becomes the Only Optional EngineAs for the high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel, which from now on will be the only optional powertrain for the Super Duty, it delivers a best-in-class 500 horsepower at 2,600 rpm and a monumental 1,200 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. It’s also the undisputed king of towing and hauling in the heavy-duty pickup segment.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe F-450 6.7L HO Power Stroke offers maximum towing of up to 40,000 pounds (gooseneck), while the F-250 6.7L HO Power Stroke is rated at 23,000 lbs (conventional towing).The maximum payload is 8,000 lbs on properly equipped F-350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) models. The high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke is priced $3,500 higher than the standard-output Power Stroke version, so we should expect Ford to charge more for the 2027 Super Duty since it will come exclusively with the top engines.The order books don’t include pricing, so we’ll have to wait and see the effect these changes will have on customers' bank accounts.FordThis story was originally published by Autoblog on May 13, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.