Ford Super Duty pickup truck has a Chevrolet secret that makes it the biggest of desires for American car lovers
- Enthusiast Evan Thompson has given his Ford pickup a Chevy V8
- The 2017 Super Duty now produces 500HP and 700LB-FT of torque
- Thompson created the Super Duty V8 to handle large loads and trailers
Published on Mar 09, 2025 at 1:36 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Mar 06, 2025 at 12:18 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
A wild Chevrolet modification to this 2017 Ford Super Duty pickup truck has turned it into the dream vehicle of many American sports car fans, especially those who love a V8.
American enthusiast Evan Thompson, known for his crazy builds, has engine-swapped the Ford pickup truck and stuffed a massive V8 under the hood.
Not only that, but it’s also a V8 that comes directly from one of Ford’s biggest rivals.
When it comes to outrageous engine swaps, this Super Duty is undoubtedly up there.
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The Ford pickup now has Chevrolet power under the hood
Hailing from Michigan, Thompson owned a Ford F-150 but wanted a car or pickup truck with more power and the ability to handle more loads.
While shopping for an F-250, he found the 2017 Super Duty on Facebook Marketplace.
The truck had no transmission or transfer case.
This meant it was the perfect truck for him to work on as a project.
After discussing a deal with the seller, Thompson bought the truck for $6,500.
As he was a fan of LS engine swaps, he wanted to do the same with this Ford.
Once the truck was home, he found out one of his friends was removing an 8.1-liter Vortec Chevrolet V8 from their truck.
Contacting that friend revealed that they no longer needed the V8 engine for their project.
The Chevy V8 provided plenty of power for the 2017 Super Duty
The massive Chevy engine had more than enough power for Thompson’s truck.
The big-block V8 had a massive VS Racing dual-ball bearing 7875 turbo.
That allowed the engine to produce 500HP and 700LB-FT of torque.
Thompson said that towing was the main goal for the truck, so he focussed heavily on torque.
As the truck had no transmission when he got it, he also bought a 4L80E four-speed automatic.
This option was cheaper than the alternatives, and he knew it could handle the V8 power.
Another selling point was the 4L80E’s reliability, which is precisely what he needed.
Thompson was successfully able to mesh everything together and get the Super Duty functioning correctly.
When it was completed, virtually every one of his mods worked as intended.
The air conditioning functioned correctly, as did the dashboard, except for the tachometer.
The results are spectacular, and Thompson clearly put a lot of time and hard work into making this custom build as good as it could be.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
