Ford Frostwarden Bronco: 1,200+ HP Megazilla 2.0 at SEMA
Ford Racing Parts brought a Bronco to the 2026 SEMA Show (Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3–6) that is built around one thing: a supercharged 7.3L crate engine. The build is called Frostwarden, and under the hood is the new take on the Megazilla 2.0 engine, which Ford says makes over 1,200 horsepower and over 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque. Ford is calling it the most powerful crate engine ever created by an automaker. Frostwarden is a one-off show truck and not a production Bronco. Here is what Ford has confirmed, and how to build a trail-ready Bronco of your own from parts we stock.
What is the Ford Frostwarden Bronco?
Frostwarden is a halo build from Ford Racing Parts, created in association with Kincer Chassis in Tennessee. The idea came from a Bronco that could be used for search-and-rescue work in Arctic conditions. That is why the truck is widened and lifted, carries recovery gear on the roof and tailgate, and wears a black-and-mustard theme inside and out, with extra carbon-fiber highlights in the cabin.
Like most SEMA concepts, it exists to show what is possible. Ford has not said it will build or sell the truck, and no pricing for the engine or the build has been announced.
Megazilla 2.0: the engine at the center of it
The original Megazilla is a 7.3L crate V8 from Ford Racing Parts. Megazilla 2.0 adds a 3.0L Gen 6 Whipple supercharger with a bright blue painted cover. Ford points out that this was more than bolting a blower onto the old engine. The program called for:
- A stronger block
- A camshaft designed specifically to work with a supercharger
- Beefier pistons
- Larger fuel injectors
- A different belt drive and damper
The result is the over-1,200-hp, over-1,000-lb.-ft. figure that Ford is showing at SEMA. Ford has not published details here about fuel, tuning or whether a Bronco swap kit is planned, so treat the headline numbers as show-floor claims until Ford releases full specs.
Frostwarden build list
Ford and the outlets covering the reveal list these components:
- Chassis and lift: widened Bronco built with Kincer Chassis, with 74Weld portal gear lifts
- Wheels and tires: custom Weld bead-lock wheels with 42-inch BFGoodrich tires
- Suspension: custom Bilstein dampers
- Driveline: upgraded hardware with help from Dana
- Armor: steel bumpers with a winch up front
- Lighting: extra lighting from Rigid
- Recovery gear: traction board holders from RTR on the roof and tailgate
- Exhaust: dual-exit exhaust tips
Build your own Bronco: parts we carry
We do not carry the Megazilla engine, 74Weld portal gears or Kincer Chassis parts. We do carry a lot of the supporting cast for a trail Bronco. Start at our Ford Bronco parts collection, or browse by category:
- Suspension: see Ford Bronco suspension, including the ICON 2021+ Ford Bronco rear 2.5 VS IR coilover kit
- Wheels: Ford Bronco wheels, plus the full Weld parts collection
- Tires: BFGoodrich parts
- Lighting: Ford Bronco lighting, Rigid Industries parts and Baja Designs parts. For a bumper-mount light setup, look at the Baja Designs 2021–25 Bronco Squadron 2.0 Sport steel bumper kit
- Recovery and armor: a 9,500 lb winch for the 2021–2026 Bronco
- Roof and cargo: TURN Offroad 4-door hard top roof rack and more in Ford Bronco accessories
- Exhaust: the AWE Tuning 2021+ Bronco dual rear exit exhaust with diamond black tips is a close match for Frostwarden's dual-exit look
Running a Bronco Raptor? Our Ford Bronco Raptor parts collection has charge pipes, intercoolers and more, such as the aFe 2022–25 Bronco Raptor BladeRunner 3 in. cold charge pipe. Our Ford Bronco engine & performance page has more under-hood options.
More Ford Racing power for your truck
If the Frostwarden has you thinking about forced induction, we stock the Ford Racing 2021–25 F-150 5.0L supercharger kit and the Ford Racing 2024+ Mustang GT / Dark Horse 5.0L supercharger kit. You can also see everything in our superchargers collection. Always confirm fitment for your exact year and engine before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Megazilla 2.0 make?
Ford says it makes over 1,200 horsepower and over 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque, using a 7.3L V8 and a 3.0L Gen 6 Whipple supercharger.
Is the Frostwarden Bronco for sale?
No. It is a SEMA show truck built by Ford Racing Parts with Kincer Chassis. Ford has not announced a production version or a price for the engine.
Can I put a supercharged crate engine in my Bronco?
Ford has not announced a swap kit or Bronco-specific fitment for Megazilla 2.0. Check Ford Racing Parts for updates, and talk to a qualified builder before planning a swap.
What can I add to my Bronco today?
Suspension, wheels, tires, lighting, a winch, a roof rack and exhaust are all available now. Start with our Bronco parts page.
Watch and learn more
Watch Ford's channel for SEMA coverage: Ford on YouTube. We will add an official Frostwarden video link when Ford posts one.
Sources: Ford Racing Parts SEMA 2026 announcement as reported by Autoblog, FordMuscle, TFLcar and Car and Driver. Photos: Ford Motor Company. Per Ford's terms these images are for editorial use; for any other use, contact fromtheroad@ford.com for permission. Specifications are as announced by Ford at SEMA 2026 and may change.