When the Ford Maverick arrived in 2021, it revived the compact truck segment that has long been a favorite of tuners and customizers. So it’s not surprising that we’ve seen quite a few modified Mavericks in the short time this pickup has been on sale. Yet there’s one obvious thing no one attempted until now: a V8 swap.
Tucci Hot Rods finally rectified that at the 2026 SEMA show, where it unveiled a 2022 Maverick with a twin-turbo Coyote V8. If you’re not familiar with this Upstate New York shop, it was one of the first that Ford partnered with on Maverick SEMA builds back in 2021. Tucci’s first go was a 2.0-liter EcoBoost truck with…
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