{"product_id":"m156-crate-engine","title":"M156 Crate Engine | 1,500HP+ Build | YPG Motorsport","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercedes-AMG M156 Crate Engine — 1,500HP Forged Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercedes-AMG M156 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 — one of the greatest AMG engines ever produced. Hand-built, high-revving, and brutally strong. The last true AMG V8 before forced induction. An icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYPG builds every M156 crate engine in-house with forged internals rated to 1,500HP+ under forced induction. No core exchange required. Typical build time is \u003cstrong\u003e2-4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e with free worldwide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2L \/ 6,208cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e V8 naturally aspirated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-built AMG, aluminum block and heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValvetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOHC 32-valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankshaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 451–507HP depending on variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedline:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7,200 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500+ WHP with forced induction and forged internals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete forged long block assembly — heads, block, forged crankshaft, forged connecting rods, forged pistons, and valve train. The base engine ships as a long block, but \u003cstrong\u003ecan be configured with supercharger kits, turbo manifolds, and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on your build. Contact YPG Motorsport to spec your build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Vehicles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG C63 W204 (2008-2014)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG E63 W212 (2010-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG CLS63 W219 (2007-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG CLK63 Black Series (2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG ML63 W164 (2007-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG SLS AMG (2010-2014) — dry-sump variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG R63 W251 (2007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M156 is an exceptional platform for forced induction. With forged internals, the engine supports supercharger and turbo builds producing 1,500HP+. The factory connecting rods are the weak point above 600HP under boost — the YPG forged build eliminates this limitation entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor naturally aspirated builds, the M156 responds well to ported heads, aggressive cam profiles, and intake work — producing 550-600HP NA with the right combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Process \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 weeks from order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free worldwide — USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Middle East\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore exchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e WhatsApp direct support for GCC customers. Email support worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m177-ported-heads\"\u003eM156 Ported Heads\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m156-crankshaft-damper-pulley\"\u003eM156 Crankshaft Damper Pulley\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-benz-w205-c63-c63s-2015\"\u003eM156 High Flow Air Filters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-benz-w204-c63-2008-2014-row-airbox\"\u003eW204 C63 ROW Airbox\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: $25,999\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free worldwide shipping. 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