{"product_id":"m178-crate-engine","title":"M178 Crate Engine | 1,500HP+ Build | YPG Motorsport","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercedes-AMG M178 Crate Engine — 1,500HP Forged Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercedes-AMG M178 4.0L twin-turbo V8 — the flat-plane crankshaft, dry-sump variant of the M177 found exclusively in the AMG GT family. Factory forged internals, hand-built in Affalterbach. The most exotic engine in the AMG lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYPG builds every M178 crate engine in-house with upgraded forged internals rated to 1,500HP+. 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 4.0L \/ 3,982cc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e V8 twin-turbo, hot-vee layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLubrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-sump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrankshaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flat-plane forged — higher-revving character than the cross-plane M177\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-built AMG, aluminum closed-deck block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 462–730HP (GT base to GT Black Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500+ WHP with Stage VIP forged build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the Difference Between M177 and M178?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are AMG 4.0L twin-turbo V8s sharing the same block architecture. The \u003cstrong\u003eM177\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a cross-plane crankshaft and wet-sump lubrication — found in the C63, E63, GLC63, and G63. The \u003cstrong\u003eM178\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a flat-plane crankshaft and dry-sump lubrication — exclusive to the AMG GT family. The flat-plane crank gives the M178 a more exotic, higher-revving exhaust note and faster-responding power delivery, similar in character to a Ferrari V8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete forged long block assembly — heads, block, flat-plane forged crankshaft, forged connecting rods, forged pistons, and valve train. Ships as a long block, but \u003cstrong\u003ecan be configured with upgraded turbos, manifolds, and accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on your build requirements. 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 GT (2015+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG GTS (2015+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG GTC (2017+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG GTR \/ GTR Pro (2017+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-AMG GT Black Series (2020-2022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\/mercedes-benz-amg-m177-forged-internals\"\u003eM177\/M178 Forged Internals — Rods \u0026amp; Pistons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dme-tuning-stage-2-mercedes-benz-amg-gts-m178-ecu-tune\"\u003eStage 2 AMG GTS M178 ECU Tune — DME Tuning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/carbon-air-intake-system-o102mm-mercedes-benz-amg-gt\"\u003eEventuri Carbon Intake — AMG GT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-amg-gt-s-c-valved-exhaust-with-mid-pipes-incl-cat-delete-oem-cat-adapters-ces3-set1-2\"\u003eCapristo Valved Exhaust — AMG GT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice: $35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free worldwide shipping. Contact YPG Motorsport via WhatsApp for build consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Shop\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/ypgmotorsport.com\/collections\/all\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"M178 Crate Engine | 1,500HP+ Build\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/ypgmotorsport.com\/products\/m178-crate-engine\"}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-top:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eHow much does an M178 crate engine cost?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 16px;color:#555;\"\u003eThe YPG Motorsport M178 4.0L twin-turbo V8 forged crate engine starts at $35,000. 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