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What Is AMG’s 4MATIC+ and How Does It Handle 800+ HP? Every AMG E63, GT 63 4-Door, and GLC 63 runs 4MATIC+ — Mercedes-AMG’s fully variable all-wheel-drive system. Unlike Audi’s Quattro or BMW’s xDrive, 4MATIC+ can send 100 % of torque to the rear wheels on demand, effectively switching between AWD and RWD without the driver lifting off the throttle. For tuners pushing the LS2-spec M177 to 700, 800, or 900+ HP, the 4MATIC+ transfer case is both a launch-traction advantage and a potential weak link. This guide breaks down exactly how the system works, where it reaches its limits,...

The GM LS-series V8 is the most popular engine swap platform in the world. Compact dimensions, massive power potential, bulletproof reliability, and affordable parts availability make the LS the default choice for builders dropping a V8 into everything from Nissan 240SX and BMW E36 chassis to Porsche 944s, Mazda RX-7s, and classic muscle cars. Standalone engine management is required for virtually every LS swap — and Link ECU offers a uniquely streamlined solution with pre-terminated LS engine harnesses paired with the G4X StormX. Why LS Swaps Need Standalone The factory GM ECU that came with your LS engine was designed...