{"title":"M156 Engine Builds — 6.2L V8 Forged Short Blocks \u0026 Crate Engines | YPG Motorsport","description":"\u003cp\u003eYPG Motorsport M156 6.2L V8 engine builds — the naturally aspirated AMG powerplant found in the C63 W204, E63, S63, ML63, CLK63, and SLS AMG. Every M156 build features forged pistons, forged rods, CNC-ported heads, and is dyno-tested before shipping. Rated to 1,500HP+ with appropriate supporting modifications. Race-application, no core exchange required. Build time 7–21 days, shipped worldwide via FedEx\/DHL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.ypg-acc-wrap{max-width:720px;margin:22px auto 4px;text-align:left;}.ypg-acc{border:1px solid #262626;border-radius:8px;background:#0d0d0d;margin-bottom:10px;}.ypg-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;font-size:13.5px;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;}.ypg-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none;}.ypg-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";color:#cc0000;font-size:22px;line-height:1;}.ypg-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"–\";}.ypg-acc\u003esummary:hover{color:#cc0000;}.ypg-acc-body{padding:2px 20px 18px;color:#a6a6a6;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;text-align:left;}.ypg-acc-body p{margin:0 0 12px;}.ypg-acc-body .q{color:#fff;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 3px;}.ypg-acc-body .a{margin:0 0 15px;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ypg-acc-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ypg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eM156 Chassis Fitment\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ypg-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eC63 AMG (W204)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2008–2014 sedan, coupe, and Black Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eE63 AMG (W211\/W212)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2007–2011 sedan and wagon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eS63 AMG (W221)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2007–2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eCLK63 AMG (C209)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2007–2009 coupe and Black Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eML63 AMG (W164)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2007–2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eSLS AMG (C197)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2010–2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ypg-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ypg-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eWhat is the M156 engine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a\"\u003eThe M156 is Mercedes-AMG's hand-built 6.2L naturally aspirated V8, produced from 2006–2014. It was the first AMG engine designed and built entirely in-house at Affalterbach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eWhat cars use the M156?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a\"\u003eC63 W204, E63 W211\/W212, S63 W221, CLK63 C209, ML63 W164, R63, and the SLS AMG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eCan the M156 handle boost?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a\"\u003eWith forged internals from YPG Motorsport, the M156 can support supercharger or turbo kits to 1,500HP+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the M156 engine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The M156 is Mercedes-AMG's hand-built 6.2L naturally aspirated V8, produced from 2006–2014. 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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\u003eForged Rotating Assembly Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery YPG M156 crate engine is built with the same forged rotating assembly used in our standalone \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-benz-amg-156-forged-internals\"\u003eM156 Forged Internals kit\u003c\/a\u003e — no shortcut spec. Included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic-Coated Piston Tops\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thermal barrier coating on all 8 piston crowns reduces heat transfer and detonation risk under supercharger and turbo builds. Standalone coating service (Swain Tech, Calico) runs $200–400 per set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeflon-Coated Skirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Anti-friction coating reduces piston-to-wall contact friction and wear under sustained high-RPM operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4340 Aircraft-Grade Steel H-Beam Rods\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rated to 1,500HP+ cylinder pressures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARP Rod Bolts \u0026amp; Head Studs\u003c\/strong\u003e — 220,000 PSI rated, mandatory for boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \u0026amp; Matched Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e — Blueprinted rotating assembly within ±1.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Compression Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maintained for seamless calibration integration with supercharger and turbo systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m156-ported-heads\"\u003eported heads\u003c\/a\u003e, aggressive cam profiles, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/race-long-tube-headers\"\u003elong-tube headers\u003c\/a\u003e, 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-benz-amg-156-forged-internals\"\u003eM156 Forged Internals Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — Standalone rods, pistons, and hardware for existing block rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/race-long-tube-headers\"\u003eM156 Race Long Tube Headers\u003c\/a\u003e — Long-tube exhaust manifolds for NA and supercharger builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m156-ported-heads\"\u003eM156 Ported Heads\u003c\/a\u003e — CNC-ported heads for maximum NA airflow\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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Complete 1,500HP-capable build with thermal-coated forged pistons, no core exchange required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eAre the pistons thermal-coated?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 16px;color:#555;\"\u003eYes. Every YPG M156 crate engine ships with ceramic thermal-barrier coating on the piston crowns and Teflon anti-friction coating on the skirts — included at no extra cost. Same specification as the YPG M156 Forged Internals kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eWhat HP can the M156 handle with forged internals?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 16px;color:#555;\"\u003eThe YPG M156 forged build is rated to 1,500HP and is designed for forced induction builds including supercharger and turbo setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eWhat vehicles use the M156 engine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 16px;color:#555;\"\u003eThe Mercedes-AMG M156 6.2L V8 is found in the C63 W204, E63 W212, SLS AMG, CLK63 Black Series, ML63, and CLS63 among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eDo you ship M156 engines worldwide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 16px;color:#555;\"\u003eYes. 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