{"title":"M178 Engine Builds — 4.0L V8 Dry-Sump Forged | YPG Motorsport","description":"\u003cp\u003eYPG Motorsport M178 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine builds — the dry-sump variant of AMG's 4.0T, exclusive to the AMG GT, GT S, GT R, GT C, and GT Black Series. Every M178 build features forged pistons, forged rods, 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\u003eM178 Chassis Fitment\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ypg-acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eAMG GT (C190)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2015+ coupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eAMG GT S (C190)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2015+ coupe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eAMG GT R (C190)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2017+ coupe and Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eAMG GT C (C190)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2017+ coupe and roadster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#e8e8e8;\"\u003eAMG GT Black Series (C190)\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2021+ (flat-plane crankshaft variant).\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 M178 engine?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a\"\u003eThe M178 is the dry-sump variant of AMG's 4.0L twin-turbo V8, exclusive to the AMG GT sports car family. It shares the hot-vee twin-turbo layout with the M177 but uses dry-sump oiling for sustained high-G cornering. The GT Black Series variant adds a flat-plane crankshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eM178 vs M177 — what is the difference?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a\"\u003eThe M178 uses dry-sump oiling and is exclusive to the AMG GT. The M177 uses wet-sump oiling and is found in sedans and SUVs. Both are 4.0L twin-turbo V8s with cross-plane crankshafts — the flat-plane crank is specific to the GT Black Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"q\"\u003eCan the M178 make 1,500HP?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a\"\u003eYes. With YPG forged internals and appropriate turbo upgrades, the M178 is rated to 1,500HP+ in race-application builds.\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 M178 engine?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The M178 is the dry-sump variant of AMG's 4.0L twin-turbo V8, exclusive to the AMG GT sports car family. It shares the hot-vee twin-turbo layout with the M177 but uses dry-sump oiling for sustained high-G cornering. The GT Black Series variant adds a flat-plane crankshaft.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"M178 vs M177 — what is the difference?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The M178 uses dry-sump oiling and is exclusive to the AMG GT. The M177 uses wet-sump oiling and is found in sedans and SUVs. 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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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m177-crate-engine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM177\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003eForged Rotating Assembly Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery YPG M178 crate engine is built with the same forged rotating assembly used in our standalone \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-benz-amg-m178-forged-internals\"\u003eM178 Forged Internals kit\u003c\/a\u003e. 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 at Stage 4 boost levels. 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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-m178-forged-internals\"\u003eM178 Forged Internals — Rods \u0026amp; Pistons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-benz-amg-gt-gts-gtr-catless-downpipes\"\u003eAMG GT \/ GTS \/ GTR Catless Downpipes\u003c\/a\u003e — M178 platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuner-package-stage-4-turbo-upgrade-m177-178\"\u003eStage 4 Turbo Upgrade — M177\/M178\u003c\/a\u003e — 1,500HP+ billet turbos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mercedes-amg-gt63-c192-stage-3-package-1000-hp-capable-turbos-downpipes-ecu-calibration-ypg-motorsport\"\u003eGT63 C192 Stage 3 Package\u003c\/a\u003e — Complete build for the 4-door AMG GT platform\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. 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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 M178 crate engine ships with ceramic thermal-barrier coating on the piston crowns and Teflon anti-friction coating on the skirts — same specification as the YPG M178 Forged Internals kit. Included at no extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:8px 0;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between M177 and M178?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 16px;color:#555;\"\u003eBoth are AMG 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engines. 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