I Took Apart My Dealer Maintained AMG V8 Engine After 85,000 Miles. What I Found & What I'm Doing!

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In this video, I tore apart my C63 AMG engine to make sure it can hold 900 supercharged horsepower! This will be my most radical Mercedes build to date as I upgrade the engine internals to hold up to the power and we tune it to act like a stock car when off throttle. Help me name this car! Comment below! Enjoy! Big thanks to Craig and Rusty with Modern Masters and VRP for supporting the AMG community with performance parts!
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[@LegitStreetCars]

Here's the next video on the C63! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rISYdqhsjr5pgKssi=A5cjpZeTWx6EFLoR

[@trumanhw]

@2:30 ... I spy a porsche that I was hoping you had a playlist for, but, to no avail. I'm guessing that was a customer's car ..? And not an LSC car..?

[@LegitStreetCars]

Do you think it will hold 900 horsepower?

[@GanjaNinja]

I think it will

[@lucaswatervoort9570]

definitely💪🏻

[@shashankmurari]

3 days

[@ericcaisse791]

Maybe but for a short time we all know mercs are reliable😂 sorry LS life

[@anasalnadi6310]

f*** around and u will find out 😂😂❤ + we need more loong videos mor than an hour please

[@eduardocandeias7533]

I really like how Alex makes it seems really easy to work in these cars 🙌🏻

[@shaneankrom784]

This one of my favorites Alex builds.I'm not gonna lie , most of the LSC content is always awesome but this car is on my bucket list lol

[@jhansen6180]

The engineering is wild on that car. They squeezed soo much in such a small space. Amazing.

[@zollotech]

Don’t know why, but thought of Alex as the new and improved Mr. Clean with the hand wipes. Looking forward to seeing the rest of this build.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother!

[@jimboh.2654]

Mr clean is bald 😒

[@boboso7238]

@@jimboh.2654 Did you just assume his scalps status? Maybe Mr Clean identifies as having invisible hair? 🤫

[@REDW1NG94]

​@@jimboh.2654good observation captain obvious😂

[@joshuagibson2520]

​@@LegitStreetCarsbut what about Peter?

[@LatersOnTheMenjay.]

Rusty and Craig are such good value - talented and as modest as they come. Rusty is the epitome of a quiet achiever - he doesn't need to say anything to prove that he's a maestro on the tools. Would definitely take my car to them if I was in WV and hope to see more collabs with them on the show!

[@willierolon3735]

Happy Holidays LSC Family! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! You guys are the best automotive channel, clean and family friendly!

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Those guys seem super nice, and humble. Respect. I am very glad you treated them well.

[@theglitch99]

Man, he picked on them the entire time.. that's what real buds do...😂😂

[@LegitStreetCars]

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[@gabesreef]

Just purchased the 2 pack. Excited to try them out

[@orange2352]

07 E63. Brought it to your last car meet! But didn’t get the opportunity to show you as you had a line of people waiting to talk to you 😂 love these AMG videos!

[@RoadWarrior77]

Aren't these the same thing that Gojo puts out?

[@chuckbrown5035]

05 E55. Bought from the original owner at 98,000 miles. All because of watching your original E55 video!!!

[@orange2352]

@@chuckbrown5035 yep, Alex gave me the confidence to go ahead and get one myself but I went E63 haha. Took care of most of the M156 bugs so should be good to go! Enjoy your E55, they’re beasts!

[@essamallawi9605]

I have a 2011 E63 AMG which of course has the M156 engine, I have had it for 3 years now and I am the 3rd owner. Believe it or not, now it has 145k miles on it and still running great with absolutely zero issues! These engines are actually very reliable, I don't care what people say. I drive it everyday and I drive it hard! YES I did replace the cam adjusters which IS a common issue on these engines. Which by the way should not happen if you drive low on oil, and you should never drive it hard when the oil is still cold. These cars come with a warning from Mercedes to never drive it hard when the oil is not up to temperature, that's why when you start up the car and check the AMG menu you will see the oil temperature flashing while going up until it reaches 176 F. Most people don't know that and keep revving it hard and drive it hard when the oil is still cold and even when it's low. Again that's from my personal experience and my car is still strong at 145k miles no check engine light or any other issue!

[@adamfrbs9259]

Thanks for sharing. Ive had mine 5 years, never even license plated it. I'm afraid to run it, repairs would be expensive was my concern. Mines at about 68k

[@essamallawi9605]

@@adamfrbs9259 you're welcome, I should also mention that I maintain it myself, I change the oil every 5k miles, I use Liqui Moly 5w 40. and I check the oil level every like 2 weeks and I add some if it needs to. And make sure to not over fill it. These engines do consume some oil

[@ukwan]

You don't drive it hard 😂 nobody drives a nearly 500hp car on the road hard. You'd either be dead or in prison. What you mean to say is you drive it spirited. Which is how it's meant to be driven. ❤

[@adamfrbs9259]

@essamallawi9605 thanks. I was going to put Amsoil Full Synthetic in, just haven't got around to it. Doing Evans Cool in the winter beater today. Idk who this other guys talking to lol, I've hit the speed limiter at 155mph in my town, it does it with ease and it's obvious it has more to go. Someday I'll de-limit it. Lol

[@essamallawi9605]

@@adamfrbs9259 yes they can remove the speed limiter with a stage 1 tune I believe

[@jeb419]

I love that Alex gets so much done. When he starts a project you know you’ll be seeing a ton of progress in a short amount of time

[@davids8493]

It's truly great to see 3 pros do what they know what to do. Smooth sailing! 👍👍

[@MayhemMotorsportsPensacola]

Not only do you need a induction heater for removing stubborn nuts they also make a cap kit to screw into ball joints and tie rods with a dimple for a air hammer so you do not flare or mess the threads up. Love the videos. If you need help finding the kit let me know. I have about 6 at my shop. I could mail you a set.

[@bobbrown6281]

Can't wait to see the car being put back together step by step. Have learned a lot about the c63 AMG cars. Thank you ALEX.

[@nistb2123]

One of the coolest and knowledgeable KZbinrs. Being a Mechanic surely helps.

[@nonyanks2510]

Engine teardown can be boring but the conversation between you guys was great plus, dang that engine is complicated !

[@jibmaster]

Support order placed! Been a LSC supporter for years! Great to see this channel get the love it deserves! 😎

[@jerimiahjohnson4645]

Another cool video that I enjoyed. Watching an engine tear down can be boring, as another subscriber mentioned but you make it very entertaining. Some of your videos have made it inspiring to fix your own vehicle and not rely on a mechanic and have costly repairs given you have some automotive knowledge. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@martincolvill5453]

So fun to watch friends work together on an engine they know. I am absolutely clueless about this engine. 1953 - 1985 Ford and Chevy engines with a special emphasis on 60-69 Corvair air cooled engines is my baliwick.

[@CarswithNash]

Love the C63 content!👍

[@kylesmith2735]

I agree w/Craig…please don’t ever change your ending music! 🎶

[@OussamaAbuUmar]

The C63 w204 is one of the best AMG's. Actual big V8. No nonsense. Just amazing. Really a dream car.

[@sinoverlord409]

Best performing multi purpose wipes I've ever seen. I was always a big fan of gloves anyway since the shop at Ford provided them. Never understood how guys would work on cars without gloves and then eat with dirty hands.

[@humansnotai4912]

Another amazing car channel! MA, Chris Slix, Saving Salvage, Tavarish - you're. all doing great things. Really high quality filming, editing as well. Great to see you being silly boys and enjoying yourselves too. Namaste from England x

[@PeterHinkle]

I just love it when you do highly technical engine builds. I’ve built a couple of muscle cars, a 1967 Mercedes, and two 1973 Porsches. I love good engineering and thoroughly enjoy the minutiae of engine work. I enjoy your episodes more than anything on KZbin. Your highly professional style is fantastic. Thanks for your hard work.

[@America_Countryhumans1]

Audi 1.8 would be an engine you would enjoy building it reliable like a Honda but German

[@PeterHinkle]

@@America_Countryhumans1 I believe that. I’ve pulled the head off an Audi and I like the way their newer motors are built. In the last 10 years or so.

[@br549rdr]

Enjoy watching this group of guys together. 💪

[@c.h.r.i.s2253]

Please start doing more MB content. All the other content is very good (I watch all of your videos) but I love MB stuff

[@autotechmike]

I use tub o towels so I'm curious how yours will compare

[@LegitStreetCars]

I've tried them all and naturally I'm bias but mine are awesome.

[@sebassebas1693]

i have been a long time watcher of your videos and you inspired me to become a mercedes tech and now i’m finally there, and a 507 edition is my dream car keep up the good work and thank you for showing good mercedes content

[@lakeminnetonkaoutdoors7532]

That’s dope! Maybe you can tell me why my ml is not recognizing the transmission module today 2maro it might and all the other electrical problems. Already replaced the whole loom, probably the main computer is shot or headed out don’t ya think?

[@thassadub2749]

AHHHHHH YOU FINALLY POSTED IT!!!!!!!

[@LegitStreetCars]

I just filmed it!

[@samuelayomide6958]

Finally you got around to it ❤ been wondering when you will do something about it

[@TLC7]

That was a great intro my smile grew as the chrome supercharger came in shining

[@C4DXs]

I've been waiting for this series! I was just rewatching your old gold tape C63 videos last night! I just bought one yesterday site unseen. I've been watching you for 6 years now. You are the reason I bought my first c55 amg with a m113k swap 5 years ago! Ever since I bought it, I've wanted you to see it haha

[@smithyrtd]

This is probably the best teardown video of a m156 ever, thank you. Loving it.

[@chuckbrown5035]

Yay!!! More Mercedes AMG content!!! The reason I started watching your channel and the reason I bought my E55!

[@SkywardOne]

Alex is the reason I got an E63 AMG. His videos on the M156 where instrumental in knowing what to look for.

[@lakeminnetonkaoutdoors7532]

How is e build? I have one waiting to get build in yard planning really making it a hooptie like all my other AMG’s. I’m not Alex but really just a hack but I enjoy it

[@chuckbrown5035]

@@lakeminnetonkaoutdoors7532 mine is completely stock. Haven’t changed anything. Just regular maintenance. I’m the second owner. Has been very well kept. Far from a hooptie.

[@ogent]

These chaps are absolute marvels! So, you're telling me they not only comprehend the intricacies of a supercharger but could whip up their very own design from scratch if money were no object? Impressive doesn't quite cover it-they're practically engineering wizards with a dash of budgetary wizardry thrown in for good measure!

[@WRCWRX]

That table works great with a variety of 2x4/ 4x4 wood blocks. Our shop has 3 since we are constantly doing w204/212 rear subframe replacement’s. Btw that is a extremely clean engine!

[@TheRealAlpha2]

He's right, the ending music is pretty chill to just listen to. These guys are always fun to see visit the channel.

[@stuartblack9258]

Love this channel ❤ keep up the awesome work Alex & merry Christmas to you and your family! Much love from the U.K 🇬🇧❤👍

[@AtypicalDriver]

I cant believe how clean that engine is for 85k miles! And you made removing it look way too easy

[@TheCluelessEnthusiast]

Ok. Im excited. My favourite sounding benz v8 with 1000hp would be pretty cool. Would love that engine in my w124

[@dutchy213]

The amount of work he’s putting into this car I want to buy it 🤷🏾👌🏿💯

[@Bosmob]

Those type of hand wipes work good on seats & headliners if oil accidentally gets on them

[@johnsimon7867]

I can do alot of mechanical things and fix and troubleshoot and this engine amazes me when I just pause the video and look at it. I think who could actually design something like this and make it work like it does? And you guys taking it apart and then making it work again. Very inspirational

[@derekedlund1854]

We are spoiled! Two videos in a week. Love it Alex! Cheers.

[@ppellet4738]

Alex and the guys make it look so easy but there’s easily over a half century of combined Mercedes expertise working on that car!!!!

[@RoadWarrior77]

I love it when you put 2 videos out a week. The one on Saturday hits like clockwork, but I drive truck, so I watch KZbin videos while I'm out on the road, not while driving, of course (wink wink), and when I refresh my feed during the week, and I see a LSC video pop up, I know that I'll get a cool video to watch when I have down time. When you dropped the transmission fluid in this car, I thought the trans was toast because it looked burnt. I didn't know that the fluid was actually a greenish color. Well, I learnt something today. I wish it was learning a song on my guitar, but mechanical knowledge is helpful also.

[@Poseoptional01]

Salute 🫡

[@wizardvega724]

Fellow trucker that loves LSC uploads

[@YuhBoiHaedyn61]

yesssirr honestly get lost watching ur videos for hours sometimes even watch the same videos again!!!!

[@MichaelParker-mi6ie]

Oh man, I can’t wait to see you work on that cobra you have. I’ve got a few of the new edges myself and let me tell you I am EXCITED

[@Creasingvermin1]

YEEEEEEAHHHHJ THIS IS WHAT IM TALKING ABOUT. Currently buying parts for my rebuild, I have a LOT of 63 motor sports titanium stuff and plan on doing an e85 supercharged build down the line with the full works. Cant wait to line this up with mine

[@immrnoidall]

I'VE never seen an engine s spotless. just beautiful.

[@ScottBailey-t7m]

I’m not usually sold on KZbin ads but those wipes look legit!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks!!

[@orange2352]

Thank you Alex. You kept your word and got this video up 😊

[@michaelsteyn5325]

Your garage inventory looks fantastic. Well done. I love the wheels on the porsche and it is a great model too..

[@maximeparent3004]

I was impressed during all the video about how this C63 is in pristine condition. The underneath was looking like a brand-new car off the showroom floor.

[@resdes213]

I love all of Alex’s videos but there’s just something special about watching him work on the m156 cars i love it!

[@DRjbp]

Wow, the handwipes look legit!

[@lukewalker1051]

Well done. You men are very talented and a pleasure watching you work and will add with such good humor. This car has pretty extreme complexity and you are masters at your craft. Respect.

[@Tclans]

I love crazy projects like this. Cool the guys tag along and help you sorting this out. Those C63 are crazy and I’m all here for it. Besides, the sound it makes… HMMM 😱😱

[@SpeedFreak1501]

Hey finally seeing this on your channel…. My PTG kit will be installed very soon and very excited

[@SHI-el2er]

100k+ veiws in 8hrs is crazy, love your videos man, i watched a video of yours a year or two ago n i havent been able to stop watching since lol

[@jeanpablohernandez3119]

I'm pumped about this!!

[@CAROLDDISCOVER-1983]

The death of your knowledge on the various vehicles you work on is impressive. I knew nothing about this car. But I enjoyed the video and learned a few things.👍

[@Poseoptional01]

I always love the Mercedes content 👏👏👏

[@GrockleTD]

So happy to be getting the followup video :)

[@davidtappe5337]

Good call planning Dyno at end of week after build. Get it all while you can still remember all the bolts and connectors.

[@RealRickCox]

Never been a Mercedes guy (I love BMW's too much) but this car is GORGEOUS. And now it's a lot more fun with the go-fast parts!

[@joshuared1000]

Love that episode! Can't wait!! For the next!!

[@nullstring1]

Back to the good stuff Alex 😁

[@dacooks7174]

“Kenny Powers is a man. Kenny Powers is an athlete. Kenny Powers is a lover. But the most he is, I mean, the thing that Kenny Powers is the most, is a goddamn champion.” - Kenny Powers

[@Shortdraw01]

That’s a Mercedes Benz dream team right there. This thing is going to be a monster.

[@BuildTheSandbox]

Very reliable car. Sure this will go smoothly 😊

[@GeFeldz]

20:36 Alex admitting cam-in-block push-rod V8s are better than DOHC nightmares ;)

[@lokibrux]

Every cell in my body has a smile on it. I've always wanted to do this with a c63 estate.

[@jesserodriguez2034]

Hey Alex , I love your videos man very entertaining. Every Saturday morning I make myself a cup of coffee with a bagel and watch your new video of the week. By the way, I bought some wipes can’t wait to receive them and use them to clean my tools after I’m done cleaning a pool filter.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Jesse!

[@jacobdorph816]

I really enjoy the AMG videos, Alex problems with the CL63 was one of my favorites

[@lakeminnetonkaoutdoors7532]

Cl65 my friend….big difference

[@davidestate]

So glad to see a Mercedes back on the channel and being worked on.

[@totallybonkers]

Bahaha! With all the excellent content I totally forgot you had the coupe. I love the C63 and the special edition makes it extra special. Love it!

[@tysoncurrie7745]

MAN, I was hoping everything was done in one video like you like to do. It sucks waiting a whole week to see the next episode of this awesome upgrade being finished.😮‍💨

[@moteenhussain6234]

You know sometimes i wish Alex was my neighbour so every weekend i could go over to his workshop and voluntarily work on these amazing cars with him aswell as learn a lot of good knowledge from him, that would be so much fun and maybe give me the confidence to slap a good old LS engine into my Toyota yaris😂😂

[@markcalaway6249]

@Max well done with the "symphony" you create for screw guns, removing multiple screws quickly.

[@victorgoodman9545]

Coolest car video I've watched in a while. MAJOR RESPECT!

[@omedsafei100]

We need more Mercedes/AMG content!

[@720MotorWorks]

Just ordered some wipes- I have white doors so going in the house to clean up isn't an option lol. Thanks Alex! Can't wait to see where this build goes too!

[@UFO_researcher]

Thanks for the videos, I like your de lorean. I use table salt and water to clean oil off my hands. It works because it has both a negative and positive ion. If you have a petroleum distillate on your hands (gas), isopropyl alcohol works well.

[@brianscott9861]

Good for you to make a living, and you make it fun. Enjoy watching. You remind me of a friend/ co worker of mine👍

[@dylanbarden7083]

You’re the reason I fell in love with this car. I hope one day I can buy one for myself ever since I watched your first series on the c63

[@talklacey664]

Yes finally another Mercedes build !

[@stevetrepanier4351]

Alex, this is great and all but I want to see a finished CL65!

[@pfsantos007]

I love these videos for many reasons, not the least of which is tips like the one about the clips at 15:40.

[@44hawk28]

Rubber parts, like belts, tires, and that Flex disc, you can spray with 303 protectant on a regular basis and they will last 2 to 3 times longer applying 303 protectant on a regular basis

[@wizardindustriesusa]

That table is the bomb!!

[@Hummingbird-ju7tk]

best wipes are chem-wipes, come dry and you put your own cleaner in them. can have one for windows, one for dry, one with a degreaser

[@shifter8207]

Love it when Modern Masters do content with LSC

[@LeeQuesada-CoTGaming]

Never seen a used engine look so clean. WoW

[@NTromb]

16:33 16:34 It’s amazing how much more you can get accomplished when you’re not talking

[@BrianMiller-zx6tk]

Still really enjoying your videos! A great amount of technical and fun!

[@zachblakey489]

My dad's name was Russel he went by rusty and his middle name was Craig....so I completely agree those Rusty Craig's are great to have around!

[@steelwheels327]

I like those boys from Modern Master they seem like real genuine dudes . Alex , do they do mods like LS swaps on 911 or 996 Porsche's ?