WallyR350

I am throwing this out there to anybody that may be interested. I have a 2007 Silver R63, that decided to eat it's own motor. In July on the way home from vacation a valve broke off and made contact with the piston which killed the whole motor.

After a little research I found there had been similar issues with the buckets and valves on other 63AMG motors so I decided I would not replace the motor with another used motor. I did some research and talked with the guys at Weistec to have them rebuild the whole motor from the block up, because they had address most of the common problems with the motor. So that is the direction I am heading, however it's a going to cost around $ 22k so I can not say that I running that way.

Currently the R is parked and waiting for funds to start the project. If somebody wants to buy the R from me I am willing to sell it, it has around 78,000 miles and beside the motor is in excellent shape inside and out. PM if you are interested.

http://weistec.com/company

bobpowell1979

Hey WallyR350 I'm interested PM sent.

AMGoneday

PMed

davidrap

Hi Wally,

PM Sent!

Thank you.

Mark Slodyczka

Hi interested thanks

C1Forged

Why not do a combination of the two? Instead of a full re-build that will require all new internals, and maybe even a new head/block due to damage; get a used engine for cheap and replace the heads, or upgrade the valves. Should be much cheaper than $20k for a full engine build.

eroyaln

Wally...

I sent you a PM regarding your R63.

Have you made any decisions on what you're planning on doing?

WallyR350

Hi Guys,

My plan was to sell the R to another enthusiast in search for an R for their wife and kids. As you know it needs a new motor, but I never found anybody interested in taking on the job. I think I responded to everybody's PM, sorry to any that I did not.

I had the engine pulled out this week and I drive it down to Weistec. The project has begun, first let me say these guys are awesome. We toured their facility and were very impressed. Best part is there is an all wheel drive dyno there for testing the R once we are done. We are doing a full engine build top to bottom in prep for a stage 3 super charger, and bullet proofing the transmission to match the power. Power should be around 850ish HP, yes that's right. And built to be a daily driver.

When we are done it will be the fastest R in the world. Below are some pictures from the trip.

WallyR350

Attached is a picture of there Stage 1, 2, & 3

Tough decisions.

WallyR350

Here's some details on the engine build:

-M156/M159 Forged Pistons and Billet Rods:
Maintains Factory 11.3:1 Compression
Optional Ceramic Coated Piston Tops
Teflon Coated Piston Skirts
Billet 4340 Connecting Rods
Improved Wrist Pin Design
Performance Ring Set Included
Increased Power Capacity and Heat Dissipation

- Weistec Engineering M156 Head Stud Assembly

-Designed with ARP 625+ Hardware ARP Camshaft Adjuster Bolt

-Weistec M156 ARP Camshaft Cap Bolt Set

-SLS Valve Tappet (Lifter)

-M156 Gasket Set
Includes complete gaskets and seals for rebuild.
All OEM Gaskets.

-M156 Crank Sprocket & M156 Timing Chain

-M156 Oil Pump & chain

- Engine Assembly Labor
Includes:
Machining to Cylinders
Balancing of Rotating Assembly
Polishing of crank
Complete Assembling of Engine

-M156 Timing Chain Tensioner

-Weistec 722.9 Bullet Proof Transmission, 4WD

And of coarse a supercharger.

Chedman13

Exciting to see you are keeping it and doing this.

keep us updated - I'm interested in doing their m157 upgrades but so many options other there it's overwhelming.

AMGoneday

How will the transmission hold it together? I would have went the same route as you!

WallyR350

They rebuild the tranny and upgrade the clutches for 1000HP, to match whatever power you decide to throw down. If I do stage 3 it will be around 820 or so.

NYCBenz

Wow, pretty incredible.

Good Luck!!!!

Chedman13

Does anything have to be done to the transfer case?

AKnight55

Any updates?

WallyR350

They are getting close to finishing the rebuild, I was told end of the month. So we are getting close. While I wait I am having the rims re-finished and powder coated gun metal.

AKnight55

Will you do 1/4 mile run after the build?

WallyR350

Sure, I don't expect a dramatic improvement, unless I supercharge it.

The engine will be done Friday! I got these pics from the builder today:

WallyR350

Anybody want this beast, I am going to list it and sell it. It has 90,000 miles on it and is in excellent shape.

Chedman13

Nice! Asking price?

rbtmak

iTrader: (1)

Hey WallyR350! If you remember me, I'm the guy who had your R63 in Vancouver before you purchased it. We met up in StarBucks and I gave you the ZR3 control unit for the car years ago.

Tell us about your Weistec modded R63! A few months ago, I bought my second R63 with only 9,500 miles - I'm in the process of building it up now going along the same route as you.

Cheers!

AMGoneday

Did you list yet?

TonyA

Asking price?

camv10

I am a serious buyer please contact me.