M1R 720S complete McLaren performance package

M1R McLaren Package, 1400HP Complete Engine Build & Transaxle Build

M838T/M840T Twin-Turbo V8 *2-Year/24,000-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
Package Overview

M1R Program

The M1R Program is a bespoke McLaren engine build and transaxle build developed exclusively for the McLaren platform. Engineered to elevate the factory powertrain into a fully integrated high-performance system, the M1R produces approximately 950HP and 700TQ on premium unleaded fuel. When paired with race calibration and race fuel, output increases to an exceptional 1,400HP and 890TQ.

As a complete engine build and transaxle build program, M1R goes beyond bolt-on upgrades, every internal component is engineered, machined, and assembled in-house to handle sustained high-horsepower output.

Build Process

Every M1R engine build begins with a comprehensive vehicle detail and multi-point inspection before the engine and transmission are carefully removed by M3P's highly trained technicians. The powertrain is then fully disassembled and meticulously inspected by our machine shop, where the engine build receives premium internal upgrades including CP-Carrillo billet steel connecting rods, forged aluminum CP-Carrillo pistons, CNC-machined cylinder heads, and a series of proprietary enhancements engineered to support extreme power levels while maintaining long-term reliability.

Once assembly is complete, the engine is reinstalled and paired with M3P's in-house engineered turbo system. The package features BorgWarner EFR turbochargers, upgraded wastegates, proprietary dual-pass air-to-water intercoolers with advanced internal surface features integrated into their 3D-printed AL6061 end tanks, and a fully 3D-printed Inconel exhaust system. Every component has been developed using advanced CAD modeling and high-resolution 3D scan data to maximize packaging efficiency, airflow, thermal management, and overall performance.

Extensive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and real-world validation testing have resulted in what we believe is one of the most advanced, efficient, and capable entry-level engine and transaxle build packages available today.

To support the increased performance, the transmission and driveline receive targeted upgrades, including Dodson DCT frictions, upgraded axles, and a billet LSD differential, along with ECU and TCU calibrations tailored to the selected fuel configuration.

Every M1R engine build and transaxle build completed by M3P is backed by a 2-year/24,000-mile limited powertrain warranty (whichever occurs first; restrictions apply).

1,400 Peak Horsepower
890 Peak Torque (lb-ft)
EFR BorgWarner Turbos
S7 Syvecs PnP ECU
3-4 Month Build Time
2yr/24K Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
What's Included

Complete Build Specification

Engine Program

33 Components

Short Block

  • CP-Carrillo Forged Piston Set
  • CP-Carrillo CP1350 Connecting Rods
  • Ceramic Crown & Moly Skirt Coating
  • DLC Billet Piston Wrist Pins
  • King Racing Bearings
  • Darton Sleeves - Torque Plate Honed
  • Sunnen Line Honed Mains
  • High Strength Head & Main Stud Set
  • Blueprinted & Balanced Rotating Assembly

Cylinder Heads

  • Cylinder Head Porting
  • Valvetrain Setup
  • Upgraded Valve Guides
  • Upgraded Valve Springs
  • New Viton Valve Seals
  • New MLS Cylinder Head Gaskets
  • New Cam Phaser Set
  • New Timing Chain Kit

Turbo System

  • BorgWarner EFR7670 Turbochargers
  • Upgraded GFB BOV ×2
  • 3D Printed AL-6061 Intercoolers
  • Turbo Manifold Inconel Heat Shielding

Exhaust

  • 3D Printed Inconel Exhaust Manifold
  • 3D Printed Inconel Exhaust Collector
  • Inconel Heat Shielding
  • Heavy Duty V-Band Connections

Fuel, Intake & ECU

  • Fuel System Upgrade w/ ID1050 Injectors
  • NGK Racing Spark Plugs
  • Upgraded Aluminum Intake Manifold
  • M3P Crankcase Ventilation System
  • Syvecs S7 PnP ECU

Service

  • Coolant Service
  • 2 Oil Services
  • Professional Installation & Tuning

Transaxle Program

12 Components

Clutch & Transmission

  • Dodson Upgraded DCT Frictions
  • Pentosin FFL-Racing DCT Fluid
  • M3P DCT Breather / Catch Can
  • New Filters
  • TCU Software Upgraded w/ Motorsport Features

Differential & Drivetrain

  • M3P Upgraded CV Joints
  • Billet LSD Differential
  • Ring & Pinion Setup
  • Motul Racing Gear Oil
  • New Differential Bearings
  • New Axle Seals

Compatible McLaren Models

The M1R engine and transaxle build is engineered for McLaren’s M838T and M840T twin-turbo V8 platforms. Every program is fitted and calibrated to the specific chassis it is built for.

12C
M838T
570S / 570GT
M838TE
600LT
M838TE
620R
M838TE
650S
M838T
675LT
M838T
720S / 720S Spider
M840T
750S / 750S Spider
M840T
765LT / 765LT Spider
M840T
GT / GTS
M840T
Senna / Senna GTR
M840T
P1 / P1 GTR
M838TQ

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Optional Upgrades

Enhance your M1R package with these premium optional upgrades for maximum performance and safety.

  • Water/Methanol injection system - front view Water/Methanol injection system - side view
    Water/Methanol injection system
  • Titanium M3P 4 Point Harness Bar - front view Titanium M3P 4 Point Harness Bar - side view
    Titanium M3P 4 Point Harness Bar
  • Engine and Cockpit Fire Suppression System - front view Engine and Cockpit Fire Suppression System - side view
    Engine and Cockpit Fire Suppression System
  • 19” Competition Forged Monoblock wheel set (DARK Comp Wheels) - front view 19” Competition Forged Monoblock wheel set (DARK Comp Wheels) - side view
    19” Competition Forged Monoblock wheel set (DARK Comp Wheels)
  • 19”-21” Forged Monoblock and multi-piece wheel sets (DARK Comp Wheels) - front view 19”-21” Forged Monoblock and multi-piece wheel sets (DARK Comp Wheels) - side view
    19”-21” Forged Monoblock and multi-piece wheel sets (DARK Comp Wheels)

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Engine Program
FeatureM1RM2RM3R
CP-Carrillo Forged Piston Set
DLC Billet piston wrist pins
King Racing bearings
Darton Sleeves - Torque Plate Honed
Sunnen Line Honed Mains
High Strength Head & Main Stud set
CNC Race Ported Cylinder HeadsX
Valvetrain setup
M3P Super Finish CamshaftsX
M3P DLC Finger FollowersX
Upgraded valve guides
Upgraded valve springs
New viton Valve Seals
New MLS cylinder head gaskets
New Cam Phaser set
New timing chain kit
Blueprinted and balanced rotating assembly
3D Printed Inconel718 turbo manifold
Inconel Heat Shielding
BorgWarner EFR Turbochargers
Upgraded atmospheric BOV
NGK Racing Spark plugs
injectors
Dual E5LM fuel pump systemXX
Triple E5LM fuel system w/surge tankXX
Quad fuel pumps w/surge tank fuel systemXX
M3P Crankcase ventilation system
3D Printed AL-6061 Intercoolers
3D Printed Aluminum Intake manifold
Heavy duty V-Band Connections
Syvecs S7 PnP ECU
Methanol Secondary Fuel InjectionOptional
Coolant service
2 Oil services
Professional installation & Tuning
Transaxle Program
FeatureM1RM2RM3R
Dodson Upgraded DCT Frictions
M3P BILLET AXLE SEToptional
M3P Upgraded CV JointsXX
Billet LSD Differential 
Ring and pinion setup
Pentosin FFL-Racing DCT fluid
Motul Racing Gear Oil
New differential bearings
M3P DCT breather/catch can
M3P Billet Differential Coveroptional
M3P Billet Gearbox Plateoptional
New filters
New axle seals

Frequently Asked Questions

Get expert answers to common questions.

  • Mega 3 Performance approaches an engine build as a complete engineered system—not simply a collection of upgraded parts. The M1R combines CP-Carrillo CP1350 connecting rods, forged pistons, DLC-treated components, torque-plate-honed Darton sleeves, precision machining, specialized coatings, and a fully blueprinted and balanced rotating assembly.

    We also utilize advanced manufacturing technologies, including 3D-printed metals, where conventional manufacturing limits material choice or component geometry. Every material, tolerance, treatment, and process has a purpose: creating an engine capable of producing extreme power reliably, repeatedly, and predictably.

  • Our performance packages deliver significant power increases: M1R up to 1400HP, M2R up to 1550HP, and M3R up to 1700HP. Each package includes full engine and transaxle builds, custom 3D printed parts, Syvecs ECU with map switching, and comprehensive TCU/CCU tuning.

  • Every freshly built M1R engine undergoes a controlled dyno break-in and validation process before delivery. The dyno allows us to precisely manage engine speed, load, and operating conditions while progressively bedding components and monitoring critical engine parameters.

    As the process continues, the vehicle is inspected, serviced, calibrated, and progressively introduced to higher loads before final performance validation. This means the customer's first several hundred street miles aren't being used to determine whether a newly built engine is operating correctly—we've already put the engine through a controlled break-in and validation process before it leaves our facility.

  • Absolutely! We provide a comprehensive 2-year/24,000-mile limited powertrain warranty with all our builds. Our confidence in the quality and reliability of our work allows us to offer warranty coverage that exceeds what any other McLaren tuning specialist provides.

  • We maintain inventory of our engine and M3P driveline parts, which enables us to complete McLaren builds within 3-4 months. This timeline could be subject to change based on volume increases, which would be clearly disclosed at the time of build slot reservation.

  • Extreme boost creates cylinder pressures and temperatures far beyond factory operating conditions, making bore strength, geometry, and stability increasingly important.

    The M1R utilizes Darton cylinder sleeves that are precision torque-plate honed to simulate the stresses placed on the block when the cylinder heads are installed and properly torqued. This allows us to establish more accurate final bore geometry while providing a stronger, more stable environment for the piston and ring package—helping maintain ring seal, oil control, and durability under extreme cylinder pressure.

  • Our head and main studs are manufactured from a proprietary high-strength alloy, allowing us to maintain greater material cross-section rather than relying on a conventional undercut design.

    At extreme boost levels, maintaining consistent clamping force is critical as cylinder pressure attempts to separate the cylinder head from the block and crankshaft loads act through the main structure. Our fastener material and geometry are engineered together to provide the clamping characteristics, fatigue resistance, and stability required under extreme cylinder pressure and repeated thermal cycling.

  • All of our calibrations are written and developed in-house and not outsourced. Our calibrator is owner/engineer Safa, who has been tuning for 15 years and is currently the only person in the world to unlock full control of the McLaren TCU. Safa's expertise extends to developing calibrations for the TCU and CPC controller for Mercedes platforms, plus ECU and TCU tuning for many of today's popular high performance European cars.

  • All our M3P transmission and driveline parts are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA. We have invested heavily in our driveline offering to ensure maximum reliability and performance for high-horsepower McLaren applications.

  • The McLaren TCU tuning solution is exclusively available for our client builds only. The TCU calibration is a critical component that works in conjunction with our ECU tuning to achieve the full power potential and driveability in our comprehensive powertrain programs.

  • Yes, we specialize in high-performance tuning for McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and other exotic vehicles. Our expertise covers ECU tuning, TCU optimization, and comprehensive powertrain upgrades for various supercar platforms.

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