M3R Ultimate McLaren performance package

M3R McLaren Package, 1700HP Complete Engine Build & Transaxle Build

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

M3R Program

The M3R Program represents the highest level of engine build and transaxle build engineering offered by M3P for the McLaren platform. Developed without compromise, the M3R is designed for customers seeking the ultimate expression of the M838T/M840T powertrain while maintaining the refinement, drivability, and engineering integration expected from a complete vehicle package. Building upon the proven foundation established by the M1R and M2R engine builds, the M3R transforms the platform into a fully realized extreme-performance system capable of producing approximately 1,000HP and 800TQ on premium unleaded fuel. When paired with race calibration and race fuel, output increases to an extraordinary 1,700HP and 1,150TQ.

Build Process

Every M3R 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 completely disassembled and meticulously inspected by our engine shop, where it receives M3P's highest-specification internal upgrades including CP-Carrillo billet steel connecting rods, forged aluminum CP-Carrillo pistons, CNC-ported cylinder heads, and a series of proprietary reinforcement and airflow enhancements engineered to withstand extreme cylinder pressures and sustained operation at unprecedented power levels.

Once assembly is complete, the powertrain is reinstalled and paired with M3P's most advanced in-house engineered turbo system to date. The M3R engine build features next-generation turbocharger technology, proprietary dual-pass air-to-water intercoolers with advanced internal surface features integrated into their 3D-printed AL6061 end tanks, a fully 3D-printed Inconel exhaust system, and a high-flow aluminum intake manifold engineered specifically for maximum airflow efficiency and thermal stability under extreme operating conditions.

Every component has been developed utilizing advanced CAD modeling, high-resolution 3D scan data, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to maximize packaging efficiency, airflow characteristics, thermal management, and structural durability. Extensive real-world validation and endurance testing have resulted in what we believe is the most advanced and capable McLaren engine build and transaxle build package available anywhere in the world.

To withstand the immense torque loads generated by the M3R platform, the transaxle build receives M3P's highest level of reinforcement and structural upgrades, including billet AL6061 differential and rear gearbox covers engineered to significantly improve rigidity and drivetrain stability under extreme acceleration and load conditions. Every transmission build component is matched to the engine build's output to keep power delivery consistent under sustained high-load use.

Fuel delivery requirements at this power level demanded a complete reengineering of the factory system. The M3R fuel system utilizes a fully integrated multi-pump configuration with custom fuel pump hangers, upgraded fuel delivery architecture, and a proprietary fuel tank solution engineered specifically to maintain consistent fuel supply during high-load operation and extreme acceleration.

The M3R package is completed with proprietary ECU and TCU calibrations developed specifically for the selected fuel configuration and power level, ensuring seamless drivability, optimized performance delivery, and advanced system control.

Every M3R 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).

1,700 Peak Horsepower
1,150 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 and balanced rotating assembly

Cylinder Heads

  • CNC Race Ported Cylinder Heads
  • M3P Super Finishing Camshafts
  • M3P DLC Treated Finger Followers
  • Upgraded Valve Springs
  • Viton Valve Seals
  • New MLS cylinder head gaskets
  • New Cam Phaser set
  • New timing chain assembly

Turbo System

  • BorgWarner EFR9174 turbochargers
  • Upgraded GFB BOV x2
  • 3D Printed AL-6061 Intercoolers
  • Turbo Manifold Inconel Heat Shielding

Exhaust

  • 3D Printed Inconel turbo manifold
  • Inconel Heat Shielding

Fuel, Intake & ECU

  • Fuel system upgrade w/ ID1050 injectors
  • Quad fuel pumps w/surge tank fuel system
  • Methanol fuel injection system
  • NGK Racing Spark plugs
  • 3D printed aluminum Intake manifold
  • M3P Crankcase ventilation system
  • Syvecs S7 PnP ECU

Service

  • Coolant service
  • 2 Oil services
  • Professional installation & Tuning

Transaxle Program

14 Components

Clutch & Transmission

  • Dodson Upgraded DCT Frictions
  • Pentosin FFL-Racing DCT fluid
  • M3P DCT breather/catch can
  • New Filters
  • TCU software upgraded w/motosport features

Differential & Drivetrain

  • M3P BILLET AXLE SET
  • Billet LSD Differential
  • Ring and pinion setup
  • Motul Racing Gear Oil
  • New differential bearings
  • New axle seals

Structural Upgrades

  • M3P Billet Differential Cover
  • M3P Billet Gearbox Plate

Compatible McLaren Models

The M3R 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 M3R 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.

  • The M3R was engineered as an integrated 1,700 HP vehicle, not an engine with oversized turbochargers attached to it. Achieving this level of performance requires the engine, turbo system, fuel system, cooling, thermal management, transmission, driveline, electronics, traction control, and calibration to operate together.

    Every system has been developed around the demands created by the next. That's why the M3R incorporates extensive engine and cylinder-head preparation, EFR9174 turbochargers, advanced fuel delivery, reinforced driveline components, and sophisticated vehicle control strategies. The horsepower figure is the result of the engineering—not the engineering goal by itself.

  • 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.

  • Making 1,700 HP is one challenge. Getting a rear-wheel-drive McLaren to effectively use it is another. Mega 3 Performance utilizes an extremely advanced traction-control and torque-management strategy that continuously analyzes individual wheel-speed relationships—not simply whether the rear tires are spinning.

    Our strategy evaluates wheel speeds left-to-right, front-to-rear, and diagonally across the vehicle, allowing the control system to recognize traction events and manage engine torque with exceptional precision. The result is controlled power delivery designed to maximize acceleration rather than simply cutting power whenever wheelspin occurs.

  • At M3R power levels, the transaxle and driveline must be engineered with the same attention as the engine. The package combines an upgraded clutch system with Mega 3 Performance billet axles, billet LSD differential, billet differential cover, reinforced gearbox components, and precision ring-and-pinion setup.

    These upgrades address the enormous sustained and instantaneous loads created by 1,150 lb-ft of torque, particularly during launches and aggressive acceleration. Combined with our transmission calibration and torque-management strategies, the objective is not simply strengthening individual parts—it is creating a driveline engineered to function as a complete system at extreme power levels.

  • The M3R's fuel system is engineered around delivering consistent fuel volume and pressure under conditions far beyond the capabilities of the factory system. It incorporates a quad-pump fuel system, billet surge tank, upgraded fuel rails, high-flow injectors, and dedicated fuel-pressure monitoring to support the demands of the M3R engine.

    The surge-tank architecture also helps maintain a consistent fuel supply during hard acceleration and other high-load conditions. At this level, fueling isn't simply about installing larger injectors or pumps—it requires engineering sufficient capacity, pressure stability, and monitoring into the complete system.

  • 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.

  • 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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