07/17/2026
This 2016 AMG GTS came in with a blown turbo. The impeller completely came apart, sending debris through the exhaust and damaging the catalytic converter and O2 sensor.
The first question everyone asks is, “Was it the tune? Not necessarily. This Mercedes is tuned, but it’s also driven the way it was built to be driven. The owner regularly tracks the car and pushes it hard. Stock turbos can only handle so much heat and stress over time, and in this case overheating is the most likely cause of the failure.
To help improve reliability, we’re installing a Wagner Performance intercooler. Its larger, thicker core helps reduce intake temperatures during aggressive driving while we replace the damaged components.
Would you keep the stock turbos, or upgrade them while the car is apart?