5 Cylinder Turbo MK7 Golf R (Daza Swap)

[@alanburke76]

That is incredible! It’s cool to see a shop do this, but even better to see an average guy do this. And that engine is so awesome sounding when under load.

[@FranciscoMM98]

He is not an average guy, this guy is a god

[@alanburke76]

I don’t know him personally, but a guy who works 6 day a week and does this on his day off, is quite special. So I’ll agree with you there.

[@redzone5655]

Dont think by any means that is an average guy. Average guy cannot change a flat tire by himself.

[@alanburke76]

@@redzone5655sadly you’re right, “average people” is such a different term now.

[@sferree28]

Giggidy

[@RyanRiopel]

The story is equally impressive as the car. Only worked on it on Sundays! The dedication is inspiring

[@TheStonedAge]

God, the anticipation would never let me sleep

[@arnoldthaker2162]

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[@peterwackel997]

full engine swap on jack stands in a garage.. big props to you, my man !

[@WHJeffB]

Holy shit... That has to be one of the most badass swaps on a Golf R I've ever seen. Even more incredible that the guy did it in a cramped, basic homeowner's garage, not some specialty auto/car builders garage. Very well done... Everything fits and looks like it belongs or was there from the very beginning. What I like most about what he did, was that from the onset, he was determined that everything would work properly. Some of these swaps, the guys that did it will tell you that this or that doesn't work like it should, or there's error lights on the dash all the time because some of the connections aren't what they should be. On this swap, everything 100% works, no dash lights, no non-functioning options, etc... The only downside to the swap is that it's not a manual TM, but I get it. The donor RS3 is an auto, and the Audi autos are damn fantastic transmissions. Besides, other than a custom rebuilt manual trans, I doubt you'd be able to find a stock VW 6spd manual that would handle this kind of hp. Great swap young man... HUGE feather in your cap. Thanks DAP for showing this to us.

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you for the heavily kind words I really appreciate that!

[@ChR0nos_7734]

"Everything fits and looks like it belongs or was there from the very beginning." - That's because A3 and Golf share the same platform and swapping I5 into Golf is just dropping it in. Engine from Golf R is also used in Audi S3. There is dozen of these swaps in Europe. Some 5-7 years ago there was a prototype Mk7 Golf R with I5 testing at the Ring, but Dieselgate happened and they binned that project. And there was never manual RS3, but for some reason VW sells manual Golf R's in USA where 80% of people don't know how to drive a manual, but in Europe where people would kill for manual Golf R they don't sell it. BMW did the same with E60 and F10 M5

[@TGoods27]

Everything about this is amazing. The story of the bulld, challenges overcome through desication, the power, the sound, all of it. The icing on the cake is that he got a spektrum golf R to do this with. Truly a one-of-a-kind build

[@joshua4859]

The RS3 DAZA engine is pure 🔥. So sick inside the VW platform. I've got a Mk7 GTI, and don't get me wrong I freaking love my car, but the 4 cylinder just doesn't sound anywhere near as good as the 5 pot DAZA. Sick build my man 🔥

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you!

[@IKE-Auto]

I am thinking about tackling this on my personal spektrum golf r. Do you still have the wiring diagrams you can share?@@DriverSupply

[@hussainbuhamad592]

​@@DriverSupplycan you please help me with the wiring diagram how i can contact you?

[@dieseldiesel9292]

This is exactly what I want right now. Color and everything. Beautiful workmanship/car.

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you!

[@1ViewerAndy_eth]

@@DriverSupplyNice job dude 👍🏻

[@eugenemade_]

Absolutely amazing build. Can hear the passion in voice when he explains his wins and fails. Clearly dedication on Sunday's average Joe with a plan. Frankenstein conversion.. all the best with the 1100 power plan you are going to do great.

[@ergosteur]

Love these clean swaps, amazing work, all the more amazing it was done at home on Sundays!

[@besnikrrustemi]

There is nothing more exciting than doing 100% of the work in house, i did a VW Golf MK3 GTI 8V to 2.8L 24V V6 from a VW Sharan and even though im a car mechanic i had 0 experience on many things like wiring etc. Ended up learning and doing every single thing on my own. Super happy with it

[@kamikaze0558]

Here in Brazil there is a guy who is doing a complete swap of a 2020 RS3 Avant into a MK7 Golf GTI (including radiators, electrical system, ABS module, and dashboard). Since the GTI is front-wheel drive, he cut the trunk floor of a scrap RS3, cut the GTI, and welded it in the same place. Note: the Golf R did not come here in Brazil.

[@extrememike]

Beautiful built. Kudos to this guy.

[@seeesh_]

This is the most insane vw project I ever seen for a street car.

[@stephanengelbrecht4625]

This is what the R should have been from the start. Keep the GTI, GTI and the R, special.

[@ipaghd]

Sadly not even the Tiguan and Arteon got this engine. Only the Cupra Formentor and obviously the RS3, seriously VW it's taking the piss even on Europeans.

[@grp5ltdot2024]

@@ipaghd vw asked audi if they can use the 5 cylinder for new golf r but audi refused

[@jasek5267]

​@@ipaghdttrs and rsq3 use the daza engine aswell.

[@Swiss4.2]

@@grp5ltdot2024 Management thought that VW using the RS3 5-cylinder would steal sales from Audi so they decided against VW using it. Its not because "Audi refused" That's why the only other brand who's used it is Cupra because their cars are limited and won't take too many sales from Audi

[@michaeldavila8627]

That Purple looks stunning! Beautiful build.

[@ericcarson342]

The best looking Golf R, the 7 and 7.5. Spektrum colors are beautiful. Wish they would come out with this program with the Golf R 8. These spektrum colors are fetching big money, saw one on Bring-a-Trailer, Irish Green for 60k.

[@MrJoseph639]

Cool build. My opinion and info for others. A business not giving out freely something they paid for is not "shops gatekeeping information". VW literally sells access to their service info to anyone for 35 bucks a day and you can download all the diagrams you want. Seems like it would of been a huge time saver for next to nothing cost wise relative to the cost of the build.

[@DriverSupply]

I didn’t know VW sold iwire access to outside end users. Thanks for the heads up I’d have to check that out! Also my ideal for gate keeping is no one is willing to work with you, nor give out any pointers,etc. 2.7t, VR swaps and information are more readily available

[@nismofreak33]

dude, this is one fucking sweet ass ride. god damn! well done!

[@harp_attack]

Amazing car. Got to see it in earlier this year at AVF and the attention to detail with the oem+ mods are second to none. Great job Agron!

[@DriverSupply]

Compliments from Martin are always a positive! Thank you my man, same and then some goes to you on that 4.0t swap!

[@flipmo9579]

Normal engine swap in Germany, there are multiple specified shops for this with TÜV etc

[@maitremonkey5561]

Best looking Golf combined with best VAG engine.....excellent work done

[@julianrossi8460]

It sounds so Group B! Siiiick

[@Group.B]

Yes, yes it does 😊

[@corporalpunishment924]

This is essentially what I want to do to my 2012 CC for a swap one day. I know there will be quite a few roadblocks and thing that will need to be modified but to make it work and hopefully my car being a manual transmission won't cause to many problems because its important for me to retain that.

[@digsbious]

That vehicular transport is SEXY AF. Kudos to this man for sticking with it.

[@vdubsterw2516]

just goes to show how much people love their golfs. no matter how beautiful and audi looks, it can not persuade them to cheat on their golf.

[@ronayala9456]

Too bad he didn't film during the build. Would love to have a tutorial on how to do this myself.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Maybe someday someone will film something like this….

[@ronayala9456]

@@Deutscheautoparts Innovative Motorsports had so much good footage on their channel before they shut down.

[@DriverSupply]

@@Deutscheautopartscan’t wait!

[@DriverSupply]

I did film small stuff but didn’t really make one, over the winter I’ll look into making videos of it when I swap the built motor in!

[@ronayala9456]

​@@DriverSupplyDefinitely would love to see that. If you could go into more detail about the wiring would be even better.

[@JustinSeara]

This is the way the golf r should have come

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

Stunning build fair play love it.

[@TheFragSoul]

Wow incredible ! I Saw the same swap on a Golf 7 Gti TCR

[@rickmjr9569]

Absolute respect to this mad scientist 🫡

[@slamminx3]

Massive props to you for doing this. Blood sweat and tears for sure!

[@DriverSupply]

All of the above multiple times! Thank you!

[@jessephillips9515]

I saw this at the Lo Sho MGB meetup and was totally blown away. Looks like this vid was shot there. The sound is amazing. Big props for working though this project is a small garage like mine. It’s inspiring.

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you! Being under sketchy jack stands was nerve wrecking but I made it work!

[@brendanconnelly1835]

Loved seeing this car and multiple other RS3 swapped Golf R’s at the Lo’e Show in Pottstown, PA this past summer. Sadly the wifey doesn’t think spending $30k for the upgrade is a good idea.

[@DriverSupply]

She doesn’t have to know you’ll be fine! Lol

[@kennethhealy1629]

I am always amazed at how much you had to figure out yourself. Awesome result!

[@DriverSupply]

💚

[@devineleven514]

Man, i really want to do this. My EA211 1.4t is nice but to have this motor would be absolutely awesome. Great job.

[@SlowST]

I see Kevin lurking back there! Love the R!. I have a 7.5 R and someday would like to do this.

[@modermonkula]

Home built no lift!, maximum respect

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Malghaslan]

Your exhaust sound of anger I love your swap

[@FatbardhVrella]

Te lumte Shqipe, ke krijuar nje super bishe dhe eke punuar siq eshte mese miri!! 👏

[@humidcandy3804]

I'VE WANTED TO DO THIS FOR THE PAST YEAR BROOO

[@HuckThis1971]

5 cylinder. Best engine Audi made! Audi S1e2, IMSA GTO and trans am series. All this in the 80's. I had a 1994 UrS4 with AAN. Loved it.

[@peterrauch5292]

Perseverance, Determination, & Grit. Inspiring

[@tommymartini34]

I love this car! Incredible work bud!

[@TheTrevorsanderson]

Sounds so good. What a ride 👍

[@hitm4n1985]

Huge props for doing a swap the right way! Wiring can be a nightmare; but helps when you can cross reference it :)

[@OlguinInHD]

My dream build would be this with a manual

[@bokiNYC]

Same! 👍

[@casasdenick]

Same. Finalizing a 3.6 swap into my 2dr mk7 manual right now. It can be a placeholder for a while since the DAZAs are still big money.

[@hunter3551]

I got a 2004 Volvo v70r. I’m in love with any car with an inline 5. Such a unique exhaust note

[@romanswift6187]

Amazing work! To swap is easy, but this wiring and programming staff is nearly impossible, but he made it!

[@jrbuch]

The RS3 engine is such a big step up from the Golf R four-cylinder, if only for the sound.

[@turbosydney]

I can only imagine the nose heaviness on this thing, they built the RS3 with that in mind, this must understeer in corners when driving hard like crazy

[@awake780]

One of the best sounding motors money can buy.

[@Theurgicnick]

Absolutely outstanding achievement! Only Sundays spare and still managed to complete the task given the circumstances he was in. Massive respect to this fella. Fair play! Totally worth it in the end it seems. Hats 🎩 off top work 👌

[@LSD04]

Nice build, well done.

[@Pablanguillas]

My dream car with my dream engine sound, Agron really inspires me to keep studying every day to be able to afford a golf R one day

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you! You’ll get there!

[@shawnw2226]

Today i did the same thing he did. I took a vr6 3.6, dq250, ecu, dash, shifter and all the electrical harnesses for my mk3 mr2😊

[@Blakelikesfood]

This is why I don't think I'll ever do the RS3 swap (just the motor) in my A4 B5, even with MaxxEcu I don't even know where to start with wiring/not alone get things to talk to each other. But that isn't the direct issue, it's there's no were or anyone to ask. Car forums are dead, no one's doing anything.

[@mineigshi]

As a VW technician, I approved this swap.

[@mocasinuldomnuluipablo2237]

damn son, thats a beast right there, congrats for the courage to embark on such a journey

[@christian_coulson]

10/10 build from me pal very nice !

[@xTaiZna]

5cyl sound make me press like button ☺

[@jayvalere6369]

This one of my dream car right there swea exact spec with the swap 💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@k22163939]

How inspiring this awesome project. Totally worth it,SICK car for sure

[@lautrecvw]

Awesome build. 😍Love how the R looks.

[@Sijray21]

So very cool and so well done. Props!

[@peterenis7736]

Even VW themselfs did that. They thought about putting it into production. I rember the color of the car being very close to his.

[@januszjanuszewski4534]

Another good swap is RS3 into leon cupra mk3, i think cupra is not available in us.

[@KrisprzGarage]

Goals! Awesome build!

[@user-ii2uq2lq2v]

I wish guys would have taken a drive in it, the same with Kevin's car featured before. Love the sound. We need a pov drive.

[@karangulati2005]

Wow dude!! Congratulations!! Thts a great achievement!! Huge respect!! Now I miss my S14!! I wish I did a swap! Your an inspiration 👏🏽

[@neu318]

Badass car. Got to see/hear it at Wookies in the Woods. Would love to get the swap done on my Alltrack.

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you! I might start offering the swap service do maybe 2 a year or so if you’re thinking of doing it!

[@lpcook1]

Love it! That’s a car I would keep forever! I would love to do a 2.5T swap like this into my CC daily.

[@atak258]

Glad I’m not the only thinking this would be sick in cc sleek design real sleeper

[@lpcook1]

@@atak258 If it was possible, I would take the entire drivetrain including the AWD system. If the AWD system was not possible, then I would consult a racing team and see what I could do to beef up the CC front axel to handle the power and torque. I know it won’t be ideal and spin like crazy, but I would be willing to take that chance. I probably drop down to a 16 or 17 inch rim to fit a R888R tire or something similar.

[@TheBigfatclown]

Awesome man, great job! Perseverance paid off!

[@sammyb211]

How do I change the time on my Mk8 GTI, I've followed instructions in the owners manual but the results don't match what's in the manual. I do like your humour and presentations. Terence.

[@FR-yt5ik]

Are there any shops in the US that do this?

[@DriverSupply]

There was one called Innovative in Connecticut that used to do them but they had since split. They did about 5-6 mk7s no 7.5 but still did great work.

[@R19Robbin]

The dream golf R 🚀🚀

[@gurvindersinghchind3490]

Awesome and proper swap, love it and unique

[@darkmode4290]

Golf R with that Engine is a Demon Slayer and will gap any Mopars out there

[@geneStarwind009]

Sounds better in Person it’s the ultimate swap for a golf 👌🏾

[@CraigHair]

As an avid DIYer and looking in this direction, I have a host of questions. Wondering if I could get in touch at some point with the owner via email. Cheers. Love your work gents.

[@mjones53]

just wow, great job! also what wheels and tires are you running?

[@arcturus9026]

1:05 wow, no wiring diagrams anywhere and figuring it out is very tough? So you documented your process on the swap right?..... right?

[@DriverSupply]

Uhhhhh sooo what had happened was… yea I dropped the ball, I did intend on making videos of the build and document the wiring and make a diagram but I have pretty bad ADHD and didn’t focus on it! Sorry!

[@WolfnWool]

Bought mine with the same intention, especially when I came from a 2.5 non turbo 5 that was in the MKV Rabbit! Definitely miss the sound. Great job brudda!!

[@djal3xus]

Good man! Good job !

[@connorleyland8695]

Absolutely beautiful

[@outerfroggy1]

Hats off, that is a sick build

[@kidvalor]

I’m picking up a 2019 manual next week and would love to figure this out while retaining the manual shifter.. I have done a little bit of research and think I can use the transmission from a TTRS

[@casasdenick]

That's right, I've been doing the same research for a while and also want to keep it manual. They're a rare trans to find but they're out there.

[@DriverSupply]

So the mk2 TTRS with the cast iron 07k had manual yes, but the DAZA variant didn’t. The fear is the unknown as there is no oem coding for a manual DAZA and how it would drive/ if it would. Also even the mk2 manual trans had weak points so does the mk7 manual trans. It’s risky but would be cool

[@casasdenick]

@@DriverSupply wouldn’t a simple stand-alone solve that? That’s what I’m coming up against with the latest Atlas computers. There’s no software to get rid of the BCMs it’s looking for so standalone it is.

[@DriverSupply]

@@casasdenick correct standalone would fix it, would remove some oem functionality like adaptive cruise control etc but my best understanding is that standalone would be the safest way to figure it out, if it’s possible to keep the oem computers and find a way for the coding to be happy someone will figure it out

[@casasdenick]

@@DriverSupply I hunted specifically for my base 2 door no sunroof MT mk7. Luckily I don’t have any fancy features to lose out on 😅

[@ziggyz8345]

i never knew RS3 had a 5cyl i thought it was the usual V8 , it sounds beautiful though

[@Jarbeefus-jr2gu]

Yeah but they aren't reliable

[@drakeorion94]

Did i see this car at Jamie Orr's the Lóe Show? Never mind...lol i was parked across the street.

[@ejniorsilvasilva4314]

Diego faustino vai fazer isso ctz

[@loustath1583]

Great build and transformation and dedication from the owner with such limited time,well done 🤛🤛🤛

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you! Wasn’t fun but was fully worth it

[@suzukiyakudze2131]

Oh man, that's the reward for your beautiful work, congrats man. Good job really good job, loved it. Can't wait to do something with my projects. Enjoy it. If I see you down the road, then I know what you have. Fans from Las Vegas

[@roninglx]

That's so dope! I would like to do that to my mk6 gli

[@BryceCzirr-jz7ju]

Not worth it. The MK6 platform is a turd.

[@Kisame.Hoshigaki]

Amazing build 👏👏

[@YellowDieselGolf]

Amazing achievement by the owner. Off topic, but where can I get those purple dsg paddles for my VTP golf r? 😊

[@matthewstoll2859]

Yep I wouldn't stand a chance doing this but amazing work it's so unique and impressive of your dedication 😮

[@TheRebuilt1]

well done, boy i hope you live on a farm as i cant imagine your neighbors evertyime you got to work each morning 😆

[@DriverSupply]

It’s an old neighborhood most aren’t happy hearing the car lmao

[@radlad3966]

I got this swap aswell, its a pretty common theme when golfs break, people put the rs3 inside haha

[@sourdiesel584]

Mann, dass nenne ich mal eine geile Karre. So sollte ein Golf R sein..

[@Bawla187]

Damn🔥, it sounds incredible.. Well done

[@le_combattant2458]

The swap looks so fucking clean, man: it's crazy. Congrats !

[@DriverSupply]

Thank you!

[@user-ii2uq2lq2v]

Ma shaa Allaah beautiful. Excellent work. I would love one in Audi exclusive mamba black, full oetttinger body kit, wider arches ala r400/or the white tte golf r, iroz ims850 or more, not sure on exhaust, must be quad pipe & eventuri componentry, full verkline, ohlins ttx, 18" bbs e07 & e88 centerlock like donal maher's golf r featured in speedhunters, full alcantara interior matt carbon trim with r8 steering wheel & buttons, touch climatronic, discover pro 9.2. Oh & most importantly mq500 with drexler diffs, not a lot to ask. Does anyone know if the oettinger 500r uses the old cast iron block or the newer daza aluminium block, as it has a 6speed manual 5 cyl 2.5.