RWD Converted Volkswagen GTI (With a BMW V8!) is the Ripper We Didn't Know We Needed

Coming up as a car person, most of us came up in one of two camps: German, Japanese, or good 'ol American. And this car right here really tugs at the German hot hatch heartstrings: a Volkswagen Golf GTI. But this ain't no typical ABA powered lump with a ton of parts and work to get it to a solid 130 horsepower... no, this thing is powered by a V8. A very convenient V8 that Mike and Alex from Ohio happened to have laying around: an M62 from a BMW 540i.
All that mixed in with some Ford Explorer and Jeep parts equal a car that looks incredibly fun (and reliable!) to rip around in. We love it, personally.
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[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

If you could pick any front wheel drive car and turn it into a rear wheel drive party car, what would it be?!

[@skull7574]

Honda Civic

[@CodyUnderstorms]

1972 Olds Toronado

[@kushkiller7108]

My 2000 monte carlo ss

[@joshjosh7029]

My 94 honda civc ex

[@novalseptian2051]

Toyota Corolla hatchback

[@gwhistle5730]

Engine and drivetrain swap, custom active lightweight package, super humble guy who drove his build like a boss, also drove from Ohio! Ya, get him a t-shirt for sure!!

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Mike is the man!

[@evanhasner]

No fancy editing to make this guys run look longer or better. This man can drive, hands down.

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Just some good ol shreddin'!

[@DillonNichols]

get this guy on build and battle!

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Hmm...

[@dangerouskoin4874]

Anyone who can build something this cool, this solid, this WILD!, and the dude drives like BOSS???!!! You had better not bring him on, just give him a car and build something else to donate. LOL

[@shona5512]

This guy + a friend Vs Jimmy Oakes & Brain Hall in a drift build off.

[@rubenanjavreesma7235]

I mean the mans shades match his cage, so you know the style points are in the bag already.

[@38bmxboy]

@@shona5512 That would be insanely good!

[@S-Kidz]

This thing made so much smoke.i almost threw up all over my shirt

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

🤣🤣🤣

[@canyoufearme1]

*inside*

[@GrimRScythe]

Careful with those German trumpets, the Valkyries are coming.

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

Arrive in Valhalla sliding in your mk3!

[@Malibus_Most_Wanted]

Why I love the m60/62 front seats to the Oprah could never go American after

[@herrfpunkt6423]

😂😂

[@kushkiller7108]

I like that he introduced his car first

[@bawjawmcgraw2232]

This is hand down my favourite car you've ever had on...simple, shredding, rwd, v8 mk3...whats not to like...

[@newenglande3052]

Mike has been building wild quality cars for quite awhile now. Great to see him getting the recognition he deserves!! Way to go bro, keep it up!!!

[@sourdiesel6987]

Absolutely one of the greatest builds ive seen here in a while i shop at ecs and saw them building it and ive finally seen it throw down props on the build guys!!!

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Fab work and attention to detail on point!

[@hillbillyhippie597]

There needs to be more rwd conversions on fwd cars. Sorry Nads it would make Honda’s way more fun 👍🏻

[@PhantmZero]

i was always wondering why they didnt make the EJ coupes, EM1s and integras RWD. they couldve competed with the s-chassis. such a waste of potential

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

In a perfect world..

[@ThatNoFbody-ch9ky]

Devive I always wanted a rwd Honda thays not s2k 🥺

[@CharlieBennici]

Picture this. A eg hatch with an electric rwd/awd swap

[@hillbillyhippie597]

Charlie Bennici that would be awesome

[@ecstuning]

Congrats Mike! We are super stoked about your talent getting the recognition it deserves! Check out more videos about Mikes M62 GTI on our channel!

[@riverman33]

VW engineers : Damn it, why didn't we do something like this?

[@SirKingHoff]

Just make em RWD and the community will take it from there. This is a perfect example XD

[@Young_Blueberry_]

Possibly my favorite car so far that has been here

[@luigi999ish]

Nothing beats the sound of an old BMW V8 🙌

[@johnclary729]

I have to say that is the best V8 swapped RWD Golf I have ever seen.

[@dwnforcemedia]

So freaking cool to see him get such praise from you guys and community. I was there to watch the build from day one behind my desk and got a ride in it. Huge thumbs up Mike!!!

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Build it, and they will come...

[@Renalda5TV]

"For sure" - Vin 2019

[@exoida]

SOUNDS SOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOD!!!!!and the smoke output -APPROVED!

[@mutha_fukkin_mk4789]

HOW DOES THIS HAVE A DISLIKE

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

There's some sick people in this world.

[@nickahmann6470]

@@HooniganDailyTransmission Scotto because he wasn't there

[@shaunsnyman5107]

Coz its a vw golf

[@360carcrazy]

Not a true motor head

[@mutha_fukkin_mk4789]

@Hoonigan Daily Transmission I drive a stage 2 12v vr6, wonder what it would be like rwd 🧐

[@horvathpeter9828]

James Pumphrey would love this. I mean, HE WOULD BE IN LOVE with it.

[@fourfivefourmedia4549]

This guy ran at my home track it was one of my all time favorites to feature during our fall 3 day event

[@willmatic84]

I love the way it sounds 💪🏼😤 🚗💨💨💨💨 Definitely [Hoonigan] approved 👍🏼

[@BaldBoi95]

oh my gawd that thing sounds soooo GOOD!

[@joealex65]

My head admiring this wild creation: 🤯🤯🤯

[@devindeboer9675]

This thing is like a build from Forza. Crazy stuff

[@RulfusTheBear]

Video Summary: Ron: "My body is ready.." Pause.

[@Hotrod_algo]

Such a badass car done right, can't believe this car only has 300hp bc it's a BEAST and sounds insane!!!

[@EvanRackle]

“are we even gonna give you a t-shirt or something?” “i would hope.. i don’t know?” lmaoooo

[@gustavofigueiredo1798]

This thing looks like it's a blast to drive! Awesome! Also -> 10:38, I think we need more foot cam.

[@Toyotarunner13]

How much power does it make...Vin needs to know 2 times,just to let everyone know!!🤦‍♂️😂

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Gotta make sure 😅🤣

[@EuroLabB5]

Lmao I thought that as well

[@hellarice5672]

As someone who drives a black mk3 gti this really does hit home literally lol

[@draggonhedd]

Still even manages to sound like a VW, and it sounds SICK.

[@goingwideproductions]

Don’t know how anyone could not like this build

[@nielsreiziger4850]

its so well built, it just goes and goes dang!

[@wool__]

But can it go from berlin to warsaw in one tank?

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

It can go from Palm-line to under the trailer...

[@Balomis]

@@HooniganDailyTransmission ...on the limiter

[@paulwade5853]

Nice to hear a V8 that actually sounds good! So done with the shitty sound of an LS!

[@Malibus_Most_Wanted]

Paul Wade why I could never ls swap my m60 no matter the easy power it won’t sound as good

[@charlessprinkle2494]

When you wanna do slidey boi things, but also have CELs.

[@charlessprinkle2494]

Sick build. Very cool.

[@theangryitalian7922]

Lmao

[@StraightCutGears]

Next build and battle: Drift cars, but you have to start with a fwd platform and no LS engines.

[@777s7o7b7c7z7a7k777]

love how Vin casually says "ill jump in" as though he's not dying to ride in it lol

[@s325ibmw3]

must be one of the best swaps ever so sick seeing a golf doing that

[@BeeLineFab]

That exhaust note is so satisfying

[@madman__]

Love it. My first vw was a mk3 gti vr6. Sequoyah green. Got it bone stock. Slammed it on coils right away. A few power adders and that thing would eat for a mild street car!!! Won against fast cars that I was totally in shock by!!! Quick little cars! Had alot of fun til my guide broke 🥺

[@swapitout5728]

The wheel control nd the transitions are smooth! Superior handling it's like watching fresh homemade buttermilk biscuits rise in the oven elegant yet satisfying

[@leoncarevic7945]

That doesn't look right... So weird seeing a Mk3 do that

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

We don't think it could look any MORE right.

[@Technohonk]

not only that, is also sounds odd, but it's epic tho, first Volkswagen that I would want to own.

[@Afflictious]

lmao have you never heard of a golf rallye?

[@leoncarevic7945]

@@Technohonk Hahaha yeah

[@leoncarevic7945]

@@Afflictious To be honest no I haven't. Just googled it and they look awesome

[@boost_is_happiness6011]

For real.... the RONCO shit hit me in a throwback

[@Jerseymulisha21]

All around sick build 🤙🏻 sick edit as always

[@fredkennedy8435]

That car sounds more like a trombone than any other vehicle I've heard.

[@Panthercholo]

YES!

[@andytaylor1588]

including ones where there was a guy playing the trombone while it was being driven.

[@SixSpeedSeven]

As a 540i owner... I have never been more proud

[@rigozuniga8096]

As much as I hate ECS and never buying from them due to getting my orders wrong, and delays because of wrong info displayed, I can respect this build.

[@mhmadgenious]

Ecs tuning X Hoonigan needs to happen

[@Buggblasta]

Bruh handz down the best sounding golf ever!!! Vin couldn’t stop cheesin!!! Duk lovez his VWs

[@tichiwhitefur4265]

dis is something you normally only see in games, and i love it!

[@martyzuno4807]

30 seconds in and I’m PUMPED so happy for a VW FINALLY !!!!!

[@Chazlovesburnouts]

That m62 sounds glorious That car is just wild af

[@jaimeromano8786]

Glad to see Mike being shown some love... this build is NUTS!

[@badams24]

this thing flat out screamed a savage hoon

[@MaffiLu]

He did what i was dreaming of for years. AWESOME!!

[@StrangerOfficial]

That thing RIPS!!! This is sick.

[@kyley247]

So nice seeing a car from my home track, Lake Erie Speedway, on the Hoonigan channel. Being able to see this car in person is amazing.

[@TerminusVox]

I think rear wheel drive Golfs need to be a thing.

[@kimlen29]

One of my favorite episodes to date

[@jordanlatta]

Sickest sounding V8 I've heard in a hot minute. OHIO FOR THE WIN

[@blitz3607]

So when you putting a v8 in shartkart 👀

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

🤨

[@alexismendoza1545]

When hert or vin throws it into a container

[@gordythecreator]

Skilled diy. Cool how they saved dough using BMW parts laying around

[@gordythecreator]

Sounds good

[@kregis81]

It's crazy how it still almost sounds like a VR6

[@TheRwdyAudi]

One sickest build I've seen in a long time ... it even crazier once u start to look under it and threw it 💨💨💨💨🔥🎥

[@StoicaVladIoan]

Been following this project on their channel. Glad to see it here.

[@Timmy6216]

I rock a Mk 4 GTI and deep down inside I want it to be rear-wheel drive so bad. That Mk 3 is gorgeous

[@abymondesir23]

I love how they kept it German and with a badass v8 non LS!! I wish these cars were rwd out of factory. INCREDIBLE

[@dorkultra]

dude has exceptional talent for building and drifting

[@nathanyoung3078]

Heck yeah! These dudes are local to me! I saw this thing at ECS Tuning a couple months ago. Super rad seeing them at the Burnyard!

[@KapteinFruit]

God dammit, that is my type of Golf right there. Obtainable and still fire AF. I fucks with this. This is how you make a Golf cool!

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Lots of ways to make a Golf cool, but this is definitely the most dirtbag way!

[@ericbecker453]

Beyond stoked on this one. More 90’s German builds please!!!!

[@ikuma8291]

What type of power does that make? - 275 Wheel Do you know how much power it makes? - 275 Wheels 215 Torque And it makes like what, 300? - Yeah. "The memory is good but short"

[@deeerek0756]

Sick, I just watched this on the ECS Tuning KZbin page

[@OffbeatMotors]

I feel like Volkswagen missed out on producing RWD V8 powered Golfs. Who wouldn't want that!!!

[@slobaru7094]

Rust is Active weight reduction. Active light weight lol.

[@SolveFixBuild]

Been following this car forever - so awesome!

[@zanky196]

I’m waiting for the day someone is gonna do something like that with an MK4

[@bryangreen9889]

Check out 034 Motorsport. They swapped an Audi 2.7T in the back of a GTI 👍👍

[@seanthomasrauchert1695]

I was just saying the other day I should swap my mk4 with my bimmer motor and then I see this what a great idea!

[@zanky196]

Sean but not heard rauchert that would be sick lol

[@frogger7861]

He tore it up nasty. Spanked that limiter like red headed step child.

[@jalenad11]

This is the car guy that every car guy wants to be. He builds and he rips!

[@Mrquitongo]

100% need to make a mk3 rwd shitcar!!! Make it happen guys (Dan) 🙌🏽💯👌🏽

[@michaellatham9737]

Vin in push up stance and "Loafers with the white sox" popped into my head! Hahaha

[@danielsl20]

Hoonigan need some project like this, fwd car to drift car.

[@trackpimp]

that thing looks super rowdy! Love it!

[@frickazeen]

That combo made it sound like it had a coyote instead of a bmw v8

[@hanablemoore8239]

That thing is dope. Sounds great and ol boy was way smooth with the sliding. Dope build.

[@m.3718]

Love from Germany ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️

[@bisforbroke4233]

Now that’s a fun looking golf

[@NewfieMan98]

My first car was a white mk3 Jetta.

[@StanleyKubick1]

Love an oddball build. My hat's off to the guy.

[@dallinc3753]

That thing slides so nice

[@drewbenson3558]

My first car was VW mk4 gti. Man I love this thing!

[@20pieceshawty26]

He can drive drive 💯💯

[@snoqqy]

Holy crap that thing sounds awesome.

[@beeemdubau]

Just needs a MK3 Jetta front end with a badgeless grille and it’s perfect.

[@HooniganDailyTransmission]

Can this car really get any better though??

[@mikstrixful]

Overdone brother

[@gasratzcustoms]

Wicked machine! And thats how Vin keeps that beach body! 🤪 Hilarious

[@wafi3187]

He is not just a great builder but also great driver

[@DaRkw1ngCS2]

that gap :D "self clear" thats just fucking beautiful