Swapping a MK7 GTI to 3.6 VR6 | Owner Spotlight

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  • @motheolebelo
    @motheolebelo 2 роки тому +212

    What a factory setup.
    The engine looks at home in the engine bay.
    Thumbs up to the guy.

  • @u4ia420
    @u4ia420 2 роки тому +225

    This man is the American Dream! Came here, found a hobby that turned into a passion, that he turned into a career! Love it!

    • @faisalmehmood5375
      @faisalmehmood5375 2 роки тому +14

      You act like you can't do that in most 1st world developed countries

    • @HJCars
      @HJCars 2 роки тому +3

      its called working for your money?

    • @TommyCubed
      @TommyCubed 2 роки тому

      @@faisalmehmood5375 Not without paying big ol taxes

    • @kristoffer3000
      @kristoffer3000 5 місяців тому

      @@TommyCubed Healthcare costs alone are more than taxes in a lot of countries.
      Stay intellectually bankrupt and ripped off.

  • @Stang96Exploder94
    @Stang96Exploder94 2 роки тому +123

    Protect this guy at all cost.

  • @nl33izzettin26
    @nl33izzettin26 2 роки тому +112

    This man deserves all respect. What a gem creator! 👏

  • @Aldi_mk5
    @Aldi_mk5 2 роки тому +97

    That’s my boy Danny!!! Great guy and definitely very knowledgeable, thanks to him I was able to swap a 2.5T O7k into my mk5 GLI also AWD!
    Much love to him and the shop crew!

    • @davyjones3803
      @davyjones3803 2 роки тому +2

      How much did the turbo 2.5 swap cost bro?

    • @Aldi_mk5
      @Aldi_mk5 2 роки тому +2

      @@davyjones3803 I did the swap my self, 305vw help me with the wiring aspect of the build

    • @supertreme5559
      @supertreme5559 2 роки тому +5

      @@Aldi_mk5 you didnt answer the question hahah

    • @jameskiladis9527
      @jameskiladis9527 Рік тому

      can he talk to me about a swap

  • @ridiculousness7477
    @ridiculousness7477 2 роки тому +14

    Wish this guy all best! I’ve been a VW/Audi enthusiast for the last 20 years. I am glad people are continuing this passion

  • @rigozuniga8096
    @rigozuniga8096 2 роки тому +23

    i work on VWs all the time on the side and swapped my mk4 Jetta with r32 engine, im always willing to help locals who have trouble. the VW community is about help, and making other people happy with their builds. i cant say much about other communities because last time i was at a jdm show dudes were pretty cocky when i asked certain questions, and just unfriendly. the hot rod community is like the vw, willing to help and have fun with you. they helped with minor issues i was having with my old mans C10. This guy seems like an honest person.

    • @Cottontail_GTI
      @Cottontail_GTI 2 роки тому

      The mk7/7.5 community is a lot more toxic than the mk4/5 community lol. Everyone in my area is stuck up snobs about their cars.

    • @rigozuniga8096
      @rigozuniga8096 2 роки тому +2

      i know, most are ignorant kids and hopefully they grow up some day. they can still fix that chassis with a simple scan and a sensor. just wait until timing chains go, or figuring why "their OTS tune" starts imploding engines. they will run to write reviews on the forums/facebook groups how its garbage. yet they cant read AFR, or listen to knocking. not my first rodeo.....

    • @Cottontail_GTI
      @Cottontail_GTI 2 роки тому +1

      @@rigozuniga8096 I actually can’t believe how accurately you just described it LOL that was hilarious 😂 custom dyno tunes for the fucking win! Especially now since all the COBB boys are crying hahaha

    • @tredfxman
      @tredfxman 2 роки тому +1

      Would ya guyz help me get a RS3 engine into my GTI Clubsport MK7 lolz. Thats my dream, and will most likely stay a dream haha. Anyways have a full custom turbo back which sounds glorius. Non res Cobra Sport catback with Invidia highflow dp on a sport cat.. Will continue be happy for that! Cheers! 😎 👍

    • @ljja70
      @ljja70 2 місяці тому

      I’m working on mk4 Jetta/Bora R32 swapping could you help me?

  • @mk6matt97
    @mk6matt97 2 роки тому +9

    Matt with the 3.6 MK6 here, just wanted to clarify that Juan at Luft Technik in Coral Springs was the one who did all of the swap work on my car. I did buy my engine from Danny but that is all.

  • @frankgile1996
    @frankgile1996 2 роки тому +3

    Man, I was never much into VWs, but, just listening to this guy, he sounds like he's done a lot of research into VWs... This seems like an awesome project!!!

  • @joelolender3233
    @joelolender3233 2 роки тому +5

    It's great to see some love for 305VDUB and Daniel! They are my favorite mechanic and are the only people I trust to modify my MK7 Jetta!! They just fixed my intake/interior yesterday lol

  • @vrsix95
    @vrsix95 2 роки тому +13

    Wow! Mad respect- I’m with him “ you might be faster but I sound better! “ I love the VR6 platform

  • @SassyOnline
    @SassyOnline 2 роки тому +2

    There's a million RS3 swapped Golf R's now so seeing this is so much more refreshing.

    • @LOUCABRASI
      @LOUCABRASI 2 роки тому +2

      Not a million, come on

  • @djolecar88
    @djolecar88 2 роки тому +5

    These are my favorite type of DAP videos. This and the Mk6 VR6 were great. Would love to see more of this type of content.

  • @mameritaytequila
    @mameritaytequila 2 роки тому +2

    I actually bought a 2008 R32 from Danny as my first car. He’s the best out there! I really do recommend his shop for all your vw needs and wants. It’s the pinnacle of vw shops in south Florida, they do an amazing job every time!

  • @gordonpatterson4425
    @gordonpatterson4425 2 роки тому +43

    This guy is a savant! Can't wait to see him complete this build. Maybe a manual VR6 next time? Thanks for these videos!

    • @9k827
      @9k827 2 роки тому

      Is that you rich?

    • @PeteFPV
      @PeteFPV 2 роки тому +1

      @@9k827 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @wgoodiew
    @wgoodiew 2 роки тому +12

    Fair play to the guy for swapping the R32 engine with the Passat R36 engine. They've been doing this for quite a while in Europe and one company biTurbo'd it to make close to 800hp.

    • @oetic5016
      @oetic5016 2 роки тому

      R36 Passat is a better car honestly a damned shame

    • @mala6238
      @mala6238 2 роки тому

      HGP

  • @HLife719
    @HLife719 Рік тому +1

    Wow, Daniel, way to go! We’ve got some things in common. My name is Daniel, too, and I also wanted a Golf 7 with a 3.6 VR6 engine. The German tuner HGP-Turbo built a face lifted 2018 Golf R for me with a twin turbo 3.6, a beefed up DQ500, other RS3 goodies and Audi RS6 brakes (400mm rotors), that just about fit under the 19” OZ Ultraleggera wheels with slight modifications. The car is a lot of fun. Either doing errands or letting it stretch it’s legs on the Autobahn. Thanks for sharing your build and keep up the good work!

  • @ashGR3.0
    @ashGR3.0 2 роки тому

    Danny and his crew has done everything my 2021 GTI has and my preview 2018 GTI hes handsdown! The best here in south florida! 305vdub! FTW im so glad he ended up here in this video wish him the best!

  • @PeteFPV
    @PeteFPV 2 роки тому +9

    great video DAP. 305vdub is one of the best vw/audi specialists around town. Always a family friendly experience and are super reasonable with pricing. 👍🏻 They’ve done quite some work to my previous 2 VW’s anything from suspension work, to turbo/motor swaps. These guys know their VW’s inside out.

  • @RichDasix
    @RichDasix 2 роки тому +10

    I'm super happy for one of my fellow country man to get this far in what he loves. Stoked for him. He really built some unique and amazing cars throughout the years. Unfortunately we've never met in person back in the day, but I still remember you and your first cars. :) You are a great inspiration to all the young people. Gratula Dani mindahhoz amit elértél és örülök, hogy éled az álmod! Csak így tovább!

    • @pintergabor8259
      @pintergabor8259 2 роки тому +3

      Csak jól hallom én hogy magyar a srác! Elképesztő, megcsinálta az életet.

    • @ecchstore2939
      @ecchstore2939 2 роки тому

      Én is ezen gondolkodtam, hogy vajon tőlünk jött-e. Kemény!

  • @ODH3
    @ODH3 2 роки тому +3

    Great car. And since he sounds exactly like Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite, I would have to vote for him!

  • @rhinohippo55
    @rhinohippo55 2 роки тому +1

    He talks bit like Adam Sandler hehe which is pure gold. Clean built nice chill dude

  • @defenda1
    @defenda1 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video thanks DAP, proper carshow style video but super in-depth.

  • @Roadworks_ire
    @Roadworks_ire 2 роки тому +5

    I love these owner spotlights videos

  • @erzsebetbarna8183
    @erzsebetbarna8183 2 роки тому +4

    Szép munka, nagyszerűen érted a szakmát! Gratulálok

  • @dannyr3346
    @dannyr3346 2 роки тому

    Definitely my favorite swap so far.

  • @168ajk
    @168ajk 2 роки тому

    I've also got a silver MK7 GTI except it's a 2 door and manual. I could see myself in the future doing something like this, perhaps with a VW engine that doesn't exist yet. Thank you Daniel and this community!

    • @Debonair_WOLF
      @Debonair_WOLF 6 місяців тому

      Yea it’s going to be sick when Porsche makes some crazy small high hp engine. Like that little Nissan engine that got developed. I’ve still got like 4 years of warranty so fingers crossed.

  • @fernandoromero6336
    @fernandoromero6336 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate showing my boys work, they have seven vehicles that will blow your mind, going to them to get my mrk7 done over there, best place for Vw/Audi in Miami

  • @owleeva
    @owleeva 2 роки тому +2

    The VR6 is my favorite engine of all times! 😍 😍 😍

  • @ABSjazz
    @ABSjazz 2 роки тому +1

    305VDub ftw! Awesome shop, awesome car, awesome guy!

  • @princeamongmen7064
    @princeamongmen7064 2 роки тому

    A lot of work, unique results and that sound man

  • @ImCrackedAF
    @ImCrackedAF 2 роки тому

    I was at EuroTripper being I live 30 min away. It was a nice show, and I got to take my 400whp Mk6. Saw this car and loved it, and can’t forget about those big brakes

  • @mikhailSRT4
    @mikhailSRT4 2 роки тому

    Crazy I think the vw audi community do the most as far as engine swaps and switching all kinds of trans and engine years.literally very swap everything . Love it

  • @El_Jefe_S3
    @El_Jefe_S3 2 роки тому +3

    Big VR6 guy but to do a 3.6 swop? Well done to you sir, you out did the 3.2 swops which has now become overkill

  • @7spower998
    @7spower998 2 роки тому

    The wonderful baritone sound of a VR6!

  • @youtubejunkie8053
    @youtubejunkie8053 2 роки тому +2

    Savage! A true VW fan, mad respect for this guy and build! Anyone else see the review on the MK8 on The Smoking Tire? Did they ruin the GTI?

  • @1nKMusic
    @1nKMusic 2 роки тому +1

    Those are my old bbs wheels on the mk7 Danny built my MK5 Stage 2+ GLI a it’s a rocket! These guys are super cool and are super knowledgeable I highly recommend you check them out if your in town!

  • @_Auto_Insights_
    @_Auto_Insights_ 2 роки тому +2

    Search for the german Tuner HGP. They planted a B36 from the Passat in a Mk7 R which produces 800HP

  • @fredjones5327
    @fredjones5327 2 роки тому

    Spoke to this guy plenty of times and what he does is just outstanding!!!!!!🔥🔥💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

  • @Locallybuiltauto
    @Locallybuiltauto 2 роки тому

    My boy Danny! That’s awesome they featured you!

  • @charlyhouse1199
    @charlyhouse1199 2 роки тому

    Danny is the man in Miami 305vdub crew amazing!!

  • @Anthonyhancock71
    @Anthonyhancock71 2 роки тому

    Wow. Wish this guy shop was close. Jenius

  • @PapiAndrey
    @PapiAndrey 2 роки тому

    I can’t wait to see the 2.5t vr6 in the mk7! There are a few people doing it and I’m stoked to see the results when they’re complete.

  • @torstenkaus3559
    @torstenkaus3559 2 роки тому +1

    THAT is THE engine !! that sound is just insane !!!
    a shame that VW is no longer offering this engine in its "R"-models ..

  • @Jushwa
    @Jushwa 2 роки тому

    That mk5 is so sick, that engine bay is beautiful.

  • @mikesvirtualgarage9917
    @mikesvirtualgarage9917 2 роки тому +2

    Extremely clean and very well done. Love this!

  • @soundsystem7
    @soundsystem7 2 роки тому +1

    The best VW engine sound!

  • @NyksWyldMynd
    @NyksWyldMynd 2 роки тому +2

    What VW build is complete without showing the Christmas tree lights on the dash? Haha, love it!

  • @Dejaneee5
    @Dejaneee5 2 роки тому +1

    You should then see the HGP Golf 7,5 with a R32 engine and big Turbo! Aprox. 800 horespower! Awesome!

  • @richardsolis1014
    @richardsolis1014 2 роки тому +1

    Daniel eres buena persona bro 👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @watermadefunny2
    @watermadefunny2 Рік тому

    this man is amazing excellent job..

  • @GeneticallyModifiedInnovations
    @GeneticallyModifiedInnovations 7 місяців тому

    Magnificent work , I need to get in contact with this guy.

  • @deanjet
    @deanjet 2 роки тому +1

    Danny’s my mechanic 👏👏👏

  • @aztr0k1d
    @aztr0k1d 2 роки тому +1

    2:25 someone’s GTA phone went off 🤣

  • @tredfxman
    @tredfxman 2 роки тому +3

    RS3 engine would have been the logical upgrade choice. First problem would be to find a donor car though.

  • @Zero_Ninety
    @Zero_Ninety 2 роки тому

    He's a mad lad. I like that a lot.

  • @maxnaidoo2152
    @maxnaidoo2152 2 роки тому +3

    Such an awesome build! VR swap the world!!!!!

  • @fallen891
    @fallen891 2 роки тому

    I got my kw v2’s installed at Daniel’s shop! Cool people!

  • @leo2502
    @leo2502 2 роки тому +2

    Now a mk7 can shamelessly attend Wookiee in the woods!

  • @jetta.josh4
    @jetta.josh4 2 роки тому

    I saw this at Eurotripper!! It looked so OEM too

  • @solobellimino2356
    @solobellimino2356 2 роки тому

    Sick build. Dream of doing this to my tsi. It's not always about power.

  • @hardcoreep
    @hardcoreep 2 роки тому +1

    Florida, not surprised.

  • @matthew9831
    @matthew9831 2 роки тому +1

    MAN! i need to contact his company see if they will help with my swap!

  • @EFerrorfile
    @EFerrorfile 2 роки тому +1

    That's how you make a mk7 GTI sound good! Hell yes.

  • @Jonny_trans
    @Jonny_trans 2 роки тому +2

    The trans issue is caused because the mk6 Passat has different ratios in the trans. You need a mk7 trans or the gearset out of one and it will run and drive

    • @kaszii94
      @kaszii94 2 роки тому +4

      Yes thats correct, ended up with a gti transmission and vr6 bellhousing

  • @caveone-365
    @caveone-365 2 роки тому +9

    VR anything = turn up the volume. Looks dope on the CH's, I used to have them on my e46 m3. This thing just needs a third pedal and then it would be even better IMO 😁👍

  • @Biggeo7
    @Biggeo7 2 роки тому

    Wish I met this guy a few years ago when I lived in S Florida and had my MK7 Golf R. Damn...

  • @JakobusVdL
    @JakobusVdL 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, managing the electronics sounds like a much harder job than the physical install. Quite a different skill set too.

  • @hiemabedrog
    @hiemabedrog 2 роки тому

    This guy is like a vw vr6 professor, I want a "mind" like that!

  • @gerjanrubens2698
    @gerjanrubens2698 2 роки тому

    Vr6 best sounding engine ever made. I had a mk3 golf Vr6 in my younger days. What a car👍 miss it😳

  • @nolahahnshouse3389
    @nolahahnshouse3389 2 роки тому

    Haaaaaa!!! You guy’s where like 5 minutes away from my house at eurotripper!! I wish I would have known!

  • @stephenwright414
    @stephenwright414 2 роки тому

    Love this type of video!

  • @jfred5338
    @jfred5338 2 роки тому +3

    Real nice 👍 , needs proper suspension

  • @nacienleongto
    @nacienleongto 2 роки тому

    I just came, watching the video!!! 🤤🤤
    I already have the MK7 GTi (my wife's) VR6 here it comes!!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
    Daniel you're the Fkng Man!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @vladbc9172
    @vladbc9172 2 роки тому

    thats true passion for vw haha, congrats for what he does!

  • @louievdub8821
    @louievdub8821 2 роки тому

    AWESOME BUILD!

  • @1PotatoeMasher1
    @1PotatoeMasher1 2 роки тому

    That’s awesome! I’d love to build a VR6 Mk6 Golf R 6M 2 door in a forest green, that would be my second dream car.

  • @Joeofalltrades85
    @Joeofalltrades85 Рік тому

    This guy was born with a gift

  • @SeasickKhan
    @SeasickKhan 2 роки тому

    Nice! I have a 2020 VW Jetta RLine. I’m just now starting to modify. I wish they had more exterior body mods for this year. Having a hard time finding stuff.

  • @daniellinaresmarzullo7096
    @daniellinaresmarzullo7096 2 роки тому

    awesome video Danny took care of my littco L450 gti super knowledgeable go to shop in Miami

  • @ripfumelohlayiseka2801
    @ripfumelohlayiseka2801 7 місяців тому

    In South Africa we call vr6 vura❤❤❤,that's craziest convention I've ever seen 😳 😮😮

  • @ernestpaniagua1210
    @ernestpaniagua1210 Рік тому

    Holy smokes i that VW put the vr6 in a mk7 GTI. VW did it in the mk3 gti i had a 08 vr6 Passat AWD premium. Very nice work. I've been a VW guy since I was about 5 or 6 in 71-72 from my uncle who had bought a beetle.

  • @BAMFSQUAD
    @BAMFSQUAD 2 роки тому

    So sick you showed my brothers mk1 swap 🤙

  • @phillipcladis5454
    @phillipcladis5454 2 роки тому

    My kind of video! Thankyou

  • @JoJoJoker
    @JoJoJoker 2 роки тому +1

    I want to do a 2.5T & Haldex into my 2-door Mk7 Performance.

  • @travisshipp7888
    @travisshipp7888 2 роки тому

    He’s a beast I went to Miami w my brother so he can get his 2.8 vr6 a lil stage 1+ tune

  • @Jushwa
    @Jushwa 2 роки тому

    Love how adventurous he is to try something new.

  • @BigT5
    @BigT5 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful

  • @voffbe
    @voffbe 2 роки тому +1

    Őszintén, nem ismertem a csávót, másfél percnél tartok a videóban mondom ez fix magyar (akcentus alapján) és tényleg az :D

  • @icewallowcomehungarya1580
    @icewallowcomehungarya1580 2 роки тому +1

    what a fking LAD, he is just amazing, i wish him all luck

  • @neat7478
    @neat7478 2 роки тому

    Awesome 👍🏻🔥🔥

  • @EndreTomos
    @EndreTomos 2 роки тому +1

    Szia Dani!

  • @wilbertbenjamin
    @wilbertbenjamin 2 роки тому

    I love this guy!!!!

  • @autovagauto6329
    @autovagauto6329 2 роки тому

    Amazing job

  • @assettocars3589
    @assettocars3589 2 роки тому +1

    Big shout to 305 Vdub Danny an the team always work on all my vdubs

  • @toaster98
    @toaster98 2 роки тому

    Meanwhile some crazy shop in germany did the same thing and slapped two turbos on it too for good meassure :D

  • @kalheer
    @kalheer 2 роки тому

    Sick ride...!

  • @jan-4412
    @jan-4412 2 роки тому

    Ich wollte den Motor mal in einen Bora Variant stecken. Toller Sleeper.✌️

  • @nah3193
    @nah3193 9 місяців тому

    Legend

  • @Ryoneftw
    @Ryoneftw 2 роки тому

    I love how he talks about it like it was nothing.