RWD Golf Mk3 with a BMW V8
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Mike Day built his RWD Golf Mk3 at ECS Tuning in Wadsworth, Ohio. It took him three months to transform the drift machine from a rolling shell. The Golf rides on a custom tubular front and C-notched rear frame. The front suspension uses modified Mk3 knuckles, Bilstein PSS9 adjustable coilovers, and Nissan S13 steering rack while the rear suspension is a custom 4-link. A custom roll cage ties everything together. Under the hood sits a BMW 4.4 L M62 V8 (non-VANOS) making around 275 horsepower to the wheels. The RWD drivetrain uses a BMW six-speed manual transmission, custom two-piece driveshaft, and Ford Explorer 8.8-inch rear end with a welded diff and 3.73 gears.
Source: @miketheday, ECS Tuning, and Hoonigan Daily Transmission