My 1981 Rabbit Convertible

Models manufactured from 1975 to 1984

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Re: My 1981 Rabbit Convertible

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CBCGSXR1000 wrote:o sweet.
what can i do to give it some power
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na i got an 01 1.8t already
just want to be able to go up hills with out losing speed.
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CBCGSXR1000 wrote:na i got an 01 1.8t already
just want to be able to go up hills with out losing speed.
Yeah but you have a 1.8t in a MKIV. Imagine that power in a car that weighs considerably less!!! :unibrow:
So are you just getting this as a fixer upper or are you going to go all out with it?
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Well I'm assuming it's a 1.6?
You can have my 1.8 JH and have it decked and honed, cam it, and throw on a header and you'll have a quick little car!
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im guna build it when im done with jetta.
but want it to have a lil more power for now.
i have an extra stock ko3,intercooler,manifold, n more sitin around.
i might put them in it when jetta done.
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Not sure what engin says engin family evw 1.8 v6faf5.
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engine code will be on a sticker near the spare tire
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it a 1.8 8v
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its either a JH or a 2H engine code, if its an 84 it "should be JH" which is a 90 hp 10.0-1 CR motor. one of the best at the time. to a TT exhaust a nice cam and make sure the CIS functions well and you got a damn good runner :thumbsup:
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Re: My 1981 Rabbit Convertible

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Sweet ill look at it
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