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XXX-1.8T
18-08-2006, 06:34 PM
i have noticed that people have talked about the slug of a 1.8 8V.

My Golf that i just bought has a 1.8 with a 45mm Deloretto carby. Engine number is JH186796.

Is this the same 1.8 that people call a slug?

Golf Loon
18-08-2006, 08:05 PM
What people? and what golf? I reckon they are referring to a Mk3 1.8, which would be a slow slug. 1.8 in a Mk1 is pretty good.

dvw16v
18-08-2006, 08:36 PM
1.8 8v in a mk1 goes pretty good in a mk3 can be considered a bit of a slug but try a 1.816v no torque down low but when she wakes up damn they move once tuned properly of course

XXX-1.8T
18-08-2006, 09:02 PM
is the JH engine a VW Mk3 engine or an Audi one?

dvw16v
18-08-2006, 09:02 PM
hey costa u puttin dat playdub sticker we gave u on da golf?

syncro
18-08-2006, 10:17 PM
I thought it was a 1.6 from a '76.

evorobin
19-08-2006, 02:25 AM
They're not GTI engines if they are called slugs...

syncro
19-08-2006, 07:18 AM
They're not GTI engines if they are called slugs...
What about the Aussie 1990 models?

Golf Loon
19-08-2006, 08:43 AM
is the JH engine a VW Mk3 engine or an Audi one?

I think thats from a US spec cabrio.
All the 1.8s have the same bottom end, put a bigger cam in if you want more power, or port the head and put in bigger valves.

Golf Loon
19-08-2006, 08:46 AM
Check this out

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=137&highlight=engine+codes

The search feature is a good thing ;)

Oneofthegreats
19-08-2006, 09:22 AM
JH was used in the U.S. for the 1.8 8V GTI's. Sedan's & convertibles.
It was underpowered (90hp) due to there smog restrictions & various other related component's.

XXX-1.8T
19-08-2006, 11:37 AM
ok cool thank for the info guys ... The car im getting has an exhaust system and a Delloretto carby so should be good :)

aliasmk2
19-08-2006, 02:00 PM
What about the Aussie 1990 models?
the poor old RV is a bit that way

82cab
19-08-2006, 05:20 PM
i had a jh engine code in mine before the 16valve. compared to the 16, its a bit of a slug, but with a decent carbie in a mk1 , you can't be dissapointed wth your 1.8, sure as hell beats a 1.6.