87/87 Scirocco 8v motor code

[scirocco.gtx@juno.com (Mark A Peele)]

To the best of my knowledge, the 8V Sciroccos finished up with the 8.5:1
JH.

Some of the last ones may have had the hydro head (with the same 40/33
valves as the solid lifter JH head).

I have never seen anything to contradict this.

To use a 10:1 motor, VW would have to install a KS ignition as well -
this I have never seen on an 8V. AFAIK, the only Sciroccos in the world
to get the knock sensor were the 16V Sciroccos.

The HT was used 1 year in the U.S. - 1985.

Mark . . .   (THINK VW)
Scirocco 1982, Golf GT 1987
Previous Sciroccos: 1981S (RIP), 1980S, 1975TS, 1975
http://home.t-online.de/home/SCIROCCO2/mark.htm
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From: brett@kodak.com (Brett VanSprewenburg)
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: 87/87 Scirocco 8v motor code
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 17:20:22 -0500
Message-ID: <199810272220.RAA06143@kaos.kodak.com>



I've been trying to piece together some info on the last 8v Sciroccos
sold
in the US.  I have found inconclusive evidence that the engine code was
'HT', rated at 100hp, 105lbs of torque at 5500rpm, had a 10:1 compression
ratio, and a hydro 'big-valve' head.  Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Here's the reason:

I have a choice as to which car I build for IT racing, an 84 GTI, or an
84 Scirocco.  Due to SCCA rules, the minimum weight for the Scirocco is
90 pounds more then the GTI, BUT the 'HT' engine could easily tip the
balance back towards the Scirocco...anyone?

Thanks!

==Brett
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