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cryptokid: I was told the "actual" compression was 11.2:1. My understanding is that there are a couple compression numbers and the guy who had this motor before was not sure whether this is the static one or not, and he was not sure the other number. The rabbit is CIS with a recurve distributor...

I am basically a VW and oil newbie and easily confused so please bear with me. I have tried to read up on this a little but still very confused on all this, especially since I hear/read different opinions. Application: VW 83 Rabbit GTI, rebuilt high compression 1.8 motor with about 5k miles...