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They have a nice summary artilce here at http://rockcrawler.com/

I wonder if it will have an E-85 version for the green people?
I bet they will sell like hot cakes!

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nice find :beerchug:

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I'd be affraid to test drive one I might like it:)

I doubt the V8 will have a 5-speed.
Maybe I can do an engine swap and add the cast iron diff to mineJ
This will be pretty nice though

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In addition to the V-8 engine, the H3 Alpha also includes the popular ?Luxury? equipment package, the Chrome Appearance package, 16-inch chrome wheels, a 4.10 rear axle ratio and special Alpha identification, including a prominent tailgate badge, horn pad badge and embroidered front headrests with the ?Alpha? insignia.
For customers who want a more accessorized appearance straight from the factory, the Alpha model can be combined with the H3X content, which includes bright roof crossbows, chrome fuel door, a body-color grille and unique spare tire cover, tires, wheels and center cap, and a brush guard.



LOL they are already pushin the bling and lux :twak:

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Nice article with lots of details including:

alum. block and head
4 speed auto (not 5 or 6)
cast iron diff
specs for Adventure pkg.

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Plagiarizer!!! You stole that scoop off my website.:mad:
http://www.DANRATHER.com/

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Too bad the guy on top is really a girl, just with an "addadicktome" chop. I love that site. :beerchug:

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Well, I guess we lose the beloved 4.56 gear ratio but we still get the 4:1 tcase!:jump:

I wonder if it'll have the tow/haul mode? I really like how that works.

Again, that front frame extension thing's gotta go or get painted black! It's kinda like Karl Malden painting his nose orange.

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Thanks man. Jut opened that up at school! :giggling: whoops. :beerchug:

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Always remember to hover:)

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I'll keep that in mind next time Im on top. :jump:

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are they reducing the crawl ratio from 56:1 to 50:1?

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I wonder if GM (read me - hey F5 - opinion?) will offer a "swap" discount for current owners who wish to upgrade to the new engine?

Would transmission and drive train components be a must change for such a swap?

:popcorn:

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Can you imagine a V-8 with 4:56's??? :twak:

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I had 5.13s front and rear in my 74 scout and a 345 V8! :D I had a max cruising speed of about 60mph at 4000 rpms, but I could tow your house off the foundation. :giggling:

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50:1 with a V8 would be pretty powerful.
The crawl ratio appears to be lower due to the 4.10:1 axle gears.
The auto tranny 1st gear is 3.06.


Meybe they will put in stronger tie rods too?

The 5-speed stick and front axle would have to be up-graded to handle a V8. The t-case should be fine.

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i had a 77 with the 345 as well! i miss it parents bought it right after i was born and my pops signed it over to me at 18

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Yeah that was a stump puller for sure. That 4 speed, and transfer case combo was bulletproof. I will buy another one someday. I love them.

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1968 F250 w/390 and granny tranny (4-speed w/granny gear). 4.10 gears and it would pull your scout pulling your house :) Miss that truck :crying:

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:beerchug: agreed!!