Hey all. I'm an H3 noobie. just wanted to say hi. my background includes Open Track racing in my 450bhp Cobra Convertible. I've been involved in autosports for a long time and consider myself a do-it-yourselfer.

Its been a long time since i've owned a cool offroad truck/suv. But when i saw the H3, I thought it 'just awsome'. I love it.

i've owned the H3 for about a week now and i must say that the 5 banger is lacking in the HP/TQ department. Also I feel the brake/gas pedal is a little too close together. But other than that, I love it in every way. I have the 'Adventure' package.

Now for my first question: I would like to improve the performance a little. Would a K&N FIPK (aircharger) work. K&N claims 18rwhp, but i've been around and I'm not sure i'm totally buying the claim. Suggestions?

PS: i'm not ready to gut the exhaust yet, so just 'bolt-on' suggestions for the time being...

thanks all! and happy to be on your boards!!!

congrats on the new ride! enjoy!

Congrats and welcome. Great choice in color and package

Your best bet on finding info here is to try the find button at the top of the thread first. Most topics have been covered before and some so many times that you might find people get aggravated with them. There have been some who added the K&N filter and didn't notice any difference but not sure if that is what you are talking about with the K&N FIPK. Good luck though.

Welcome and congratulations!

The brake and gas pedals is a pain felt by all...

As for the FIPK. As I understand from people that have spent the $$$ it is NOT worth it and causes too many issues. Use the FIND button. FIND is your friend.

Again, welcome and congrats!

Converted 2 to dual exhaust and added the K&N to both, other than sounding alot better, there was not a "noticeable" increase in Torq/HP/Speed. But when we ran it against another none converted unit, they both were able to "pull" away from the line and from an even pace while moving.

wow. no gain from a CAI. that sux. thanks.

PS: if your really aggrivated by the pedal position, I would suggest removing the rubber boot from the brake pedal, cut off an inch from the right side, then get some nice aftermarket pedal covers and simply offset the brake cover when bolting it on...

yes, like other forums, search/find is your friend. LOL

Not good. So since i see your a 'hummer veteran', what have you found that produces gains? (besides a blower).

Its not fast. It never will be. Enjoy the Cobra for that! (I love that car! )

Take your H3 off road and you will see it in its perfect element. All the slowness and road oddities will make perfect sense. Love your H3 for what it is.

Congrats and Welcome to the forum! pics...pics...pics!

Welcome to the club and congrats!

don't expect great quarter mile times in the H3 unless this is the quarter mile your covering...

or this...

THAT looks like a fun trail! One hell of a view, don't worry about the drop-off!

I have thought about doing this and believe at least one other member did. Good idea.


X2 and I know at least one other member has one.

Congrats on the new H3. I'm running Corsa exhaust system on my H3 and power difference is marginal. Intake systems generate more noise than power and may allow in more dirt and dust.

S.

TO ALL WHO READ AND HAVE EYES...

Your H-2 already has COLD AIR INTAKE

POP YOUR HOOD, OPEN THE AIR FILTER COVER, LOOK AT THE FRESH AIR HOSE FEEDING THE BOX COMING FROM THE RIGHT FENDER AREA..

IT IS "NOT" DRAWING HOT AIR FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

RYD

Fissed

LOL. yep. and i'm sure most here realize that. My stock cobra pulled cold air via a boot, but some would say a true CAI puts the air filter in a location other than the engine bay. Personally I dont care, I was just looking for a little more HP/TQ and a little MPG would be nice. Here is a pic of a true CAI homes:

As for power and what i want to do w/ it. I fully understand what the H3 is about, but with that said, when your using a 5-banger to pull 4700lbs, more power is always nice...

i've got 1400 miles on my H3 and i am noticing a little more zip the more miles i put on it. i did add the k&n kit and noticed it a little but not much. when the rpm's hit 3700 it preforms with much more excitment. besides dumping a buch of cash in it there isnt much YET.

Slate,

Your right !

Prob shouldn't have CAPed the reply, didn't mean to come on so strong.

My 289 (original) Cobra of many years ago had a custom box made for cold air direct and it did help.

I have learned a lot from this site and putting it together with my old hot rod days convinced me the H-3 is the way to go.

Just look at it this way...

The H-3 has a EXTRA CYLINDER over those others with a 4 banger...

Good luck

RYD

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your H3!!