Supercharge or gear swap?

[mowdoc]

Hey Screeper,

I checked this morning and my stock 06 was turning 2300 at 80 mph in 4th with the converter locked.

I doubt I'll ever go to larger tires but if I had 38s on I would be looking for 4.88 gearing. I think anything less would be too much load on the tranny.

I have considered getting the Maggie blower but am waiting to see what other problems develope after supercharging is done. It would sure be nice to drive up a grade and keep the damn converter locked. I love my H2 but GM needs to take a closer look at shift points and downshift requests on this rig. I was spoiled by a maxed out DuraMax diesel before the Hummer and I tow a lot. The D-Max would pull a hitch in half in 5th gear while this Hummer can't pull itself up a slight grade without downshifting. Like I said, I was spoiled by the diesel. I do love the Hummer, I just wish it would stay in high gear more.

mowdoc