V8 H3 Alpha

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Originally Posted by MarineHawk

I understand, but I thought that the H3 can get the work done, it just takes it more time (i.e. slower acceleration) than some desire.

It's because of the difference in torque curves.

The H3 peak torque is at around 4000rpm I believe. My old truck has just 210hp, but is much stronger than the 3.7L H3 off the line because its peak 300ft lbs come in at 1800rpm. Both trucks weigh comparably the same and have 33" tires, but the old chevy 5.7L has much more grunt, at every rpm, even though it only has 3.42 gearing!

Don't get me wrong, I think the H3 power is plenty adequete as it is. It can still get you in some trouble with the law enforcement officers if you want, but you just have to keep the revs over 3000rpm to get them to notice you. That's just the nature of a small inline engine. The I5 makes a great base engine, but an optional V8 with more low-end grunt would go over very well with just about everyone.