Builder...new engine options?

[canucksnaphook]

Just curious if there are any discussions about a new turbo for the I5?? I have heard very positive things about the current power so why are people so stuck on numbers? Thanks

C.

[Georgemarc]

I am in a flat part of texas, so, I guess that is why I amjust fine with my H3 acceration capabilities

[hyperion78]

http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/autoshows/sema2004/chev...oloradoss/page1.html

same plant...same engine? every other car basiclly has an SS why not the colorado? and why you're there just drop an LS2 in the H3

[jp's-h3]

I've read a couple of articles that say there might be a 3.7 I-5 and poss a v-8.

[ChevyHighPerformance]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wild One:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bparker:
...you say you just want average power and acceleration. Well these stats were posted earlier and i guess you missed them..." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I saw them, some of the numbers reflect old model years and the smallest engine options. The H3 is coming into a world of Hemi-powered Jeeps, 265HP 6-spd Xterras...the new Toyota FJ Cruiser even has 6-speeds (7 if you count reverse, ha-ha) and 245HP.

For its price and class, nothing will beat an H3 off-road, but unless you live in a remote survivalist compound, most of your driving is on-road, so good on-road performance is important, at least to me.

I love nearly everything about the H3, my only beef with it is the engine power. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The data was taken over the past 3 years. Some were smaller engines some weren't - I just took the data that was available. I wanted to address my fellow magazine writers' attack on the H3's power.

A new intake, new exhaust, and programming will take you to 250-260 HP. I heard that LS2 edit includes the H3 - I haven't verified this yet. If you know what you are doing you can optimize 87 octane tuning for torque and power as well as get better fuel econony (and lower emissions). The tranny shift points and line pressure could you some tweaking too.

The issue with a new air box is that the MAF is integrated with the stock box. This leaves only a filter and lid as an economical air box mod.

I write for my nic and I plan on doing some product testing on the H3. I'm starting to get some parts to test now.

[H3 Builder]

I believe from what I have heard that the diesel will only be in the H3'3 built in Africa. I don't think you will see the factory turbo, either. South Africa has a contract to build 13,000 a year for 6 years, and our plant will be suppling them with a lot of assemblies for them. North American content will be ruffly 80-85 percent.

[Matt5462]

Is there such a thing has having to much engine in a hummer this size?? Isn't it designned for a smaller engine to match its weight to power/torq ratio?? I haven't done much 4wheeling yet, but isn't the idea to use low rpms and crawl. What would the advantages really be

[Wild One]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bparker:
...you say you just want average power and acceleration. Well these stats were posted earlier and i guess you missed them..." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I saw them, some of the numbers reflect old model years and the smallest engine options. The H3 is coming into a world of Hemi-powered Jeeps, 265HP 6-spd Xterras...the new Toyota FJ Cruiser even has 6-speeds (7 if you count reverse, ha-ha) and 245HP.

For its price and class, nothing will beat an H3 off-road, but unless you live in a remote survivalist compound, most of your driving is on-road, so good on-road performance is important, at least to me.

I love nearly everything about the H3, my only beef with it is the engine power.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wild One:
Horsepower isn't just about the ability to race away from stop lights.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Quite correct. That's what torque is for. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wild One:
Horsepower helps move you past a slow semi-trailer up a 6-percent grade. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, damn. 1 for 2 isn't so bad. That's also what torque is for.

[canucksnaphook]

a diesel in a H3 ?? I think I would love that combination or even the turbo? What a life this could be.....

thanks Hummer Guy

C.