Engine upgrade options??

[JWSchmidt3]

Coming from the Corvette world, the H3 is quite a change for me. I'm not looking for anything tire smoking, just something that might get me by that minivan on the highway a little better. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif My Z06 is done by Lingenfelter, and I know they are working on a turbo package for the H3. Anyone else know of any packages, how much gain and what they might cost?? TIA

[JWSchmidt3]

80 views and no responses?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Am I the only person who realizes how dog-ass slow this thing is?? Again, I realize this is not a performance vehicle, but highway driving is almost embarassing. Any info appreciated. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[Ipedog]

I think that you aren't going to get alot of answers because there simply are not alot of simple upgrades that produce real horsepower.

This vehicle is not about going fast. Its about going slow, really, really slow. I agree that it could do better on the highway and the 2007 is getting more displacement to add HP & torque.

But, once you get the H3 into its real element, off road, you'll see that it is absolutely perfect.

Sorry that this doesn't help more.

[Sewie]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
I think that you aren't going to get alot of answers because there simply are not alot of simple upgrades that produce real horsepower.


And probably also because the "H3 is slow" topic has been beaten to death.

There are companies out there doing superchargers/turbos. $4k-$5k range from the ones I've seen. Try doing a search on here and on Google.

[DarthKarl]

Originally posted by Ipedog:
This vehicle is not about going fast. Its about going slow, really, really slow.

But, once you get the H3 into its real element, off road, you'll see that it is absolutely perfect.

x2

I completely agree. As time goes by, we'll see some engine options from Hummer that'll make the H3 a better highway/mall runner. But for now, while it's adequate for the everyday dry blacktop environment, it's really designed for wheeling on dirt, rocks and snow.

[JWSchmidt3]

Originally posted by Sewie:
There are companies out there doing superchargers/turbos. $4k-$5k range from the ones I've seen. Try doing a search on here and on Google.

That's exactly what I'm looking for, but I don't want just a Google search, I want real opinions from reliable people with their own experiences. I thought that was the whole point of forums.

[alex3d]

totaly agree with you, hummers are to enjoy the ride slow. you want to speed, buy a corvete or a M3, there is a lot of fun in both worlds. is for me a stupid idea to buy a 5k turbo for a tank, do you want to install 2 tons of heavy protection in your corvete? why you see so insane that nobody talk about turbos for hummers?

[Sewie]

Originally posted by JWSchmidt3:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Sewie:
There are companies out there doing superchargers/turbos. $4k-$5k range from the ones I've seen. Try doing a search on here and on Google.

That's exactly what I'm looking for, but I don't want just a Google search, I want real opinions from reliable people with their own experiences. I thought that was the whole point of forums. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sometimes you actually need to go looking for the info. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_rolleyes.gif

The reason I suggested you do a search was because, AFAIK, nobody on this forum has done a SC on an H3. Of course, if you had done a search, you would have known this already.

[Sewie]

Originally posted by alex3d:
totaly agree with you, hummers are to enjoy the ride slow. you want to speed, buy a corvete or a M3, there is a lot of fun in both worlds. is for me a stupid idea to buy a 5k turbo for a tank, do you want to install 2 tons of heavy protection in your corvete? why you see so insane that nobody talk about turbos for hummers?

This topic is older than Moses' dick. Please let it die in peace.

[DDWH]

Originally posted by Sewie:

This topic is older than Moses' dick. Please let it die in peace.

No Sh<span class="ev_code_BLACK">i</span>t! It's a 4x4 SUV, not a damn Porsche!

[lotus4s]

JW,

FWIW, I came into my H3 with similar feelings and concerns as you but after driving it now for 1800 miles I am very happy with the overall performance.

It's not pig slow, I have no problem outpacing traffic and it rides really good at 90. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

If I feel the need for real HP, like you I have another vehicle to quench that thirst. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[DarthKarl]

Originally posted by Sewie:
This topic is older than Moses' dick.

LMAO http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fourfourto]

If I feel the need for real HP, like you I have another vehicle to quench that thirst.


It seems most of us do.

[NEOCON1]

442 X2 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif cant pass a minivan you need a driving school http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif it is an offroad machine heres my other slow car http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[NEOCON1]

drive an H1 if you think these are slow http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[evomind]

heres mine...

[fourfourto]

got to add it http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[k9tim]

What they all said http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

http://www.k9tim.com/images/vette.jpg

[k9tim]

and DAMN evo! I am diggin that ride- so very sweet!!!!

[Steve - SanJose]

Yea variety is good. I keep a Porsche 986S in the garage for contrast. Like night and day after driving the H3 most of the time.

S.

[timgco]

Originally posted by evomind:
heres mine...

Damn! that looks sweet!

[lotus4s]

And another.. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Nice Elise evomind http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif Love the paint job!

[lotus4s]

Is this hijacking and padding all in the same thread? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by Sewie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by alex3d:
totaly agree with you, hummers are to enjoy the ride slow. you want to speed, buy a corvete or a M3, there is a lot of fun in both worlds. is for me a stupid idea to buy a 5k turbo for a tank, do you want to install 2 tons of heavy protection in your corvete? why you see so insane that nobody talk about turbos for hummers?

This topic is older than Moses' dick. Please let it die in peace. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sewie, I had no idea you had such a "soft" side http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[HummBebe]

Aw hell, I'll put mine up too.....

[NEOCON1]

hey Bebe you never told me about your PONY very nice http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif or is that what you and Darla talked about when i wasnt around http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif LMAO

[NEOCON1]

Originally posted by lotus4s:
Is this hijacking and padding all in the same thread? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

we never miss a chance to pad http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif sweet cars everyone nice to see them http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[JWSchmidt3]

Originally posted by lotus4s:
Is this hijacking and padding all in the same thread? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

I guess since it's my thread, I can post a pic as well, maybe this will give some rational to it all (or maybe not):

http://public.fotki.com/JWSchmidt3/2002_z06_final/

http://images5.fotki.com/v71/photos/1/19697/2156492/1P1010002-vi.jpg

http://images2.fotki.com/v20/photos/1/19697/2156492/Z06TigerShark023-vi.jpg

http://images2.fotki.com/v20/photos/1/19697/2156492/Z06TigerShark022-vi.jpg

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[k9tim]

damn JW! I would keep the H3 as-is just to have something a little tamer to calm my nerves after driving the blown vette!

There are some seriously nice cars around this forum!!

[lotus4s]

Nice, J-dub!

I think you're gonna need 2 superchargers for the H3 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Steve - SanJose]

Great, I knew H3 folks liked nice automotive hardware. Plenty of proof on this thread http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

S.

2006 H3
2004 986S

[NEOCON1]

JWS sweet man you should of posted the zo6 pics first , then said the H3 is slow then we all would of understood where you were coming from http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif. in your case the 3's are super slugs http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif just dont try to drive over a neon with the VETTE http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[slateH3]

I'll join in on the fun:

460bhp: this is a pic from last season. Its primarily an Open Track car, but I take her to the drag strip from time to time...

http://www.blacksnake305.50megs.com/images/Chris/milan%205-27-05.jpg

[HummBebe]

Originally posted by slateH3:
I'll join in on the fun:

460bhp: this is a pic from last season. Its primarily an Open Track car, but I take her to the drag strip from time to time...

http://www.blacksnake305.50megs.com/images/Chris/milan%205-27-05.jpg

I heart teh cobra pony http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[JWSchmidt3]

Originally posted by slateH3:
I'll join in on the fun:

460bhp: this is a pic from last season. Its primarily an Open Track car, but I take her to the drag strip from time to time...

I'm not sure I'd display a 12.36 1/4 time. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[fourfourto]

Originally posted by slateH3:
I'll join in on the fun:

460bhp: this is a pic from last season. Its primarily an Open Track car, but I take her to the drag strip from time to time...


I'm not sure I'd display a 12.36 1/4 time.


X2 I would show it on the olds but Thats a 38 year old stock(kinda) slead.

You should be runnin 10's consistantly with that ride. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif Maybe its the gearing

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif let me give it a run down the track http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif

[evomind]

nice cars everybody..http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

for the poster, from the lingenfelter and ur neighborhood, it looks like u can certainly afford to s/c your h3.

fourfourto.....the cobras are fighting wheel hop for 2 gears. im almost dont with mine, around 600hp at the wheels, 6sp, full griggs suspension and live axle. its a 99 cobra. almost done with it, its been a long time since i started that project...