Difference between Alpha and Lux Models???
Login  | |
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 3:14:49 PM
|
|
|
solarflare
Posts: 703
Joined: 1/3/2008
Status: offline
|
Also, how is the gas mileage on the V8??? Can't find to much info on that....
_____________________________
2005 HUMMER H2 SUV SE
"Never Give Up!"
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 3:22:00 PM
|
|
|
treasure
Posts: 2
Joined: 1/7/2008
Status: offline
|
No hi-jacking here, but hey I would like to know this too....I'm 99% set on the Alpha because I want the V8......I'd like to know if someone has already lifted and Alpha and could describe the amout of power loss from gearing up with big tires......anyone do a cat back exhaust....does superchips have a controller/programer out yet.....any cold air intake......tell the package upgrades on the Lux....does it have better road manners.......does it tow more.....different gear ratios??????
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 4:31:31 PM
|
|
|
HummerMike
Posts: 376
Joined: 8/8/2006
From: Crown Point, IN
Status: offline
|
Alpha is basically a lux H3 with a V8. You can add... nav radio, backup camera, sunroof, adventure package to the alpha.
_____________________________
'08 H3 ALPHA w/Adventure Package. Graphite Metallic, Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's, Rocker Panel & Driveline Protection, Winch, more to come...
www.illianahummerclub.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 5:10:56 PM
|
|
|
Patches
Posts: 197
Joined: 10/13/2007
Status: offline
|
I have a loaded Alpha with the offroad pkg., nav, camera, sunroof, etc. Rides awesome and is quiet, smooth and handles great. There are no dedicated exhaust, intake or performance upgrades yet, although a company was advertising in the performance section for an Alpha to try a new Magnuson supercharger on so that should be out not long from now.
I have the V2 version of EFILive (logging and tuning software) that I have used to read the PCM on my Alpha with. I don't have a WB sensor installed on it yet so I haven't done any tuning. I do plan on some performnace mods as they become available such as headers, intake, exhaust, etc.
On a recent trip I logged 17.5 mpg.
_____________________________
'08 H3 Alpha - Morrocco/Black, Offroad, Nav
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 5:46:25 PM
|
|
|
3hummers
Posts: 11819
Joined: 9/23/2007
Status: offline
|
I have an H3 Alpha with 7000 miles. Getting 16+ on the highway and 14+ around town. There is a mileage post on here. Do a search and you will see a lot more answers to the mpg question.
_____________________________
2006 H1 Alpha wagon
2000 H1 Slantback
1997 H1 wagon
2008 H3 Alpha
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 7:57:12 PM
|
|
|
jman_in_minnesota
Posts: 143
Joined: 12/13/2006
From: Minneapolis/St Paul
Status: offline
|
getting around 15 mpg in mine, 2100 miles on it so far
_____________________________
2008 H3 Alpha- Solar Flare w/ Off Road Pkg
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/10/2008 10:46:07 PM
|
|
|
Sewie
Posts: 238
Joined: 3/29/2006
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: HummerMike
Alpha is basically a lux H3 with a V8.
Plus the cast iron front diff and 4.10 gears (vs. 4.56 in non-alpha).
_____________________________
'06 H3 Adv., Boulder Gray
http://www.h3adventures.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/11/2008 5:18:07 AM
|
|
|
Trey124
Posts: 4626
Joined: 7/20/2006
Status: offline
|
Thousands of dollars....lol.
_____________________________
Slate Blue ''07 H3 Owner, THCI member and Driving Academy Graduate For Off Road Use Only & ''08 Boulder Gray Metallic H3 Alpha for the street
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/11/2008 5:58:40 AM
|
|
|
HummerMike
Posts: 376
Joined: 8/8/2006
From: Crown Point, IN
Status: offline
|
quote:
ORIGINAL: Sewie
quote:
ORIGINAL: HummerMike
Alpha is basically a lux H3 with a V8.
Plus the cast iron front diff and 4.10 gears (vs. 4.56 in non-alpha).
--Correct! I can't believe I forgot about that!
_____________________________
'08 H3 ALPHA w/Adventure Package. Graphite Metallic, Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ's, Rocker Panel & Driveline Protection, Winch, more to come...
www.illianahummerclub.com
|
|
|
|
|
RE: Difference between Alpha and Lux Models??? - 1/11/2008 1:37:10 PM
|
|
|
josh1899
Posts: 247
Joined: 11/11/2007
From: Spring, Tx
Status: offline
|
i've got 2100 miles, and have gotten at worst 11.5 MPG to best 17.65 MPG. Truck rides great, and will get up and move on the freeway. Biggest difference is the motor and cast iron front diff. Everything else can be had on the I-5.
_____________________________
2008 Hummer H3 Alpha. Graphite Metallic/Light Cashmere. Power Sunroof, Draw-tite Hitch, Window Tint, Weathertech mats, All Royal Purple fluids, Underbody Protection, 33" Firestone Destination MT's, Cognitos, Rocky Road Sliders.
|
|
|
|
|
Printable Version
