RE: Getting more power out of the H3
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3 - 5/11/2007 9:33:21 PM
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kild1
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why dont people test drive a H3 before they buy them
i test drove both of mine before we bought them
it just seemed the right thing to do before i dropped 35+k
then i knew what i was gettin and knew it wasnt a mustang gt
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3 - 5/11/2007 9:41:51 PM
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JM
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ORIGINAL: greenshirt77
Oh, I get it. You guys are veterans here, and newbs are fair game. I am and have been a member of many car/truck/motorcycle forums and I know how it works. Pick on the newbs is a common theme. I'm sure you have a lot of fun with it. Go ahead and jab, my skin is thick.
To shed some light, I wasn't even commenting on anyone's post specifically in terms of being unhelpful. Truth is, I actually would say that your post made the most sense, albiet in about as summarized a manner as possible.
I was just trying to help someone else find some more detailed info.
Guess I'll wait until I have a million or so posts under my belt before I think about doing that again.
You have been lucky enough in my opinion.
ZYNE was in a good mood and IMPY is still a little weak.
Wait till you meet with SHORTBUS.
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3 - 5/12/2007 4:57:14 AM
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greenshirt77
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quote:
ORIGINAL: kild1
why dont people test drive a H3 before they buy them
i test drove both of mine before we bought them
it just seemed the right thing to do before i dropped 35+k
then i knew what i was gettin and knew it wasnt a mustang gt
I agree, although you shouldn't need to test drive one to know that it won't perform any miracles in the power dept.
A simple equation of: # of cyls/engine displacement + hp + torque + WEIGHT (so many people completely overlook the impact the weight of a vehicle has on it's performance)
For me, a test drive is more about being comfortable overall in the vehicle. Performance can be tweaked to each individual's own taste.
If you are not the type to get into making aftermarket upgrades/changes, then you should def know what you're getting into before you buy.
I am not totally unpleased withn the H3's stock power, as that was not one of the top factors in choosing it. The H3 is for my dogging around town, and perhaps in some sand and mud from time to time. I have a vette for the days that I want to exercise my inner Mario Andretti.
That said, I will prob perform a few tweaks to the H3 to give it a bit more muscle.
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3 - 5/12/2007 5:10:16 AM
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6pack
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Who said I didn't test drive it? I looked at the H3 and the FJ. And drove both and did my research. The FJ had much more kick to it but I was more comfortable in the H3. I'm a little surprised at the negative attitude here. Sorry for my feelings guys, I think I'll just keep looking for a forum whose attitudes are a little more friendly. I'm sure I won't be missed. Again, no offense intended, just doesn't seem to be a match here. Thanks.
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3 - 5/12/2007 6:37:10 AM
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HUMMER DRIVER
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Patience is a virtue........
Seriously, the H3 is a "bit" underpowered.. Even the 3.7 which I have, can't imagine how the 3.5 is with 20 less ponies.
Anyrate, I did as others have done here, upgrade the intake to a K&N filter with my own tube mod (I bought the 06 version and it didn't fit so I MADE IT FIT).
I did the group buy PCM update from PCMforless and I installed a Magnaflow exhaust. That setup seems to be the hat trick for the H3. No it isn't the end all performance update but for the money I doubt there is a better answer available today.
I've been fortunate with my H3, I get decent gas mileage with it. Shortly after purchasing it I made a 9 hr drive down to New Orleans from Dallas. I stayed at 70 mph where posted, some of the route which was all interstate was 60 and 65 posted and I stayed on the limit in all cases. I averaged 20 MPG with just me in the H3 and a small baggage case.
Last weekend I loaded the hummer up with some of my toys, I fly radio controll helicopters in my sparse spare time. I had the truck full of stuff a medium load I'd say. This time I had all 3 performance enhancements and I headed down to southwest Louisiana for the event and once again, I averaged a smidge OVER 20MPG.
I can't explain others that get poor mileage nor can I explain my higher than expected mileage. I do have stock tires and a non adventure setup and I don't go over the speed limit. I run 87 octane fuel. I filled up in Sulphur, LA and drove all the way to Dallas, I had a 1/4 tank left and had 372 miles on the trip. I put 18.33 gallons in to top it off.
The intake, PCM and exhuast does make a difference in acceleration and it's noticable, love the sound and the darn thing gets up to speed much quicker. I find myself minding the speedodometer when traveling the city streets as I tend to get to over speed by driving the way I used to when not even getting close to the speedlimit.
Short of a turbo, supercharger or nitrous, the forementioned is the practical solution.
< Message edited by HUMMER DRIVER -- 5/12/2007 6:51:15 AM >
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