Blown Away
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I went to Brisbane on saturday to have a drive in a Super Charged H3 3.7ltr and I must say I was Blown Away by the performance, sound and look.
The guy that ownes it is a mechanic and an enthusiast of the H3 and has been working on the super charger kit for some time now and WOW has he done his homework.
The only thing you notice different from the outside is the water to air intercooler behind the grille and the four exhaust outlets at the rear (custom made) even when the engine starts there is only a slight audable wirr from under the bonnet, as we left the carpark the hair started to stand up on the back of my neck in anticipation. We turned out of the car park and wham accelleration like V8 sedan with loads and loads of torque, this thing just keeps on accellerating. It is a very unusual feeling having such a big car get to the speed limit and beyond so quick, I normally wait for a big break in the traffic before pulling out so people dont get the sh?ts having to slow down until I get to the speed limit, not this H3 just find a spot and go. The next test was down the freeway at 100kph (60mph) as we all know overtaking in an H3 is all about timing(how long you need to be in the on coming lane before you can get past the slower vehicle) Not long with thisH3if you can count to about 4 thats about all you need, just pull out and power on. The HP figure being thrown around was about 300hp at thewheels and 440hp flywheel and I believe every number, there is no doubt this thing has got the gruntI have a good mate with a Porsche Cayanne V8 (non turbo) and he would be very pissed if this thing came along side at the lights as it would make his pride and joy look very ordinary.
I will checkif its o.k to post a sneak photo of this brute with the bonnet open.
Cant wait till later in the year to have mine fitted.
The guy that ownes it is a mechanic and an enthusiast of the H3 and has been working on the super charger kit for some time now and WOW has he done his homework.
The only thing you notice different from the outside is the water to air intercooler behind the grille and the four exhaust outlets at the rear (custom made) even when the engine starts there is only a slight audable wirr from under the bonnet, as we left the carpark the hair started to stand up on the back of my neck in anticipation. We turned out of the car park and wham accelleration like V8 sedan with loads and loads of torque, this thing just keeps on accellerating. It is a very unusual feeling having such a big car get to the speed limit and beyond so quick, I normally wait for a big break in the traffic before pulling out so people dont get the sh?ts having to slow down until I get to the speed limit, not this H3 just find a spot and go. The next test was down the freeway at 100kph (60mph) as we all know overtaking in an H3 is all about timing(how long you need to be in the on coming lane before you can get past the slower vehicle) Not long with thisH3if you can count to about 4 thats about all you need, just pull out and power on. The HP figure being thrown around was about 300hp at thewheels and 440hp flywheel and I believe every number, there is no doubt this thing has got the gruntI have a good mate with a Porsche Cayanne V8 (non turbo) and he would be very pissed if this thing came along side at the lights as it would make his pride and joy look very ordinary.
I will checkif its o.k to post a sneak photo of this brute with the bonnet open.
Cant wait till later in the year to have mine fitted.
Joined: Mar 2008
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RE: Blown Away
Hi stubbys,
I see you found Wolfpac.
Is all of the power improvement coming from the supercharger. I thought thatDanny's motor had been significantly rebuilt with high performance partsas well. Do you know much is coming from the engine mods and how much from the supercharger?
What is the cost if you don't mind me asking?
I see you found Wolfpac.
Is all of the power improvement coming from the supercharger. I thought thatDanny's motor had been significantly rebuilt with high performance partsas well. Do you know much is coming from the engine mods and how much from the supercharger?
What is the cost if you don't mind me asking?
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 98
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RE: Blown Away
Danny, you didn't post so I asked the questions ofstubbys, who did.
I think they are valid questions, just as your questionsof the Turbonetics sytem were valid questions to be asked.
It is early days but I have not had the troubles you forcast with the turbo, although I took your concerns on board and asked the questions. Other people do not agree with your assesment, but you might ultimately be right. Guess time will tell.
But you do seem a bit over sensitive to someone asking the questions of your setup that you asked of someone elses.
I find it strange that all the engine mods have had no effect on the performance though.If it all comes from the supercharger and the tune, then I guess it saves a lot of $'s for someone to get the listed performance, which is good.
I think they are valid questions, just as your questionsof the Turbonetics sytem were valid questions to be asked.
It is early days but I have not had the troubles you forcast with the turbo, although I took your concerns on board and asked the questions. Other people do not agree with your assesment, but you might ultimately be right. Guess time will tell.
But you do seem a bit over sensitive to someone asking the questions of your setup that you asked of someone elses.
I find it strange that all the engine mods have had no effect on the performance though.If it all comes from the supercharger and the tune, then I guess it saves a lot of $'s for someone to get the listed performance, which is good.