Getting more power out of the H3
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3
ORIGINAL: ChevyHighPerformance
I had a chance to ride in a modded 3.5L I5 H3. It's 0-60MPH was mid 8 seconds compared to 10.2-11.1 seconds for the stock 3.5L H3 depending on what magazine you believe. His mods were:
K&N air box
Cold air ducting
Home ported throttle body
Gutted exhaust manifold cat
Exhaust
Tuning
The early reports that I read said the the H3 alpha will run 0-60MPH in just under 8 seconds to just over 8 seconds. I'd expect alpha performance with better MPG from a 3.7L with these mods.
I had a chance to ride in a modded 3.5L I5 H3. It's 0-60MPH was mid 8 seconds compared to 10.2-11.1 seconds for the stock 3.5L H3 depending on what magazine you believe. His mods were:
K&N air box
Cold air ducting
Home ported throttle body
Gutted exhaust manifold cat
Exhaust
Tuning
The early reports that I read said the the H3 alpha will run 0-60MPH in just under 8 seconds to just over 8 seconds. I'd expect alpha performance with better MPG from a 3.7L with these mods.
A lot of vehicles with displacement of about 3.7 are putting much bigger numbers. My 3.6 CTS V6 puts out 255HP. In 2008 it will be 300HP.
I'm not intentional digging in your $h!t guys. I'm seriously looking at the H3.
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3
I believe you're forgetting a few thingsDarth...The H3 is a 5800 pound cinder block with low gearing for off roading and it is an I5 engine..so it'swrong to compare to a CTS by any means...Sorta figured you'drealize that since you're a motorhead.
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3
ORIGINAL: Obie1
Maybe that helmet is blurring his vision- "These aren't the droids your looking for, you can go about your business, move along".
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Maybe that helmet is blurring his vision- "These aren't the droids your looking for, you can go about your business, move along".
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3
ORIGINAL: Dennis
OMG..now that is funny..I don't care who ya are..
OMG..now that is funny..I don't care who ya are..
Just tryin' to get some attention and info on the H3
Let me give you an idea what a motorhead I am. Heres my 2004 CTS and a list of its mods. I love the looks of the H3 and want to see what fun I can have with it.
2004 CTS, Custom Volant Ram-Air intake, Hugger Headers, Bassani Hi-Flo Cats, Corsa exhaust, Baer Drilled-Slotted Big Brakes, Painted Calipers, 18" Black Rims, Body Colored Grill, CTS-V Frt & Rear Bumpers & Skirts, CTS-V Sways, Struts & Springs. Louvered Hood, Euro Bezel, F/R Eyelids, High Beam STS-V Fogs. Ultimate Pedals, etc.
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RE: Getting more power out of the H3
That is sweet looking...Imagine what you could have done to an XLR...[8D]
But seriously, ask away, but be careful, the H3 slam radar is ever present...You can't knock a car for what it is and then compare to a high performance ride..I'm sure you understand the sensitivies...But the H3 has room for improvement in all areas, no doubt,as does any other stock car (looking at your caddy youhave toagree)...So yepper, you can tweek the H3 some and get a little more bang for the buck from one....But deep down inside,it's still an offroader and shouldn't be compared to a Porsche Cayenne or something like that.
I will invite to completely read all the sections of the H3 and other areas, to form a more educated opinion for yourself...good luck.
But seriously, ask away, but be careful, the H3 slam radar is ever present...You can't knock a car for what it is and then compare to a high performance ride..I'm sure you understand the sensitivies...But the H3 has room for improvement in all areas, no doubt,as does any other stock car (looking at your caddy youhave toagree)...So yepper, you can tweek the H3 some and get a little more bang for the buck from one....But deep down inside,it's still an offroader and shouldn't be compared to a Porsche Cayenne or something like that.
I will invite to completely read all the sections of the H3 and other areas, to form a more educated opinion for yourself...good luck.