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JWSchmidt3 03-17-2006 02:42 PM

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. 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 03-20-2006 05:25 PM

80 views and no responses?? 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.

Ipedog 03-20-2006 06:02 PM

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 03-20-2006 06:20 PM

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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 03-20-2006 06:45 PM

Quote:

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 03-20-2006 08:01 PM

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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 03-20-2006 08:26 PM

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 03-20-2006 09:51 PM

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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.

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 03-20-2006 09:53 PM

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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 03-20-2006 10:01 PM

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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 03-21-2006 04:10 AM

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.

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

DarthKarl 03-21-2006 09:07 AM

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

LMAO

fourfourto 03-21-2006 09:35 AM

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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 03-21-2006 12:09 PM

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442 X2 cant pass a minivan you need a driving school it is an offroad machine heres my other slow car

NEOCON1 03-21-2006 12:12 PM

drive an H1 if you think these are slow

evomind 03-21-2006 09:06 PM

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heres mine...

fourfourto 03-21-2006 09:17 PM

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got to add it

k9tim 03-21-2006 10:10 PM

What they all said


k9tim 03-21-2006 10:12 PM

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

Steve - SanJose 03-21-2006 11:49 PM

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 03-21-2006 11:50 PM

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Originally posted by evomind:
heres mine...

Damn! that looks sweet!

lotus4s 03-21-2006 11:58 PM

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And another..
Nice Elise evomind Love the paint job!

lotus4s 03-22-2006 12:23 AM

Is this hijacking and padding all in the same thread?

HummBebe 03-22-2006 12:29 AM

Quote:

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

HummBebe 03-22-2006 12:58 AM

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

NEOCON1 03-22-2006 01:16 AM

hey Bebe you never told me about your PONY very nice or is that what you and Darla talked about when i wasnt around LMAO

NEOCON1 03-22-2006 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lotus4s:
Is this hijacking and padding all in the same thread?

we never miss a chance to pad sweet cars everyone nice to see them

JWSchmidt3 03-22-2006 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by lotus4s:
Is this hijacking and padding all in the same thread?

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/








k9tim 03-22-2006 04:35 PM

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 03-23-2006 01:02 AM

Nice, J-dub!

I think you're gonna need 2 superchargers for the H3

Steve - SanJose 03-23-2006 05:09 AM

Great, I knew H3 folks liked nice automotive hardware. Plenty of proof on this thread

S.

2006 H3
2004 986S

NEOCON1 03-23-2006 12:14 PM

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 . in your case the 3's are super slugs just dont try to drive over a neon with the VETTE

slateH3 03-24-2006 01:26 PM

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...


HummBebe 03-24-2006 03:16 PM

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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 heart teh cobra pony

JWSchmidt3 03-24-2006 06:31 PM

Quote:

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.

fourfourto 03-24-2006 09:04 PM

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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. Maybe its the gearing

let me give it a run down the track

evomind 03-26-2006 02:12 PM

nice cars everybody..

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...


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