Oil hydraulics are used for valve variation as well as cylinder deactivation. Honda for one uses oil pressure for their variable valve timing. So, not sure why basing functionality on oil hydraulics is a bad idea. On really not sure when you say a "quality oil viscosity" should be used. Do you mean a thicker oil? If so, the thickness of the oil required is Dependant upon the viscosity require to move an object. (Did that make sense?)
As for when, I cannot say, but I will say in order to insert a V8 under the current hood, it can't be done. It will take some massive mods under the hood and that will not be done for '07, unless someone decides to poor in hundreds of million and I cannot see that happen. There is only so much money to go around.
I am not familiar with the diesel, but I believe it is an inline, so it might fit without major mods.
Also, for those who love V8s, even after massive mods, I would guess it will be a nightmare to work on, compared to the inline.
For me, I have a massive V8 under the hood of another vehicle I can drive during the summer months, and I do not desire anything more in the H3.
So, guys have fun with this thread.
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