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Originally Posted by comph
As far as I'm concerned, the Alpha better have other significant improvements besides V8. If they just offer V8 with bit higher price increase, I might go for the H2 next time.
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That cast iron front diff that'll take an elocker is no small upgrade!
Why we don't have an H2:
It's huge. Our trails up here are tight. Yes an H2 can do it but I might as well line-x the entire truck.
The H2 has no 4:1 tcase. On the rocky trails, I really enjoy this feature...alot. It's probably a main reason I like the H3.
It's huge. In town, the H3's really a joy. After driving my Sierra longbed extracab, the H3 is a hoot in the city, reminiscent of our dearly departed Mini Cooper.
Mileage. It's a big difference.
Cost. H2s are very expensive.
But, with the new engine and tranny, we very well might own BOTH!
That inline 5 isn't going anywhere unless (and this is a huge unless) GM starts making overhead valve V8s to get competitive with the others.