H3T drivetrain decicions...

[Gholan]

these are the specs as listed by hummer for H3T

3.7L Manual: 45.1:1 with Opt. off-road suspen. package 68.1:1
3.7L Automatic: 36.8 with Opt. off-road suspen. package 56.2:1
5.3L Automatic: 33.1:1 with Opt. off-road suspen. package 50.6:1

I can't remember for sure but, I believe since the off-road suspen. package comes with front locker the cast iron dif is a part of it.

I hope that helps

[timgco]

After having two H3's with the I5, and now one with the V8, there is no way in hell I would ever go back to the I5.

The I5 is OK, but since you mentioned towing, I say go for the I5.

Your comment on giving the auto gas to go down hill is spot on!!!

The lower gear ratio on the manual? I'm not sure its worth that little bit.

Since you are going to be off roading this truck...ane more than likely adding 35's, I say go with the V8. You'll get the cast iron front diff, more power, torque for towing and moving larger tires around.

Go drive both and see what you think.

[3Hummer]

the v-8 only comes with the automatic you cant get it with the manual 5 speed.

[Scarsman]

Yes, I know the V8 only comes with the auto. I talked to a salesman yesterday, and he said there is no way they would make one with a manuel. Right now all they have are I5 autos. I guess I could drive one of them, and then drive an H3 manuel to see how they feel. I imagine the H3 should feel about the same as the H3T.

By the way, they just put one of those slant back canopies on one yesterday. Boy does that look good!

Oh, and I confirmed the only way to get the cast iron diff is with the V8. It is looking like the V8 will be the way I will have to go. It will just bug having to spend all that extra money for a bunch of extra stuff I don't really want. I'll have to check into how much they can strip down the Alpha.