H3 LS Conversion Would Be Nice

The weather is getting colder so the GT500 has been spending more and more time in the garage.  Soon it will be put away for the winter and I'll be back to driving the Hummer full time.

So far this summer I have dropped about $4000 into the Hummer.  I had to get all new rotors and pads.  It has had a seal leak fixed.  It has had the thermostat replaced and numerous emissions issues fixed.  It also got it's GM recall taken care of so it won't go up in flames.

Things remaining are an exhaust leak that it has had since I got it.  Also there is an annoying tinny rattle that happens every time I let up on the gas.  It sounds like a loose heat shield but damn if I can find it.  It's also getting to be time for a new set up tires but I don't think any of this is happening this year.  I think $4000 is enough expense for this year.

I like my H3, I think it looks pretty badass but since I've been driving it more often I find that 3.7L 5-cylinder is a crap engine.  It claims to make 242 hp which doesn't sound bad but I can hardly keep up with traffic.  Also the 3.7 is pretty notorious for having head issues which the previous owner of my H3 already had replaced once.  The LS is a pretty bullet proof engine I hear.  I wonder if anyone has attempted an H3 LS conversion?  Then you get reliability and more power.

A quick Google search got me this video.  This guy went with an LS3 and a "hot" cam which is a bit more than what I was thinking.  I don't care about 0-60 times in a Hummer, I just want a bit more power so I can pull onto the highway without stressing.  No idea what this conversion costs but just the LS3 crate engine is about $8000 US.  So I'm not really sure there is a value there.  Once it's all in and all the modifications are made would it really be worth it??

Like I said I really like my H3, not just because I feel it looks tough but they don't make them anymore and I always love to own something that is no longer coming out with a bigger and better next generation.  I'm on the fence if this would really be worth doing in the future.  My 3.7L is super high miles so maybe this winter it will make the choice for me and die.  I sure hope not, I'd rather it be voluntary.

Concepts Are Sometimes Just Concepts

There has been some recent buzz regarding some 2016 muscle car additions.  Specifically the 2016 Ford Torino and the 2016 Chevy Chevelle.  Will these cars actually happen?

Frankly I don’t think there is a market out there that would allow these to be made.  Each of the Big 3 already has their player in the game.  Chevrolet has the Camaro, Ford has the Mustang, and Dodge has the Challenger.  Each has several models and options for whatever you want to spend.  So is the public really screaming for more muscle car options?  I don't feel they are.  With everything going “Eco” I don’t see the need for more V8 gas guzzlers.  But let’s say they aren't going V8, let’s assume they like the Mustang are going to have an Ecoboost option.  Do you think muscle car enthusiasts would want their new Chevelle to have a boosted 4 cylinder under the hood?  A turbo charged 4 cylinder really isn't what owning a muscle car is about.  I know I wouldn't want one.  If I wanted fuel economy I would not be looking at a muscle car.

In regards to the Torino I don't even remember the Torino have much of a muscle car presence back in the day.  I don't think most people even know the Torino existed.  I raced against a few back in my day but they really weren't much unless the owner put some work into that 351 Cleveland V8.  Realistically I just see these as some cool concepts that will never see the streets.  Kind of hope I'm wrong though.

Android Blogger App

I'm trying to use this android blogger app and I'm finding it frustrating. For instance if I add this picture of the cool van in the parking lot at work, I can't seem to resize it to fit my blog. Lame!