WTS 2009 Championship Edition H3 - V8 - Lockers - 6spd Auto

[adventr]

Hesitantly listing this up for sale.. Have an opportunity to snag a H1, but would need to get rid of this one.

Recently finished up the transmission conversion (6L80e), and it works flawlessly.
Really wakes up the V8 by keeping it right in the power band. Big thread on the whole conversion and I also have a build thread on this H3. It's a good solid rig with all of the desirable options. Again, I'm hesitant to list it, but if it sells I'll own an H1 and if not, I'll still own this rig.


Big list of mods done to the H3, I'll try and list them off the top of my head:


2009 Hummer H3 Championship Edition
5.3 V8 Engine
128k miles
Front and rear e-lockers
4:1 transfer case
6L80e 6spd auto transmission
5.3 engine tuned with HP Tuners
Rebuilt transfer case
Rebuilt front driveline
Brand new GM steering rack and ends
Billet steering brace
New front differential bushings
4 wheel drilled and slotted brakes
5x 35" BFG KO2s (like new)
Bilstein 5160 shocks
Leather interior (luxury package)
Heated seats
Backup camera
Monsoon stereo with upgraded Kicker door speakers
Android powered double din (view engine parameters and gauges on display)
Black Widow Exhaust
ARB snorkel
AFE dryflow air filter
Custom intake setup
Retrofit HID bixenon projectors
LED fog lights
Tinted windows
Brand new unit bearing hubs (AC Delco)
Brand new fluids
Brand new all aluminum radiator
South African model mud guards (rare!)
Huge remote mounted transmission cooler with Spal fan and thermostat
Aux A/C fan (Spal) that's programmed and controlled by factory engine computer - variable speed based on A/C pressure!
Brand new serpentine and A/C belts
Brand new tensioner assembly
Brand new battery
Upgraded battery connectors
Dash tray organizer with RAM Mount for cell phone



It needs nothing. Fly in and drive it home. No check engine lights or any weird issues. Transmission swap would be completely transparent to someone that didn't know what had been done. Wife can hop in and drive it without any special instructions!

Tire light has been on since it got cold, but I'm replacing the sensors so that will be taken care of.

Lots of pictures and details in my threads on here, but these pics were taken just this evening. It's dirty in the pics, but looks like new when cleaned up!



I've thought pretty hard about the price. Looking around, it's hard to find another CE to compare with. Let alone all the time and money I have into it.


Big price drop. $20k. Come and get it.


I do have a small lein through my credit union, but that can be taken care of quickly.

My shop is also a state licensed car dealer, and we may be able to secure financing if needed.


Vehicle is located in Bentonville AR 72712.
Fly into XNA airport and I can pick you up.

Text me @ 479.866.7809
Having trouble with PMs on my cell.


Pics:

 

[CaseyS]

Killer deal. This shouldn't last too long on here.

 

[adventr]

Don't know why my pics link didn't work! I'll try again.
Also lots of pics in my threads! And I can text any detail shots that you would like to see.

 

[adventr]

Forgot to mention that the H3 is getting a brand new CompuStar 2-way remote start system installed this week at our shop.
We recently became a compustar dealer and I couldn't resist buying one of the first kits. LOL


Also just put new Weathertech floor mats in it last weekend.

 

[alrock]

Bummer that you have to sell

 

[adventr]

Also have some more goodies that can go with the hummer. Led lights and such

 

[adventr]

Bummer that you have to sell

Sure wish I could have both! But between the wife and I, we have 3 vehicles and a rather small driveway/garage. Hopefully someday we'll be able to move out of town a ways and have some more space.

But either way, I won't be upset if the h3 doesn't sell. It's definitely the more practical vehicle in just about every aspect. Lol
But the h1 is sort of my childhood dream vehicle when I was growing up, so having the opportunity to own one is great.

I routinely get to drive nice H1s that we build/work on, so I'm very familiar with them. The HMC4 is my favorite body style, so that's really the main reason I'm trying to go for it.
Got to take this one for a spin today. Definitely can't afford one this mint, but dang it was nice. Love the color on it!

 

[alrock]

Well, if you'd sell more stuff to the members here, we'll get you closer to that mint H1

 

[adventr]

Well, if you'd sell more stuff to the members here, we'll get you closer to that mint H1

LOL, very soon! Hasn't been forgotten I assure you guys!

 

[RazorbackH3]

AHHH!!! :gaah: If only I wasn't a broke college student who just recently got a bimmer... sad to see it possibly go but no one can really say no to an H1. Good luck on the sale.

 

[3Hummers]

HMC4 is my favorite body style also.

 

[adventr]

HMC4 is my favorite body style also.

I see you own a '94 and a '92 model. The one I have a chance to snag is actually a '93 model.

Underpowered 6.2, I know... but I have a couple options there. We have a low mile 6.5 turbo engine from the H1 that we're cummins swapping just sitting in the corner of our shop. Years ago, I had an old chevy 1 ton that had the 6.2 N/A, and had the turbo setup installed from a 6.5 engine. That truck ran great.

Also, a cummins swap isn't out of the question.



So, with power plant being what it is, are there any major downsides to owning a '93 model that you know of? I realize that the interior is more basic and supposedly more noisier than the later model rigs. We're a dealer for dynamat, so I could cover the interior for a good price.

Just curious what your thoughts are.

 

[3Hummers]

The 93 has a body stiffening brace behind the front seats which limit the amount of seat travel. I am not a huge guy but at 6' 215# my legs and arms were a little too long to be comfortable for long periods of time in the 92. AMG used to have a kit to fix this. I bought one of the last of those kits and now can move my seat back as far as the later model years. I also replaced the front seats with adjustable seats from later model years. The seats in the 93 are not adjustable if I remember correctly. Even my passenger seat over the battery box reclines and is much more comfortable.
The 93 with the 6.2 and TH400 tranny is bullet proof and a little torque monster. 62 mph tops and 55 is where it likes to cruise. AC will not work well. All mechanical so reliable and easy to fix.

 

[adventr]

The 93 has a body stiffening brace behind the front seats which limit the amount of seat travel. I am not a huge guy but at 6' 215# my legs and arms were a little too long to be comfortable for long periods of time in the 92. AMG used to have a kit to fix this. I bought one of the last of those kits and now can move my seat back as far as the later model years. I also replaced the front seats with adjustable seats from later model years. The seats in the 93 are not adjustable if I remember correctly. Even my passenger seat over the battery box reclines and is much more comfortable.
The 93 with the 6.2 and TH400 tranny is bullet proof and a little torque monster. 62 mph tops and 55 is where it likes to cruise. AC will not work well. All mechanical so reliable and easy to fix.

Good info. Thanks!

 

[3Hummers]

The bar behind the front seats was designed out of the H1 for the 94 model. The 94 had reclining adjustable seats, batteries moved to the underhood location, 6.5 NA and 4L80 tranny. The 94 is more pleasant to drive but the 92, with the higher compression out climbs the 94. 94 will cruise at 65 on the highway and the AC can be upgraded to the improved 97.5 and up version. 94 also had more options like power door locks, etc. Love my 92 for offroading and driving around town sometimes. If I had to choose which one for a DD it would be the 94 between those two.

 

[adventr]

The bar behind the front seats was designed out of the H1 for the 94 model. The 94 had reclining adjustable seats, batteries moved to the underhood location, 6.5 NA and 4L80 tranny. The 94 is more pleasant to drive but the 92, with the higher compression out climbs the 94. 94 will cruise at 65 on the highway and the AC can be upgraded to the improved 97.5 and up version. 94 also had more options like power door locks, etc. Love my 92 for offroading and driving around town sometimes. If I had to choose which one for a DD it would be the 94 between those two.

Interesting that the 6.2 will out climb the 6.5. Perhaps the higher compression is why my old 6.2 truck with 6.5 turbo did so well. I never really felt it was underpowered for a truck...
Thinking I may be able to rob the turbo parts off the 6.5 we have and transplant them to the 6.2 engine.

I'll be sure and sit in the seats and make sure I can be comfortable. I'm not that tall, so I may be fine. Also, if AMG offered a fix option for that, I may be able to fab something similar.

I can say that the H1 wouldn't be a daily driver, but more than likely I'd drive daily. Lol
I also have a 335i to drive if I got tired of it.

 

[3Hummers]

I love them all. The 98 is the perfect H1. 6.5 turbo diesel, upgraded AC, 4L80E tranny for a DD. The 94 is just cool and the 92 is so fun to off road. It will climb damn near anything. I have the best of all of it between the 3.

 

[adventr]

I love them all. The 98 is the perfect H1. 6.5 turbo diesel, upgraded AC, 4L80E tranny for a DD. The 94 is just cool and the 92 is so fun to off road. It will climb damn near anything. I have the best of all of it between the 3.

Do you have any pics of your '92 off road?

 

[Odimus]

If I didn't have one I would be heading up your way...they don't last long at the dealers around here. Saw an H2 go up for sale in the morning and gone by the afternoon...

Hesitantly listing this up for sale.. Have an opportunity to snag a H1, but would need to get rid of this one.

Recently finished up the transmission conversion (6L80e), and it works flawlessly.
Really wakes up the V8 by keeping it right in the power band. Big thread on the whole conversion and I also have a build thread on this H3. It's a good solid rig with all of the desirable options. Again, I'm hesitant to list it, but if it sells I'll own an H1 and if not, I'll still own this rig.


Big list of mods done to the H3, I'll try and list them off the top of my head:


2009 Hummer H3 Championship Edition
5.3 V8 Engine
128k miles
Front and rear e-lockers
4:1 transfer case
6L80e 6spd auto transmission
5.3 engine tuned with HP Tuners
Rebuilt transfer case
Rebuilt front driveline
Brand new GM steering rack and ends
Billet steering brace
New front differential bushings
4 wheel drilled and slotted brakes
5x 35" BFG KO2s (like new)
Bilstein 5160 shocks
Leather interior (luxury package)
Heated seats
Backup camera
Monsoon stereo with upgraded Kicker door speakers
Android powered double din (view engine parameters and gauges on display)
Black Widow Exhaust
ARB snorkel
AFE dryflow air filter
Custom intake setup
Retrofit HID bixenon projectors
LED fog lights
Tinted windows
Brand new unit bearing hubs (AC Delco)
Brand new fluids
Brand new all aluminum radiator
South African model mud guards (rare!)
Huge remote mounted transmission cooler with Spal fan and thermostat
Aux A/C fan (Spal) that's programmed and controlled by factory engine computer - variable speed based on A/C pressure!
Brand new serpentine and A/C belts
Brand new tensioner assembly
Brand new battery
Upgraded battery connectors
Dash tray organizer with RAM Mount for cell phone



It needs nothing. Fly in and drive it home. No check engine lights or any weird issues. Transmission swap would be completely transparent to someone that didn't know what had been done. Wife can hop in and drive it without any special instructions!

Tire light has been on since it got cold, but I'm replacing the sensors so that will be taken care of.

Lots of pictures and details in my threads on here, but these pics were taken just this evening. It's dirty in the pics, but looks like new when cleaned up!



I've thought pretty hard about the price. Looking around, it's hard to find another CE to compare with. Let alone all the time and money I have into it.
Price is 27k.


I do have a small lein through my credit union, but that can be taken care of quickly.

My shop is also a state licensed car dealer, and we may be able to secure financing if needed.


Vehicle is located in Bentonville AR 72712.
Fly into XNA airport and I can pick you up.

Text me @ 479.866.7809
Having trouble with PMs on my cell.


Pics:

 

[adventr]

If I didn't have one I would be heading up your way...they don't last long at the dealers around here. Saw an H2 go up for sale in the morning and gone by the afternoon...

Thanks man. This is the only place that it's listed for sale, but it would make someone a killer rig. It's so much more fun to drive with the new trans.

And I really need to make a video of it in low range for everyone to see.

 

[amrg]

Perhaps full throttle video too?

 

[adventr]

Perhaps full throttle video too?

I could do that. Planning to get my Gopro out this weekend and strap it to my head or something, then just do some regular around town driving to show potential buyers that everything works correctly and that the transmission swap is worth the added cost!

 

[adventr]

Should also mention that I'm the 2nd owner of this rig. Was purchased and spent the majority of it's life in Texas. There is NO RUST anywhere on this thing.

 

[adventr]

Also forgot to mention that the insides of each door was sound dampened during the speaker install. Used Stinger Roadkill dampener.


Any interest in this? Thinking about giving it one shot on eBay

 

[adventr]

She's listed on eBay.