2007 Hummer H3! - mods and upgrades!

[@Tonkybro3]

Great work!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait to get mine!!!!! pls dont stop sending H3 vids

[@edsgarage001]

Thx man! Check out the description for more links. Please consider subscribing 😉

[@Tonkybro3]

@@edsgarage001 just did buddy!!! Looking forward to your other H3 vids.

[@itsdirtycivilian2U]

You could install tissue dispensers in the back of the headrests, for the jeepers that need a ride off the trail!

[@edsgarage001]

Ha ha haaa!! Awesome 🤣🤣🤣

[@itsdirtycivilian2U]

@@edsgarage001 I'm not sure what you meant about the modifacation to prevent the "strawberry milkshake of death" is that still an incoming video?

[@edsgarage001]

@@itsdirtycivilian2U Oh, pretty simple actually. H3's are known for their radiators leaking coolant into the transmission cooler portion of the radiator. The ATF and coolant mix and end up looking like strawberry milkshake. This destroys the transmission. So to avoid that fate, you install a separate transmission cooler, and cut out the factory cooler altogether.

[@itsdirtycivilian2U]

@@edsgarage001 I had the transmission shop install a seperate trans cooler on mine when they rebuilt the trans. Unsure if the factory line is still there or if they deleted it.

[@edsgarage001]

@@itsdirtycivilian2U unless you specifically asked them to bypass it, they would have hooked it up in series. So double check it.

[@highcountrystories]

So cool to see all that you have done with your H3!! I have the same rig with adventure package but not luxury. Long story short I bought it for 8k w 200k unknowingly with a almost burnt exhaust valve. I burnt it through towing the small car I used to go buy it! 2000ft elev climb. Oops!! I bought a 5.3 to swap but the company that built the harness no longer builds them. So I backed out the 4 busted head bolts (local shop tried to take the head off) in 5 mins. Left hand drill bit!! And 31/64 punch!! Replaced the valves and almost have it back together!! Kind of a pita as I didn't dismantle it myself.. it has 315s on it now with leveled bars! So cool looking! Anxious to get it on the road and trails!! A realtor used it to show ski cabins in Alta Utah etc. still had the dvd headsets in their original wrapping.. very clean 👌

[@edsgarage001]

Damn dude... One thing after another eh? Thx for the comment!

[@highcountrystories]

@@edsgarage001 oh ya.. but all good just anxious to finish it!!

[@highcountrystories]

I'm not a professional mechanic so it's taken me 3 trys for every step I think. Like I mounted the intake before I stabbed the motor. which was stupid I admit!! then realized I had all kinds of stuff under the intake.. so I took intake off and stabbed it and mounted starter and misc sensor plugs etc . 4 grounds I think Then put the intake on.. pretty sure I got all the intake bolts in.. I hope! So far I've used most of the bolts left in a bucket that seemed to fit in the right spot!! Just need to bolt up exhaust and everything on the left side then start with the front end radiator etc.. pretty sure I have all the electrical plugs tied in to the right spot.. they didn't even mark them.. but likely gm helped the guys on the production floor and used different plug ins for each location!!

[@edsgarage001]

@@highcountrystories good luck man!

[@highcountrystories]

Here's some crazy I5 facts.. you can't remove the timing chain cover without removing the oil pan because the oil pump fits over the crankshaft and the pick up line is in the oil pan. So you have to drop the diff to access the oil pan and timing chain cover.. In short you have to pull the engine to access the timing chain and oil pump. Which you should change anyway with a major job!!

[@trailtooth1447]

For the headrests, install speakers in case you ever run doorless

[@edsgarage001]

Nice idea! But I'll never run doorless ☺️

[@Atlas.X9X]

Awesome mods for a H3.. nice job. I may need to 'borrow' a few ideas....

[@edsgarage001]

Thx!!

[@jsanzare]

You video on the setback holders/pouch is no longer available.... would love to see how you fixed it!

[@edsgarage001]

What? Really??? Hang on

[@edsgarage001]

Still there... It's on my other channel, Ed's Garage 2.0 how to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJmZYqygpKeYjNEfeature=shared

[@scottschaible5704]

I like your mods on the H3. I have a 2008 Alpha and I have been looking for a front locker got any for leads for one

[@edsgarage001]

Find a wrecked hummer that has the cast iron front axle housing with e locker. That's honestly your best bet.

[@paulguerrero972]

Thumbs up for the apple sucks comment!!!!😈 I looked into an H3 A bit ago but it was too small...so I ended up with an H2. It's perfect!!! Just came back from starting the TAT trail. Made it from Andrew's NC to Dalton GA.

[@edsgarage001]

Awesome! Thx for the comment!

[@f5fstop]

Posted a message and it is gone. I did leave a link to Hummer 4x4 off road for info. But I had a H3 for many years when I lived in Moab UT and it never failed me; other than tires.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@hectorgonzalez8214]

Wuawwwwww!!!!. you made the car of the future

[@edsgarage001]

😂

[@isaiahrowley7076]

Hey brother great video. Was interested in if you ever replaced that double din and with what size screen if you did and what model. Also if you’ve discovered any digital speedometers or speedometer upgrades? I’ve looked around and haven’t seen anything.

[@edsgarage001]

I haven't replaced it yet, however when I do I'll be getting one from joyingauto.com . ... we got one for my brother's truck there and it's amazing. As for a digital instrument cluster, there doesn't appear to be any on the market. I just used a single din stereo and 3D printed at housing for it, and stuck it on top of the dashboard in front of the steering wheel.

[@agilbertomaldonado2855]

Love the mod to install the winch ,without spending a fortune on a new bumper

[@edsgarage001]

Thx! Yeah I'm cheap

[@robertthomsen9225]

Nice work you did on the H3.. 10 inch screen work out really good.. the old cell phone up top how did you get load up engine function s on that screen..

[@edsgarage001]

There's a Bluetooth OBD2 reader plugged into the obd port that sends the info to the phone. I'm using an app called torque to display those things. Thx for the comment!

[@flylowlevel817]

@@edsgarage001 Did you have to do anything special to get your trans temp to show up? I've had torque for a while, did the GM pid thing, but still can't see my trans temp.

[@edsgarage001]

@@flylowlevel817 once you've added the gm pid's. Then you need to add a display and find the transmission temp that actually has a reading. There'll be like 4 different ones, try each one until one works.

[@griseldaburruel5395]

What model stereo did you install?

[@edsgarage001]

@@griseldaburruel5395 it's just a cheap Chinese Android head unit. But I'd actually recommend one from here: www.joyingauto.com We installed one of these into my brothers truck, and it's way better

[@fantasx5480]

Looks Great! may I ask what exact model raido you installed?

[@edsgarage001]

Couldn't tell you the exact model... Only that it's a cheap Chinese Android deck from eBay. But I'd actually recommend one from www.joyingauto.com. they make similar ones that are far better.

[@villejude]

Thanks for the time and sharing the knowledge. Just curious the noise of the compressor filling up the tank doesn't bother you how bad is the noise on the inside when the read door is close?

[@edsgarage001]

It's actually not terribly loud when the cover is still on. But the only time it's on is when I'm filling tires anyway.

[@edsgarage001]

Thx for the comment!

[@JLew6]

Awesome truck man! Could you tell me the model of the in dash screen?

[@edsgarage001]

No brand... Chinese Android deck found on eBay. I'll be upgrading in the future to a "joying" deck though. We put one in my brothers Tacoma and it's way better. Check out www.joyingauto.com

[@KevinRaubRocks]

do you have a link or model to your head unit? did it come with new 9" dash fascia? or did you groind out the 7" fascia? Thank you

[@edsgarage001]

I got it years ago... I don't think they sell them any more. But you can get the 9" fascia and Android decks on AliExpress super cheap

[@KevinRaubRocks]

@@edsgarage001 thank you much. killer vid

[@edsgarage001]

Thx man!

[@07HUMMERASIF]

HUMMER AASIF LIKED THIS VIDEO💪💪💪❤❤❤

[@selw0nk]

Do you have a link for the new stereo display?

[@edsgarage001]

That one's like 5 years old..... I've just ordered another one from AliExpress specifically designed to fit perfect. I'll be making an install video of that soon. Stay tuned!

[@edsgarage001]

Nevermind.... I ended up struggling with the install. They did a shit job on the overall design, so I didn't end up making the video. If you're willing to take the plunge, they're all over AliExpress. I recommend one with a "2k" screen.

[@jerlaine1638]

I'm really interested in that phone set up on the roof. Is it a specific App or program? I'm guessing it probably connects to a bluetooth unit that plugs into the OBD port

[@edsgarage001]

Yeah it's just an old Android phone running torque pro. Bluetooth OBD2 sending signals to it

[@jerlaine1638]

@@edsgarage001 awesome thank you, hopefully I can get the H3 I'm looking at now, if not gonna wait till I can get an alpha. But I definitely want 1

[@skyjackercracker3560]

Curious how you solder the led lights into the ac and window controls. Which led lights did you need for size and @ what resistance

[@edsgarage001]

If I remember correctly, I just used some LEDs that I already had. They would have been T10 LEDs that I pulled apart. They already have the resistor soldered onto them. It was so long ago now though, so I honestly don't remember exactly.

[@gianlucacipriani1984]

How did you put the fan, could you explain it in a video? I would appreciate it, mine raises the temperature a little when it is stopped

[@edsgarage001]

I actually video taped the whole thing .. But never put it all together. If i find all the footage, I'll put together a vid

[@shadyi6490]

hello Ed, do you have the link to the screen? thx

[@edsgarage001]

Not anymore. But I'd actually recommend one by Joying audio. We got one for my brothers truck and it's way better. It's the same idea though, running full open Android. www.joyingauto.com/

[@svxr8dr]

Love those luminescent decals! Thanks for sharing the details on your beautiful H3! Is your transmission cooler tube and fin or plate and fin?

[@edsgarage001]

Plate... But i want to upgrade it. Thx for the comment!

[@Handle2105]

How did you get through the firewall I can't find a opening or plug

[@edsgarage001]

I just jammed it through the main wiring harness grommet up and to the left of the brake pedal

[@Handle2105]

@@edsgarage001 thank you

[@BoltsNBoost]

Still have the H3?

[@edsgarage001]

Yep

[@АлександрЯсников-я4д]

✌️😎 SUPER 👌👍 CAR 🔥🔥🔥

[@edsgarage001]

Thx!

[@garden8499]

Thank you for the video...can you link the screen?

[@edsgarage001]

What do you mean "link the screen"? Link it to what? Thx for the comment

[@garden8499]

@@edsgarage001 Give me a video link of the car screen

[@edsgarage001]

@@garden8499 OHHH ok... HAHA Can't get these anymore. But we recently got something better at: www.joyingauto.com

[@garden8499]

@@edsgarage001 Give me a video link of the car screen

[@tvickerskw]

What is the model of the stereo? Thanks

[@edsgarage001]

No brand... Chinese Android deck found on eBay. I'll be upgrading in the future to a "joying" deck though. We put one in my brothers Tacoma and it's way better. Check out www.joyingauto.com

[@bryanolivo8093]

Do you have a link for that wench bracket? Ty

[@edsgarage001]

I made it myself, so no. 😁

[@bryanolivo8093]

@@edsgarage001 Oh ok, cool. Nobody makes one.🤷🏾

[@edsgarage001]

There's probably something out there. But I'm sorry I've got no idea

[@ronhogan255]

Is the backlight on the rear washer control knob standard? Mine has never lit up.

[@edsgarage001]

Yes, but those lights burn out easily

[@ronhogan255]

@@edsgarage001 Thanks for the response!

[@edsgarage001]

@@ronhogan255 thx for the comments!

[@kevinhalchuk7415]

Ed, I am thinking of buying a 2006 H3 - top 3 upgrades starting with the engine Thank You K

[@edsgarage001]

I'd start by not buying a 2006 if you can help it. The 3.5 in the 06 is troublesome and it's the lowest powered h3 ever. The 2007 has the more reliable, slightly more powerful 3.7. Then in the last couple model years, there's the option of a V8 in the alphas.... Those are by far the best bet. First thing to do, is level it... Crank the torsion bars to level the ride. Google how, as there's a specific height you want to go to. 2nd thing has got to be the headlights. Stock headlights are terrible. 3rd, kind of depend on what you're using it for. If you're off roading with it, then get some 35" tires

[@jakoidtonge]

I have a black murdrred out 2007 H3 I have owned for 12 years,If your in Dallas,TX I might consider selling it.

[@MastaGooch]

@@edsgarage001 no wonder my h3 is always having problems, my transmission is shot and so is my starter..... im thinking of selling the 06

[@edsgarage001]

😥

[@RSOTT]

You should put links to the parts. I've bought LEDs for my truck from EBAY and none of them worked for long. I like the blue LEDs you put in the dash but I've had no luck with the ones I tried. Your LEDS are alos way brighter than mine were. You could barely see them at night.

[@edsgarage001]

Mine are custom soldered in. Not really for the average bear

[@edsgarage001]

Also, I did all the mods over several years....I don't remember where I got everything

[@leathlambert1833]

What brand is your stereo? I need one.

[@edsgarage001]

No brand... Chinese Android deck found on eBay. I'll be upgrading in the future to a "joying" deck though. We put one in my brothers Tacoma and it's way better. Check out www.joyingauto.com

[@leathlambert1833]

Thanks for the info I'll check it out. I look forward to the video.

[@CobraSpaulding]

any way u happened to buy 2 sets of the headlight adapters from lased designs? Been waiting since 2020 for them to restock them and still out of stock. Or if u have the specs to 3d print the adapters i would pay you to 3d print them for me.

[@edsgarage001]

I actually just grinded out my existing headlamps and used them to mount the new ones.

[@edsgarage001]

However, the adapter 3d file is freely available www.thingiverse.com/thing:3088147 Where do you live?

[@CobraSpaulding]

@@edsgarage001 interesting! I’m in New Jersey of the USA

[@edsgarage001]

@@CobraSpaulding ah ok. Yeah I'm in Canada, on the opposite side lol. Give that link to someone near you with a printer. Shipping from here would cost a fortune

[@CobraSpaulding]

@@edsgarage001 thank you very much

[@Jdp313]

Do you tow anything with this ?

[@edsgarage001]

Just a little bit, I have a 17' bow rider boat.

[@zrig1]

Sadly Nahtlatch burned down last summer.

[@edsgarage001]

Yep, I actually teared up.... Them immediately bought a fwdabc membership

[@phalenvye9897]

It’s a v6?

[@edsgarage001]

No, the Hummer h3 came in either an inline 5 cylinder, or a v8. Mine is a 5 cylinder

[@venebilhernandez504]

Dónde puedo comprar el radio?

[@edsgarage001]

eBay Amazon AliExpress. But better option, is one from www.joyingauto.com

[@maineshire]

Great, buy Chinese. I hope they didn't use the Weagers to manufacture your stuff.

[@edsgarage001]

Uyghurs And yeah, pretty much everything you buy is made in China.