3.6 V6 Modifictions?

coaster.n3rd · 07-25-2007, 07:10 PM

Can you modify the 3.6 (Aura) to boost the HP at all? Customer bought one and wanted to squeeze a little more speed out of it.

TheGeneral · 07-25-2007, 08:24 PM

outlook/acadia/enclave have the same engine with 275 horsepower but with dual exhaust.

Hitman1970 · 07-25-2007, 08:25 PM

There are after market chips for the 3.6L. I have zero knowledge if they work or screw up your engine. Ebay is loaded with people trying to sell them.

Slideways · 07-25-2007, 08:28 PM

It's not likely that there are any aftermarket suppliers of air intakes or headers yet, but there's a good chance that there are drop-in filters that might up the airflow. Check K&N or AFE. K&N even has a search function to find the exact size you want Looks like you guys are going have to do it all the old fashioned way, like getting an exhaust shop to bend something up with a unversal high-flow muffler.

coaster.n3rd · 07-25-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGeneral

outlook/acadia/enclave have the same engine with 275 horsepower but with dual exhaust.

As does the Vue at 257 hp. The Outlook is actually tuned to 270 with XR Trim giving you dual exhaust and an extra 5 hp.

I figure having an exhaust put on should help it out a bit, but I think my customer is looking for more oomph!

**ChevyRules** · 07-25-2007, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGeneral

outlook/acadia/enclave have the same engine with 275 horsepower but with dual exhaust.

The Acadia's 3.6 is able to breath more then the Aura's 3.6. It won't fit in the Aura's engine bay. Just in case you didn't know.

Smaart Aas Saabr · 07-26-2007, 05:56 PM

I would get the DI heads off a CTS and the ECU and let it run as a CTS engine

Unless there is a packaging issue I don't know of.

Surely a chip or something would provide more for less cash though.

coaster.n3rd · 07-28-2007, 10:53 AM

Where do you guys think my customer can get a chip at? Any recommendations?

ctsmo · 07-28-2007, 11:20 AM

the CTS owners with the 3.6 have been trying. its usually exhaust and a cai. theres only one tune so far that ive seen actually make good results.

**BigAls87Z28** · 07-28-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hitman1970

There are after market chips for the 3.6L. I have zero knowledge if they work or screw up your engine. Ebay is loaded with people trying to sell them.

No such chip for new cars, the computer has to be "reflashed". If you buy a chip, you will be ripped off.

An exhaust system, cold air intake are about the only things that can be done. I dont know if anyone makes either for the Aura yet.

coaster.n3rd · 07-28-2007, 11:53 AM

Thanks guys. The customer will be joining this message board soon.

Beau · 07-28-2007, 12:27 PM

Just to clear some things up.

the 252 horse variant in the G6 and Aura etc is different than the Acadia etc.

THe Acadia has a slightly more agressive exhaust cam duration, revised heads. THe intake manifold had the runners lengthend to pull away from the already great flowing top end, and put it more down low (<-- thats why it wont fit in the aura), being that your using a heavy truck versus the aura/g6

I am going to be doing an Acadia Head swap for somone with a G6, at the same time I will be giving it a light port job.

ALL accessories including the intake mani should bolt up to the acadia head.

goto http://www.g6performance.com for some small aftermarket talk about the 3.6.

P.S. HorsePower Tuners has a unit that will tune your car. This would be useful to you.

**BigAls87Z28** · 07-28-2007, 01:09 PM

Id like to see Magnaflow, Corsa, or someone make a nice stainless dual exhaust for Epsilon cars.

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Slideways 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC, CA Drives: '07 Colorado 2wd Posts: 1,050	Re: 3.6 V6 Modifictions? It's not likely that there are any aftermarket suppliers of air intakes or headers yet, but there's a good chance that there are drop-in filters that might up the airflow. Check K&N or AFE. K&N even has a search function to find the exact size you want Looks like you guys are going have to do it all the old fashioned way, like getting an exhaust shop to bend something up with a unversal high-flow muffler.

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coaster.n3rd 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 5,059 Miles SE of Dutch Harbor Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura XE 2.4 I-4 Posts: 3,860	Re: 3.6 V6 Modifictions? Where do you guys think my customer can get a chip at? Any recommendations? __________________ 'I've seen the next Cadillac STS replacement and it looks damn good... like a ****ing Bentley.' - Unclassified GM exec. 'I had no respect for the 55 mph limit and I took great delight in breaking the limit I can assure you.' www.32hours7minutes.com

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ctsmo 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 490	Re: 3.6 V6 Modifictions? the CTS owners with the 3.6 have been trying. its usually exhaust and a cai. theres only one tune so far that ive seen actually make good results. __________________ Current Cars: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Manual, 99 Red Firebird Manual- Brother 2007 SAAB 9-3 2.0T- Me 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6- Mom 2008 Subaru WRX STI /1999 Black Pontiac Firebird- other Brother 2003 Cadillac Deville Northstar- Dad Past Cars: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6- Me-----> SOLD 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GT- Given to aunt 1994 GMC Safari- Sold 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- Donated

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coaster.n3rd 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 5,059 Miles SE of Dutch Harbor Drives: 2008 Saturn Aura XE 2.4 I-4 Posts: 3,860	Re: 3.6 V6 Modifictions? Thanks guys. The customer will be joining this message board soon. __________________ 'I've seen the next Cadillac STS replacement and it looks damn good... like a ****ing Bentley.' - Unclassified GM exec. 'I had no respect for the 55 mph limit and I took great delight in breaking the limit I can assure you.' www.32hours7minutes.com

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Beau 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Aug 2005 Drives: Single turbo MKIV Supra '06 2.0T 6MT Passat Sedan Posts: 487	Re: 3.6 V6 Modifictions? Just to clear some things up. the 252 horse variant in the G6 and Aura etc is different than the Acadia etc. THe Acadia has a slightly more agressive exhaust cam duration, revised heads. THe intake manifold had the runners lengthend to pull away from the already great flowing top end, and put it more down low (<-- thats why it wont fit in the aura), being that your using a heavy truck versus the aura/g6 I am going to be doing an Acadia Head swap for somone with a G6, at the same time I will be giving it a light port job. ALL accessories including the intake mani should bolt up to the acadia head. goto http://www.g6performance.com for some small aftermarket talk about the 3.6. P.S. HorsePower Tuners has a unit that will tune your car. This would be useful to you. Last edited by Beau : 07-28-2007 at 12:32 PM.

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