3.2l Vs 3.6

[Thechevyman122]

What years were both offered and what are the performance and gas mileage differences?

[nickc50310]

3.2L- all 03s and 04 manual transmission. 220hp 220 ft lbs

3.6L- 04 automatics everything 05 and up. 255hp 252ft lbs

Differences in economy is very little.

[Thechevyman122]

what about the quarter mile difference?

[nickc50310]

3.2L CTS- 7.0 zero to 60 15.5 1/4 mile

3.6L CTS- 6.7 and 15.0

[Thechevyman122]

so 3.6l plus cold air intake, exhaust and tune = mid to high 14's?

[nickc50310]

Yup. I plan on getting a SC or turbo setup next year. Some people call me dumb as it will likely be 5k+ and I should just get a V. I like being different though.....

[dannoaz]

Get the 3.6.

3.2 owners...do not read the following...do not hunt me down...cover your eyes.

I think the 3.2 is going out for GM. The 3.6 is here to stay and coming on future vehicles. I think there is a greater chance of future performance mods for the 3.6. Also, it seems like the 3.2 has more problems and seems harder to work on. I get that impression from the problems reported on the forum.

See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_54-Degree_V6_engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_High_Feature_engine#LY7

Besides, the old adage: There's no replacement for displacement.

Sorry 3.2 guys. I hope you will forgive me.

[BlueMalibu]

Well, I have owned both. Both with manual transmissions.

Due to gearing (3.73 on 3.2 Manual ONLY) and lighter weight on the 3.2s I believe the performance between the two is similar.

Now, there are some differences. The 3.6l is stronger on the low end and has a more broad powerband. The 3.2 had a much weaker low end but came on hard at high RPM. The 3.6l is much more forgiving but if you know how to row the gears and keep the Rs up the 3.2 is no slouch.

I would like the the 3.6l to pull harder at high RPMs. It flattens out and I don't know why GM didn't make it much more aggressive at high RPM considering is has variable cam timing. May have been emissions.

IMO, the 3.6 is more powerful on the low end and more refined. The 3.2 was more fun to drive though.

BTW, I have a CAI on my '07 and also did on my '04 3.2.

Originally Posted by dannoaz

Get the 3.6.

3.2 owners...do not read the following...do not hunt me down...cover your eyes.

I think the 3.2 is going out for GM. The 3.6 is here to stay and coming on future vehicles. I think there is a greater chance of future performance mods for the 3.6. Also, it seems like the 3.2 has more problems and seems harder to work on. I get that impression from the problems reported on the forum.

See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_54-Degree_V6_engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_High_Feature_engine#LY7

Besides, the old adage: There's no replacement for displacement.

Sorry 3.2 guys. I hope you will forgive me.

[CaddiLackin]

Originally Posted by dannoaz

Get the 3.6.

3.2 owners...do not read the following...do not hunt me down...cover your eyes.

I think the 3.2 is going out for GM. The 3.6 is here to stay and coming on future vehicles. I think there is a greater chance of future performance mods for the 3.6. Also, it seems like the 3.2 has more problems and seems harder to work on. I get that impression from the problems reported on the forum.

See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_54-Degree_V6_engine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_High_Feature_engine#LY7

Besides, the old adage: There's no replacement for displacement.

Sorry 3.2 guys. I hope you will forgive me.

I Hate YOu! j/k

[nickc50310]

The 3.2 is long gone. Has been for a while.

[dannoaz]

Originally Posted by CaddiLackin

I Hate YOu! j/k

Now the police will know who to come after when my house is burnt down.

You probably won't touch the car, even though it is "one of those darn 3.6s"

"Come to the dark side Luke", says Lord Vader. "Get a 3.6"

j/k back.

[CaddiLackin]

No, I would have your car towed away from the house before i set fire to it. It not you car's fault it a 3.6. j/k

[SvB4EvA]

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[CaddiLackin]

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I won. hahahaha
Sup Steve, its your stalker

[SvB4EvA]

Originally Posted by CaddiLackin

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I won. hahahaha
Sup Steve, its your stalker

lol