The 5th Gen Monte Carlos had the 3800 engine, but the battery was on the driver's side, that is what they refer to

 

I agree with Nitehawk. Coming from experience it is not really worth it to go all out on a NA build (I'm still all NA). I have seen top swaps go for less than $500 on clubgp.com. That includes the heads, LIM, s/c, balancer, and a few other things that you will need to do. If you save your money, you can go s/c'd for relatively little money, say $1000 when it's all said and done, and you have a reliable and nicely modified car with plenty of options left later on.
However, if you are set on not going s/c'd then your cheapest route would be to go with a set of rockers (ZZPerformance for example) and a few bolt ons. But believe me, when you start modifying, you will get the bug and want to go bigger and better.
I vote for saving for a top swap. You will eventually be able to get more whp than what I have and you will have spent a lot less too.

 

Yea, so far my top swap hast put me out of too much money, and iM closing in on all the stuff I need. I say go top swap in my opinion.

 

okay i put my stock air filter back even tho its a little dirty lol, i hate not having the loud muscle noise but ill live til i get my other intake... also there are no headers for the 3.4 are there? i plan on doing exhaust after my intake but is ubend delete gonna be the same as getting a downpipe?

 

Downpipe > U-Bend delete

The downpipe replaced the WHOLE pipe, including the U-bend with a pipe that isn't double-walled and a huge restriction. Also has a high-flo cat.

 

the downpipe includes a highflow cat? and does it have a spot for the sensor in it also?

 

Yes it does.

 

nice...i may ask for some direction in getting one later on, just forewarning you lol

 

There actually are headers available for the 3400 v6. You will have to call for prices, but the website is here: http://www.ssheaders.com/V6.htm

 

nice, thanks, ill do that today after school