Again your talking about your 3.8 against a "3.5". Drive a 3.9 and it will blow your doors off guaranteed. I can officially say I raced one the other day and that won't happen again......for the other guy that is. He was obliterated by my car. TRY the 3.9 Bigg J before passing judgement on ALL the '06s.

 

No, no...don't get me wrong. I haven't written off the '06's at all. I am anxious now to try an LTZ. I just disagree with the comment that 2006MonteCarlo made that the 3.5 has more top end than the 3.8. Sorry, mate...just don't see it, man. The more time goes by, the more I wonder how happy a turbo would make me. I just think that at almost 4.0 litres, this V6 has so much more potential for power, know what I mean?

Can't wait til I get some of the home improvements out of the way so the missizz will let me spend a little on the mistrizz.

 

Yes, I agree with that statement. Top end on the 3.5 may not be that great, HOWEVER, I've not driven an '06 with that motor. And in regards to your 3.8 definately there is more potential at this time. I used to own a GTP with the s/c 3.8 in it. I had a smaller pulley, borla cat back, cai, u-bend delete, and several other performance pieces on it. It was insanely fast for a v-6.

 

This has become a very interesting thread & I enjoy reading everyone's post & opinions. (Thanks Jason (Bigg `J)

I traded my 05 LT for an 06 LT w/3.9L for less then $1 K difference. I wrote before, that I was really happy with my 05, but that I am happier with my 06.

*The 3.9 engine was only an option in the 06 & I hope that it is as bulletproof and as the reliable 3.8. I fully realize that my Monte was not built as a MUSCLE CAR, but the performance is `Decent for it's size & powertrain. (Exception the V-8 SS). I like the improvements in the 06 over the 05, but it's still not a sport car, but GM did a good job on improvements to handling, power and features over my previous 05 model.

There are some super deals on Certified used 06 Monte's. Check E-Bay & Auto Trader or if you see one on a lot....Go for a test drive & give the forum your review. I posted a reply in Off Topic Forum Post "Why did you ?"

https://montecarloforum.com/m_13364/mpage_3/key_/tm.htm

EnJoy your `journey in a `Monte.`Space

 

good looking car space. my friends malibu with the 3.5 might be a factory freak but it would diffently pull on a stock 3.8, now i havent drove a 3.5 in a monte so it might be a new ball game. the 3.9 has great perfromance, but the way it set up depending on where u punch it at it is very doggy anyone with the 3.9 have this problem?

 

I would have to diagree that the malibu would pull on a 3.8 because maybe a week or two ago i raced one with subs and another person in my car and i am no small person my self (6'2" 260) and i beat him by a full car length easy and this was from a dead stop. and it was a malibu maxx and we went for a third of a mile before he gave up.

 

FYI - Award for the 3.9

General Motors' new 3.9-liter V-6 has been recognized for ground-breaking technology by the editors of POPULAR MECHANICS in the publication's first "POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards." The announcement was made today at the Americ The POPULAR MECHANICS Breakthrough Awards recognize ten individuals and teams, including one winner of the Breakthrough Leadership Award, that are helping to improve lives and expand possibilities in the realms of science, technology and exploration. Additionally, POPULAR MECHANICS highlighted a separate group of ten consumer products that represent milestones in design and engineering.
The 3.9 V-6 has been awarded for the innovative adaptation of variable valve timing, an industry first for overhead valve engines.
"General Motors keeps finding ways to advance overhead valve engines and the 3.9-liter V-6 used in the Impala reaches new levels," said James Meigs, editor-in-chief, POPULAR MECHANICS. "For their continued success and innovation, we're proud to recognize GM with a 2006 Breakthrough Award."
The 3.9 is part of an all-new family of advanced overhead valve, 60-degree V-6 engines. The engine is designed new from the block up and in addition to variable valve timing, incorporates a host of advanced, premium features, including a variable intake manifold, piston-cooling oil squirters, and an advanced 32-bit engine controller.
"The breakthrough development of variable valve timing for the 3.9 demonstrates the continued relevance of the elegant overhead valve engine design," said Dr. Gary Horvat, assistant chief engineer, V-6 engines. "We're honored that the editorial team at POPULAR MECHANICS recognize the significance of this technology."
The variable valve timing system incorporates a vane-type camshaft phaser that changes the angular orientation of the camshaft, thereby adjusting the timing of the intake and exhaust valves to optimize performance and economy, and helping lower emissions. Within its range of operation, it offers infinitely variable valve timing in relation to the crankshaft. The cam phasing creates "dual equal" valve timing adjustments. In other words, the intake valves and exhaust valves are varied at the same time and at the same rate.
The award-winning, 240-horsepower 3.9 V-6 is available in the 2006 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Malibu SS, Malibu Maxx SS and Uplander; Pontiac G6 GTP and SV6; Buick Terraza; and Saturn Relay.

P.S. Thanks `Josh for the compliment...`Space
EnJoy your `Journey

 

well that is good to know about the 3.9 yay!!! like i said about the 3.5 in that malibu it might just be a factory freak to be honest it suprised the hell out of me

hey cain did your 3.9 wax that 3.8 bad?? want to here the story. i love that 3.9 its pretty potent. oh and mods out for the 3.9 yet?

 

I wouldn't touch that 3.9 with mods until you reach the 36k, 60k, or 100k warranty. Just my 2 cents.


BTW Space, nice car. It was the white 06 Monte that originally sparked my interest in these cars.

 

No mods yet for 3.9 other than a drop in K&N filter. Yes it waxed the 3.8 really good. Considering the 3.9 has 42 hp over a stock 3.8. It was fun and made me like mine even more.