BHP+20 hp (13%)
Standard
160 hp
Tuned
180 hp
Torque+29 Nm (12%)
Standard
251 Nm
Tuned
280 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4.5/10)Gains Profile
BalancedHeadroom
MediumBuick Century 3.1 V6 160hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Buick Century 3.1 V6 160hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 1998 - 2005 petrol engine from 160 BHP to 180 BHP and from 251 Nm to 280 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Buick Century can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 1stof 2 Buick Century engines by power gain
- 14%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 17%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Buick Century 3.1 V6 160hp is a 3.1L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 160 BHP and 251 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 180 BHP and 280 Nm — a gain of around 20 BHP (12%) and 29 Nm (12%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, with a balanced spread of gains across both power and torque — providing a noticeable improvement across the rev range. The tuning headroom is classified as moderate, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
Considerations
!Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.
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