BHP+18 hp (7%)
Standard
252 hp
Tuned
270 hp
Torque+30 Nm (9%)
Standard
340 Nm
Tuned
370 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
Limited headroomHeadroom
LowChevrolet Malibu 3.6 V6 252hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Chevrolet Malibu 3.6 V6 252hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2006 - 2012 petrol engine from 252 BHP to 270 BHP and from 340 Nm to 370 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 4/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Chevrolet Malibu can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 11thof 12 Chevrolet Malibu engines by power gain
- 13%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 Chevrolet Malibu 3.6 V6 252hp is a 3.6L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 252 BHP and 340 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 270 BHP and 370 Nm — a gain of around 18 BHP (7%) and 30 Nm (9%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, 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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