BHP+19 hp (7%)
Standard
256 hp
Tuned
275 hp
Torque+24 Nm (7%)
Standard
336 Nm
Tuned
360 Nm
Suitability
Moderate (4/10)Gains Profile
Limited headroomHeadroom
LowPontiac G8 3.6 V6 256hp ECU Remapping
Considering an ECU remap for your Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 256hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this 2008 - 2010 petrol engine from 256 BHP to 275 BHP and from 336 Nm to 360 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 Pontiac G8 can achieve.
How this engine compares
- 2ndof 3 Pontiac G8 engines by power gain
- 13%of the 9,842 engines we hold gain data for see a smaller power increase
- 13%of engines with torque data see a smaller torque increase
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
Assessment
The Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 256hp is a 3.6L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 256 BHP and 336 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 275 BHP and 360 Nm — a gain of around 19 BHP (7%) and 24 Nm (7%).
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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