i have a question why is a 2000 3.8 monte carlo called an ss whats diff about the a non ss i no the engine 3.1 but doesnt ss mean there mods done to the engine from what i found out the 3.8 is just a 3.8 thanks

Yes, it's a standard 3.8 (200 hp, I think), the same one that is found in the grand prix gt. The MC SS is the evolved z34, essentially.