The J-series is
Honda
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's fourth production V6 engine family introduced in 1996, after the
C-series, which consisted of three dissimilar versions. The J-series engine was designed in the United States by Honda engineers. It is built at Honda's
Anna, Ohio
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, and
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, engine plants.
It is a 60°
V6 – Honda's existing
C-series were 90° engines. Unlike the C series, the J-series has never been used in a longitudinal application; the J-series was specifically designed for
transverse
Transverse may refer to:
*Transverse engine, an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the wheels of the vehicle
*Transverse flute, a flute that is held horizontally
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mounting. It has a shorter bore spacing (), shorter
connecting rod
A connecting rod, also called a 'con rod', is the part of a piston engine which connects the piston to the crankshaft. Together with the crank, the connecting rod converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into the rotation of the cranksh ...
s and a special smaller crankshaft than the C-series to reduce its size. All J-series engines are gasoline-powered, use four valves per cylinder, and have a single timing belt that drives the overhead camshafts.
VTEC
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low ...
variable valve timing
In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing (VVT) is the process of altering the timing of a valve lift event, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. It is increasingly being used in combination with varia ...
is used on almost all applications, with exceptions being the
J30AC (which uses Variable Timing Control
TCinstead) and
J35Y8.
One unique feature of some J-family engine models is Honda's
Variable Cylinder Management
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) is Honda's term for its variable displacement technology, which saves fuel by using the i-VTEC system to disable one bank of cylinders during specific driving conditions—for example, highway driving. The second ...
(VCM) system. Initially, the system turns off one bank of cylinders under light loads, turning the V6 into a
straight-3
A straight-three engine (also called an inline-triple or inline-three) is a three-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft.
Less common than straight-four engines, straight-three engines have nonethe ...
. Some versions were able to turn off one bank of cylinders or one cylinder on opposing banks, allowing for three-cylinder use under light loads and four-cylinder use under medium loads.
J25A
The J25A was used only in the Japanese domestic
Inspire
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Saber
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models. The J25A displaced . Its bore and stroke was . The J25A used a 10.5:1 compression ratio and was a
SOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
VTEC
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low ...
design. Output was at 6200 rpm and of torque at 4600 rpm. It had a variable
intake manifold
In automotive engineering, an inlet manifold or intake manifold (in American English) is the part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinders. The word ''manifold'' comes from the Old English word ''manigfeald'' (from the ...
to optimize torque output across varying engine speeds and engine response.
J25A
* 1998–2003
Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 derived from Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, but sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as ''Ho ...
* 1999
Honda Saber
The is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 derived from Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, but sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as ''Ho ...
J30A
The J30A displaces and is a
SOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
VTEC
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low ...
design. Its bore and stroke is . Output for the lightweight (Actual complete running engine including flywheel, less starter is 152 kg) J30A1 was at 5500 rpm and of torque at 4800 rpm. The J30A4 pushed output to and using a three-way VTEC system, a higher (10.0:1)
compression ratio
The compression ratio is the ratio between the volume of the cylinder and combustion chamber in an internal combustion engine at their maximum and minimum values.
A fundamental specification for such engines, it is measured two ways: the stati ...
and a novel
exhaust manifold
In automotive engineering, an exhaust manifold collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe. The word ''manifold'' comes from the Old English word ''manigfeald'' (from the Anglo-Saxon ''manig'' anyand ''feald'' old and refe ...
cast as one piece with the cylinder head. It weighs nearly less and is an inch shorter than J30A1. This version was on the
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list for 2003 and 2004. The
IMA hybrid
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version was on the list for 2005. In 2006 Honda created the J30A5 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Accord. It boosted output to (
SAE Net 08/04) and (SAE Net 08/04) of torque. According to Honda, horsepower gains were achieved with improvements to the airflow of the intake and exhaust system.
J30A
* 2004–2008
Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 derived from Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, but sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as ''Ho ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power:
* Torque:
* Redline: 6,800 rpm
* Compression: 10.5:1
J30A1
* 1996–1999
Acura 3.0CL
* 1997–2002
Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. ...
''V6''
* 1999–2003
Honda Avancier
J30A3
* 1997–2002
Honda Accord
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''V6''
* 1997–2003
Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey can refer to three motor vehicles manufactured by Honda:
* Honda Odyssey (ATV), an all-terrain vehicle (1977—1989)
* Honda Odyssey (minivan), a brand of two different Honda minivan models for different markets
** Honda Odyssey (inte ...
(''Prestige'' & ''Absolute'' models)
J30A4
* 2003–2005
Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. ...
''V6''
J30A5
* 2005–2007
Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. ...
''V6''
* 2013–2016
Honda Accord
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(China only, with VCM ,261ps)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 6244 rpm
* Torque: at 5000 rpm
* Redline: 6,800 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
J30AC
(Turbo)
* 2021+
Acura TLX Type-S
* 2022+
Acura MDX Type-S
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5500 rpm
* Torque: at 1400 rpm
* Compression: 9.8:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve DOHC with VTC
J30Y1
* 2013–2018
Acura RDX
The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Acura, a luxury vehicle division of Honda, as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Initially sharing its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V, wi ...
(China)
* 2017–2020
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its luxury Acura division since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional" luxury. It has ranked as the sec ...
(Sport Hybrid)
JNA1
* 2005–2007
Honda Accord Hybrid
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda
is a Japanese public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment, headquartered ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5400 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
* Compression: 10.5:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
J32
The J32A displaces and is a
SOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
VTEC
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control) is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, resulting in higher performance at high RPM, and lower fuel consumption at low ...
design. Its bore and stroke is . Output was at 5600 rpm and at 4700 rpm for the J32A1, with the J32A2 raising output to at 6200 rpm and at 3500–5500 rpm. A more aggressive camshaft, more free flowing intake/exhaust, and a 2-stage intake manifold produced a increase over the J32A1. The J32A3's output in the 2004/2005 TL is . Due to changes in SAE testing methods, 2006–2008 model years have a reduced output rating of , despite being mechanically identical. The J32A3 includes a one-piece exhaust manifold cast with the cylinder head, first introduced on the J30A4.
J32A1
* 1999–2003
Acura TL
The Acura TL is an executive car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 200 ...
* 2001–2003
Acura CL
The Acura CL is a midsize grand tourer manufactured by Honda's Acura brand from 1996 until 2003. The CL is often thought to have been a replacement for the Acura Legend coupe. It was not directly related to the first gen TL either, a Japanese- ...
* 1998–2003
Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 derived from Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, but sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as ''Ho ...
J32A2
* 2001–2003
Acura CL
The Acura CL is a midsize grand tourer manufactured by Honda's Acura brand from 1996 until 2003. The CL is often thought to have been a replacement for the Acura Legend coupe. It was not directly related to the first gen TL either, a Japanese- ...
''Type-S''
* Bore and Stroke: 89mm x 86mm
* 10.5:1 Compression
* 2002–2003
Acura TL
The Acura TL is an executive car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 200 ...
''Type-S''
* 2002–2003
Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 derived from Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, but sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as ''Ho ...
''Type-S''
J32A3
* 2004–2008
Acura TL
The Acura TL is an executive car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 200 ...
*3.2-liter SOHC V-6 aluminum alloy engine
*Bore Stroke (All J32's) : 89mm x 86mm (3.5in x 3.386 in)
*11:1 Compression (High Compression Piston Domes)
* (2004–2005) at 6200 rpm and of torque at 5000 rpm
* (2006–2008) Readout changed to SAE standards, Revised to at 6200 rpm and of torque at 5000 rpm - *No change was made to engine, only SAE readout which changed the HP numbers
* 2007–2008 (With revised bellhousing) Acura TL
*Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC)
*Dual-stage induction system
*Cold-air intake system
*Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (
PGM-FI
Programmed Fuel Injection, or PGMFI/PGM-FI, is the name given by Honda to a proprietary digital electronic fuel injection system for internal combustion engines with port injection. It is available since the early 1980s. This system has been impl ...
)
*Direct ignition system
*Unique exhaust manifolds that are cast directly into the head
*High flow close-coupled catalytic converters
* VTEC engagement: 4,700 rpm
J35
J35A
The J35A is a SOHC VTEC design. Its weight is running. The
Honda Marine BF200-series marine engine shares its internals with the J35A.
J35A1
*1999–2001
Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey can refer to three motor vehicles manufactured by Honda:
* Honda Odyssey (ATV), an all-terrain vehicle (1977—1989)
* Honda Odyssey (minivan), a brand of two different Honda minivan models for different markets
** Honda Odyssey (inte ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: Premium – Regular -
* Torque: Premium – Regular –
J35A3
* 2001–2002
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its luxury Acura division since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional" luxury. It has ranked as the sec ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5800 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
J35A4
* 2002–2004
Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey can refer to three motor vehicles manufactured by Honda:
* Honda Odyssey (ATV), an all-terrain vehicle (1977—1989)
* Honda Odyssey (minivan), a brand of two different Honda minivan models for different markets
** Honda Odyssey (inte ...
* 2003–2004
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5400 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC VTEC
* Fuel control:
Multi-point fuel injection
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All compr ...
J35A5
* 2003–2006
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its luxury Acura division since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional" luxury. It has ranked as the sec ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5800 rpm
* Torque: at 3500 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC VTEC
J35A6
* 2005–2010
Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey can refer to three motor vehicles manufactured by Honda:
* Honda Odyssey (ATV), an all-terrain vehicle (1977—1989)
* Honda Odyssey (minivan), a brand of two different Honda minivan models for different markets
** Honda Odyssey (inte ...
Van, LX, EX
* 2007+ (With revised bellhousing) Honda Odyssey
* 2005
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5600 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-Point Fuel Injection
J35A7 – VCM
Variable Cylinder Management
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) is Honda's term for its variable displacement technology, which saves fuel by using the i-VTEC system to disable one bank of cylinders during specific driving conditions—for example, highway driving. The second ...
Piston Oil Jets
* 2005–2010
Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey can refer to three motor vehicles manufactured by Honda:
* Honda Odyssey (ATV), an all-terrain vehicle (1977—1989)
* Honda Odyssey (minivan), a brand of two different Honda minivan models for different markets
** Honda Odyssey (inte ...
EX-L, Touring
* 2007–2010 REVISED BELLHOUSING to Round Shape
Honda Odyssey Honda Odyssey can refer to three motor vehicles manufactured by Honda:
* Honda Odyssey (ATV), an all-terrain vehicle (1977—1989)
* Honda Odyssey (minivan), a brand of two different Honda minivan models for different markets
** Honda Odyssey (inte ...
EX-L, Touring
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5600 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
J35A8
* 2004–2008
Honda Legend
:''Sections of this article are translated from Japanese Wikipedia''.
The Honda Legend is a series of V6-engined executive cars/mid-size luxury sedans produced by Honda since 1985 which currently serves as its flagship vehicle. It is larger tha ...
KB1 (Designation as "J35a" on block)
*2005–2008
Acura RL
The Acura RL is a mid-size luxury car that was manufactured by the Acura division of Honda for the 1996–2012 model years over two generations. The RL was the flagship of the marque, having succeeded the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 b ...
* 2007–2008
Acura TL
The Acura TL is an executive car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 200 ...
Type-S
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 6200 rpm
* Torque: at 5000 rpm
* Compression: 11.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC VTEC
* On the
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list for 2005, 2008 and 2009.
J35A9
* 2006–2008
Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup truck manufactured by Honda. The Ridgeline is the only pickup truck currently produced by Honda. The Ridgeline is built using a unibody frame, a transverse-mounted engine, and is only offered in a crew–cab ...
* 2006–2008
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
(4WD models)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5750 rpm
* Torque:
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
* VTEC engagement: 4,400 rpm
J35S
J35S1
* 2004–2007
Saturn Vue
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also referred to as GM L66
*Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5800 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
*Has revised bell housing Honda round style along with revised cylinder heads with single exit port
*Renamed J35A5 from the 2003–2006 Acura MDX with different cam profiles; uses the h5 awd/fwd automatic transmission (and transfer case if applicable) along with the same wire harness and ECU
J35Z
The J35Z engines use a die-cast aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder sleeves.
J35Z1 – VCM
* 2006–2008
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
(front-wheel drive only)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.5:1
* Power: at 5750 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24V SOHC i-VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection, PGM-FI
J35Z2 – VCM
* 2008–2012
Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. ...
(except V6 6MT coupe)
* 2010–2012
Honda Accord Crosstour / Honda Crosstour
* 2013–2018
Acura RDX
The Acura RDX is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Acura, a luxury vehicle division of Honda, as the second crossover SUV offering from the brand after the mid-size MDX. Initially sharing its platform with the Honda Civic and CR-V, wi ...
* 2007–2012
Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan introduced by Honda in 1990 derived from Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in 1990 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor, but sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as ''Ho ...
(Japanese market, marked as J35A-80 280ps)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.5:1
* Power: at 6200 rpm (Acura RDX at 6200 rpm)
* Torque: at 5000 rpm (Acura RDX at 5000 rpm)
* Valvetrain: 24V SOHC i-VTEC VCM
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
* Redline: 6,800 rpm
J35Z3
* 2008–2012
Honda Accord
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6MT Coupe
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Power: at 6200 rpm
* Torque: at 5000 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J35Z4 – VCM
* 2009–2015
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.5:1
* Power: at 5700 rpm
* Torque: at 4800 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC i-VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J35Z5
* 2009–2014
Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup truck manufactured by Honda. The Ridgeline is the only pickup truck currently produced by Honda. The Ridgeline is built using a unibody frame, a transverse-mounted engine, and is only offered in a crew–cab ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Power and torque: at 5700 rpm; at 4300 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J35Z6 VCM
* 2010–2014
Acura TSX
The Acura TSX is a compact executive car manufactured by Honda and sold through its Acura division from 2003 to 2014. The TSX spanned two generations, both derived from the corresponding Japanese/European versions of the Honda Accord, which wer ...
V-6 VCM
* 2009–2014
Acura TL
The Acura TL is an executive car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 200 ...
(Non SH-AWD)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.2:1
* Power and torque: at 6200 rpm; at 5000 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J35Z8 – VCM
* 2011–2017
Honda Odyssey (North America)
For the North American market, the Honda Odyssey, is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, now in its fifth generation, which began in 2018.
The Odyssey had originally been conceived and engineered in Japan, ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.5:1
* Power and torque: at 5700 rpm); at 4800 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC i-VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J35Y
J35Y1 – VCM
* 2013–2017
Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. ...
V-6
* 2013–2015
Honda Accord Crosstour
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.5:1
* Power: at 6,200 rpm
* Torque: at 4,900 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (Traditional VTEC cam profiles on front bank intake valves (cylinder 4,5,6) plus VCM on rear bank (cylinder 1,2,3)
* Ignition control type: ECU -Coil on Plug
* Fuel control: Multi-Point Fuel Injection
* Redline: 6,800 rpm
* Fuel Cut off: 7,300 rpm?
* VTEC engagement: 5,150 rpm
J35Y2
* 2013–2017
Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of cars manufactured by Honda since 1976, best known for its four-door sedan variant, which has been one of the best-selling cars in the United States since 1989. ...
V-6 6MT (MANUAL ONLY)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Power: at 6,200 rpm
* Torque: at 5,300 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (Traditional VTEC cam profiles on Intake Valves)
* VTEC engagement: 4,900 rpm
J35Y4 – VCM
* 2014+
Acura RLX
The Acura RLX is a mid-size flagship luxury car manufactured by Honda and sold under their Acura division, released in 2013, succeeding the Acura RL, RL. The RLX was discontinued in 2020.
Background and development
The Acura Legend was a very suc ...
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Honda Legend
:''Sections of this article are translated from Japanese Wikipedia''.
The Honda Legend is a series of V6-engined executive cars/mid-size luxury sedans produced by Honda since 1985 which currently serves as its flagship vehicle. It is larger tha ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.5:1
* Power: at 6,500 rpm
* Torque: at 4,500 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (VTEC on intake valves only)
* Redline: 6,800 rpm
* Fuel cutoff: 7,200 rpm
* Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
J35Y5 – VCM
* 2014–present
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its luxury Acura division since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional" luxury. It has ranked as the sec ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.5:1
*Power: at 6,200 rpm
*Torque: at 4,500 rpm
*Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (VTEC on intake valves only)
*Redline: 6,800 rpm
*Fuel cutoff: 7,200 rpm
*Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
J35Y6 - VCM
* 2015–2020
Acura TLX
The Acura TLX is a four-door entry-level luxury sedan sold by Acura, a luxury division of Honda, since 2014. It is the successor to both the TL and TSX models. As of 2021, the discontinuation of the RLX leaves the TLX as the flagship sedan in ...
* 2016–2022
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
* 2017+
Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a midsize pickup truck manufactured by Honda. The Ridgeline is the only pickup truck currently produced by Honda. The Ridgeline is built using a unibody frame, a transverse-mounted engine, and is only offered in a crew–cab ...
* 2018+
Honda Odyssey (North America)
For the North American market, the Honda Odyssey, is a minivan manufactured and marketed by Japanese automaker Honda since 1994, now in its fifth generation, which began in 2018.
The Odyssey had originally been conceived and engineered in Japan, ...
* 2019+
Honda Passport
The Honda Passport is a line of sport utility vehicles (SUV) from the Japanese automaker Honda. Originally, it was a badge engineered version of the Isuzu Rodeo, a mid-size SUV sold between 1993 and 2002. It was introduced in 1993 for the 1994 m ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.5:1
*Power: Acura TLX: at 6,200 rpm
*Torque: Acura TLX: at 4,500 rpm
*Power: Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey: at 6,000 rpm
*Torque: Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey: at 4,700 rpm
*Valvetrain: 24v SOHC i-VTEC (VTEC on intake valves only)
*Redline: 6,800 rpm
*Fuel cutoff: 7,200 rpm
*Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
*VTEC engagement: 5,350 rpm
J35Y8 – VCM
* 2023+
Honda Pilot
The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating manufactured by Honda since 2002. Primarily aimed at the North American market, the Pilot is the largest SUV produced by Honda. Pilots are currently manufactured in Lincoln, Al ...
* Displacement:
*Power: at 6,100 rpm
*Torque: at 5,000 rpm
*Valvetrain: 24V DOHC (no VTEC)
*Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
J37
The J37 uses a
die-cast
Die casting is a metal casting process that is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a mold cavity. The mold cavity is created using two hardened tool steel dies which have been machined into shape and work similarly t ...
aluminum block with aluminum
cylinder liner
In a reciprocating engine, the cylinder is the space in which a piston travels.
The inner surface of the cylinder is formed from either a thin metallic liner (also called "sleeve") or a surface coating applied to the engine block. A piston is s ...
s. Primarily due to the cylinder liners being made from aluminum instead of cast-iron the engine weighs less than the J35Z engines. The intake manifold is made from a cast magnesium alloy.
J37A1
* 2007–2013
Acura MDX
The Acura MDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by the Japanese automaker Honda under its luxury Acura division since 2000. The alphanumeric moniker stands for "Multi-Dimensional" luxury. It has ranked as the sec ...
*Revised bellhousing 2010' and Up
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.0:1 (2007–2009); 11.2:1 (2010–2013)
* Power; torque: at 6000 rpm; at 5000 rpm (2007–2009)
* Power; torque: at 6300 rpm; at 4500 rpm (2010–2013)
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J37A2
* 2009–2012
Acura RL
The Acura RL is a mid-size luxury car that was manufactured by the Acura division of Honda for the 1996–2012 model years over two generations. The RL was the flagship of the marque, having succeeded the Acura Legend, and was replaced in 2013 b ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.2:1
* Power; torque: at 6300 rpm; at 5000 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (intake and exhaust)
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J37A4
* 2008–2012
Honda Legend
:''Sections of this article are translated from Japanese Wikipedia''.
The Honda Legend is a series of V6-engined executive cars/mid-size luxury sedans produced by Honda since 1985 which currently serves as its flagship vehicle. It is larger tha ...
* 2009–2014
Acura TL
The Acura TL is an executive car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 to 200 ...
SH-AWD
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.2:1
* Power; torque: at 6300 rpm; at 5000 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (intake and exhaust)
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
J37A5
* 2010–2013
Acura ZDX
The Acura ZDX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV with a sloping rear roofline developed by Honda for its upmarket brand Acura. The car was originally planned to be called the "MSX". The ZDX debuted at the 2009 New York International Auto Show o ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Compression: 11.2:1
* Power; torque: at 6300 rpm; at 4500 rpm
* Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (intake and exhaust)
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
See also
*
List of Honda engines
This is a list of internal combustion engines models manufactured by the Honda Motor Company.
Automotive
Inline 2-cylinder
* EH:1977–1988 Acty:1985–1988 Today
Inline 3-cylinder
* E07A-series
** 00–06 ECA1 (hybrid)
** 88–98 ...
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Engines used in GM Vehicles
References
External links
* ''
Car and Driver
''Car and Driver'' (''CD'' or ''C/D'') is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. In 2006 its total circulation was 1.23 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011. It was fou ...
'' magazine, November 1996, p111
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