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The J-series is
The J35Z engines use a die-cast aluminum block with cast-iron cylinder sleeves.
Honda
commonly known as just Honda, is a Japanese multinational corporation, multinational Conglomerate (company), conglomerate automotive manufacturer headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
Founded in October 1946 by Soichiro Honda, Honda has bee ...
'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
Anna is a village in Shelby County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,470 at the 2020 census.
History Pre-historical period
The prehistoric Teays River ran through modern-day Anna about 2 million years ago. The Teays river deposited l ...
, and Lincoln, Alabama
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, engine plants.
The J-series is a 60° V6 unlike Honda's existing 90° C-series engines. Also unlike the C series, the J-series was specifically and only designed for transverse
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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 reciprocating engine, piston engine which connects the piston to the crankshaft. Together with the crank (mechanism), crank, the connecting rod converts the reciprocating motion of the p ...
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 (described as ''Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control'', but stands for ''Valve Timing Electronically Controlled'') is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, r ...
variable valve timing
Variable valve timing (VVT) is the process of altering the timing of a Poppet valve, valve lift event in an internal combustion engine, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. It is increasingly being used in combina ...
is used on almost all applications, with exceptions being the J30AC and J35Y8 (which use Variable Timing Control TCinstead).
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 deactivating the rear bank of 3 cylinders during specific driving conditions—for example, highway driving. It was first introduced in ...
(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 engine, straight-three engines have nonethel ...
. 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.
J25
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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 in which 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 combus ...
VTEC
VTEC (described as ''Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control'', but stands for ''Valve Timing Electronically Controlled'') is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, r ...
design. Output was at 6200 rpm and of torque at 4600 rpm. It had a variable intake manifold
An inlet manifold or intake manifold (in American English) is the part of an internal combustion engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinder (engine), cylinders. The word ''manifold (engineering), manifold'' comes from the Old Eng ...
to optimize torque output across varying engine speeds and engine response.
J25A
* 1998–2003Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as '' Honda Verno'' for ...
* 1999 Honda Saber
J30
The J30A displaces and is aSOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine in which 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 combus ...
VTEC
VTEC (described as ''Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control'', but stands for ''Valve Timing Electronically Controlled'') is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, r ...
design. Its bore and stroke is . Output for the 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 maximum and minimum volume during the compression stage of the power cycle in a piston or Wankel engine.
A fundamental specification for such engines, it can be measured in two different ways. Th ...
and a novel exhaust manifold
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cast as one piece with the cylinder head. It weighs nearly less and is an inch shorter than J30A1. This version was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines
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list for 2003 and 2004. The IMA
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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
* 2004–2008Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as '' Honda Verno'' for ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power:
* Torque:
* Redline: 6,800 rpm
* Compression: 10.5:1
J30A1
* 1996–1999 Acura 3.0CL * 1998–2002Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
''V6''
* 1999–2003 Honda Avancier Honda Avancier is a nameplate used by two different Honda vehicles. The name was first used from 1999 to 2002 on a mid-size station wagon based on the sixth-generation Accord. The nameplate was revived for usage on a China-only mid-size crossover S ...
J30A3
* 1998–2002Honda 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 (i ...
(''Prestige'' & ''Absolute'' models)
J30A4
* 2003–2005Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
''V6 ''
J30A5
* 2005–2007Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
''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: 7,200 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 1400–5000 rpm * Compression: 9.8:1 * Valve Train: 24-Valve DOHC with VTCJ30Y1
* 2013–2018Acura RDX
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(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 se ...
(Sport Hybrid)
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power (engine only): 257 hp at 6300 rpm
* Power (combined): 321 hp at 6300 rpm
* Torque (combined): 289 lb⋅ft (392 N⋅m) at 5000 rpm
* Valve train: 24-Valve SOHC
* Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
JNA1
* 2005–2007Honda Accord Hybrid
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
* 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 aSOHC
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine in which 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 combus ...
VTEC
VTEC (described as ''Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control'', but stands for ''Valve Timing Electronically Controlled'') is a system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine, r ...
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
* 1999–2003Acura TL
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badge engineering, badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 ...
* 2001–2003 Acura CL
The Acura CL is a midsize car, midsize four passenger coupe manufactured and marketed by Honda's Acura brand across two generations from 1996 until 2003.
All Acura CLs were manufactured at Honda's plant in East Liberty, Ohio with the Honda Civic ...
* 1998–2003 Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as '' Honda Verno'' for ...
J32A2
* 2001–2003Acura CL
The Acura CL is a midsize car, midsize four passenger coupe manufactured and marketed by Honda's Acura brand across two generations from 1996 until 2003.
All Acura CLs were manufactured at Honda's plant in East Liberty, Ohio with the Honda Civic ...
''Type-S''
* Bore and Stroke: 89mm x 86mm
* 10.5:1 Compression
* 2002–2003 Acura TL
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badge engineering, badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 ...
''Type-S''
* 2002–2003 Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as '' Honda Verno'' for ...
''Type-S''
J32A3
* 2004–2008Acura TL
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badge engineering, badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 ...
*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 multi-point injection system for internal combustion engines. It has been available since the early 1980s. This system has been used in mot ...
)
*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
*1999–2001Honda 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 (i ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: Premium – Regular -
* Torque: Premium – Regular –
J35A3
* 2001–2002Acura 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 se ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5800 rpm
* Torque: at 4500 rpm
J35A4
* 2002–2004Honda 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 (i ...
* 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 co ...
J35A5
* 2003–2006Acura 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 se ...
* Displacement:
* Bore and stroke:
* Power: at 5800 rpm
* Torque: at 3500 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Valve Train: 24-Valve SOHC VTEC
J35A6
* 2005–2010Honda 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 (i ...
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
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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 (i ...
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 (i ...
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
* 2004–2008Honda Legend
The is a series of V6 engine, V6-engined executive cars that was produced by Honda between 1985 and 2021, and served as its flagship vehicle. The Legend has also been sold under the Acura Legend, Acura RL, RL and Acura RLX, RLX nameplates — t ...
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 by ...
* 2007–2008 Acura TL
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badge engineering, badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 ...
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 Ward's 10 Best Engines
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list for 2005
J35A9
* 2006–2008Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Honda over two generations in a unibody, crew–cab, short-box configuration with a transverse-mounted engine.
First generation (YK1; 2005)
The first-generation Rid ...
* 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: at 4500 rpm
* Compression: 10.0:1
* Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FI
* VTEC engagement: 4,400 rpm
J35S
J35S1
* 2004–2007Saturn 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
* 2006–2008Honda 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
* 2008–2012Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
(except V6 6MT coupe)
* 2010–2012 Honda Accord Crosstour / Honda Crosstour
* 2013–2018 Acura RDX
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* 2007–2012 Honda Inspire
The is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as '' Honda Verno'' for ...
(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: 6,900 rpm
J35Z3
* 2008–2012Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
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
* 2009–2015Honda 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
* 2009–2014Honda Ridgeline
The Honda Ridgeline is a mid-size pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Honda over two generations in a unibody, crew–cab, short-box configuration with a transverse-mounted engine.
First generation (YK1; 2005)
The first-generation Rid ...
* 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
* 2010–2014Acura TSX
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V-6
* 2009–2014 Acura TL
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badge engineering, badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 ...
(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
* 2011–2017Honda Odyssey (North America)
The Honda Odyssey is a minivan manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda and marketed for the North American market. Introduced in 1994, the Odyssey is now in its fifth generation, which began in 2017.
The Odyssey was conceived and engineered in ...
* 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
* 2013–2017Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
V-6*(J35YZ)*
* 2013–2015 Honda 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 for intake valves, plus 3-cylinder mode 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: 6,800 rpm?
* VTEC engagement: 5,150 rpm
J35Y2
* 2013–2017Honda Accord
The , also known as the in Japan and China for certain generations, is a series of automobiles 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 sinc ...
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
* 2014-2020Acura RLX
The Acura RLX is a mid-size flagship luxury car manufactured by Honda and produced under their Acura division since 2012, succeeding the RL. The RLX was discontinued in 2020.
Background and development
The Acura Legend was a very successful veh ...
/Honda Legend
The is a series of V6 engine, V6-engined executive cars that was produced by Honda between 1985 and 2021, and served as its flagship vehicle. The Legend has also been sold under the Acura Legend, Acura RL, RL and Acura RLX, RLX nameplates — t ...
* 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–presentAcura 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 se ...
* 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
*VTEC engagement: 4,950 rpm
J35Y6 - VCM
* 2015–2020Acura 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 i ...
* 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 mid-size pickup truck manufactured and marketed by Honda over two generations in a unibody, crew–cab, short-box configuration with a transverse-mounted engine.
First generation (YK1; 2005)
The first-generation Rid ...
* 2018+ Honda Odyssey (North America)
The Honda Odyssey is a minivan manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda and marketed for the North American market. Introduced in 1994, the Odyssey is now in its fifth generation, which began in 2017.
The Odyssey was conceived and engineered in ...
* 2019-2025 Honda Passport
* 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 ...
* 2026+ Honda Passport
* Displacement:
*Bore and stroke: 89 mm × 93 mm (3.50 in × 3.66 in)
*Compression: 11.5:1
*Power: at 6,100 rpm
*Torque: at 5,000 rpm
*Valve Train: 24-Valve DOHC with VTC
J37
The J37 uses a die-cast aluminum block with aluminumcylinder liner
In an 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 seated inside e ...
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
* 2007–2013Acura 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 se ...
* 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
*10-13 Magnesium manifold
*10-13 80mm throttle body
J37A2
* 2009–2012Acura 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 by ...
* 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
*Magnesium manifold
*80mm throttle body
J37A4
* 2008–2012Honda Legend
The is a series of V6 engine, V6-engined executive cars that was produced by Honda between 1985 and 2021, and served as its flagship vehicle. The Legend has also been sold under the Acura Legend, Acura RL, RL and Acura RLX, RLX nameplates — t ...
* 2009–2014 Acura TL
The Acura TL is a car that was manufactured by Acura, the luxury division of Honda. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the Acura Vigor and was badge engineering, badged for the Japanese-market from 1996 to 2000 as the Honda Inspire and from 1996 ...
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 * Displacement: * Bore and stroke: * Compression: 11.2:1 * Power; torque: at 6300 rpm; at 4500 rpm * Valvetrain: 24v SOHC VTEC (intake only) * Fuel control: Multi-point fuel injection; PGM-FISee also
*List of Honda engines
This is a list of internal combustion engines models manufactured by the Honda, Honda Motor Company.
Automotive
Inline 3-cylinder
* Honda E0 engine, E0-series
** 00–06 Honda E07A engine#ECA1, ECA1 (hybrid)
** 88–98 Honda E07A engine#E05 ...
* Engines used in GM Vehicles
References
External links
* ''Car and Driver
''Car and Driver'' (''CD'' or ''C/D'') is an American automotive enthusiast magazine first published in 1955. In 2006 its total circulation was 1.23 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased it from its prior owner Hachette Fi ...
'' magazine, November 1996, p111
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