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I have a question what j or k series engines should I swap in a 2019 Honda CR-V. I want 1000 ground HP in the CR-V and I have seen a lot of videos about it also I want to have it still AWD. Please help if any advice.
Hey yo, seems like alot of people ask questions here, I recently came into owning a 2007 honda pilot ex l, it has a J35A9 ij it, and I'm wondering if all these other parts from the other models will still fit on it, unsure, peace and love ✌
Honda downplays the numbers on the J35 (specifically, the J35Y2). It's producing close to or more than 300hp at the crank. I used to think the J35 was seriously an underwhelming engine until you realize engines like the VQ35 and Toyota's V6, the 2GR are running DOHC, a more advanced variable valve time system, higher compression numbers, direct fuel injection, and yet, the J35 still meets or exceeds their performance numbers with low compression (10:1), SOHC, relative V-TEC system, low r.pm. (6800 r.p.m.), and port-injection. If Honda were to employ DOHC, increase the compression numbers, add port/direct injection, a more advanced variable valve timing, and increase the redline (8000 r.p.m.), I have no doubt the J35 could easily 350+ whp (410 at the crank). However, having that much technology in a Honda V6 would increase the cost considerably. The J35 is an incredible well built engine that clearly shows how Honda doesn't have to overly complicate engine technology to meet or exceed their rivals. On the other hand, it would be nice if Honda did release Type-R variant of the J35. A nice good bye to show the world what Honda can do with NA V6.
Meh, not really always the case. There's a saying in engineering that the simpler you can keep things, the better. American terms, modernize a simple design that works. GM kept improving upon the small block push rod V8 engines such as the LS series. While Ford wanted to change the envelope as much as they can, pushing the next best design out always such as the DOHC 32V V8 Coyote. They both make the same horsepower but one is much simpler.
I have read that the reason they went with the sohc is because having exhaust vtec only gave a minimal improvement and it was not worth the added complexity and size
aye pretty similar here 2010 3.5L EX-L crosstour J35Z2 with VCM i-vtec and it is sick. it’s such a sleeper, i slapped a cold air intake on her with a slightly opened exhaust, can’t wait to gap some unsuspecting teenagers 😂 sounds like a straight 3 in eco, then out of nowhere comes the lion 😈
@@pushhrodd01 I have a 2014 q60s 6mt. Vq37vhr there are pros to both motors. The VQ makes more power and revs higher but the Honda v6s don’t burn any oil unlike VQ. Honda v6 are also super smooth
One of my favorite engines of all time. Very easy to work on, smooth, muscular sounding, torquey, fuel efficient (when driving normally), reliable (especially non-VCM versions), & looks beautiful under the hood vs. other V6 engines.
@@forfun6273 dude, this video is all about a V6 engine. If we were talking about V8s then sure. But for a V6 this engine series from Honda sounds amazing!
@@MrSamPhoenix yeah I was just being a pos troll really the J35y V6 is close to the original LS1 the V6 is like 280-310where the LS1 is 305 to 350. Which is downright insane. A whole 2.2L to get at most 70hp. Losing 100ftlbs. Of torque that. Still insane. I think they’re coming out with a 5L v8 though
My Odyssey minivan does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, the J35 are powerful and plus has that almighty VTEC! Edit: Caranddriver got 0-60 in 6.5 seconds with the odyssey which is impressive for a 280 hp, 4500 lbs Minivan
my glory days working as a Acura Tech in the early to late 2000s i was trained on the J series engines and i loved them. simple to work on very basic and great service life. i still own my 2004 TL 6 speed manual bought it brand new.
godspeed. wish i never sold mine. 05 with 230k and had absolutely no issues. The starter almost left me stranded but i was able to get home and replace it there. Top tier cars, seriously
If it went to a timing chain it’d definitely be the best v6 on the market cause the fact these new pilots and passports hit 60 faster than the si civics are amazing
What's wrong with a belt? I much prefer belts to chains. They're really not that hard or expensive to replace and being a mechanic i see well maintained belt engines lasting longer than chain engines as a rule
@@carterthiessen2664 absolutely agree with this, I’d rather change and maintain a belt than a chain which is much more costly and used plastics as tensioner, guides, etc
Just turned 100K miles in my 2006 Saturn Vue with the J35/L66 VTEC engine. Very fun grocery getter to drive, will try to keep it together for another 100K miles!
Keep the oil changed and it'll do another 100k easy. We have an 04 Vue with the J35A4 and it's at 239k. Sounds and runs great, sadly the Vue's body is rusting away.
Hey. Good day. Lol. My father has an 06 Vue V6. We just did a major tune up to his vehicle with over 100k miles. Damn that thing is quick. I dislike most Saturn vehicles. This engine redeemed it 100%!!!!
One of the best surprises of my life was my 2004 Saturn VUE with the J35 engine. I got rid of it at 235,000 miles as no one could figure out why my AC clutch had a mind of its own. (I should have dug deeper, as it WAS fixable). I used Mobil 1 with 10,000 intervals for my oil changes and it never leaked nor used oil. Not a drop. I now have the J35Y in my 2015 CrossTour and, well, I'm just not sure I'll ever have another car without a J35Y engine. (My vanity license plate on my CT is "J35Y 278" to represent the engine type and horsepower.) I think Honda did us all a disservice by removing this engine's availability from the Accord. Toyota was smart for keeping their V6 availibility for their Camry line up.
300k miles on my all original '08 RL with J35. Only regular maintenance, synthetic oil. For tat matter entire drivetrain is all original. I regularly use paddle shifters, and will effortlessly hit redline if needed. Great car, great engine.
Does that have same transmission as 2007/2008 TL / TL type S? I have an 07 tl type s and the automatic** transmission downshifting is pretty jerky. 238k km
@@excess.subiefl0w the viscosity of the fluid could help make a difference other than that flashing the tcm or changing shift solenoids maybe even the way the engine drops rpm on manual downshift could be suspect but that's all just off the top of my head
J30 owner with the famous vcm system..no problems what so ever, love my Elysion and I am super happy with the choice I've made as the alternative was k24 and I 'didn't want to rev my minivan to 9k from light to light' Thanks for this video, very informative😊
My grandma just gave me her '09 Accord V6 now that she stopped driving, and I could not friggin believe how hard this big 'ol grandma car pulls on the top end... I haven't had a Honda in 20 years but I was pretty into them as a teen... I'm pretty sure this four door sedan would smoke any of the tuned, manual trans Civics and Integras my buddies and I had in high school. 😂 I'm really enjoying driving this car, more than I thought I would. Comfy, easy to drive, handles well for a bigger car that isn't even marketed as a sports sedan... but that screaming V6 is my favorite feature. 😁👍
2006 Ridgeline with 190k miles, checking in. J35 is still rock solid reliable in 2024 with just normal maintenance. Maybe it's not a truck. But after owning it for 18 years, I can confirm a 250hp V-TEC-powered AWD mini-van with a truck bed is still pretty bad-ass in its own way.
I have a j35a3 with a 6spd lsd trans in my 98 Honda Accord sedan... with basic bolt on and stock ecu... was able to run a 13.3 @ 108mph on cheap Chinese brand tires...
I had a J35 in a 2010 TL and it was WONDERFUL. I wish i had it back. Prior to that i had an Integra with a B series four cyl and it was also wonderful. Great video summary. Thanks. Dammit.
My 2003 acura tl-s had the 3.2 and still ran perfectly at 385k miles when I sold it. My wife's current vehicle is a 2nd gen rdx 3.5. Great motor with good power and efficiency. You didn't really cover bad... timing belt and oil from vvt that drips on alternator.
Loved it in my 2008 accord be with the 6 speed. I passed it down to my little sister and has been good to her. I'm looking to get the new MDX SH-AWD and happy that it has a refined J35 still
@@automotivetv9861 she loves her 8th gen 6-6, her financee is a mechanic so that thing is in excellent condition. She can't find a reason to trade up .
The 2008 accord coupe v6 is what I’m about to buy. What about the earth dreams eco mode though with the VCM? I feel like it constantly turning to 4 cylinders it will wear certain cylinders out faster than others
I think I've done well with the parts mixing: J35A1 block, crank and rods, J32A2 pistons, heads and cams, J37A2 intake manifold, FBO, like, literally everything, I think, and a J32A2 ECU. The car is a beast, but I blew the differential in my B7WA transmission recently. Don't know whether it was just a bad diff, or it's too weak by design for this kind of motor. Anyone know whether a differential from an old Honda Odyssey is any more durable?
@@MrSamPhoenix it was about 130 thousand rubles (I live in Russia), I don't remember the exchange rate in 2021, but let's say it was 75-ish to the dollar, that's about 1700-1800 dollars.
Honda had all kinds of issues with the early 5 speed autos simply because by designed it would get starved for lubrication on the second gear so it would end up slipping. The Honda trans was a different breed. It was setup like a manual. Why they were othen called the hondamatic.
I didn't expect this one, but well Bryce, thx, I've been considering at some point, a 10th gen Civic swapped with this very engine, try to compare it to the VQ35 or make the 2GR video and compare it to this very engine, these 3 have similar displacement though the J35 is the only one to have an undersquare bore-stroke ratio
with the aggressively geared 6 speed manual, one of the most fun and best sounding engines I ever drove when VTEC kicks in it's like holy $%^& time to shift, Hondas are not easy as people think to drive well, need to time the revs & shifts perfectly
Ive seen a j32a2 online with the j37 crank rods and piston aftermarket heads and costum intake manifold! It was a crate engine and it was rated at 435hp and 317 ft torque 10,000$
My brothers 8th gen accord just got smashed and I may be getting the J35 out of it, Thinking about slapping it in my S2k or maybe making a dune buggy with it to play on the sand dunes. This video is just what I needed to watch right now, thanks!
fr I have an '02 MDX which is basically the same setup as a vue redline, but larger and heavier. The awd paired with the 3.5 litres of torque gives it an insane jump off the line with really solid grip
Love the J Series engine, if you take care of her she will take care of you. One thing he forgot to mention, change the timing belt and the components every 90,000 to 100,000 miles and keep your eye on the coolant and be sure to do your oil changes.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your info. I recently bought a J35 Honda Pilot with low miles, but I have Cat probs starting and was considering doing some work on it to increase my engine output with the intake as well as larger plenum. I never considered a J pipe. That is really nice. So thank you for your knowledge!
Our 06' Turbo Accord J35A7 Swap makes 550whp on just 8psi. We (HalferLand Performance) specialize in everything Honda Jseries Performance related. They are amazing engines and super underrated
Thank you for posting this video! I have a '14 Honda Crosstour EX-L V6 4wd, J35Y1 motor. Love it! Good info on the performance exhaust. I will be looking into that.
I have an 08 accord v6 coupe auto trans, and have so far put on a takeda sri, tl type s cams, throttle body spacer, fully custom 2.5 in exhaust with one cat delete, on a 93 tune making 315 horsepower, putting on the j32 heads and j37 crank and intake tho I’m gonna need to look into that, especially that j pipe
I know this is an old video, but I can say from my experiences that the J-series engines without displacement-on-demand are amazing engines. A good friend of mine has a 2007 Acura TL with the 3.2 liter and its been such a great engine. On long drives it is not unheard of for my friend to get 35 miles per gallon at 80 miles per hour. In town, it has no trouble pulling around at idle and it is willing to go as soon as you touch the throttle, even with the insanely tall geared 5 speed auto.
I have an 09 8th gen Accord LXP with the J35z in it and I always had si's growing up and the girlfriend wanted the accord so I was like ok but I'm getting the V6 so I found a super clean LxP with Navigation and black leather heated seats the whole works and I went to test drive it and I dropped it down on first and I was like imma just pull through to mid 3rd and check the the tranny and wasn't not expecting the huge smile I got man I was like whoa this thing really digs down low and I hit second and it grabbed and I was at 70 quick and was like ok honey we can get this one LMAO😂😂...great car man.
I had bought my daughter a 07 vue a few years ago and now have it. It has the 3.5 in it and was wondering what could be done to it to make it last many more yrs.
Honestly just do your maintenance on time take care of the car and it should be good just make sure you keep a close eye out on your oil because these j series are known to burn oil and change it every 5 thousands miles or so
2:56 the J has been paired with hybrids before. the 7th gen accord used a j30 (i believe a4) w the IMA hybrid battery. it was a dumpster fire tho which is why you dont see that anymore
Same year and model. These are the biggest sleepers on the road. Put it in sport mode, take off the traction control and hang on. A family sedan with an attitude.
I wish Honda made a DOHC V6 J-series 😂 It is interesting that for things like Porsche, Ferarri, BMW, Lotus, and Corvette track builds with 1000hp Honda engine swaps many people still prefer using the I4 K-series instead of the bigger displacement V6 J-series.
The J-series engines are not only bigger in size and harder to fit in certain chassis, but they especially weigh more. Great and reliable engine, though.
That camshaft wear was due to the rocker shaft bridge being torqued incorrectly from the factory. There was a TSB about it. Either way, VCM was always a load of unnecessary problems (keyword being unnecessary). There is another common issue with J series rear bank cams being spalled. That seems like a valve clearance or oil supply issue (to the head). You'll find a LOT of J series that "tick" and it sounds like a valve issue, but NOBODY knows what the sound is. It's not valves, because the noise isn't present for the first 15 seconds after startup. I've found countless people with this issue. Also, the original service manual scheduled valve lash adjustments for "when noisy." Major mistake. Other shops have found that valve lash adjustments were necessary after only 20K miles on most J series.
@@Npc5150 On the Odyssey forum after seeing many users' experiences, we've come to a general consensus that a valve adjustment is a good idea at some point between 150-200k miles.
I have a 2007 Vue. The J35 came in the 2004 to 2007 V6 Vues. I gather the J35 engine in the Vue is the same one as the 2001 to 2002 Acura MDX. What I'm wondering is if it's the same tranny as well...
I've been on the fence on what motor to swap in my Baja Beetle...I was thinking a NA Subaru EJ25 for the longest time but have been seeing guys recently with Honda J-Series in a Baja. 🤔
I have an Acura MDX 2006. Id like to swap out the Intake Manifold with a J37 Intake Manifold. Which vehicel can I get it from and can it be a Magnesium IM? Great info, thanks.
Do you have a video on the best j series parts swap for a power build? I'm thinking about making my Accord coupe worth driving ( it has a f23/auto in it currently).
I've got a 2010 Accord Coupe V6 6MT. Real quick, but I'd love to modify it and get it tuned. The engine is great but it can be even better. I'd even like to try to swap in an LSD someday, when I have another car to daily. At that point, my Accord will become a track car. People will be surprised to see an Accord on a track, they will be equally surprised by how fast it is going
Question what would cause this engine (Stock) to Break timing belts? i know age , bad idler bearings,weak belt tensioner or oil on belt. But this is not the case...so what is happening? Marks perfect, runs perfect then out of nowhere it breaks at low rpm , leaving a stop light or turning corner. Happened twice less than 2,500 miles on new Honda Belt? What should I look for to solve this????
Damn man love the v6. You missed out that the rdx went from turbo 4 to a v6. Missed the zdx has a v6. The j series was always clockwise rotation even though d,b and h were ccw. I thought this engine was developed by American Honda in the United States, would love if someone verified the last.
Thank you, I love my J35 in my Acura MDX. Could you tell me why my engine has more power than a Honda Odyssey and other V6 Honda models have any modifications? MDX is very heavy but with 4 wheel drive it goes like a bullet
A company just needs to make an awesome looking hood with a bump for j series swap (or rework/metal work oem hoods if people want to stay oem), like how the g2 eclipse has a bump to make up for the timing belt/cams.
Back in the spo-com years (mid 1990s to mid 2000s) there were a lot of aftermarket companies making car body styling parts, many of them made hoods with either vents, cowls or even taller that mimics hoods for American cars with tall engines. Too bad all them went out of the market. However I think with some creativity maybe the scoops available for the Imprezas can be put on the civics hoods and make that hole less noticeable.
I have a 2006 Acura MDX 3.5L. I'd like to swap out the IM for a 3.7L , but not sure from what vehicles or years, can you make a suggestion? Hopefully I won't need a bigger TB, or do I get it with a larger TB? Will it consume more gas for the extra power? I'm a subscriber!
Sorry, had to give a thumbs down for not mentioning VCM problems, timing belt and cam pitting. Best bet is disable VCM via one of the many easy to install aftermarket devices, unless you don't mind burning ~qt oil ever 1000 miles, going through cat converters and engine mounts more often. Nothing you can do about timing belt beside changing every 105K miles and hope the tensioner doesn't fail in between TB changes, in which case engine is gone. Engine from a so called quality make like Honda should have timing chain, not belt. Honda cams suffer pitting wiithout the zinc levels oils of yesteryear had. Don't expect Honda to fix any of this on future years of this engine. There will be no more R&D to improve this engine given direction industry is going with hybrids and electric vehicles.
I have a 2009 accord exl 3.5 vcm with 170k miles did timing at 150k … still running strong. It does burn more oil than normal but that started at around 140k so I check it once in a while. Other than that, I’ve had non of the issues you mentioned. Most people don’t keep cars that long and rack up 170k miles.
Agreed. Most valuable thing I did was install S-VCM to bypass the VCM. Terrible design that sounded good in theory, sucked in reality. My 2014 Accord has 75,000 miles, doesn't use a drop of oil and is full time V6. Gets around 28mpg combined. Aside from the design flaws you listed, I'm hoping for another 100,000 miles if not more.
I have a 6-6 accord 8th gen and I wish I had the knowhow and resources to add forced induction. At the moment it's all I can do just to keep the dash free from yellow lights lol.
My ONLY complaint with the engine is that it still uses a timing belt. Honda needs to convert it to a chain, or make it a non interference engine...converting it to a chain would be easier and less expensive...
Timing belt engines are a little more forgiving about oil changes and because the belt is a maintenance item they make it accessible and easier to change. Timing chains are supposed to be good for the life of the engine but when things go wrong it's supper expensive to fix.
@@jacobvanbruggen5462 I've watched the video on replacing the timing belt on this engine and it's definitely NOT easy to change. I can see why mechanics charge $1000 or more to do it....
hello having trouble finding any info or books on color code for main bearings J35 code on the block is CCCCC and crankshaft journal CC on top of 46569 thanks for any help
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I have a 04 Saturn Vue with the J35S1 it comes with 250HP and 243TRQ And i absolutely love my motor
I have a question what j or k series engines should I swap in a 2019 Honda CR-V. I want 1000 ground HP in the CR-V and I have seen a lot of videos about it also I want to have it still AWD. Please help if any advice.
If I get the biggest hood spacers would it still be needed to cut the hood ?
Hey yo, seems like alot of people ask questions here, I recently came into owning a 2007 honda pilot ex l, it has a J35A9 ij it, and I'm wondering if all these other parts from the other models will still fit on it, unsure, peace and love ✌
Honda downplays the numbers on the J35 (specifically, the J35Y2). It's producing close to or more than 300hp at the crank. I used to think the J35 was seriously an underwhelming engine until you realize engines like the VQ35 and Toyota's V6, the 2GR are running DOHC, a more advanced variable valve time system, higher compression numbers, direct fuel injection, and yet, the J35 still meets or exceeds their performance numbers with low compression (10:1), SOHC, relative V-TEC system, low r.pm. (6800 r.p.m.), and port-injection. If Honda were to employ DOHC, increase the compression numbers, add port/direct injection, a more advanced variable valve timing, and increase the redline (8000 r.p.m.), I have no doubt the J35 could easily 350+ whp (410 at the crank). However, having that much technology in a Honda V6 would increase the cost considerably. The J35 is an incredible well built engine that clearly shows how Honda doesn't have to overly complicate engine technology to meet or exceed their rivals. On the other hand, it would be nice if Honda did release Type-R variant of the J35. A nice good bye to show the world what Honda can do with NA V6.
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Beautifully said brother 💙
This man said it all.
Meh, not really always the case. There's a saying in engineering that the simpler you can keep things, the better.
American terms, modernize a simple design that works. GM kept improving upon the small block push rod V8 engines such as the LS series. While Ford wanted to change the envelope as much as they can, pushing the next best design out always such as the DOHC 32V V8 Coyote. They both make the same horsepower but one is much simpler.
I have read that the reason they went with the sohc is because having exhaust vtec only gave a minimal improvement and it was not worth the added complexity and size
I have a 2011 Accord EXL V6. The gas mileage is terrible, but the torque and acceleration is why I want to keep it forever.
aye pretty similar here 2010 3.5L EX-L crosstour J35Z2 with VCM i-vtec and it is sick. it’s such a sleeper, i slapped a cold air intake on her with a slightly opened exhaust, can’t wait to gap some unsuspecting teenagers 😂 sounds like a straight 3 in eco, then out of nowhere comes the lion 😈
@@B4B0-SoundCloud i have the same crosstour, do u notice shaking/vibrations when accelerating around 70-100km/h?
I got 35.8 mpg, most of the time its around 29, so where's that bad for a 273hp engine? Not in my world.
@@MikeYurbasovich I get about 18 mpg city and 26 highway.
😂im dead literally getting 9 in my truck
I love how he mentions it as possibly the best v6
no the best NA v6 is the VQ37VHR
@@pushhrodd01 I have a 2014 q60s 6mt. Vq37vhr there are pros to both motors. The VQ makes more power and revs higher but the Honda v6s don’t burn any oil unlike VQ. Honda v6 are also super smooth
@@mrmiagi6052 J37 is notorious for burning oil. I mean, all Honda engines are known for burning oil.
What about the VR38DETT? I mean if we're talking strictly power, not many V6's can match it.
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One of my favorite engines of all time. Very easy to work on, smooth, muscular sounding, torquey, fuel efficient (when driving normally), reliable (especially non-VCM versions), & looks beautiful under the hood vs. other V6 engines.
Muscular sounding lol. Until you hear an LS1. But nah it’s a nice motor lots of hp.
@@forfun6273 dude, this video is all about a V6 engine. If we were talking about V8s then sure. But for a V6 this engine series from Honda sounds amazing!
@@MrSamPhoenix yeah I was just being a pos troll really the J35y V6 is close to the original LS1 the V6 is like 280-310where the LS1 is 305 to 350. Which is downright insane. A whole 2.2L to get at most 70hp. Losing 100ftlbs. Of torque that. Still insane. I think they’re coming out with a 5L v8 though
My Odyssey minivan does 0-60 in 6.7 seconds, the J35 are powerful and plus has that almighty VTEC!
Edit: Caranddriver got 0-60 in 6.5 seconds with the odyssey which is impressive for a 280 hp, 4500 lbs Minivan
@@aimxdy8680 indeed! But what year is your Odyssey?
my glory days working as a Acura Tech in the early to late 2000s i was trained on the J series engines and i loved them. simple to work on very basic and great service life. i still own my 2004 TL 6 speed manual bought it brand new.
godspeed. wish i never sold mine. 05 with 230k and had absolutely no issues. The starter almost left me stranded but i was able to get home and replace it there. Top tier cars, seriously
@@AfternoonProductions absolutely. i would buy another in a heartbeat.
Great video! I’ll be using a J series in my next build. I learned a few things from this video. Thank You
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If it went to a timing chain it’d definitely be the best v6 on the market cause the fact these new pilots and passports hit 60 faster than the si civics are amazing
It is really nutty.
My 04 oddessey can keep up right next to one
What's wrong with a belt? I much prefer belts to chains. They're really not that hard or expensive to replace and being a mechanic i see well maintained belt engines lasting longer than chain engines as a rule
@@carterthiessen2664 absolutely agree with this, I’d rather change and maintain a belt than a chain which is much more costly and used plastics as tensioner, guides, etc
it takes 5 minutes and a wrench to change belt on J35
Some belts are steel enforced, though OEM lasts well over 100K
Just turned 100K miles in my 2006 Saturn Vue with the J35/L66 VTEC engine. Very fun grocery getter to drive, will try to keep it together for another 100K miles!
Keep the oil changed and it'll do another 100k easy. We have an 04 Vue with the J35A4 and it's at 239k. Sounds and runs great, sadly the Vue's body is rusting away.
Hey. Good day. Lol. My father has an 06 Vue V6. We just did a major tune up to his vehicle with over 100k miles. Damn that thing is quick. I dislike most Saturn vehicles. This engine redeemed it 100%!!!!
One of the best surprises of my life was my 2004 Saturn VUE with the J35 engine. I got rid of it at 235,000 miles as no one could figure out why my AC clutch had a mind of its own. (I should have dug deeper, as it WAS fixable). I used Mobil 1 with 10,000 intervals for my oil changes and it never leaked nor used oil. Not a drop.
I now have the J35Y in my 2015 CrossTour and, well, I'm just not sure I'll ever have another car without a J35Y engine. (My vanity license plate on my CT is "J35Y 278" to represent the engine type and horsepower.)
I think Honda did us all a disservice by removing this engine's availability from the Accord. Toyota was smart for keeping their V6 availibility for their Camry line up.
@@douglaslippertindy Hi. How did your compressor have a mind of its own? Any other issues you can list? Thx
300k miles on my all original '08 RL with J35. Only regular maintenance, synthetic oil. For tat matter entire drivetrain is all original. I regularly use paddle shifters, and will effortlessly hit redline if needed. Great car, great engine.
Does that have same transmission as 2007/2008 TL / TL type S? I have an 07 tl type s and the automatic** transmission downshifting is pretty jerky. 238k km
@@excess.subiefl0w Sorry, I have no idea.
@@excess.subiefl0whave you tried rev matching or are you just dumping the clutch into a lower gear
@@josephdunham9273 sorry I should have specified auto trans 😂 it's alot smoother in D but if I put in manual mode, it hates downshifting so much
@@excess.subiefl0w the viscosity of the fluid could help make a difference other than that flashing the tcm or changing shift solenoids maybe even the way the engine drops rpm on manual downshift could be suspect but that's all just off the top of my head
Great vid! My daily is an accord 2 dr with the J35y and 6 speed manual. Love this engine, stupid reliable and makes surprisingly good power
Same it's a fun daily
i want one
What year is yours?. Mines 2011accord 2Dr
@@marlonrichardson5035 mine is a 2013 so 9th gen. And nice that's the 8.5 gen if I'm not mistaken?
Same, but I've got the 8th gen 6mt. Really surprising the power it puts out (often too much for the wheels to handle lol)
Despite the trade-offs made for low vs high torque, the J30/35 in the Accords gives you nice 100 kph to 140 kph acceleration.
J30 owner with the famous vcm system..no problems what so ever, love my Elysion and I am super happy with the choice I've made as the alternative was k24 and I 'didn't want to rev my minivan to 9k from light to light'
Thanks for this video, very informative😊
ironically k24 is legit the best 4cyl engine ever built. I’ve had 2 and they were both 200k plus before selling
My grandma just gave me her '09 Accord V6 now that she stopped driving, and I could not friggin believe how hard this big 'ol grandma car pulls on the top end...
I haven't had a Honda in 20 years but I was pretty into them as a teen... I'm pretty sure this four door sedan would smoke any of the tuned, manual trans Civics and Integras my buddies and I had in high school. 😂
I'm really enjoying driving this car, more than I thought I would. Comfy, easy to drive, handles well for a bigger car that isn't even marketed as a sports sedan... but that screaming V6 is my favorite feature. 😁👍
My '10 v6 accord will smoke most 4 cyl ricer cars it's fantastic
accord is a sleeper, especially the V6 & 6 speed manual !
@@stevejeffrey11 yeag
2006 Ridgeline with 190k miles, checking in. J35 is still rock solid reliable in 2024 with just normal maintenance. Maybe it's not a truck. But after owning it for 18 years, I can confirm a 250hp V-TEC-powered AWD mini-van with a truck bed is still pretty bad-ass in its own way.
That’s it😮 come on you were just getting started, I need to learn a lot more than this 😊 thanks, please keep em coming 😊
I have a j35a3 with a 6spd lsd trans in my 98 Honda Accord sedan... with basic bolt on and stock ecu... was able to run a 13.3 @ 108mph on cheap Chinese brand tires...
I had a J35 in a 2010 TL and it was WONDERFUL. I wish i had it back. Prior to that i had an Integra with a B series four cyl and it was also wonderful. Great video summary. Thanks. Dammit.
Exactly why we're building my wife's Odyssey 👌🏼 Wonderful Engine
My 2003 acura tl-s had the 3.2 and still ran perfectly at 385k miles when I sold it. My wife's current vehicle is a 2nd gen rdx 3.5. Great motor with good power and efficiency. You didn't really cover bad... timing belt and oil from vvt that drips on alternator.
I love this engine in my 13 Ridgeline, rev happy, and smooth.
i’ve been waiting for this moment.
Loved it in my 2008 accord be with the 6 speed. I passed it down to my little sister and has been good to her. I'm looking to get the new MDX SH-AWD and happy that it has a refined J35 still
you should have gotten your sister an automatic
@@automotivetv9861 she loves her 8th gen 6-6, her financee is a mechanic so that thing is in excellent condition. She can't find a reason to trade up .
@@freeignition ohh:)
The 2008 accord coupe v6 is what I’m about to buy. What about the earth dreams eco mode though with the VCM? I feel like it constantly turning to 4 cylinders it will wear certain cylinders out faster than others
I think I've done well with the parts mixing: J35A1 block, crank and rods, J32A2 pistons, heads and cams, J37A2 intake manifold, FBO, like, literally everything, I think, and a J32A2 ECU. The car is a beast, but I blew the differential in my B7WA transmission recently. Don't know whether it was just a bad diff, or it's too weak by design for this kind of motor. Anyone know whether a differential from an old Honda Odyssey is any more durable?
Wow you did all of that?! How much did it cost, and what we’re the performance numbers?
@@MrSamPhoenix it was about 130 thousand rubles (I live in Russia), I don't remember the exchange rate in 2021, but let's say it was 75-ish to the dollar, that's about 1700-1800 dollars.
You can use the one from the oddessey. Now the pilot you cannot. You want the baya trans. From the 07 on up from the accord.
Honda had all kinds of issues with the early 5 speed autos simply because by designed it would get starved for lubrication on the second gear so it would end up slipping. The Honda trans was a different breed. It was setup like a manual. Why they were othen called the hondamatic.
It is hands down the best v6 production car engine.
I didn't expect this one, but well Bryce, thx, I've been considering at some point, a 10th gen Civic swapped with this very engine, try to compare it to the VQ35 or make the 2GR video and compare it to this very engine, these 3 have similar displacement though the J35 is the only one to have an undersquare bore-stroke ratio
with the aggressively geared 6 speed manual, one of the most fun and best sounding engines I ever drove
when VTEC kicks in it's like holy $%^& time to shift, Hondas are not easy as people think to drive well, need to time the revs & shifts perfectly
Ive seen a j32a2 online with the j37 crank rods and piston aftermarket heads and costum intake manifold! It was a crate engine and it was rated at 435hp and 317 ft torque 10,000$
I have one in my Vue. I love it. If you notice, it's mostly the V6 Vues that have survived and are still around.
My brothers 8th gen accord just got smashed and I may be getting the J35 out of it, Thinking about slapping it in my S2k or maybe making a dune buggy with it to play on the sand dunes. This video is just what I needed to watch right now, thanks!
Exactly which 8th gen and what j35 ? The manual coupes have the best one. As for the sedan they’re equipped with vcm and don’t use vtec lobes
My 2006 Saturn Vue, with J35, is actually shockingly fast, especially off the line. Nobody expects an old GM SUV to move like it does!
fr I have an '02 MDX which is basically the same setup as a vue redline, but larger and heavier. The awd paired with the 3.5 litres of torque gives it an insane jump off the line with really solid grip
Are those suv plastic doors like it was on the cars?
@@cartler yes!! Also, the Acura SH-AWD system is supposed to be really really good! I’d love to have an MDX! Cheers!
@@DJV94022 yes, all plastic body panels except hood, roof and liftgate.
I absolutely love the way the js sound
Love the J Series engine, if you take care of her she will take care of you. One thing he forgot to mention, change the timing belt and the components every 90,000 to 100,000 miles and keep your eye on the coolant and be sure to do your oil changes.
@user-pv8sx8xm4uthe average person don't know much about piston rings yet every engine has them. so the point is?
What's up with keeping an eye on the coolant? Water pump leaks?
I just started to disassemble my j35 I just bought and this makes me feel so much better about my purchase
LOVE LOVE LOVE your info. I recently bought a J35 Honda Pilot with low miles, but I have Cat probs starting and was considering doing some work on it to increase my engine output with the intake as well as larger plenum. I never considered a J pipe. That is really nice. So thank you for your knowledge!
Underrated channel, keep up the solid work !
Bought a Honda legend yesterday for 2.5k...love it!
Our 06' Turbo Accord J35A7 Swap makes 550whp on just 8psi. We (HalferLand Performance) specialize in everything Honda Jseries Performance related. They are amazing engines and super underrated
Please do the nissan VR30DDTT next please😅
Hoping for a follow up video on the J35Y8 3.5 V6 DOHC and No VTEC
Thank you for posting this video! I have a '14 Honda Crosstour EX-L V6 4wd, J35Y1 motor. Love it! Good info on the performance exhaust. I will be looking into that.
Love the Crosstour
Are you experiencing starter issues? I have 100,000 kms on mine and have experienced issues lately
Didn’t know about the J35 til I started driving my wife’s odyssey 😂 lol now I love it
I had a j35 2007 Honda pilot with 350k on it . Now i have a 2013 pilot in started to do things to it . So the j pipe fits on all v6 engines
yeah but some sit differently.. just search for a j pipe for your car.. try healtoe automotive
Yours was a manual or auto?
@@aseemagarwal6040 mine is manual
Got a 2007 Acura RL with 300k miles. The J35A8 in it is pulling very strong, doesn't burn a drop of oil .
05 RL, car is bulletproof wit 300 hp
Super slept on car
Best all around engine of all time....Get one today!
I have a 99 Accord Ex thinking of swapping my J30 to the J35. Any tips/advice on where to go or what research options i have?
I have an 08 accord v6 coupe auto trans, and have so far put on a takeda sri, tl type s cams, throttle body spacer, fully custom 2.5 in exhaust with one cat delete, on a 93 tune making 315 horsepower, putting on the j32 heads and j37 crank and intake tho I’m gonna need to look into that, especially that j pipe
Can the transmission take that much power?
I know this is an old video, but I can say from my experiences that the J-series engines without displacement-on-demand are amazing engines. A good friend of mine has a 2007 Acura TL with the 3.2 liter and its been such a great engine. On long drives it is not unheard of for my friend to get 35 miles per gallon at 80 miles per hour. In town, it has no trouble pulling around at idle and it is willing to go as soon as you touch the throttle, even with the insanely tall geared 5 speed auto.
I’m sad he didn’t recognize the Honda Crosstour that has the j35z2 in it😔
I actually picked one of these j35z2 from a acura rdx for my eg hatch
In a 2023 Honda Pilot now, still rocking the J series!
I am agree with you bc i have a 9th gen accord v6 i have full bolt on and tune. It really wakes up the car.. great engine.
I have an 09 8th gen Accord LXP with the J35z in it and I always had si's growing up and the girlfriend wanted the accord so I was like ok but I'm getting the V6 so I found a super clean LxP with Navigation and black leather heated seats the whole works and I went to test drive it and I dropped it down on first and I was like imma just pull through to mid 3rd and check the the tranny and wasn't not expecting the huge smile I got man I was like whoa this thing really digs down low and I hit second and it grabbed and I was at 70 quick and was like ok honey we can get this one LMAO😂😂...great car man.
I had bought my daughter a 07 vue a few years ago and now have it. It has the 3.5 in it and was wondering what could be done to it to make it last many more yrs.
Honestly just do your maintenance on time take care of the car and it should be good just make sure you keep a close eye out on your oil because these j series are known to burn oil and change it every 5 thousands miles or so
Good to know I’m going to see what I get out of my j35 accord
2:56 the J has been paired with hybrids before. the 7th gen accord used a j30 (i believe a4) w the IMA hybrid battery. it was a dumpster fire tho which is why you dont see that anymore
Well so much for everything I need to know. I was hoping to hear the difference in the variance between the a1 - a9 etcetera
I have a '14 Honda Accord v6 Sedan and this car is quick. I'm glad I got it. I may just get a turbo or it later on.
Same year and model. These are the biggest sleepers on the road. Put it in sport mode, take off the traction control and hang on. A family sedan with an attitude.
@@brentbeardsley655 for real the gears are pretty solid too in sport mode.
i had a 2011 j35 2dr, it was stupid quick and damn reliable.
If yall have this 3.5 with vcm disable it by installing the aftermarket wire it will save your engine!
I wish Honda made a DOHC V6 J-series 😂
It is interesting that for things like Porsche, Ferarri, BMW, Lotus, and Corvette track builds with 1000hp Honda engine swaps many people still prefer using the I4 K-series instead of the bigger displacement V6 J-series.
K series has more support. Only reason
The new Acura tlx type s is a 3.0 dohc v6 Turbo 😏
The J-series engines are not only bigger in size and harder to fit in certain chassis, but they especially weigh more. Great and reliable engine, though.
Just bought a passport and love it ! Loaded with 5 people and luggage she still moves
You forgot about VCM. VCM is present in many J35s and has caused some issues. Some VCM J35 engines are also prone to premature camshaft wear.
That camshaft wear was due to the rocker shaft bridge being torqued incorrectly from the factory. There was a TSB about it. Either way, VCM was always a load of unnecessary problems (keyword being unnecessary). There is another common issue with J series rear bank cams being spalled. That seems like a valve clearance or oil supply issue (to the head). You'll find a LOT of J series that "tick" and it sounds like a valve issue, but NOBODY knows what the sound is. It's not valves, because the noise isn't present for the first 15 seconds after startup. I've found countless people with this issue. Also, the original service manual scheduled valve lash adjustments for "when noisy." Major mistake. Other shops have found that valve lash adjustments were necessary after only 20K miles on most J series.
@@Npc5150 On the Odyssey forum after seeing many users' experiences, we've come to a general consensus that a valve adjustment is a good idea at some point between 150-200k miles.
I have a 2007 Vue. The J35 came in the 2004 to 2007 V6 Vues. I gather the J35 engine in the Vue is the same one as the 2001 to 2002 Acura MDX. What I'm wondering is if it's the same tranny as well...
Is Honda's 3.5 L J35Y6 more reliable then Toyota's famous 2GR-FKS which is used in well known vehicles?
If only Honda could've made it rwd... So much potential
the made awd i think om saturns
accord coupe v6 6speed is like an NSX
What you think about the new turbo charged J series 👀
I don’t think it’s a J ? Could be wrong
yeah from the early reports it looks to be a new C engine or something else on the tlx type s.. doesn't look like a j at all.. and it's dohc
@@aoescool supposedly it’s called J30AT
@@static.cr3 hmm may 20th can't come fast enough
@@aoescool lol I might get one honestly. But 5 years from now. Currently have a 9th gen accord. Boosted j35
excelent technnical information. kudos
Is there a exhaust that you recommend or know of?
I've been on the fence on what motor to swap in my Baja Beetle...I was thinking a NA Subaru EJ25 for the longest time but have been seeing guys recently with Honda J-Series in a Baja. 🤔
Great content, do you plan on doing a video on the bmw v8s? m60 m62 and s62 :)
I have an Acura MDX 2006. Id like to swap out the Intake Manifold with a J37 Intake Manifold. Which vehicel can I get it from and can it be a Magnesium IM? Great info, thanks.
Do you have a video on the best j series parts swap for a power build? I'm thinking about making my Accord coupe worth driving ( it has a f23/auto in it currently).
I've got a 2010 Accord Coupe V6 6MT. Real quick, but I'd love to modify it and get it tuned. The engine is great but it can be even better.
I'd even like to try to swap in an LSD someday, when I have another car to daily. At that point, my Accord will become a track car. People will be surprised to see an Accord on a track, they will be equally surprised by how fast it is going
my 05 rl makes me wish it had a k series. Im always chasing smoke from the exhaust or valve adjustment issues 😭
Seeing a supercharged J35 honda pilot blew my mind.
My Vue hits hard man , surprises a lot of ricers.
Question what would cause this engine (Stock) to Break timing belts? i know age , bad idler bearings,weak belt tensioner or oil on belt. But this is not the case...so what is happening? Marks perfect, runs perfect then out of nowhere it breaks at low rpm , leaving a stop light or turning corner. Happened twice less than 2,500 miles on new Honda Belt? What should I look for to solve this????
This is an interference engine. How is it breaking belts without destroying the engine?
Can you remake this video or do a update for the new j seres engin with it dull cam inside of single cam engine
And the Crosstour! Dont forget about us!
I have a ridgeline with the J35Z5, been solid
Damn man love the v6. You missed out that the rdx went from turbo 4 to a v6. Missed the zdx has a v6. The j series was always clockwise rotation even though d,b and h were ccw. I thought this engine was developed by American Honda in the United States, would love if someone verified the last.
Thank you, I love my J35 in my Acura MDX. Could you tell me why my engine has more power than a Honda Odyssey and other V6 Honda models have any modifications? MDX is very heavy but with 4 wheel drive it goes like a bullet
Finally! Now do a Nissan TB48DE
A company just needs to make an awesome looking hood with a bump for j series swap (or rework/metal work oem hoods if people want to stay oem), like how the g2 eclipse has a bump to make up for the timing belt/cams.
Back in the spo-com years (mid 1990s to mid 2000s) there were a lot of aftermarket companies making car body styling parts, many of them made hoods with either vents, cowls or even taller that mimics hoods for American cars with tall engines. Too bad all them went out of the market.
However I think with some creativity maybe the scoops available for the Imprezas can be put on the civics hoods and make that hole less noticeable.
I used bg epr in this motor and it worked amazing
It’d be great if you could put together a list for a complete J series Frankenstein motor. Thanks!!
I drive a Ridgeline’21, and I like it, smooth
I have a 2006 Acura MDX 3.5L.
I'd like to swap out the IM for a 3.7L , but not sure from what vehicles or years, can you make a suggestion? Hopefully I won't need a bigger TB, or do I get it with a larger TB? Will it consume more gas for the extra power? I'm a subscriber!
Sorry, had to give a thumbs down for not mentioning VCM problems, timing belt and cam pitting. Best bet is disable VCM via one of the many easy to install aftermarket devices, unless you don't mind burning ~qt oil ever 1000 miles, going through cat converters and engine mounts more often. Nothing you can do about timing belt beside changing every 105K miles and hope the tensioner doesn't fail in between TB changes, in which case engine is gone. Engine from a so called quality make like Honda should have timing chain, not belt. Honda cams suffer pitting wiithout the zinc levels oils of yesteryear had. Don't expect Honda to fix any of this on future years of this engine. There will be no more R&D to improve this engine given direction industry is going with hybrids and electric vehicles.
Very well put .
I have a 2009 accord exl 3.5 vcm with 170k miles did timing at 150k … still running strong. It does burn more oil than normal but that started at around 140k so I check it once in a while. Other than that, I’ve had non of the issues you mentioned. Most people don’t keep cars that long and rack up 170k miles.
Agreed. Most valuable thing I did was install S-VCM to bypass the VCM. Terrible design that sounded good in theory, sucked in reality. My 2014 Accord has 75,000 miles, doesn't use a drop of oil and is full time V6. Gets around 28mpg combined. Aside from the design flaws you listed, I'm hoping for another 100,000 miles if not more.
I have a 6-6 accord 8th gen and I wish I had the knowhow and resources to add forced induction. At the moment it's all I can do just to keep the dash free from yellow lights lol.
If you were going to do a turbo j series with a displacement limit of 3.33 liters what block and head would you consider to be the best option?
6 speed or don't bother. The autos will never hold up.
Don’t forget the Acura CL, I know cause I own one 💜
Bro same
Me too 👍
My ONLY complaint with the engine is that it still uses a timing belt. Honda needs to convert it to a chain, or make it a non interference engine...converting it to a chain would be easier and less expensive...
Timing belt engines are a little more forgiving about oil changes and because the belt is a maintenance item they make it accessible and easier to change. Timing chains are supposed to be good for the life of the engine but when things go wrong it's supper expensive to fix.
@@jacobvanbruggen5462 I've watched the video on replacing the timing belt on this engine and it's definitely NOT easy to change. I can see why mechanics charge $1000 or more to do it....
Is there a manual tranby for the J35 either 5 or 6spd. What cars can with the manual
hello having trouble finding any info or books on color code for main bearings J35 code on the block is CCCCC and crankshaft journal CC on top of 46569 thanks for any help
Hopefully interest in this engine picks up and a better ECU/Tuning option pops up.
Question will the J35A or what's the best V6 Honda motor fit my 1998 honda Accord V6
Ive had both vq37hr and j35 and j35 is less power but much better preferred…. Its reliable as in i can stop the throttle without remorse
i was thinking on putting this j35 on my nissan hardbody i need to find the easys way to bolt in
I have a 2006 Acura RL j35a8 blown engine can I put a j35 from a 2005 Honda Accord would it work?