J-series

J32A2

J32A2 (CL Type-S)

Displacement

3.2L V6

Configuration

V6 60-degree

Power

260 hp (USDM)

Torque

315 Nm (232 lb-ft) @ 3500-5500 rpm

Compression

10.5:1

Bore × Stroke

89.0 mm x 86.0 mm

Valvetrain

SOHC VTEC

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Fuel System

PGM-FI

Years

2001-2003

Factory Fitment

Acura CL Type-S, TL Type-S (as J32A2); Acura CL Type-S, Acura TL Type-S, Honda Inspire Type-S

Notes

Torquey V6 swap candidate for Accord platforms; heavy front weight penalty in smaller chassis.

Swaps using the J32A2

Guides mentioning the J32A2

Difficult 1-2 days

Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)

Easy 15-30 minutes

Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)

Expert 6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)

Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit

Difficult 6-10 hours

Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit

Difficult 4-6 hours

Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit

Difficult 3-4 hours

Honda Fit (GE8) HomeLink and Ambient Light Retrofit Using an Acura TSX Overhead Console

Moderate 4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)

DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings

Expert Several days (initial build completed in about 13 days)

J32A3 V6 Swap with Plug-and-Play Harness: Retaining Drive-by-Wire Throttle

Difficult 3-5 hours

Diagnosing Dead ECT, CMP and Wideband O2 Signals After a K-Series Conversion Harness Swap