J-series

J32A3

J32A3 SOHC VTEC V6

Displacement

3.2L (3210 cc)

Configuration

V6 60-degree

Power

270 hp (2004-2005), 258 hp (2006-2008) @ 6200 rpm

Torque

323 Nm (238 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm

Compression

11.0:1

Bore × Stroke

89.0 mm x 86.0 mm

Valvetrain

SOHC VTEC

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Fuel System

PGM-FI

Years

2004-2008

Factory Fitment

Acura TL

Notes

High-compression 3.2L; output was revised downward for 2006 due to a change in the SAE power measurement standard. VTEC engages around 4700 rpm.

Swaps using the J32A3

Guides mentioning the J32A3

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