J-series

J30A1

J30A1 SOHC VTEC V6

Displacement

3.0L (2997 cc)

Configuration

V6 60-degree

Power

200 hp (149 kW), later 210 hp (157 kW)

Torque

264 Nm (195 lb-ft), later 271 Nm (200 lb-ft)

Bore × Stroke

86.0 mm x 86.0 mm

Valvetrain

SOHC VTEC

Aspiration

Naturally aspirated

Fuel System

PGM-FI

OBD

OBD2b

Years

1996-2002

Factory Fitment

Acura 3.0CL, Honda Accord V6; Accord (CG1, 1998-2002); Accord (CG2, 1998-2002)

Notes

One of the first J-series engines offered in North America, used in early Accord V6 and Acura CL models.

Swaps using the J30A1

Guides mentioning the J30A1

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

Difficult 3-5 hours

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