J-series
J35Z2
J35Z2 SOHC i-VTEC with VCM
Displacement
3.5L (3471 cc)
Configuration
V6 60-degree
Power
268-279 hp @ 6200 rpm (varies by year)
Torque
336-344 Nm (248-254 lb-ft) @ 4900-5100 rpm
Compression
10.5:1
Bore × Stroke
89.0 mm x 93.0 mm
Valvetrain
SOHC i-VTEC with VCM
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Fuel System
PGM-FI
OBD
OBD2
Redline
6900 rpm
Years
2008-2018
Factory Fitment
Honda Accord V6, Honda Accord Crosstour, Acura RDX, Honda Inspire (JDM); RDX (TB4, 2013-2018); RDX (TB3, 2013-2018)
Notes
Widely used VCM V6 whose output rose gradually over its long production run; runs 3/4/6-cylinder modes in Gen 2 and 3/6-cylinder in Gen 3.
Swaps using the J35Z2
Guides mentioning the J35Z2
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