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Originally Posted by Marrk
I don't know much about the engines under discussion. Frankly, I can't even follow all of the references to engine code numbers. But I skimmed this off Wiki:
The J-series was Honda's second V6 engine family, introduced in 1996. It is a 60° V6 – Honda's existing C-series was a 90° engine. The J-series was designed for transverse mounting. It has a shorter bore spacing (98 mm/3.86 in), shorter connecting rods, and a special smaller crankshaft than the C-series for compactness. All current J-series engines are SOHC 4-valve designs with VTEC variable valve timing.
The J-series engine was designed in the United States by Honda engineers. It is built at Honda's Anna, Ohio engine plant.
One unique feature of some J-family engine models is Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system. The system uses the i-VTEC system to turn off one bank of cylinders under light loads, turning the V6 into a straight-3. The latest Variable Cylinder Management system is able to turn off one bank of cylinders or one cylinder on opposing banks, allowing for three-cylinder use under light loads or four-cylinder use under medium loads.
To me, a V6 that has VCM sounds like a fuel economy engine, rather than a performance engine.
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Not all Js are alike. I specifically said the J32, which makes 260 hp and 240 lbs of torque stock. here's a stock one in a civic body for performance comparison
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no traction in first, second and third LOL.
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Although it will be a logistical nightmare lol being transverse and all, it should be worth it. The dynos are impressive. It's going in my car this year, hopefully. There's still somewhat of a bare market to tuning accessories, but the civic guys are making it popular from their swaps. Hasport even makes custom mounts for them now.