What is the big difference between J32 and J30

Toyojake · Nov 21, 2010

Sorry if this has been covered, but I couldn't find much info comparing the two. Ive been doing some research recently on swapping a CL-S 6 speed into my AV6 and have been seeing that a lot of people opt to swap in a J32 as opposed to keeping the J30, and I'd like to know why? I don't know much about the J32 but isn't the block the same as the J30, and its nothing more than an enlarged stroke giving minimal gains compared to the J30 and compared to the added cost of engine replacement instead of only replacing the transmission? Is the J32 really that much better than the J30?

F23A1AT · Nov 21, 2010

Is this a trick question? 0_o

AllGOnoSHOW · Nov 21, 2010

There are quite a few perks about the 3.2 versus the 3.0 - more aggressive cam, better air flow design, among others . If you are going to spend the time and money just swap the 3.5 and 6 speed.

imaricer:) · Nov 21, 2010

the j32 is the cl-S motor, right?

AllGOnoSHOW · Nov 21, 2010

HondaLuver83 · Nov 21, 2010

j32 in both the CL/TL.The type s has the same engine but higher compression and different tuning and exhaust. I think

Accord_V6_400m · Nov 21, 2010

Huge difference!

Actually has a real VTEC system and not the economy version
Higher compression 9.4 vs 10.5
Better flowing heads 36mm intake valve vs 34mm intake for J30, cams better too
Higher flowing intake manifold, tricked out top compression rings on the CLS pistons.

Basically much better flow
200cc more of displacement
1 full point higher in compression

Stock your looking at 260hp vs 200, The J32 can easily go up to 300, J30 not so much haha.

WHEEELMAN · Nov 22, 2010

J32/J35 is better and bigger.

J30 was good in its days, but no more. I highly recommend you go J32 or J35 along with your 6-speed.

RedRyder · Nov 23, 2010

The J32 is an extraordinarily engineered motor that was revolutionary when Acura brought it out. I've got an article on it I'll try to find, it's pretty interesting. Basically takes what Accord_V6_400 said and explains it in detail.

Simple version, J32 is way more advanced than the J30.

00accord91 · Nov 23, 2010

correct me if im wrong but i think i read somewhere also that the j32's have forged internals? nad hte j30's has like cast internals...some **** like that

What is the big difference between J32 and J30

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