The J30A displaces 2,997 cc (2.997 L; 182.9 cu in) and is a SOHC VTEC design. Output for the light weight 250 lb (110 kg) J30A1 was 200 hp (150 kW) @ 5500 rpm and 195 lb·ft (264 N·m) of torque @ 4800 rpm. The J30A4 pushed output to 240 hp (180 kW) and 212 lb·ft (287 N·m) using a three-way VTEC system, higher (10:1) compression ratio, and a novel exhaust manifold cast as one piece with the cylinder head. It weighs nearly 20 lb (9.1 kg) less and is an inch shorter than J30A1. This version was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2003 and 2004. The IMA hybrid version was on the list for 2005. In 2006 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Accord, Honda created the J30A5, which boosted output to 244 hp (SAE Net 08/04) and 211 lb·ft (SAE Net 08/04) of torque. According to Honda, horsepower gains were achieved with extensive improvements to the airflow of the intake and exhaust system.
J30A1
- 1997-1999 Acura 3.0CL
- 1999-2003 Honda Avancier
- 1998-2002 Honda Accord V6
J30A4
- 2003-2005 Honda Accord V6
J30A5
- 2006-2007 Honda Accord V6
- Variable Cylinder Management
- 2003-2007 Honda Inspire
JNA1
- 2005-2007 Honda Accord Hybrid
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