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The same engine also has a main page: Honda J30A1.
Acura J30A1 specs: 3.0L (182.9 ci) 6-cylinder, 86 x 86 mm (3.3858 x 3.3858 in) bore and stroke, 9.4:1 compression. Rated 200 hp, 1997–1999.
The Acura J30A1 is exactly square — 3.3858" bore and 3.3858" stroke are the same — which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.3858" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,100 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 30.5 ci (500 cc).
9.4:1 on aluminum heads is low by modern standards and generally happy on regular pump fuel.
It is one of 18 engines in the Honda J-series family, the smallest at 182.9 ci. 3 factory variants share these dimensions, rated at 200 hp across 1997–1999.
| Displacement | 182.9 ci / 3 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.3858" |
| Stroke | 3.3858" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Compression ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm (factory limit) |
| Advertised HP | 200 hp |
| Years | 1997–1999 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | J30A1 net | 200 @ 5500 | 195 lb-ft @ 4700 | 9.4:1 |
| 1998 | J30A1 net | 200 @ 5500 | 195 lb-ft @ 4700 | 9.4:1 |
| 1999 | J30A1 net | 200 @ 5500 | 195 lb-ft @ 4700 | 9.4:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.000 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,386 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 30.5 ci |
| Static compression | 9.4:1 — low by modern standards, generally happy on regular pump fuel |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 200 hp | J30A1 |
| 1998 | 200 hp | J30A1 |
| 1999 | 200 hp | J30A1 |
2 factory vehicles, 1997–2002. Each year opens that model's engine table.