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Honda J35Z2 / J35Z3 specs: 3.5L (212.1 ci) 6-cylinder, 89 x 93 mm (3.5039 x 3.6614 in) bore and stroke, 10.5:1 compression. Rated 268-271 hp, 2008–2012.
The Honda J35Z2 / J35Z3 is close to square: 3.5039" bore against 3.6614" stroke, within 4.3%, which splits the difference between a high-revving layout and a torque layout. The 3.6614" stroke puts mean piston speed at 4,000 ft/min around 6,550 RPM, which is where a production bottom end is generally considered at its limit. Each of the 6 cylinders displaces 35.4 ci (579 cc).
10.5:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 30 engines in the J-series V6 family, sitting between the 152.6 ci and 223.6 ci members. 5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 268 to 271 hp across 2008–2012.
| Displacement | 212.1 ci / 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.5039" |
| Stroke | 3.6614" |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | V6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.957 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Advertised HP | 268–271 hp |
| Years | 2008–2012 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | J35Z2 / J35Z3 net | 268 @ 6200 | 248 lb-ft @ 5000 | 10.5:1 |
| 2009 | J35Z2 / J35Z3 net | 271 @ 6200 | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 | 10.5:1 |
| 2010 | J35Z2 / J35Z3 net | 271 @ 6200 | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 | 10.5:1 |
| 2011 | J35Z2 / J35Z3 net | 271 @ 6200 | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 | 10.5:1 |
| 2012 | J35Z2 / J35Z3 net | 271 @ 6200 | 254 lb-ft @ 5000 | 10.5:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 0.957 — square — bore and stroke are within 5%, a balanced compromise |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,661 ft/min — in the range typical of performance street engines |
| Displacement per cylinder | 35.4 ci |
| Static compression | 10.5:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 268 hp | J35Z2 / J35Z3 |
| 2009 | 271 hp | J35Z2 / J35Z3 |
| 2010 | 271 hp | J35Z2 / J35Z3 |
| 2011 | 271 hp | J35Z2 / J35Z3 |
| 2012 | 271 hp | J35Z2 / J35Z3 |
1 factory vehicle, 2008–2012. Each year opens that model's engine table.