Honda / Acura J-Series V6 (J30, J32, J35, J37) Firing Order

Firing order: 1-4-2-5-3-6 (142536).

Cylinder numbering: Transverse 60-deg V6: REAR bank 1-2-3, FRONT bank 4-5-6, No. 1 at the timing-belt end. Factory basis: Honda DTC text 'Rear Bank', NSX C30A camshaft figure 'No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 - REAR BANK', and the 1-4-2-5-3-6 order, which only alternates banks with 1-2-3 / 4-5-6 banking.

Firing order diagram

TIMING END ▲112335425466Rear bank (firewall)Front bank (radiator)
firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6. The small number by each cylinder is its place in the firing order.

Details

EnginesHonda/Acura J-series V6
Years1997-
Firing order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder numberingTransverse 60-deg V6: REAR bank 1-2-3, FRONT bank 4-5-6, No. 1 at the timing-belt end. Factory basis: Honda DTC text 'Rear Bank', NSX C30A camshaft figure 'No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 - REAR BANK', and the 1-4-2-5-3-6 order, which only alternates banks with 1-2-3 / 4-5-6 banking.

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