Honda J35 tuning questions

[LDB]

Given the 10hp and 5 ft-lb advantage for Acura, is there a way to tweak the Ridgeline to give the same output? Wiki info below.

J35Y6 - VCM

• 2015–2020 Acura TLX
• 2016–2022 Honda Pilot
• 2017+ Honda Ridgeline
• 2018+ Honda Odyssey (North America)
• 2019+ Honda Passport
• Displacement: 3.5 L; 211.8 cu in (3,471 cc)
• Bore and stroke: 89 mm × 93 mm (3.50 in × 3.66 in)
• Compression: 11.5:1
• Power: Acura TLX: 290 hp (216 kW) at 6,200 rpm
• Torque: Acura TLX: 267 lb⋅ft (362 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm
• Power: Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey: 280 hp (209 kW) at 6,000 rpm
• Torque: Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey: 262 lb⋅ft (355 N⋅m) at 4,700 rpm
• Valvetrain: 24v SOHC i-VTEC (VTEC on intake valves only)
• Redline: 6,800 rpm
• Fuel cutoff: 7,200 rpm
• Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
• VTEC engagement: 5,350 rpm

 

[ctechbob]

Probably not easily.

The Acura versions of that motor are going to require premium fuel. Don't know if the Ridgeline ECU would adjust for that or not.

 

[Patman]

There are a lot of performance shops out there that specialize in doing custom tuning for a lot of cars to get more power out of them. You just need to find the local tuner to you who specializes in Hondas and Acuras.

To be honest, 10 hp isn’t that difficult to achieve from a custom tune. I’ve gotten more than that from custom tunes on some of my previous cars.

 

[dfarr67]

And how much is that 10hp going to cost you?

 

[Patman]

And how much is that 10hp going to cost you?

It could likely be around $700 to $1000 so that’s the problem. But I will say that every car that I have ever had tuned has gotten very good gains in low end throttle response and torque, so it made normal driving a lot more fun.

 

[tbm5690]

Probably not easily.

The Acura versions of that motor are going to require premium fuel. Don't know if the Ridgeline ECU would adjust for that or not.

This. Acura doesn't require premium in the newer Js, it recommends, but the Honda ECU is the question mark.

 

[LDB]

So +35hp, +48lb tq, -1292 pounds with the simple tweak to a Type R. Think I'll leave it all as is and enjoy the comfortable ride.

 

[Hohn]

Given the 10hp and 5 ft-lb advantage for Acura, is there a way to tweak the Ridgeline to give the same output? Wiki info below.

J35Y6 - VCM

• 2015–2020 Acura TLX
• 2016–2022 Honda Pilot
• 2017+ Honda Ridgeline
• 2018+ Honda Odyssey (North America)
• 2019+ Honda Passport
• Displacement: 3.5 L; 211.8 cu in (3,471 cc)
• Bore and stroke: 89 mm × 93 mm (3.50 in × 3.66 in)
• Compression: 11.5:1
• Power: Acura TLX: 290 hp (216 kW) at 6,200 rpm
• Torque: Acura TLX: 267 lb⋅ft (362 N⋅m) at 4,500 rpm
• Power: Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey: 280 hp (209 kW) at 6,000 rpm
• Torque: Honda Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport, and Odyssey: 262 lb⋅ft (355 N⋅m) at 4,700 rpm
• Valvetrain: 24v SOHC i-VTEC (VTEC on intake valves only)
• Redline: 6,800 rpm
• Fuel cutoff: 7,200 rpm
• Induction/Fuel Delivery: Naturally Aspirated – Direct Injection
• VTEC engagement: 5,350 rpm

You'd be better off trying to improve bottom end torque than shooting for a couple hp up at higher RPM. Usually some bumped timing in the midrange can really bring in more torque. This is because timing is somewhat retarded in most stock applications to limit NOx generation.


If the engine makes more bottom end torque, the trans need not downshift as often. More bottom end also can really help MPG.

Ktuner has a product that covers some J35 applications, I wonder if it could also work for your Ridgeline?

https://ktuner.com/ktunerflashv2/

 

[LDB]

That was a good thought but they replied to my email inquiry almost instantly with a negative on any option for current models. I was more curious than anything. It has plenty of go as it is. A bit of bump in mpg wouldn't be unwelcome but it is about 1mpg better than expected so far so no complaints.