Honda1991–1996Technical specifications

Legend Coupe 3.2: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 3.2-litre petrol (engine code C32A2). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (C32A2) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Honda
Model: Legend Coupe
Years: 1991–1996
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: C32A2

Performance & efficiency

Power: 151 kW (205 hp)
Engine size: 3,206 cc
Cylinders: 6 · OHC
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: Honda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.7 litres

All 134 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	3206
Compression ratio :1	9,6
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Type	PGM-FI
Ignition system Description	Map-DI
Trigger location	Crankshaft
Fuel system Make	Honda
Fuel system Type	PGM-FI
Fuel system Description	MFI-s
Air metering Type	MAP
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	Yes
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,9-1,1

Firing order

The firing order for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Firing order	1-4-2-5-3-6

Valve clearances

Valve clearances on the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	Hydraulic
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	Hydraulic

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) takes 4.7 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.5 litres.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 8.7 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞35°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-20°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-15°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40, 15W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.7
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	10W-30, 10W-40
Manual transmission litres	2.5
Automatic transmission fluid Type	Dexron II
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	3.3
Differential front/AT litres	1.05
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	90
Cooling system - total capacity litres	8.7
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type	Honda PAS
Power steering fluid litres	1.7

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 21 mm (ventilated) front and 7,5 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	21 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	7,5 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness
Disc thickness variation Front	0,015 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,015 mm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1,6 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1,6 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	6-8 LHD=8-12

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) is 15°±2° BTDC at 650 rpm.

LHD
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	15±2/650

Battery

The Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 95 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/95 (60)

Spark plugs

The Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) uses NGK PFR6G-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	PFR6G-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	APP3923
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	FR6DP1X
Electrode gap mm	1,1
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RC8PYP
Electrode gap mm	1,0
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	PFR6G-11
Electrode gap mm	1,1

Tuning and emissions

LHD
Tuning conditions	—
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Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm	650±50
Idle speed - alternative rpm	AT=600±50
Fast idle speed - MT/AT rpm	1500±200
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm	100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm	2300-2700
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. %	0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ	0,97-1,03

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Mitsuba
Minimum starting voltage V	8,5
Maximum cranking amps A	165-201
Alternator Type	12V 110A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	70/13,5/3000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	13,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3,5/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,95-1,25
Thermostat opens °C	76
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	9,5-11,5

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,7-3,2
Regulated pressure with vacuum bar	2,1-2,6
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor Ohm	650-900
Injector Ohm	1,5-2,5

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 78 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	30 Nm
Tighten	78 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	—
Main bearings
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	23 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	45 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	1)11 Nm 2)22 Nm
Sump drain bolt	45 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	105 Nm/75 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	26 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	240 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	32 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	—
Camshaft carrier caps
Camshaft/rocker cover	10 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	M6=12 Nm M8=22 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	34 Nm
Spark plugs	18 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)	45 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	335 Nm
Rear hub	285 Nm
Steering track rod end	44 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	49 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	110 Nm
Brake disc to hub Rear	10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	23 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	39 Nm
ABS sensor Front	22 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	10 Nm
Road wheels	110 Nm

Air conditioning

Refrigerant type
No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	775±25
Air conditioning oil Type	—
Oil type
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	120

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2?

The firing order for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

What spark plugs does the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 use?

The Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) uses NGK PFR6G-11 spark plugs with a 1,1 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 take?

The Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) takes 4.7 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2?

Valve clearances on the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) are hydraulic — they self-adjust, so no manual clearance figure applies.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2?

The cylinder head bolts on the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) are tightened in 2 stages: 30 Nm, then a final 78 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2?

Basic ignition timing for the Honda Legend Coupe 3.2 (1991–1996) is 15°±2° BTDC at 650 rpm.