{"title":"Acura RL 2009–2012 JDM Engines \u0026 Transmissions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJDM Acura RL 2009–2012 engines and transmissions in Los Angeles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a replacement engine for a 2009–2012 Acura RL? This page lists every Japanese-market engine and transmission on our floor in Vernon, CA tagged to fit the 2009–2012 RL. These are low-mileage imports pulled from vehicles in Japan, graded at auction, compression-tested when they land, and photographed in our warehouse — the unit count updates live as containers arrive and units sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike-for-like replacement engines carry our 90-day warranty and transmissions 30 days, starting the day the unit arrives. Pick up at our Vernon warehouse in LA County, use our local delivery zones across Southern California, or have it crated and shipped by freight anywhere in the mainland US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure which unit matches your RL’s trim, transmission or emissions setup? Text or call (442) 888-0318 with your VIN and we will confirm fitment before you order, or use the \u003ca href=\"\/#finder\"\u003efitment finder\u003c\/a\u003e to check another vehicle. Full terms are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jdm-11-12-acura-rl-j37a-3-7l-v6-automatic-awd-transmission-m8ea","title":"JDM 11-12 Acura RL J37A 3.7L V6 Automatic AWD Transmission M8EA — Approx. 54,000 Miles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM 2011–2012 Acura RL J37A 3.7L V6 Automatic AWD Transmission (M8EA) — Approx. 54,000 Miles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Japanese-domestic-market automatic transmission, imported directly from Japan by JDM Alliance. Serial M8EA-1001857. Pictures are of the actual transmission — what you see is what you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission code: M8EA — automatic for the J37A 3.7L SOHC VTEC V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: AWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial: M8EA-1001857\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage: approx. 54,000 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: imported directly from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2011–2012 Acura RL (3.7L AWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorque converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolenoids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the transmission only — although parts of the engine appear in the pictures, the engine is not included. Some applications require swapping the sensors and solenoids from your original transmission onto this unit. Use only genuine Honda ATF. Installation is not included. A contact phone number is required so the freight carrier can schedule delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the M8EA AWD automatic for the J37A-powered Acura RL — it is not a FWD unit. Please confirm fitment for your specific vehicle with your mechanic before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30-day transmission warranty. Full terms at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ejdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM Alliance — Los Angeles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips from our LA warehouse at 5993 Malburg Way, Vernon, CA 90058 — local pickup available. Questions on fitment or freight? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+14428880318\"\u003e(442) 888-0318\u003c\/a\u003e. Imported direct from Japan: no middlemen, real photos, real engines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46911081775341,"sku":"M8EA-1001857","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0932\/0685\/files\/1857_1.jpg?v=1724363895"},{"product_id":"jdm-09-12-acura-rl-j37a-vcm-3-7l-v6-engine-j37a2-1","title":"JDM 09-12 Acura RL J37A VCM 3.7L V6 Engine J37A2 — Approx. 54,000 Miles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM 2009–2012 Acura RL J37A 3.7L VCM V6 Engine (J37A2) — Approx. 54,000 Miles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Japanese-domestic-market J37A, imported directly from Japan by JDM Alliance. Serial J37A-2000650. Pictures are of the actual engine — what you see is what you get.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unit is the \u003cstrong\u003eVCM-equipped\u003c\/strong\u003e J37A 3.7L V6 as listed — Honda's Variable Cylinder Management. The J37 family spans several Acura applications (J37A1\/A2\/A4 across RL, MDX, and TL), so confirm the correct variant for your vehicle before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine code: J37A — 3.7L SOHC VTEC V6 (listed as J37A2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial: J37A-2000650\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMileage: approx. 54,000 miles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspiration: naturally aspirated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCM (Variable Cylinder Management), as listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: imported directly from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible vehicles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e2009–2012 Acura RL (3.7L)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete engine — block \u0026amp; head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntake manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhaust manifold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrottle body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnition coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower steering pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything else shown in the photos is included unless otherwise noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the engine only — although parts of a transmission are pictured, the transmission is NOT included and will be removed prior to shipping. Some applications may require using this engine as a long block and transferring external accessories from your original engine. Installation is not included. A contact phone number is required so the freight carrier can schedule delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe J37 V6 was used in different variants across the Acura RL, MDX, and TL — this unit is sold for the 2009–2012 RL application as listed. Please confirm the correct variant for your specific vehicle with your mechanic before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90-day replacement warranty. Full terms at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ejdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM Alliance — Los Angeles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips from our LA warehouse at 5993 Malburg Way, Vernon, CA 90058 — local pickup available. Questions on fitment or freight? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+14428880318\"\u003e(442) 888-0318\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Some applications may require using this engine as a long block and transferring external accessories from your original engine. Installation is not included. A contact phone number is required so the freight carrier can schedule delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe J37 V6 was used in different variants across the Acura RL, MDX, and TL — this unit is sold for the 2009–2012 RL application as listed. Please confirm the correct variant for your specific vehicle with your mechanic before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e90-day replacement warranty. Full terms at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ejdmalliancela.com\/pages\/warranty\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJDM Alliance — Los Angeles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips from our LA warehouse at 5993 Malburg Way, Vernon, CA 90058 — local pickup available. Questions on fitment or freight? Call or text \u003ca href=\"tel:+14428880318\"\u003e(442) 888-0318\u003c\/a\u003e. Imported direct from Japan: no middlemen, real photos, real engines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46911139676397,"sku":"J37A-1000757","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/0932\/0685\/files\/0757_1.jpg?v=1724366594"}],"url":"https:\/\/jdmalliancela.com\/collections\/acura-rl-2009-2012.oembed","provider":"JDM Alliance LA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}