JDM Reference Library
Factual reference pages for JDM makes, model generations, engines, and import topics. Content is sourced from manufacturer records, homologation data, and regulatory documentation.
By make
- Toyota Toyota Motor Corporation, founded in 1937 in Aichi, Japan, became the world's la…
- Nissan Nissan Motor Co., founded in 1933 as Jidosha-Seizo Co., built its JDM reputation…
- Honda Honda Motor Co., founded in 1948, built its reputation on high-revving naturally…
- Daihatsu Daihatsu Motor Co., established in 1907 and a Toyota subsidiary since 1998, spec…
- Subaru Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries until 2017, now Subaru Corporation) built its iden…
- Mazda Mazda Motor Corporation, founded in 1920 in Hiroshima, is the only manufacturer …
- Suzuki Suzuki Motor Corporation, founded in 1909, built its JDM identity on kei-class v…
- Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, spun off from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 1970…
By model
Engine guides
- SR20DET 2.0L (1,998cc) · Turbocharged
- 2JZ-GTE 3.0L (2,997cc) · Sequential
- 4G63T 2.0L (1,997cc) · Turbocharged
- RB26DETT 2.6L (2,568cc) · Twin-turbocharged
- K20A 2.0L (1,998cc) · Naturally
- B16A 1.6L (1,595cc) · Naturally
- F20C 2.0L (1,997cc) · Naturally
- 3S-GTE 2.0L (1,998cc) · Turbocharged
- EJ20 2.0L (1,994cc) · Turbocharged
Import guides & topics
- Importing a Car from Japan Step-by-step guide to importing a JDM car from Japan: finding the vehicle, auction purchase, export …
- The 25-Year Import Rule The 25-year rule exempts imported vehicles from EPA and NHTSA conformance requirements in the US. Th…
- Japanese Auction Grading Japanese vehicle auction sheets use a standardized grading system. This guide explains USS, TAA, and…
- RoRo vs Container Shipping RoRo and container are the two shipping methods for JDM vehicle imports. This guide compares cost, t…
- Avoiding JDM Import Scams JDM imports attract fraud from non-existent vehicles to mileage rollbacks to title issues. This guid…
- Verify a JDM Car's Mileage Odometer fraud is a documented risk in used JDM imports. This guide covers the available verificatio…
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