Reference library
JDM reference library
Factual reference pages for JDM makes, model generations, engines, and import topics — sourced from manufacturer records, homologation data, and regulatory documentation.
Brands
By make
- Toyota Toyota Motor Corporation, founded in 1937 in Aichi, Japan, became the world's …
- Nissan Nissan Motor Co., founded in 1933 as Jidosha-Seizo Co., built its JDM reputati…
- Honda Honda Motor Co., founded in 1948, built its reputation on high-revving natural…
- Daihatsu Daihatsu Motor Co., established in 1907 and a Toyota subsidiary since 1998, sp…
- Subaru Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries until 2017, now Subaru Corporation) built its id…
- Mazda Mazda Motor Corporation, founded in 1920 in Hiroshima, is the only manufacture…
- Suzuki Suzuki Motor Corporation, founded in 1909, built its JDM identity on kei-class…
- Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, spun off from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in 19…
Generations
By model
- Nissan Silvia 6 gens
- Toyota Land Cruiser 6 gens
- Toyota Celsior 3 gens
- Toyota Crown 6 gens
- Mazda RX-7 3 gens
- Nissan Stagea 2 gens
- Suzuki Jimny 4 gens
- Subaru Forester 4 gens
- Toyota HiAce 2 gens
- Nissan Skyline 6 gens
- Toyota Supra 3 gens
- Honda NSX 2 gens
- Honda S2000 2 gens
- Honda Civic 4 gens
- Honda Integra 2 gens
- Honda Prelude 2 gens
- Honda Beat 1 gen
- Honda Acty 2 gens
- Toyota Altezza 1 gen
- Toyota Aristo 2 gens
- Toyota Celica 4 gens
- Toyota Century 2 gens
- Toyota Chaser 3 gens
- Toyota Cresta 3 gens
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4 gens
- Toyota Mark II 3 gens
- Toyota MR2 3 gens
- Toyota Soarer 4 gens
- Toyota Starlet 3 gens
- Nissan Caravan 2 gens
- Nissan Cedric 4 gens
- Nissan Cima 4 gens
- Nissan Fairlady Z 6 gens
- Nissan Figaro 1 gen
- Nissan Gloria 4 gens
- Nissan Laurel 4 gens
- Nissan Patrol 3 gens
- Nissan President 2 gens
- Nissan Pulsar GTI-R 1 gen
- Nissan Safari 3 gens
- Nissan Terrano 2 gens
- Mitsubishi Delica 3 gens
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 gens
- Mitsubishi FTO 1 gen
- Mitsubishi Galant 3 gens
- Mitsubishi GTO 1 gen
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 4 gens
- Mitsubishi Pajero 4 gens
- Daihatsu Copen 2 gens
- Mazda Autozam AZ-1 1 gen
- Mazda Bongo 2 gens
- Mazda Cosmo 3 gens
- Mazda RX-8 1 gen
- Suzuki Alto 4 gens
- Suzuki Cappuccino 2 gens
- Suzuki Every 3 gens
- Subaru Impreza 3 gens
- Subaru Legacy 4 gens
- Subaru Sambar 2 gens
- Toyota Hilux 5 gens
- Mazda Roadster (Eunos Roadster / MX-5) 4 gens
Drivetrain
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
Process
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…