TOP 10 JDM CARS!

D.A.

What’s up JDM Tyte Readers!?!                              

                                                                                                                          

This is your main man Xinxhau Change here, from The Official JDM Tyte Blog team giving, you guys our loyal readers one of our first official blogs postings.           

                                                                                                   

So, I recently went to the Toronto International Auto Show and could not believe that there were very few JDM cars on display. Therefore I thought I would settle any speculation and judge the best JDM’s for myself.   Therefore, I’m making this super official list of vehicles available in the North American market.  That means no crazy Japanese prototypes will be on the list!

 So without further ado, here it goes.  What are the top 10 JDM cars?

10. Honda Civic

Your basic JDM car can be used for swapping anything.  It’s probably a fact that most old civics have been swapped to be JDM’s.  There are cheap fast, and owners can’ go wrong with rebuilding them, JDM style, definitely V-Tec friendly.  Honda Civics are highly recommended to first time and novice JDM drivers. 

Recommended JDM Engine: D15B SOHC D15Y3 V-Tec

9. Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Eclipse is a fast and good looking vehicle.  It can move with the best of them, and is eye catching when appropriately “sooped up.”   This is not a chick car, enough said.

Recommended JDM Engine: 4G63T Turbo 6 Bolts Red Top 

8. Acura Integra

The little car is not much to look at.  But drop a V-tec in one of these babies and your flying.  This is definitely one of my personal favourite street racers and lucky for me it’s easily affordable on the resale market.  Another solid plus is that most Integra’s take Honda engines, which makes for the constant comparisons to the civic.   

Recommended JDM Engine: DC2 Type R B18C 98+ Spec Engine ECU

7. Toyota MR2

It’s not the most popular, but the MR2 is known for once the stock engine is removed.  When you pop a JDM in one of these old things you might as well join a midnight street racing club, because everyone’s going to think you’re a pro when you pull up in a rarity like a MR2.

Recommended JDM Engine: 3S-GTE Turbo 2nd

6. Nissan 350z

As luxurious as it is fast, the 350z is already very mature in the American market.  This might be an outlier on most people’s list, but  the 350z can definitely As Nissan’s counterpart as the Infiniti G35 it offers the best of both worlds, while turning a lot of heads on the streets at the same time.

Recommended JDM Engine: VQ35DE 3.5L Engine VQ35-DE Motor Wiring ECU V6

5. Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Who said Subaru’s are only for off-roading?  I’ve never heard anything further from the truth.  WRX STI’s can move on and off pavement.  Get the sedan or the wagon, the car will pull you along at astonishing speeds.

Recommended JDM Engine: GF8 GC8 JDM EJ20T EJ20 Turbo 

4. Acura NSX

I know what you’re thinking.  What am I a millionaire?  But don’t worry, because the older NSX’s (pre 2000) can be purchased with a rebuilt motor for a relatively affordable price. And don’t worry about all the looks, you get driving around with it.  The NSX will get you loads of attention.  

Recommended JDM Engine: C30A 4-SPD AUTO ENGINE

3. Mazda RX7

That’s right, we’re going old school with the RX7.  Not too many people know how solid the RX7’s reputation was back in the day.  It’s also a pretty good drifter too!

Recommended JDM Engine:  13B-RE Twin Turbo Engine 

2. Nissan Skyline GTR

Made famous in the Fast and Furious film series, the Skyline can move with the best of them.   Usually found as a right hand drive in North America it’s a pretty sweet drive.   It’s a street racing legend around the world, the reason why the price tag is so hefty the majority of the time.  But if you’re planning on  doing the work yourself, the Skyline is definitely a solid investment.   

Recommended JDM Engine:  DOHC TWIN TURBO RB26DET

1. Toyota Supra Mark 4

The king of kings! The best of the best!  The legendary Toyota Supra tops my list.  The Mark 4 will take a number of different engines and they all work great.  Although you don’t see to many on this side of the ocean, they’re still out there. 

Recommended JDM Engine: 1JZ-GTE Twin Turbo 2.5L 

Well guys, there’s my list, I hope you liked it.  But let us know what you think, and whether you agree or disagree, because we want to hear your feedback.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for our next blog!

D.A.