What JDM actually means, and why the mileage is so low
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market. It means the engine was built for a car sold inside Japan, and spent its working life on Japanese roads rather than American ones.Why...
How to inspect a used JDM engine before you install it
Your engine arrives on a pallet, shrink-wrapped. Before it goes anywhere near the car, spend twenty minutes on it. Problems are far cheaper to find now than after installation.Inspect it...
JDM vs USDM engines: what actually differs
The same engine family often exists in two versions: the one Japan got, and the one sold here. Most of the time they swap cleanly. Sometimes they do not, and...
Toyota 1KZ-TE Engine Guide: The 3.0L Turbo Diesel in the Hilux Surf, Prado and 4Runner
The Toyota 1KZ-TE is a 3.0L four-cylinder turbo diesel engine produced from 1993 to 2002. It powered the Hilux Surf,...
Mazda Miata Engine Guide: B6, BP, LF and Skyactiv Engines by Generation
The Mazda Miata has used four main engines across four generations: the B6 1.6L in early NA models, the BP...
Nissan VK56DE Engine Guide: The 5.6L V8 in the Titan, Armada and Infiniti QX56
The Nissan VK56DE is a 5.6L V8 that powered the Titan, Armada, and Infiniti QX56 from 2004 on. It makes...
Honda F23A Engine Guide: The 2.3L VTEC in the 1998-2002 Accord
The Honda F23A is a 2.3L four-cylinder engine built for the 1998 to 2002 Accord. Most versions use single-camm VTEC...
Honda F20B Engine Guide: The JDM 2.0L DOHC VTEC Blue Top and Accord Swaps
The F20B is a 2.0L DOHC VTEC engine that Honda built for Japan. It makes about 200 PS and revs...
Toyota 3MZ-FE Engine Guide: The 3.3L V6 in the Highlander, Sienna, Camry and Lexus RX330
The Toyota 3MZ-FE engine is a 3.3L V6 from the early 2000s. It powers the 2004 to 2007 Highlander, 2004...