Reference library
JDM reference library
Reference pages for JDM makes, model generations, engines, and import topics — drawn from manufacturer records, regulatory documentation, and established enthusiast and industry references. Each page lists its primary sources at the bottom.
Brands & models
JDM makes & models
Drivetrain
JDM 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
JDM import guides
- Importing a Car from Japan How to import a car from Japan — buying, export, shipping, and the import rules, duty and registrati…
- 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…
- US JDM Import Process Step-by-step guide to importing a JDM car into the United States: CBP port entry documentation, NHTS…
- US Import Eligibility Calendar Which JDM chassis codes are importable to the US in 2026 under the 25-year rule — chassis-by-chassis…
By state
JDM registration by US state
- California JDM Registration Registering a JDM import in California involves CHP VIN verification, a BAR referee inspection for non-standar…
- Florida JDM Registration Florida is one of the more straightforward US states for registering a JDM import. There is no state emissions…
- Texas JDM Registration Texas no longer requires a non-commercial vehicle safety inspection (eliminated January 1, 2025 by HB 3297). A…
- Washington JDM Registration Washington State requires a VIN inspection for foreign-titled vehicles. There is no statewide or county-level …
- New York JDM Registration New York State requires a safety and emissions inspection at a New York-licensed inspection station, a VIN ins…