​JDM engines are well known for their reliability and for being very powerful. This is the reason many car enthusiasts won’t stop preferring them to any other engines. These engines are light, quite small with efficient power production. I am very positive that you will totally agree with me after reading through the list below, that these 10 are definitely the best engines in JDM.

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• Honda B Series

B18 and B16 are obviously the most famous and popular too. The engines in this series produce between 137 to 200 horsepower.

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• Mitsubishi 4G63

This motor became the workhorse for many of the Mitsubishi cars. I have to say that my all-time favorite is still the turbo model. For this engine, the power is between 200 and 300 horsepower.

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• Subaru EJ20

This engine set a new standard for Subaru till date. It is the basis of the current EJ class. This engine can literally handle anything that you throw its way.

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• Toyota 4AGE

Drifters out here, did you know that this engine was in the car that introduced the world to drifting? Now you know! This engine has a twin cam setup and 16 valves. It only produced 128 horsepower; it was however perfect for the Toyota cars because of their lightweight nature.

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• Honda K Series

These are known for more power and larger displacements. These engines are found in the Accord, Odyssey, TSX, RDX, Civic, CDX and other models. The power ranges between 140 and 300 horsepower.

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• Nissan SR20

This is part of the larger Nissan SR. The engine has the best combination for a motor design; we are talking about the displacement of 2 liters, the Turbo charger, fuel injection that is electronic and the overhead cam that is dual. The power produced ranges between 201 and 250 horsepower depending on the car model.

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• Mazda 13B

This engine is tiny but not laughable at all! With just 1.3 litre displacements, it produced between 225 and 280 horsepower.

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• Toyota 1JZ

This engine is on this list because it possesses the three essential factors for an effective engine; it is reliable under stress, it has plentiful parts and very easy to handle in case of anything. It is still very popular!

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• Toyota 2JZ

This was once referred to as the king of JDM engines for a long time. It produces power of between 276 and 321 horsepower. It has six cylinders and twin turbo. The engine is still used today in various variants.

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• Nissan RB Series

The engine is made of a block of iron and its head is made of aluminum. The head has four valves for each cylinder and dual overhead cams. It produces 276 horsepower.

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​As a car enthusiast, you have probably tried out several of the known tire brands before settling for the best. It is good to know how good a tire is in terms of performance, feel and grip before buying it. It is most likely that you have seen many online tire companies and a number of brands too. Here are some popular sites for both used and new tires that can help you narrow down your search for the best stores with good tires for your JDM vehicle.

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• Bestusedtire.com

This is the largest store for used tires in America with many used tires that have been inspected and are safe and guaranteed. This family company has been in existence for over 10 years. Their main goal is to provide tires that still fit the user needs perfectly yet cost efficient and user friendly. To ensure that the tires they sell to their customers are in perfect condition, the tires are inspected twice; when received and before delivery. The tires are well-stored in a climate-controlled warehouse with the aim of preventing weathering and damage.
Buyers can easily search the tire of choice by tire size, tire brand name or by vehicle. Over the years, the company has successfully sold to over 300,000 customers who have, from statistics, been satisfied by the services offered and the tires. The brands whose tires are sold by this online store include BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Cooper, Dunlop, Falken, Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Kuhmo, Masercraft, Michelin, Nexen, Pirelli, Yokohama, Uniroyal ,Toyo and Primewell

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• Discount Tire Direct

This online store has been in the tire and wheel selling business for more than 50 years. They have tires from the top brand manufactures; they have a variety of choices in terms of searching for the product. The many available options for searching make it very easy for one to customize the exact tire or wheel to suit their needs. You can search by the style, size, brand; they also have a specific category for winter tires. They have something for both the everyday driver and the enthusiasts.
Apart from selling of tires they also offer services to go with it; these include heat cycling and studding of winter tires. They also have installation kits that are necessary for proper fitment of tires.

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• Tire Rack

By use of the car model you drive, you can easily find the tire and wheels that suit your ride. Beyond selling of tires, this store acts as a one-stop garage with wheels, tires, suspension, brakes and other accessories too.
They have tires from the best brands including; BFGoodrich, dbaUSA, FUZION, KUMHO, ULTRA motorsports, H&R, BBS, KYB, Valeo,  SUMITOMO, PIAA, SPORT edition,  ENKEI, BRIDGESTONE, MITCHELIN, HAWK,  Continental, RALLYAMOR, SACHS, Hankook,  General Tire, DINAN, FIRELLI, BILSTEIN, Firestone, Toyo Tires and many others.

​Every now and then, as a car owner, you need to buy different component parts for your car. The reason may be for repair or replacement of a dysfunctional part or to upgrade your car by getting a more sophisticated part, or to remodel your car and give it that dream look. The most important thing at such a point is to be able to identify the best store where you can find the best part. Here is a list of online stores that sell JDM car parts.

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• •    Auto parts Warehouse

This is an online store for car parts with more than one million automotive accessories and parts for different models and makes including SUV, sport cars, vintage cars and trucks. You can find both aftermarket parts and OEM on their website. You can search for replacement parts that are compatible with your vehicle to use on your repair project. Their very comprehensive catalog makes it almost impossible for a buyer to be completely out of options; you are almost sure of getting whatever part you need on this online shop.
There are a variety of great products from which you can choose; components for brake systems including brake pads, calipers ,discs and many other parts; engine components; components that enhance stability and handling like tires and rims, shock absorbers, strut assemblies, and all drivetrain and suspension component. They also have stylish accessories that can help to boost the exterior and interior of your car to give it that pizzazz you want.
You can definitely find something even when you are working on a tight budget.

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• •    Buy Auto Parts

This site offers a very extensive selection including spare parts for trucks, import parts, automobile accessories and performance parts. Their organization makes it easy to find the parts you are looking for. They offer both OEM and aftermarket autoparts. They are among the largest auto part distributors in United States. All the parts sold by this company come with a full warranty .In order to ensure that you buy the right parts to suit your needs; they promise you a Guarantee Exact Fit
The parts sold include turbocharger, fuel pumps, steering rack and gear box, shocks, brakes, AC compressor, suspension and struts, among others.
They have parts for all models sold within US including BMW,Audi,Chrysler,Ford,Chevrolet,Acura,Hyunda,Honda,Toyota,Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, and many others

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• CarParts.com

They have a variety of high-performance components to boost the driving power of your engine; they also have safety parts like headlights, shock absorbers , brake pads…;also available is a variety of accessories that will help you add sizzle to your ride.
Their products cover a large range of cars. They have complete van, SUV and truck parts for many makes and models. They have heavy-duty parts for off-road cars like jeep, import cars like Toyota and VW and even the very hard parts to find for phased-out classical vehicles.

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• Advance Auto Parts

This is the largest provider of aftermarket parts for automotive in North America. The company targets both professional installers and the customers who fix their parts themselves. The company has 5200 stores and serves almost 1300 independent stores in the US.
They have two categories of parts; replacement parts such as starters, brake rotors, radiators, brake pads and shoes, water pumps, ignition coils among others; and routine maintenance parts like spark plugs, headlights, oil filters, motor oil and many others.

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• AutoZone

This company allows you to choose parts of high-quality by the brands or manufactures that you want. They also have their own privately owned products like the Duralast batteries and Duralast brake pads. They have way over 750,000 products in about 70 different categories. They constantly update their late-model coverage to suit customer demands.
The products are categorized into parts for most often done jobs and for everyday and seasonal jobs.

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• Pep Boys

The most popular categories for this site include accessories, tires, brakes, batteries, oils and fluids. They not only sell parts but they also have professionals who can help you fix your car. Their most popular service are alignment, engine diagnostic, brakes, heating and cooling.
Having known about the store, the best way to choose the store that suits best is by evaluating your needs against the different description of products and services provided by the stores and choose what appeals to you the most.