Tag: jdm
Man Faces 20 Years for smuggling Silvias
You've heard this story before. Someone getting into trouble for daring to dabble in illegally imported vehicles in a gray market and it's a very...
FAQ – 7MGTE ECU PINOUT
The 7MGTE is the predecessor to the legendary 2JZGTE, found in the third generation Toyota Supra otherwise known as a MKIII. While it's not quite...
How to Buy a JDM Imported Motor
Despite the contrary, purchasing an imported motor isn't always a crapshoot but without the proper homework or preparation it can be disastrous. Raising the...
FAQ – What is the K20 Engine?
The successor to the extremely popular DOHC B series engines from Honda, the K20 engine is the first engine in the K...
How To Troubleshoot 2JZGTE Sequential Turbos
Toyota's unique sequential turbo system found in the 1994-1998 Twin Turbo Supra can be very technical and complicated to the uninitiated. But learning how...
FAQ – What is the Nissan JDM CA18DET?
One of the more underappreciated and understated JDM engine sets is the Nissan JDM CA18DET. The CA18DET is a 1.8 liter turbocharged four cylinder...
FAQ – What is the 4AGE Engine?
The Toyota 4A-GE engine is one of the most recognizable sport compact four cylinder engines, because of it's high revving ability and small compact...
FAQ – What is the Mazda JDM 13B?
The Mazda JDM 13B Engine represents the flagship rotary series engine in a long family of powerplants dating back to the mid 60's. Like it's...
FAQ : 2JZGTE VVTi ECU Pinout
The VVTi version of the 2JZGTE was originally found in a JZA80 Supra from September 1997 until well after it's discontinuation in 2002. The...
How To Repair a 2JZGTE Sub Throttle Actuator
One of the more commonly broken, smashed and destroyed sensors that come on a 2JZ or 1JZ GTE is the Sub Throttle Actuator, or...
