Hidden Japanese Powerhouses: 7 Underrated JDM Engines

Seven underappreciated Japanese engines—Toyota 7M-GTE, Nissan VH45DE, Mazda 20B-REW, Nissan S20, VG30DETT, Toyota 3S-GE Black Top, and Nissan VK45DE—are highlighted for their surprising power and historical significance, with notes on their applications in models like the Supra, GT-R, Z, and Infiniti/Q45, and why they’re often overlooked in favor of the era’s more famous engines.