ArtsAutosBooksBusinessEducationEntertainmentFamilyFashionFoodGamesGenderHealthHolidaysHomeHubPagesPersonal FinancePetsPoliticsReligionSportsTechnologyTravel

Best import project cars

Updated on December 22, 2012

Looking for an import project car to work on? Take a look at this list of very popular import cars for ideas. Each one has had major impact in the import world. You'll have no problem finding aftermarket as well as OEM parts for your project.

Modified Acura Integra
Modified Acura Integra

Acura Integra DC2 (1994-2001)

The third generation Acura Integra (1994-2001) was extremely popular back in the day. Chassis codes for these cars were DC1, DC2 and DC4. They were available as 3-door hatchbacks as well as a 4-door model. These Acuras came with the legendary B18B series motors. And, if you were lucky to get a GS-R, it came with a B18C.

It's rather sleek and stylish as it is in stock form, however, it looks amazing when modified. For a true transformation of this car into something unique, I'd recommend a nice body kit, wheels/tires and some performance mods (exhaust, headers, intake).

Honda Civic EG6 (1992-1995)

The Honda Civic EG6 is wildly popular. I'd be so bold to say that it's THE most popular project car 'til this day. One could be bought very cheaply and there are unlimited possibilities for this car. Many have done engine swaps with the aforementioned Acura Integra motor.

Modified Nissan 240SX
Modified Nissan 240SX

Nissan 240SX S13 (1989-1994)

The Nissan 240SX S13 is also wildly popular now. Many are making this 240SX's JDM (like how they look like in Japan. Others are building them with the specific purpose to drift them. And that's not just one reason why. This car is rear wheel drive, so it makes it even more desirable.

Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) (1984-1987)

This Toyota Corolla came by many names. The Levin or Trueno and the infamous "hachiroku." It was front engine, rear wheel drive and came as a coupe or hatchback. All engines were 1.6 liters. This car is VERY popular. Many enthusiasts are finding old Corollas and fixing them up to be JDM. Not to mention, this is one of the best drift cars out there.

Toyota MR2 SW20 (1990-1996)

The Toyota MR2 SW20 is the second generation in a total generation of 3 (which spanned from 1984-2007). As of now, extremely rare to find. Highlights are the mid engine, rear wheel drive chassis that many enthusiasts compared its looks to a higher end Ferrari. The MR2 Turbo came from the factory with a turbocharged 2.0 liter 3S-GTE engine which produced 200 horsepower.

Lexus GS 300 JZS147 (1991-1997)

The Lexus GS (JZS147) (also called the Aristo in Japan) was a front engine, rear wheel drive car that Lexus first introduced in 1991. It has been very popular with modifications for all different types of projects by enthusiasts.

working

This website uses cookies

As a user in the EEA, your approval is needed on a few things. To provide a better website experience, hubpages.com uses cookies (and other similar technologies) and may collect, process, and share personal data. Please choose which areas of our service you consent to our doing so.

For more information on managing or withdrawing consents and how we handle data, visit our Privacy Policy at: https://corp.maven.io/privacy-policy

Show Details
Necessary
HubPages Device IDThis is used to identify particular browsers or devices when the access the service, and is used for security reasons.
LoginThis is necessary to sign in to the HubPages Service.
Google RecaptchaThis is used to prevent bots and spam. (Privacy Policy)
AkismetThis is used to detect comment spam. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide data on traffic to our website, all personally identifyable data is anonymized. (Privacy Policy)
HubPages Traffic PixelThis is used to collect data on traffic to articles and other pages on our site. Unless you are signed in to a HubPages account, all personally identifiable information is anonymized.
Amazon Web ServicesThis is a cloud services platform that we used to host our service. (Privacy Policy)
CloudflareThis is a cloud CDN service that we use to efficiently deliver files required for our service to operate such as javascript, cascading style sheets, images, and videos. (Privacy Policy)
Google Hosted LibrariesJavascript software libraries such as jQuery are loaded at endpoints on the googleapis.com or gstatic.com domains, for performance and efficiency reasons. (Privacy Policy)
Features
Google Custom SearchThis is feature allows you to search the site. (Privacy Policy)
Google MapsSome articles have Google Maps embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
Google ChartsThis is used to display charts and graphs on articles and the author center. (Privacy Policy)
Google AdSense Host APIThis service allows you to sign up for or associate a Google AdSense account with HubPages, so that you can earn money from ads on your articles. No data is shared unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Google YouTubeSome articles have YouTube videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
VimeoSome articles have Vimeo videos embedded in them. (Privacy Policy)
PaypalThis is used for a registered author who enrolls in the HubPages Earnings program and requests to be paid via PayPal. No data is shared with Paypal unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook LoginYou can use this to streamline signing up for, or signing in to your Hubpages account. No data is shared with Facebook unless you engage with this feature. (Privacy Policy)
MavenThis supports the Maven widget and search functionality. (Privacy Policy)
Marketing
Google AdSenseThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Google DoubleClickGoogle provides ad serving technology and runs an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Index ExchangeThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
SovrnThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Facebook AdsThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Unified Ad MarketplaceThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
AppNexusThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
OpenxThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Rubicon ProjectThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
TripleLiftThis is an ad network. (Privacy Policy)
Say MediaWe partner with Say Media to deliver ad campaigns on our sites. (Privacy Policy)
Remarketing PixelsWe may use remarketing pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to advertise the HubPages Service to people that have visited our sites.
Conversion Tracking PixelsWe may use conversion tracking pixels from advertising networks such as Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Facebook in order to identify when an advertisement has successfully resulted in the desired action, such as signing up for the HubPages Service or publishing an article on the HubPages Service.
Statistics
Author Google AnalyticsThis is used to provide traffic data and reports to the authors of articles on the HubPages Service. (Privacy Policy)
ComscoreComScore is a media measurement and analytics company providing marketing data and analytics to enterprises, media and advertising agencies, and publishers. Non-consent will result in ComScore only processing obfuscated personal data. (Privacy Policy)
Amazon Tracking PixelSome articles display amazon products as part of the Amazon Affiliate program, this pixel provides traffic statistics for those products (Privacy Policy)
ClickscoThis is a data management platform studying reader behavior (Privacy Policy)