Why Turbocharged JDM Cars are Perfect Performance Platforms

Drag Racing and Road Racing JDM Cars

We may be biased, but we’d claim turbocharged JDM cars as some of the best vehicles automotive enthusiasts can use to exercise their need for adrenaline. Whether you’re putting in time at the drag strip or you’re more taken by road racing, JDM cars like the Mistubishi Evo, Toyota Supra, Nissan GT-R, and DSM vehicles are the perfect platforms to start with. They offer a great balance of power and handling abilities with plenty of room to grow in both, so they never grow stale. Let’s uncover some of the things that make turbocharged JDM cars some of the best performance cars available for novice enthusiasts and pros alike.

Turbocharged JDM Cars

A great benefit to a vast number of JDM sports cars would be their forced induction engines, usually in the form of a turbocharger and a relatively low-displacement engine for exceptional power-to-weight ratios. While American muscle drivers may argue there’s no replacement for displacement, turbochargers beg to differ. And, with the advancements the industry has seen in turbochargers and tuning technology, smooth & stout power delivery are well within the wheelhouse of turbocharged JDM cars.

AWD Platforms

Many of the JDM sports car offerings also boasts AWD platforms, offering great performance both on the track and during your commute. Whether it’s your daily driver that’s got to power through snowy streets or it’s your dedicated drag racing machine, AWD offers more grip for acceleration and makes for more predictable driving dynamics. And, when it comes down to it, there’s nothing quite like the launch of an AWD car from a dead stop.

Manual Transmissions

Just about any automotive enthusiast can appreciate the superior feel of a manual transmission, and JDM sports cars tend to have manual transmissions in their lineup. Whether it’s the simple H-pattern manual in a DSM vehicle or a more standard 5/6-speed manual, rowing your own gears has plenty of performance benefits and plenty of room for modifications. When it comes time to upgrade the manual transmission in your JDM vehicle, reach out to us at Boostin Performance to see how we can get you set up with that performance clutch or aftermarket shifter.

Tunability & Aftermarket Support

Sure, you want your vehicle to perform well straight from the factory, but there’s only so much you can expect from a factory vehicle (with a reasonable budget, that is). When your driving experience in your vehicle inevitably becomes less exciting than when you first began driving the vehicle, it’s important to be able to modify your vehicle to fulfill the performance goals you have. Whether you’re chasing numbers or adrenaline, vehicles with tunability and high-quality aftermarket performance automotive parts available are a must. Luckily, JDM cars have a great mix of all of the above. Better yet, Boostin Performance in Chicagoland is your one-stop shop for it all. Give us a call if you’re looking to add some performance parts to your build and when you’re ready for a tune to make the most of those modifications.

Best JDM Cars for Drag Racing

JDM cars make up a good share of the vehicles that are great for drag racing. After all, it’s what we specialize in. The drag vehicles that have rollout out of our shop have been built atop multiple platforms, including the Mitsubishi Evo and the Nissan R35 GT-R. With the right performance upgrades, anything from the Eclipse to the MKV Toyota Supra can be an exceptional drag racing machine. Talk with the professionals at Boostin Performance to see what upgrades are available for your vehicle and how we can help you achieve your drag racing goals.

Best JDM Cars for Road Racing

Road racing vehicles, from purpose-built tracks to autocross events, call for specific attributes from your vehicle to make the experience enjoyable. Balanced handling characteristics, ample power, and the availability of aftermarket performance parts for customizations are all things to look for when considering a road racing vehicle, and the vast majority of JDM sports cars fit the bill. Turbocharged vehicles like the Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi Evo models, DSM models, and even the Nissan GT-R are great choices thanks to their commendable power that has plenty of headroom to grow. It doesn’t hurt that they handle well, too.

Best JDM Cars to Start Racing

If you’re fresh to the world of racing or you’re just now looking for the car that’ll get you there, a JDM car is a great choice. They are largely designed to be comfortable and sporty, always with room to grow in the ways you’d like. A clean DSM car or Mitsubishi Evo would be a great place to start if you’re looking to conserve your budget and don’t mind not having much of a manufacturer warranty (considering their age). They’re fully capable racers even when completely stock, and the wide variety of aftermarket parts available for them means they have the potential to become purpose-built racers. The MKV Supra is another great place to start if you can afford it, especially with the amply powerful B58 motor. No matter what you choose (or even if you need help choosing), get in touch with us at Boostin Performance for the tips and expertise you need to get started racing your JDM car.

Tuning Shop for JDM Forced-Induction Performance Cars

Boostin Performance is your local performance automotive shop for Forced-Induction JDM cars like the Mitsubishi Evo, Nissan GT-R, and Toyota Supra. We take great pride in our work and prove our passion for motorsport with our record-setting builds. Through the experience we’ve amassed over our years in the performance automotive industry, we’ve found what works and what doesn’t so you don’t have to do it alone. See what Boostin Performance can do for you with a call today.