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VIP CLASSVIP private night tourBespoke engine swap · 400 HP

BMW E46 SR20DET

A German body with a Japanese soul. One of the rarest swap builds in Japan: a fully built 400 hp Nissan SR20DET inside a BMW E46 chassis.

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Duration
3 hours
Departures
Mon–Thu 7:30 PM · Fri–Sun 5:00 PM
Guests
up to 3 per car
Pick-up
Hotel pick-up
Price
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01 · The car

BMW E46 SR20DET swap

You will never forget this experience. If you like JDM cars, this is the night you are looking for.

Ride to the Daikoku car meet and around the Tokyo expressway in a beautiful Japanese car, with a local enthusiast at the wheel. Let us make your dream come true.

One of the very few SR20-swapped E46s in Japan, this rare machine blends German engineering with true Japanese tuning culture. The fully built SR20DET produces around 400 hp with a T518Z turbo, Trust 256 camshafts, oversized valves (+1 mm), an HKS V-Pro ECU and a custom one-off exhaust manifold and front pipe.

The engine was rebuilt with head resurfacing, valve seat cutting, metal piston rings and combustion chamber modifications. Experience the raw pulse of a fully tuned SR engine inside a BMW chassis: one of the most unique swap builds in Japan.

Specification

Model
BMW E46 SR20DET swap
Base
BMW E46 318i sedan
Engine
Nissan SR20DET (S14), fully built
Power
Approx. 400 HP
Turbo
T518Z · one-off manifold
Transmission
5-speed manual (71C)
Drivetrain
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
BMW E46 SR20DET swap build
SR20DET swap
Daikoku PA car meet at night
Daikoku PA
Night view of the Shuto Expressway from a JDM car
Shuto Expressway

02 · The night

How it goes.

This tour takes you to the car meet at Daikoku Parking Area, the most famous location in the Japanese JDM scene. On Mon–Thu we first stop at A PIT Shinonome, one of the largest car shops in the Tokyo area, where you can find parts, souvenirs and real engines on display. Then we head out along the Bayshore Line to Daikoku PA, where you can walk among the cars and talk with the owners. On the way back we pass the Rainbow Bridge and stop for photos at Tokyo Tower.

Highlights

  • See Tokyo's famous landmarks, including Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge
  • Explore the Bayshore Line and Daikoku PA, where special cars gather every night
  • Ride with real Tokyo runners and meet the local car scene
  • Explore the underground side of Tokyo most visitors never see
  1. Start

    Pick-up at your hotel in central Tokyo

    Your guide arrives in the car you booked. Free pick-up and drop-off across 14 central wards.

  2. +10 min

    Shuto Expressway C1 inner loop

    Tight corners, tunnels and the skyline at eye level. On Mon–Thu we first stop at A PIT Shinonome, the tuning shop every enthusiast wants to see.

  3. +25 min

    Rainbow Bridge

    Across Tokyo Bay with Odaiba on one side and the city on the other.

  4. +40 min

    Wangan Line (Bayshore Route)

    The road from Wangan Midnight, lit orange all the way to Yokohama.

  5. +1 h

    Daikoku PA car meet

    Around an hour at Japan's most famous car meet. Walk the lot, talk to owners, see what rolled in tonight.

  6. +2 h 30

    Tokyo Tower photo stop

    Back over the bridge for photos with the tower glowing behind your car.

  7. +3 h

    Drop-off at your hotel

    Back where we started, with a camera roll full of Tokyo.

03 · What's included

In the price. And not.

Included

  • A seat in the car you selected, driven by a local enthusiast
  • Free pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in central Tokyo
  • Shuto Expressway night route, Rainbow Bridge and the Daikoku PA car meet
  • Tokyo Tower photo stop and photo support on request
  • Interaction with local car owners
  • All fees, tolls and taxes

Not included

  • Food and drinks (available at the Daikoku PA convenience store)
  • Self-driving: you ride as a passenger

04 · Pick-up & drop-off

Free hotel pick-up in central Tokyo

Free pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in central Tokyo. Tell us where you are staying when you book, or message us on WhatsApp or Instagram.

Pick-up area · 14 wards

  • Chiyoda
  • Chuo
  • Minato
  • Shinjuku
  • Shibuya
  • Toshima
  • Bunkyo
  • Taito
  • Sumida
  • Koto
  • Shinagawa
  • Meguro
  • Nakano
  • Ota

Plus the Tokyo Disney Resort hotels in Maihama.

If you stay outside the pick-up area or do not need pick-up, we meet at A PIT Autobacs or GINZA NINE 3.

Map of the 14 central Tokyo wards covered by free hotel pick-up

05 · Prices

Price on request

This car is not in the online calendar. Send us your date and group size and we will confirm availability and the price by hand.

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time are charged 100%. See the full policy.

Good to know

  • Tour schedules and locations may change due to weather, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances. We will notify you of any changes as soon as possible.
  • Our guides' English proficiency varies. If you need a fluent English-speaking guide, let us know in advance and we will arrange one.
  • If you have any communication issues during the tour, our other guides are happy to assist.
  • By booking this tour you agree to our safety and cancellation policy.
  • You cannot choose the exact individual car within a class, but we are happy to take requests via Instagram DM or WhatsApp.

06 · FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can I choose the exact car?

You choose the class when you book. The exact car within that class depends on availability on the night. Send us a request on Instagram DM or WhatsApp and we will do our best.

Where do you pick me up?

At your hotel in central Tokyo (Chiyoda, Chuo, Minato, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Toshima, Bunkyo, Taito, Sumida, Koto, Shinagawa, Meguro, Nakano and Ota wards) or at a Tokyo Disney Resort hotel in Maihama. If you stay outside these areas or do not need pick-up, we meet at one of our two meeting points: A PIT Autobacs in Shinonome or GINZA NINE 3 in Ginza. Drop-off is at your hotel or the meeting point.

What if Daikoku PA is closed?

Daikoku PA is a public rest area and can close early because of police activity, weather or capacity. We arrive early and always have an alternative spot on the Wangan so the night keeps going.

How many people fit in the car?

Up to three guests per car on most VIP classes (four in the ER34 sedan and the Toyota Chaser). For larger groups we run two or more cars together as a convoy.

Is it safe and legal?

Yes. Every tour runs on public roads within Japanese traffic law, with trained drivers and insured, road-legal cars. This is a guided cultural experience, not a race.

07 · Booking

Ask us for a date.

This car is not in the online calendar. Send us your date and group size and we will confirm availability and the price by hand.

Contact us

By email

Bookings and reservations: reserve@wangun-og.com

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