Daihatsu Hijet Intercooler for Sale | OEM JDM Kei Truck and Van (660cc Turbo)
$199.00
At a Glance
- Condition: OEM used, JDM grey-market specialty
- Availability: Sourced from Japan, typical 14 to 30 day sourcing time
- Shipping: Free shipping to all 50 states via freight pallet, 5 to 10 business days after sourcing
- For Daihatsu Hijet kei truck and van (turbo variants only)
- Kei vehicle class (660cc max, microcar class)
- 25-year import rule context: 1999 and earlier currently US-eligible
- Daihatsu (founded 1907, Toyota subsidiary)
- All body variants supported (Truck, Cargo, Atrai)
- Turbo variant only (NA Hijets have no intercooler)
- Backed by a 15 day replacement warranty against operational defects
Description
About the Daihatsu Hijet Intercooler
The Daihatsu Hijet is Daihatsu’s kei truck and van (Japanese microcar class, 660cc maximum displacement). The Hijet was NEVER sold as a US-factory-market vehicle (kei vehicles do not comply with US FMVSS or EPA requirements). It is available in the US only as a grey-market import under the 25-year rule, which means the vehicle must be at least 25 years old to qualify for legal importation. The Hijet has been in continuous production from 1960 to current across 10-plus generations, making it one of the longest-running kei trucks in production history at over 64 years.
Hijet Variants and Turbo-Only Intercooler Requirement
The Hijet is sold in three primary body variants: the Hijet Truck (iconic cab-over kei pickup), the Hijet Cargo (microvan), and the Hijet Atrai (passenger van variant). Intercoolers are only present on TURBO variants of the Hijet. Naturally aspirated Hijets have no intercooler and this listing does not apply to them. Customers must confirm their Hijet has a turbocharged engine before ordering.
Daihatsu has been a Toyota subsidiary since 1998 (majority stake) and a full subsidiary since 2016. After the Toyota acquisition, the Hijet has also been sold in Japan as the Toyota Pixis Truck and Toyota Pixis Van, which means cross-reference Pixis donor vehicles may be acceptable sources for some parts. Currently US-eligible Hijets under the 25-year rule are 1999 model year and earlier; newer Hijets are not yet eligible for legal US importation and you should wait for them to age into eligibility.
Kei Vehicle Class Context
- Japanese regulation: the smallest highway-legal vehicle class in Japan
- Engine displacement limits: 360cc until 1976, 550cc until 1990, 660cc from 1990 onward
- Size limits: compact dimensional restrictions (overall length, width, height)
- Purpose: affordable urban transportation with tax and insurance advantages in Japan
- Hijet body style: cab-over design that maximizes cargo space within the kei dimensional limits
Daihatsu Brand Context
- Founded 1907: Japan’s oldest automotive company
- Headquartered in Ikeda, Osaka, Japan
- Brand specialty: small cars and kei vehicles
- Toyota acquisition: majority stake 1998, full subsidiary 2016
- Hijet rebadge: also sold as Toyota Pixis Truck and Toyota Pixis Van in Japan
Sourcing Time Disclosure
JDM grey-market specialty parts like Hijet intercoolers are typically not stocked in the US. We source from Japanese supplier networks, so expect a 14 to 30 day sourcing time before the part can ship from our US warehouse. We disclose this up front because honest expectations matter on specialty imports. Faster sourcing is occasionally possible if a matching unit is already in our US-side inventory; call to confirm current stock status.
Vehicle Compatibility
| Vehicle | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Daihatsu Hijet Truck (Turbo variants) | Cab-over pickup |
| Daihatsu Hijet Cargo (Turbo variants) | Microvan |
| Daihatsu Hijet Atrai (Turbo variants) | Passenger van |
| Cross-Reference Toyota Pixis Truck | Toyota rebadge |
| Cross-Reference Toyota Pixis Van | Toyota rebadge |
| Currently US-Importable 1999 and Earlier | 25-year rule |
| Newer Hijets Not Yet Eligible | Wait for 25-year |
| TURBO ENGINE REQUIRED | NA Hijets have no intercooler |
| 4WD Variants Often Turbo | More power for terrain |
| NOT Compatible Naturally Aspirated Hijet | No intercooler |
| NOT Compatible Other Daihatsu Models | Charade, Rocky different |
| NOT Compatible Other Kei Trucks | Acty, Carry, Sambar different vehicles |
NOT compatible with naturally aspirated Hijets (no intercooler), other Daihatsu models (Charade, Rocky use different engines and configurations), or other kei trucks from Honda Acty, Suzuki Carry, or Subaru Sambar (different vehicles with different intercooler designs).
Inspection Workflow
- No cracks in core verified (critical for pressure containment)
- Fin integrity confirmed (cooling fins intact, not bent flat)
- Connection integrity verified (inlet/outlet pipe fittings clean)
- No major damage from impact or corrosion
- Internal cleanliness inspected (no oil contamination from turbo blow-by)
- Mounting brackets intact
- Turbo variant verified (this is the critical applicability check)
- Generation verified before shipping
- Donor vehicle disclosed: brand, generation, year, body, mileage
- Cleaned externally before packaging
- Packaged with core protection for safe transit
Why Buy From Part Nests
- Daihatsu Hijet kei truck intercooler from a grey-market specialty sourcing network
- Kei vehicle class expertise (660cc max, microcar class)
- Non-US-factory-market disclosure up front
- 25-year import rule context provided for buyer clarity
- Daihatsu brand history understanding (founded 1907, Japan’s oldest)
- Toyota subsidiary status awareness (since 1998 majority / 2016 full)
- Toyota Pixis Truck and Pixis Van cross-reference for donor sourcing
- All body variants supported (Hijet Truck, Cargo, Atrai)
- Turbo vs naturally aspirated distinction verified before shipping
- 10-plus generation coverage across 64-plus years of production
- JDM specialty parts network access
- No cracks, fin integrity, and connection integrity verified before shipping
- Donor vehicle disclosed
- Sourcing time honestly disclosed (14 to 30 days typical)
- 15 day replacement warranty on operational defects
- Call (240) 306-7051 with your Hijet generation, engine confirmation (turbo only), and US importation date to verify compatibility and current sourcing timeline
Additional information
| part-type | Air-to-air intercooler (turbo variants) |
|---|---|
| vehicle-application | Daihatsu Hijet kei truck/van turbo variants |
| market-status | NON-US FACTORY (grey-market) |
| production-era | 1960-current (64+ years) |
| generations | 10+ generations |
| kei-class | 660cc maximum engine |
| body-variants | Atrai, Cargo, Truck |
| engine-type-required | TURBO (intercooler only on turbo) |
| brand-parent | 2016 full), Toyota subsidiary (1998 majority |
| similar-kei-trucks | Honda Acty, Subaru Sambar, Suzuki Carry |
| approximate-weight | 5 to 15 lbs |
| installation-difficulty | 1-3 hours, Moderate |
| sourcing | Specialty Japanese import |
| sourcing-time | 14-30 business days |
| donor-disclosed | body, Brand badge, generation, mileage, year |
| price | $199.00 |
Only under the 25-year rule. Kei vehicles like the Hijet do not comply with US FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) or EPA emissions requirements, so they were never sold as US-factory-market vehicles. Under the 25-year exemption, vehicles at least 25 years old can be imported. Currently US-eligible Hijets are 1999 model year and earlier; newer Hijets are not yet eligible. State-level rules on registration vary; some states have additional restrictions on kei vehicles.
Only if it has a turbocharged engine. Naturally aspirated Hijets do NOT have intercoolers; only the turbo variants do. Check your engine designation: turbocharged Hijet engines include the EF-DET, EF-VE turbo, and similar codes. If your Hijet does not have a turbo, this listing does not apply to your vehicle. Confirm your engine before ordering.
Japan's smallest highway-legal vehicle class. Defined by displacement limits (currently 660cc maximum since 1990) and dimensional restrictions (overall length, width, and height limits). Kei vehicles receive tax and insurance advantages in Japan, making them popular for urban transportation, agricultural use, and small businesses. The Hijet is one of the most popular kei trucks in Japan due to its cab-over design that maximizes cargo space within the dimensional limits.
JDM grey-market parts are not typically stocked in US warehouses. We source through Japanese supplier networks, which involves locating the part, freight from Japan to our US warehouse, and customs clearance. The 14 to 30 day window covers typical sourcing scenarios. Occasionally a matching unit is already in US-side inventory, which reduces the timeline; call to confirm current stock before assuming the worst-case window.
Mechanically yes for Pixis-Hijet rebadges. After Toyota acquired Daihatsu (majority 1998, full 2016), the Hijet has also been sold in Japan as the Toyota Pixis Truck and Toyota Pixis Van. The two are functionally the same vehicle with different brand badging. This means donor parts from Pixis vehicles may be acceptable sources for Hijet repairs. We confirm donor vehicle (Hijet or Pixis badge) before shipping.
No. Honda Acty, Suzuki Carry, and Subaru Sambar are different kei trucks with different turbo intercooler designs. They do not cross-compatible with the Daihatsu Hijet. For other kei truck intercoolers, look for vehicle-specific listings; we may be able to source other kei truck parts on a similar JDM grey-market timeline.
Check the vehicle registration documents (Japanese 'shaken' inspection records if available) or the vehicle identification plate inside the engine bay or door jamb. Hijet generations are typically identified by a letter and number code (S100, S200, S300, S500 series, etc.). Different generations have different intercooler mounting and dimensions. Call (240) 306-7051 with your generation code for compatibility verification.
No. There is no core return required.
15 Day Replacement Warranty
Every used Daihatsu Hijet intercooler purchased through Part Nests carries a 15 day replacement warranty starting on the delivery date.
What Is Covered
- Operational defects: cracks in core, blocked passages, or pressure-loss failures not disclosed at shipping
- Fin damage beyond what was disclosed
- Mounting bracket damage beyond what was disclosed
- Incorrect generation or body variant shipped due to an error on our end
What Is Not Covered
- Damage caused during installation
- Damage from installing on a naturally aspirated Hijet (no intercooler is applicable to NA variants)
- Damage from operating with excessive turbo blow-by or oil contamination on the upstream side
- Sourcing time delays beyond the disclosed 14 to 30 day window (we communicate updates as available)
- Labor expenses of any kind
To start a warranty claim, reach us within 15 days of delivery at (240) 306-7051.
- JDM Grey-Market Specialty: Sourced from Japanese supplier network
- No Cracks Verified: Core pressure containment confirmed
- Fin Integrity Confirmed: Cooling capacity preserved
- Turbo Variant Verified: Applicability check completed before payment
- Donor Vehicle Disclosed: Brand, generation, year, body, mileage documented
- 15 Day Replacement Cover: Operational defects protected from delivery onward
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Kenji Y. –
Got a Hijet intercooler for an imported 1996 S100 Hijet Truck (turbo). Turbo variant confirmed before payment, no cracks in core verified, fin integrity good. Sourcing took about 18 days as estimated, freight delivery clean. Restored turbo cooling on the kei truck.
Tom B. –
Sourced a Hijet intercooler for a 1998 Hijet Cargo (turbo variant). Body style confirmed (Cargo van, not Truck), donor vehicle disclosed. Honest pre-purchase information about the 14-30 day sourcing timeline (mine took 22 days). Solid running unit after install.