BCC - Boost Cut Controller by Greddy (Highly recommended to use by mkiv.com)
FCD - fuel cut controller by HKS (not recommended to use by mkiv.com)
FFCD - Free fuel-cut defenser, a modification which allows higher boost than stock. (not recommended to use by mkiv.com)
BPU - Basic performance upgrades( see related FAQ question )
TB - Throttle Body
IC - Intercooler
SMIC - Side-mount intercooler ( like the stock unit )
FMIC or CMIC - Center-mount / Front mount intercooler ( see related FAQ question )
EBC - Electronic Boost Controller, like the Blitz DSBC or the Apexi AVCR
MBC - Manuel Boost Controller, like this home made unit.
AVCR - An electronic boost control unit manufactured by Apexi.
DSBC - An electronic boost control unit manufactured by Blitz.
Profec-B - An electronic boost control unit manufactured by Greddy.
EVC - An electronic boost control unit manufactured by HKS.
DP - Downpipe, a straight-through pipe which replaces the two stock catalytic converters.
BOV - Blow-off valve, used on the intake tract to relieve pressure during shifts.
VPC - Vein Pressure Converter an aftermarket airflow sensing unit used on high-HP cars.(HKS Product)
VSV - Vacuum Switching Valve
ECU - Electronic Control Unit, or engine computer
G-Force - An aftermarket ECU modification product.
STTS - Sequential Twin-Turbo Setup, i.e. stock turbo setup.( see related FAQ question )
RWHP - Rear wheel horsepower, or what you see when you put the car on a dyno.
RMM - Rod Millen Motorsports, supplier of Downpipes.
SP - Scott Performance Fabrication, in Irvine, Supplier of Downpipes with Cats and Flex, 714-837-9446.714-837-9446.
SP Engineering - supplier of Downpipes, (626) 333-5398.
EGT - Exhaust Gas Temp
VVT-i - Variable Valve Timing - intelligent (on 1998 Normally Aspirated Supra)
NA - Normally Aspirated
TTC - True Twin Conversion
EBV - Exhaust Bypass Valve
EGCV - Exhaust Gas Control Valve
IACV - Intake Air Control Valve
MIL - Malfunction Indicator Light
TPS - Turbo Pressure Sensor or MAP sensor, Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor
TPS - Throttle Postition Sensor
Communication Terms
AMHIK - Ask me How I know - created by Lance W. , used frequently on the mkiv.com mailing list.
POS - Piece of Sh*t
WOB - Waste of Bandwith
WTF - What the Fu*k
LOL - Lots o' Laughs
IMO - IN MY OPINION
IMHO - IN MY HONEST/HUMBLE OPINION
OTOH - ON THE OTHER HAND
TIA - THANKS IN ADVANCE
BTW - BY THE WAY
PPL - PEOPLE
WOT - Wide Open Throttle
Supdawg - The 93-98 Supra nick name,created by David Mashour, used frequently on the mkiv.com mailing list.
Pea-Shooters - Term used to describe the Toyota Supra Stock *Twin Turbos*, Created by Bruce St. John.
AAMOF - As A Matter Of Fact
ASAP - As Soon As Possible
C U L8TER - See You Later
FYI - For Your Information
HTH - Hope This Helps
IOW - In Other Words
J/K - Just Kidding
POV - Point Of View
ROTF - Rolling On The Floor
ROTFL - Rolling On The Floor Laughing
ROTFLMAO - Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Anatomy Off
ROTFWTIME - Rolling On The Floor With Tears In My Eyes
TTYL - Talk to you later
PITA - Pain in the Ass