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OK, we need to all chip in on this one, it's been discussed but I can't find such a thing on this site anywhere so lets just start a thread on it and go from there.  Here are a few to get us started...

 

OVCP = Over the Valve Cover Pipe - runs from the intercooler soft hose to the TB

VC = Valve Cover

MBC = Manual Boost Controller

EBC = Electronic Boost Controller

TB = Throttle Body

ECU = Engine or Electronic Control Unit

BOV = Blow Off Valve

 

Contributions welcome...

 

Andrew

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LSD = Limited Slip Differential

MSD = Multiple Spark Discharge, also a Namebrand of an MSD ignition producing company.

EBKAC = Error Between Keyboard and Chair.

I/O error = Idiot Operator errors.

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer

NOS = New Old Stock, brand new never used, still packaged old stuff that may no longer be in production. Also the name of Nitrous Oxide Systems, ricers know them as nawsss.

NX = Nitrous Express

U-joint = Universal Joint

CV-joint = Constant Velocity Joint

MEK = Methyl Ethyl Keytone, the stuff that hardens most polyester resins, like fiberglass.

MECP = Mobile Electronics Certified Professional  ;D

MECP 1st class = better than a basic MECP level, but just below Master....

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TEP = Top End Performance

 

Their Performance Turbo series...

 

14G = Upgrade turbo good for up to 250HP

16G = Upgrade turbo good for up to 300HP

Super 16G = Upgrade turbo good for up to 350HP

19C = Race turbo good for up to 380+HP

T3/T4 = Turbonetics Hybrid turbo good for 400+HP

 

Andrew

 

 

 

[Author=Mike K]

 

Max output from various turbos

TD05-14B (stock 1st gen)     275-300hp @ 21 psi

TD05-16G (small) 345-365hp @ 22 psi

TD06-16G (large) 365-385hp @ 22 psi

TD06-20G 430-450hp @ 22 psi

T25 (stock 2nd gen) 235-250hp @ ?? psi

T3 (super 60)/T2.5 hybrid 265-280hp @ ?? psi

T3 (super 60)/T2.8 hybrid 270-320hp @  

 

 

Added info on 7/20/02 by Mike K

Info grabbed from www.dsm.org

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