BPU?
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TheRemedy said:
Just a shot in the dark here.. but I've always believed it was for Bolt-on Power Upgrades.
edit: ^^^ he's probably right lol sounds better than mine
IJ. said:Badly Prolapsed Uterus
(google it)
I had no idea:sarcasm: ..... now I feel enlightened. :icon_bigg
TheRemedy said:
check this out:
Basic Performance Upgrade™ (BPU™). This term was coined by our founder Mark Tozer to best describe the basic set of performance modifications on a 1993-1998 Twin Turbo Supra. Instead of having to type out every basic mod a car had, we came up with this term. In it's simplest form it describes a Supra that is running elevated boost. In more detailed form the original BPU™ consisted of the following modifications:
I. Downpipe. The downpipe replaces the factory CATS and allows for quicker turbo spooling and 1-2 psi of boost increase. Good for around 35-40 HP.
II. Aftermarket Exhaust. Anytime you can free-up exhaust energy in a turbo car it is a good thing. The factory 2JZGTE engine with the BPU™ mods can flow quite a bit of exhaust gasses. Most aftermarket CAT-Back exhausts are good for around 15HP+ on a BPU™ Supra running 18psi of boost.
III. Elevated Boost (17-18psi+). The major gain in HP and torque (up to 440rwhp and 410 ft.lbs of torque to the wheels) comes when you increase the boost in a Twin Turbo Supra. Increasing the boost can be done via a manual bleeder which allows for higher boost, but no control over boost levels. Manual boost controller, which uses a manual valve for adjusting boost levels (non-electronic). Electronic Boost Controller (most popular), which allows for in-cabin adjustment and regulation of boost pressure.
IV. Boost Cut Controller (BCC). The GReddy BCC is an electronics interceptor device that modifies the manifold pressure signal (boost) to the factory ECU. The Toyota factory ECU in the 2JZGTE Supra has a factory imposed fuel-cut at 1 bar (14.7 psi) of boost. The BCC is adjustable and alters the factory fuel-cut level so higher boost can be run.
Those four items are the foundation of the original BPU™ FAQ written for MKIV and typically produce anywhere from 440-500 HP (crankshaft) on both automatic and 6 speed 2JZGTE equipped cars. Numbers vary upon state of tune and vehicle condition but the formula works and is run in hundreds upon hundreds of Supras. This BPU™ term has become so popular throughout the world and the NET that it is often quoted in magazines and even by other car owners when describing a Supra TT.
Trademark protection for BPU™ has been filed for by SupraStore.com.
I didn't know this....... I thought it meant bolt-on performance upgrades
7thousandpiecesMGTE said:
Trademark has been abandoned.
Word Mark BPU
Goods and Services (ABANDONED) IC 007. US 013 019 021 023 031 034 035. G & S: Automotive parts. FIRST USE: 19980901. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980901
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 78154419
Filing Date August 15, 2002
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Owner (APPLICANT) SupraStore.com SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP ARIZONA 300 N. Portland Avenue Gilbert ARIZONA 85234
Attorney of Record Patrick W. Fletcher
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD
Abandonment Date July 28, 2003
You can't copyright common phrases such as "minivan" or "happy birthday." Anything could be patent pending, it isn't worth anything until it actually is.
fiyota said:
I think the term "BPU MKIII" has become rather commonplace, it's basically the same as a MKIV, Intake, Downpipe, Cat, Catback, Boost Controller. Different results though...
KeithH said:
yup, and a patent is something completely different than a copyright or trademark too...