Acronyms... what does it mean?!?

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  1. Cygnus

    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    You may have seen them or even if your new here you may want to read these and become familiar with them because I guarantee they will be used... and you might even start using them yourself. Vehicle related acronyms ONLY!

    AF - Air Fuel
    AFR - Air / Fuel Ratio
    AC - Air Conditioning
    ABS - Anti-lock Brake System
    ASD - Auto Shut Down Relay
    ACG - Adjustable Cam Gears
    AFC - Air Flow Converter
    AFPR - Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
    ACM - Airbag Control Module
    AWD - All Wheel Drive
    BFMIC - Big Front Mount Intercooler
    BOP - Block Off Plate
    BOV - Blow Off Valve
    CAI - Cold Air Intake
    CC - Catch Can
    CEL - Check Engine Light
    CSP - Cold Side Pipe
    DAB - Dial-A-Boost
    DCX - Daimler Chrysler
    DOHC - Dual Overhead Cam
    DP - Down Pipe
    DF - Direct Fit (term used for intercooler)
    DFIC - Direct Fit Intercooler
    EBC - Electronic Boost Controller
    EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature
    EMS - Engine Management System
    FI - Force Induction
    FMIC - Front Mount Intercooler
    FPR - Fuel Pressure Regulator
    FSM - Factory Service Manual
    FWD - Front Wheel Drive
    FRL - Fuel Return Line
    HID - High Intensity Discharge
    HOM - High Octane Mode
    HP - Horse Power
    HSP - Hot Side Pipe
    IC - Intercooler
    I/H/E - Intake/Header/Exhaust
    LCA - Lower Control Arm
    LSD - Limited Slip Differential
    MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure
    MBC - Manual Boost Controller
    MM - Motor Mounts
    NOS - Nitrous Oxide System
    OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer
    PCM - Power Control Module / Powertrain Control Module
    PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    PTB - Partial Throttle Boost
    PVO - Performance Vehicle Operations
    RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
    SOHC - Single Overhead Cam
    SRI - Short Ram Intake
    SRS - Supplimentary Retraint System
    SRT - Street and Racing Technology
    STS - Short Throw Shifter
    SEE - Side Exit Exhaust
    TB - Throttlebody
    TDC - Top Dead Center
    TIP - Throttle Inlet Pressure Sensor
    TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
    TT - Turbo Timer / Twin Turbo
    TQ - Torque
    TBE - Turbo back Exhaust
    UDP - Underdrive Pulley
    UP - Up Pipe aka Cold Side Pipe
    WGA - Wastegate Actuator
    WHP - Wheel Horse Power
    WOT - Wide Open Throttle
     
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  2. nevinsrt

    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    Acronyms are great and that a great list you have put together:thumb:
     
  3. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Very nice <In my best Borat Voice>...

    Now this is a useful thread.

    Great job Jesus.
     
  4. Cygnus

    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    Thanks! If anyone knows of more and would like to share them please post them up and I'll add it to the list.
     
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    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Perfect. I also made this a Sticky for easier findings later on.
     
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    LegMaker LMI - LegMakerIntakes

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    great thread!!!! i often get a little confused myself when i read some of these!!! hahahaha
     
  7. Cygnus

    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    I was lost when I first heard some of these. I remember the first time I posted pictures of the SRT-4, one guy said... looks like you have a BFMIC with that mesh there. I was like BFMIC what?!? I take it that means Big Front Mount Intercooler lol.

    Slowly but surely I learned some terms. Still open to learn a lot more.
     
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    Thanks for the info.
     
  9. Ozzie

    Ozzie New Member

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    Thanks for posting. I wonder if we'll ever see DCX used again? Wow! Seems so long ago, already. LOL! Nice job. :thumb3:
     
  10. Cheatek

    Cheatek SRT once, SRT always

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    This is great, very useful! Now, I don't want to sound like an idiot but hey Ron, can someone do this for all the abreviating with regular words and sayings everyone uses? Being a newb to the forum world I don't know them all, some like pita and imo and omg I do, but others I still can't figure out, some of the longer ones like rotglmfao and others. Anyone?
     
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    Ozzie New Member

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    Try this:

    http://www.gaarde.org/acronyms/
     
  12. Cygnus

    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    Some new ones were added. If anyone knows of anymore post up and I'll update.
     
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    StevoSRT Moderator

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    Great list! theres so many that its ridiculous haha
     
  14. Cygnus

    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    GTG== Get ToGether
    M&G==Meet & Greet
     
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    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    Definately! I'm most certain there is still a lot more.
     
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    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    don't forget RWD and AWD.:rofl2:
     
  19. Cygnus

    Cygnus Platinum Supporting Member

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    Added
     
  20. Indian srt-4

    Indian srt-4 Mr. Warranty

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    you forgot DKCIF Jesus!
    Damn Kevin's car is fast!!!! thats auto related right????