Tintin_SR Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 OK so you hear it all the time, "" what dues that mean"" i think it wood be a good idea to make a section or a sticky that has all the words and acronyms/abbreviations to do with cars and EP, you no like FMI TMI o/s n/s just so people no wood be a bit of help to newbies and just in general Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 like this,RR - rolling roada mechine that measures the power of an engineMPG - Miles Per GallonEBC - electronic boost controllerMBC - manual boost controllerRRFPR - rising rate fuel pressure regulatora device used to adjust the presure at which fuel goes into the engineDOHC - Dual Over head CamshaftSOHC - Single Over head CamshaftTMIC - top mount intercoolerFMIC - front mount intercoolerEGT - exhaust gas temperaturePCD - pitch circle diamiterthe measurement through the wheel studs of a carAFR - air/fuel ratioEFI - electronic fuel injectionBOV - blowoff valveor more comonly known as the dump valveSLD - speed limit defendertakes away the speedcut from any import epFCD - fuel cut defendertakes away the fuel cut away from any turbo epHID - high intensity dischargelighting system found on prestigus brands- transmits a brighter light over halogen bulbsMANI - manifoldCR - compression ratioABS - anti-lock braking systemTPS - throttle position sensorTDC - Top Dead Centrea term in regards to cam gearsPSI - pounds per square incha measurement of boost along with bar.BCC - boost cut controllerBMCS - brake master cylinder stoppera device that clamps around the master cylinder to stop it from movingA/C - air conditioningECU - electronic control unitthe brain that runs an engineAFM - air flow meterEMS - engine management system in regards to full aftermarket non oem solutionsEPC - electronic parts catalogueAFR - air/fuel ratioMAP - manifold absolute pressure (sensor)ARB - anti roll bara bar that mounts to the rear that increases roll stiffness and quells understearOEM - Stands for Original Equipment ManufacturerJDM - Stands for Japanese Domestic Market - products and equipment that were intended for the Japanese market.USDM - Stands for United States Domestic Market - products and equipment that were intended for the American market.SR - Stands for 'Sport Rally'LSD - Limited Slip DifferentialBHP - Brake Horse Powerpower at the flywheelWHP - Wheel Horse Powerpower at the wheels, this is a more accurate measureWOT - Wide Open ThrottleZenki - Early modelKouki - Facelift revised modelbeen hording it until the sites up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tintin_SR Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 lol i like that that goingon UKSC? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 yes it will be.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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