Understanding the Acronyms/Abbreviations

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  1. FWSRT4

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    Here is a list of highly used acronyms you will find around the forums:
    2DR = 2 door
    4DR = 4 door
    A/F = Air/Fuel Ratio
    A/C = Air Conditioning
    ABS = Anti-lock Braking System
    ASD = Auto Shut Down Relay
    ACG = Adjustable Cam Gears
    ACT = Air Charge Temperature Sensor
    AFC = Automatic Fuel Controller
    AFPR = Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
    AWD = All Wheel Drive
    ACM = Airbag Control Module
    AFR = Air to Fuel Ratio
    BCM = Body Control Module
    BHP = Brake Horsepower
    BOP = Block off plate
    BOV = Blow-off Valve
    BPV = Bypass Valve
    CAI = Cold Air Induction/ Intake
    CB = Catalytic back (cat-back)
    CC = Catch Can
    CEL = Check Engine Light
    DAB = Dial-a-boost
    DCX = Daimler Chrysler
    DOHC = Dual Overhead Cam
    DP = Down Pipe
    DBW = Drive By Wire
    EBC = Electronic Boost Controller
    ECU = Engine Control Unit
    EGT = Exhaust Gas Temperature
    EM = Exhaust Manifold
    EMS = Engine Management System
    FI = Force Induction
    F/IC or FIC = AEM Fuel Ignition Controller
    FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
    FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
    FSM = Factory Service Manual
    FWD = Front Wheel Drive
    HID = High Intensity Discharge lighting
    HOM = High Octane Mode
    HP = HorsePower
    IIRC = If I Remember Correctly
    I/C = Intercooler
    I/H/E = Intake/Header/Exhaust
    IM = Intake Manifold
    LCA = Lower Control Arm
    LSD = Limited Slip Differential
    MAP = Manifold Air Pressure Sensor or Manifold Absolute Pressure
    MBC = Manual Boost Controller
    MM = Motor Mounts
    NOS = Nitrous Oxide System
    OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer
    OP = Original Poster
    PCM = Power Control Module/ Primary Control Module
    PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation
    PP = PowerPaq
    PTB = Partial Throttle Boost
    PVO = Performance Vehicle Operations
    QFT = Quoted For The Truth
    RWD = Rear Wheel Drive
    S-AFC = Super Airflow Converter
    SOHC = Single Overhead Cam
    SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
    SRI = Short ram intake
    SRS = Supplimentary Retraint System
    SRT = Street and Racing Technology
    STS = Short Throw Shifter
    SV = Surge Valve
    TB = Throttle body
    TBE = Turbo Back Exhaust
    TID = Turbo Intake Duct
    TIP = Throttle Inlet Pressure Sensor
    TPS = Throttle Position Sensor
    TT = Turbo Timer or Twin Turbo
    UDP = UnderDrive Pulley
    UP = Up Pipe
    VC = Valve Cover
    WGA = Wastegate Actuator
    WHP = Wheel Horse Power
    WOT = Wide Open Throttle
     
    Last edited: Sep 7, 2008