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GreaseMonkey

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Ok, being ASE certified and doing commercial truck tech support, I can't take the damn abbreviations anymore.

Many abbreviations are used in automotive, but a lot are just made up. Their are several that are widely used and accepted by the SAE, which is what I typically stick to. There are so many flying around here I can't keep up. I need a master list.

I'll start:

BOV - Blow Off Valve
LCA - Lower Control Arm
FMIC - Front Mount Intercooler
WOT - Wide Open Throttle (SAE term)
WGA - Wastegate?
SEE - Side Exit Exhaust (give me a break)
BOP - Block Off Plate?
MAP - Manifold Air Pressure (SAE term)
MAF - Mass Air Flow (SAE term)
IAT - Intake Air Temperature (SAE term)
CPS - Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Sensor

Any more?
 
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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
EBC = Electronic Boost Controller
ECU = Engine Control Unit
EGT = Exhaust Gas Temperature
EM = Exhaust Manifold
EMS = Engine Management System
FI = Force Induction
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
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
PCM = Power Control Module/ Primary Control Module
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PP = PowerPaq
PTB = Partial Throttle Boost
PVO = Performance Vehicle Operations
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
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
 
Discussion starter · #5 ·
I forgot quite a bunch! :jester:

What the hell is FIC?
 
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erich82 said:
Fuel/ignition controller i think
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Ok, that makes sense. I was thinking Front Intercooler.
 
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this is actually really helpful... there have been times when i've read posts on here and thought wtf is that abbrevation
 
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brucestr21 said:
this is actually really helpful... there have been times when i've read posts on here and thought wtf is that abbrevation
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You're not the only one. :jester:
 
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Focker said:
This one took me a while to figure out!!:notallthere:

FTW- F#@K The Warranty!
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FTW is For The Win in my book.
 
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