Thread: *Newbie hello.

Hey guys, saying what's up from Chicago! My name is Aires..and Here's my new subaru! I love it already. My first car too, so it feels great.

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Just wanted to post some basic & advanced acronyms that I always see.. usually someone doesn't know what they are so, thought I'd share. (found it in another thread/forum) Please add more and start some conversation here.


Thanks!!

CAI - cold air intakes
WAI - Warm air Intake
SR - Shark Racing
IM - intake manifold
TB - Throttle body
BBTB - Big Bore Throttle Body
MAF - Mass air Flow
MAP - Manifold absolute pressure
AIT - Air intake temperature
AFR - air fuel ratio
ABS - Anti Lock braking system
ATC - Automatic temperature Control
SOHC - Single overhead Cam
DOHC - Dual overhead Cam
OHC - Over head Cam
Evap system - Evaporation System
IAC - idle Air Control
CAT - Catalytic Converter
MAT - manifold air temperature
PFI - port fuel injected
EFI - electronic fuel injection
TPS - throttle position sensor
TBI - throttle body injection
WOT - wide open throttle
A/C - Air Conditioning
ATF - automatic transmission fluid
LSD - Limited slip differential
AWD - all wheel drive
AWS - all wheel steering
O/D - overdrive
Tranny - transmission
HP - horse power
BHP - brake horse power
FWD - front wheel drive
RWD - Rear wheel drive
MPG - miles per gallon
NA - naturally aspirated
RHD - right hand drive
RPM - revolutions per minute
SC - supercharged
SRS - secondary restraint system
TC - turbo charged
ART- air ride technologies
SLL- solar led lights
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Light
RTFM = READ THE FACKING MANUAL
PPM = Parts Per Million (smog term)
GLS-Grand Luxo Super
LS-Luxury Sedan
LX-Luxury
DCCD-Driver Controlled Center Differential (Subarus )
TC-also seen as traction control
EBD-Electronic Brake Distibution
ASC-Automatic Stability Control
ACS-Auto Car stereo
CFC-Clorofluorocarbons
AWD-All wheel Drive
K&N- k&n cold air intake
AVCS-Active Valve Control System
SRS-Secondary Restraint System
DRL-Daytime Running Lights
LL- 12v led lights
VTEC-Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control
iVTEC-"intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control
WRC-World Rally Championship
FIA-Federation Internationale de l'Automobile
SAE-Society of Automotive Engineers
AEM-Advanced Engine Management
AMG-Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach (Mercedes Benz racing)
POS- Piece of *****




BHP - HP measured at the crank
WHP - HP measured at the wheel(s)
RWHP - HP measured at the rear wheel(s)
CR - Compression Ratio


And some basic mechanical terms:
CCT - CamChain Tensioner
TDC - Top Dead Centre
BDC - Bottom Dead Centre
BTDC/ATDC - Before/After TDC
BBDC/ABDC - Before/After BDC
Deck Height - Height of the engine from crank centreline to head face
Compression Height - Height of a piston (wrist pin centre to flat deck of the crown)
Rod Length - Conrod length (centre of crankpin to centre of wrist pin)
Rod Ratio - Rod length divided by crank stroke
Bore spacing - Distance between the centres of two adjacent bores
Cam Base Circle - The heel or back of the cam lobe where the valves are bot in contact (NB: Installed cams are usually measured at a specified opening of 1mm or 0.50")
Cam Lift - Difference between the base circle and lobe
Cam Duration - Degrees of crank travel while intake or exhaust valves are open
Cam Overlap - Degrees of crank travel while intake and exhaust valves are open

Suspension Terms:
Sag - Difference between fork or shock length extended and at rest
Race Sag or Rider Sag - Sag with the rider in position
Compression Damping - Valves controlling fork or shock compression rate
Rebound Damping - Valves controlling fork or shock extension rate




Technical/Car related Acronyms

AC = Alternating Current
A/F = Air to Fuel
A/T = Automatic Transmission
ABS = Anti-lock Braking System
ACT = Air Charge Temperature
BHP = Brake Horsepower
CCRM = Computer/Constant Control Relay Module
CEL = Check Engine Light
C[K]PS = Crankshaft Position Sensor
COP = Coil On Plug
CV = Crown Victoria/Constant Velocity
DC = Direct Current
DS = Drive Shaft
DMM = Digital Multimeter
DOHC = Double Overhead Camshaft
EATC = Electronic Automatic Temeprature Control
ECT = Engine Coolant Temperature
ECM = Engine Control Module (a term for a car's computer)
ECU = Electronic Control Unit
EEC = Electronic Engine Control (a term for a car's computer)
EFI = Electronic Fuel Injection
EGR = Exhaust Gas Recirculation
EGT = Exhaust Gas Temperature
ET = Elapsed Time
EVTM = Electrical and Vacuum Troubleshooting Manual
FFS = Feedback Fuel System
F/I = Forced Induction [engine]
FN10 = Full-size North American Project #10
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
HO = High Output
[H]O2S = [Heated] Oxygen Sensor
IAC = Idle Air Control
IAT = Intake Air Temperature
IRS = Independent Rear Suspension
IMRC = Intake Manifold Runner Control
J-mod = Jerry's transmission modification
LCA = Lower Control Arm
MAF = Mass Airflow [sensor]
MIL = Malfunction Indicator Lamp
M/T = Manual Transmission
MLPS = Manual Lever Position Selector
MN12 = Mid-size North American Project #12
N/A = Naturally Aspirated [engine]
NPI = Non-Performance Improved
NOS = Nitrous Oxide System/New Old Stock
OBD-II = On-Board Diagnostic system Rev. 2
OD = Overdrive
OE[M] = Original Equipment [Manufacturer]
P/A = Power Adder [engine]
PCM = Powertrain Control Module (a term for a car's computer)
PCV = Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PI = Performance Improved
RPM = Revolutions Per Minute
RWHP = Rear Wheel Horsepower
RWTQ = Rear Wheel Torque
SATC = Semi-Automatic Temperature Control
SC = Super Coupe/Supercharger
SOHC = Single Overhead Camshaft
TB = Throttle Body
TC[C] = Torque Converter [Clutch]
TDC = Top Dead Center
TOT = Transmission Oil Temperature
TPS = Throttle Position Sensor
UCA = Upper Control Arm
VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor
WOT = Wide Open Throttle

AED = Allen Engine Development
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
BTW = By The Way
SCCoA = Super Coupe Club of America
FRPP = Ford Racing Performance Parts
IIRC = If I Recall/Remember Correctly
IM[H]O = In My [Humble/Honest] Opinion
N/m = No Message/Nevermind
OP = Original Poster
SCT = Superchips Custom Tuning
TCCoA = Thunderbird and Cougar Club of America
TSB = Technical Service Bulletin
TTT = To The Top
X2/X3/+1 = Showing agreement with a previous statement
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary

Have a great time.

ps..
Would it be too cheesy to put some new wheels on there? I think they could use help right?...

Ill probably install: some led lighting, 12v led lights new wheels, maybe rims, and some ssbc brakes..
thats about it though.

what mods do you all do to your subaru?

Welcome to the forum!...

just welcome here !!!

And welcome to the forum!...