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11-02-2007, 08:18 AM

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Here we go.

Acronyms & Basic Terminology

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11-02-2007, 12:23 PM

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thx for the hard work man. i think everyone would need that.

11-02-2007, 01:54 PM

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FSTB- Front Strut Tower Bar
MMI- Motor Mount Insert

had to add my own

But good post A+

11-02-2007, 02:06 PM

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4AT > 4EAT.
5AT > 5EAT.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=382799
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...0&postcount=60

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11-02-2007, 02:27 PM

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NOS=brand
N2O=nitrous oxide
Correct me if I'm wrong

11-02-2007, 02:36 PM

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Add NA = Naturally Aspirated

FYI in some circles NOS also stands for New Old Stock (like in my old corvette parts catalogs). However don't some folks also use NOS when referring to Nitrous Oxide?

11-02-2007, 02:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 00SEMAX19

NOS=brand
N2O=nitrous oxide
Correct me if I'm wrong

Well said.

11-02-2007, 03:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack

Add NA = Naturally Aspirated

FYI in some circles NOS also stands for New Old Stock (like in my old corvette parts catalogs). However don't some folks also use NOS when referring to Nitrous Oxide?

Sadly yes, they do. NOS has always meant your meaning for me as well.

Half of the stuff in that list doesn't apply to us, like 'controlled center differential'.

11-03-2007, 12:56 AM

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Here are a few, including some that probably don't belong in the list because they are already known by all.

MPH - miles per hour
KPH - kilometers per hour
PSI - pounds per square inch (tire pressure)
ET - elapsed time (usually referring to quarter mile time)
FP -foot pounds (used in torquing wheels)
HP - horsepower
CC - cubic centimeter (engine displacement; generally used with smaller engines)
TC or TCS - traction control system
EBD - electronic brake force distribution
SRS - supplemental restraint system (airbags, etc)
LATCH - lower anchors and tethers for children
CVT - continuously variable transmission
TPMS - tire pressure monitoring system
Cd - Nissan's terminology for Cf (drag coefficient)

11-03-2007, 04:47 AM

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Cd is coefficient of drag, not Cf. Cf is an oversimplification, as drag includes impact and pressure resistance as well as skin friction.

FI = Forced Induction or Fuel Injection

RTFM = Read the f'in manual.

11-03-2007, 04:50 AM

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EGR = Exhaust gas recirculation.
PCV = Positive crankcase ventilation.

11-03-2007, 08:54 AM

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SS= stainless steel, as in brake lines

Xoomer: are you going to edit your first post by adding all the suggestions so there is one comprehensive list?

11-03-2007, 09:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

SS= stainless steel, as in brake lines

Xoomer: are you going to edit your first post by adding all the suggestions so there is one comprehensive list?

yessir, all up to here has been added

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11-03-2007, 10:20 PM

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Quote:

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Sadly yes, they do. NOS has always meant your meaning for me as well.

Half of the stuff in that list doesn't apply to us, like 'controlled center differential'.

Don't hate, PARTICIPATE!

11-03-2007, 10:42 PM

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Mods: Make this a sticky

Xoomer: Add R&R= remove and replace

11-03-2007, 11:22 PM

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More awackronyms to add.....

IACV Intake air control valve
CTS Coolant Temp sensor
?CPS Crankshaft Postion Sensor
CRPS ??
EGR Exhaust Gas Recirc
FIC Fast Idle Cam
FPR Fuel Pressure Regualtor
POS Piece of ****
TB Throttle body