The Acronym Decryption Thread

[jstreet0204]

Here are a few more for the tech list.

PCM & EEC - Both commonly used to refer to the computer.

OL - open loop
CL - closed loop
BAP - Boost-A-Pump
TPS - Throttle Position Sensor
ACT - Air Charge Tempature (sensor)
ECT - Engine Coolant Tempature (sensor)
EGT - Exhaust Gas Tempature
A/F - Air/Fuel ratio

 

[Malevolyn]

FORD = Fix It Again Tom


wait...

 

[ponyX2]

Er, uhm, lets see here:
F%!ked Over Rebuilt Dodge?
Move Over Pintos Are Racing
Poor Old Ni%^er Thinks Its A Cadillac
Equals
FORD
MOPAR
PONTIAC
I think, lol

 

[fastangboi]

what is PATS? ive seen it in threads, i think it has something to do with the computer thowing codes or the guage cluster

 

[Smeech]

SRT = Street and Racing Technology


(ducks)

 

[Dusstbuster]

what is PATS? ive seen it in threads, i think it has something to do with the computer thowing codes or the guage cluster

I believe PATS is the onboard security system that allows the car to turn on only when a key with the correct code for the cars computer system is inserted into the ignition system. IE The system that is supposed to prevent people from stealing your car when they don't have a coded key that matches the cars code.

The actual acronym for it i'm not sure of, probably something like Passive Anti Theft System or something...

 

[Henceforward]

PI - Performance Improved 99+ 4.6 V8

 

[dsg03bullitt]

PTW clearance?

 

[281reasons]

What does T/A mean?

 

[dsg03bullitt]

LoL......T/A means Trans Am. Someone fill me in if there are any more meanings for T/A, But im pretty sure thats the only meaning

 

[Rickyll7]

what is WOOT

 

[flashstang04]

what is WOOT

Well, depends on if you mean "woot" or WEWT~!!!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

what is WOOT

www.woot.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woot
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W00t#W

Its all on teh interwebs

 

[CobraRed_96_GT]

FMIC: Front Mount InterCooler
didnt figure this out till last month

 

[supastang03]

t/a is not trans am...lol

timing adjuster

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Ttt

 

[rockyracoon]

AMC as in gremlin. = all makes considered

 

[rockyracoon]

PTW = piston to wall clearance

 

[rockyracoon]

BTW , I always wondered what GTX stood for as in , plymouth belvedere GTX .