GRRRR8 Acronyms explained/detailed as well as abbreviations.

[Chewy]

Ok guys and gals, When I first started coming to the G8 forums I was completely lost for a while because I had NO idea what half of the stuff you guys were talking about was. I have been into bikes for the last 10 years so I slowly learned it all after putting two and two together and sometimes coming out with 3.

So the reason for this thread is to explain all the acronyms that we associate with cars. Please add the ones you can think of and I will put them on this list. (oh and I found most of these on the net) lol :okay: This list is to be used as a KEY for those looking for a meaning. CAI kicked my butt for a while but I ended up figuring it out on my own. Many people don't want to look stupid (me included) so here's a list.
Common GRRRR8 acronyms:
ECM = engine control module
TCM = transmission control module
BCM = body control module
PCM = powertrain control module
HSRK = Heat Soak Reduction Kit
CAI = Cold Air Intake
LP Mod = Charlies Lower Panel Mod

Generics!
4WD/AWD = 4 Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
AFC = Air Fuel Controller
AFM = Active Fuel Management
AS = Active Steer BHP = Brake Horsepower
BOV = Blow Off Valve
CATS = Computer Active Technology System
CBV = Compressor Bypass Valve
CDI = Compact Diesel Injection
CC = cubic centimeters
CE = Classic Edition
CI = cubic inches
CSL = Coupe Sport Lightweight
CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission
DA = Density Altitude
DAC = Downhill Assist Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DE = Deluxe Edition
DINO = Non synthetic oil short for dinosaur as it came out of the ground...
DOD = Displacement on Demand (same as AFM)
DOHC = Double/Dual Overhead CamShaft
DP = Downpipe
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DSG = Direct Shift Gearbox
DVC = Dynamic Vehicle Control
EBA = Electronic Brake Assist
EBD = Electronic Brake-force Distrubution
ECT = Electronically Controlled Transmission
ECU = Electronic/Engine Control Unit
ESP = Electonic Stability Program
ETCS-i = Electronic Throttle Control System w/intelligence
FF = Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
FI = Forced Induction or Fuel Injected
FIPK = Fuel Injection Performance Kit (K&N CAI)
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
FR = Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
GT = Grand Touring, GT Series in Racing
HAC = Hill-Start Assist Control
I(as in I-4) = Inline Cylinders
IVT = Infinitely Variable Transmission
L = Limited
LCV = Lightweight Concept Vehicle
LE = Limited Edition
LM = Le Mans
LSD= Limited Slip Differential
LTH = Long Tube Headers
M = MotorSport
MAF/MAS = Mass Airflow Sensor
MR = Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
N/A = Naturally Aspirated
NMU = Nitrous Management Unit
PASM = Porsche Active Suspension Management
PSM = Porsche Stability Management
PTM = Porsche Traction Management
R = Racing, Rally version
R/T = Road/Track
RAHC = Rear Adjustable Height Control
RR = Rear Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
RS = Rally Sport
RWHP = Rear-Wheel Horsepower
S/C = Supercharged
SE = Special Edition
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
SOHC = Single Overhead Camshaft
SRS = Supplemental Restraint Systems
SSG = Sport Sequential Gearbox
SUV = Sport Utility Vehicle
T/C = Turbocharged
TB = Throttle Body
TCS = Traction Control System
TDC = Top Dead Center
BDC = Bottom Dead Center
ATDC = After Top Dead Center
BTDC = Before Top Dead Center
TDI = Turbo Diesel Injection/ Trendline
TDI* = Toyota Direct Ignition*
THS = Toyota Hybrid System
Torsen LSCD = Torsen Limited Slip Center Differential
TM= Torque Management
TQ = Torque
TP = Testpipe
V(as in V6) = V-Engine Type
V(As in 16V) = Valve
VCD = Viscous Coupling Differential
VHPD = Very High Performance Derivative
VIM = Vehicle In Motion
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
VIP = Vehicle Intrusion Protection
VSC = Vehicle Skid Control
VTEC = Valve Timing Electronic Control
VVT-i = Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence
VVTL-i = Variable Valve Timing and Lift w/intelligence
W(as in W16) = W-Engine Type
WHP = Wheel Horsepower
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
WRC = World Rally Champ/Car

[GRRRR8]

Now I need 1 for all the NON car related ones!

[BlueJacket]

VIM = Vehicle in Motion

[Chewy]

Now I need 1 for all the NON car related ones!

Namely computer ones right? :shutup:

[GRRRR8]

Correct. I know some on here would appreciate it too.

[JoeSyko]

TYSMFPTT. IRNI

(Thank You So Much For Posting This Thread. I Really Needed It)

:dodge: :D

[jnak]

ECM = engine control module
TCM = transmission control module
BCM = body contol module
PCM = powertrain control module
SIIHB = Stick It In Her Butt

[GRRRR8]

The SIIHB is the one that works best in most applications.

[jnak]

Just make sure you have proper lubrication.

[todds87ss]

Just make sure you have proper lubrication.

See DINO:screw:

[GRRRR8]

See DINO:screw:

LMAO! Using car related products in the bedroom is the sure sign of a gearhead!

[It's A G8!]

Using car related products in the bedroom is the sure sign of a gearhead!

I was told to use royal purple as lubricant. Less fricition.

[jnak]

Just make sure to swap it out once she's broken in.

[GRRRR8]

A lower quanity will lead to a louder "squeal" FYI. LOL I just had a Deliverance flashback!

[l3gofr3ak]

just remember to do an oil change every 3000 miles (or 3 months if your married).
to complete this please resort to you owners manuel or playboy...

[Kermit]

Ok guys and gals, When I first started coming to the G8 forums I was completely lost for a while because I had NO idea what half of the stuff you guys were talking about was. I have been into bikes for the last 10 years so I slowly learned it all after putting two and two together and sometimes coming out with 3.



Do you know what DOD? Concerning something to do with turning off 4 cylinders I think.
Also HSRK?
Last on has to do with K & N. FIPK?

[It's A G8!]

DOD = displacement on demand
HSRK= heat soak redution kit
FIPK= fuel injection performance kit

[R.Penguin]

TYSMFPTT. IRNI

(Thank You So Much For Posting This Thread. I Really Needed It)

:dodge: :D
Ditto!

[lawyerboyleslie]

How about DA in all the drag racing forums??? What the hell is DA and why is there always a number after it like "1300"??

[wreckwriter]

Density altitude.

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-altitude-calculator.php

[lawyerboyleslie]

Density altitude.

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-altitude-calculator.php

Ok, thanks. So with that number, plugged into some formula with my ET and MPH I know how fast I am commpared to some other car at some other track across the country? Am I getting it? I have never drag raced, but come spring, I am going to a track nearby and want to have a handle on the lingo.

[wreckwriter]

Ok, thanks. So with that number, plugged into some formula with my ET and MPH I know how fast I am commpared to some other car at some other track across the country? Am I getting it? I have never drag raced, but come spring, I am going to a track nearby and want to have a handle on the lingo.

There are 2 calculators on that link. The first gets your DA, the second gives you NHRA corrected (to the NHRA "standard" track) time. In some cases it may go up, in others down.

[-Ray-]

Ok, thanks. So with that number, plugged into some formula with my ET and MPH I know how fast I am commpared to some other car at some other track across the country? Am I getting it? I have never drag raced, but come spring, I am going to a track nearby and want to have a handle on the lingo.

You can get a "corrected" ET. Not compare your car to another.
There are factors that limit low ET's. Weather has a lot to do with it, as well as altitude.
Owning a Honda would also limit a lower ET.

[Chewy]

Added!

['02 ws6]

PCV - Positive Crankcase Ventilation
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[-Ray-]

You mean Positive Crankcase Ventilation?

['02 ws6]

Oops. My fault. I had it in my head but was thinking of something else while typing lol.
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[G8+6=fun]

Thanks now I can get in the ball park and play to...

[wreckwriter]

SS= Special Shit

['02 ws6]

SS - Thrown on every Chevy to make your car feel that much more "Super Special"! I had to say it after your post Tom! :)
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[wreckwriter]

SS - Thrown on every Chevy to make your car feel that much more "Super Special"! I had to say it after your post Tom! :)
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No, its because they put Special Shit in it! :)

[wreckwriter]

Trivia question- what's the Z in Z-28 for?

['02 ws6]

Didn't mean anything, was just the RPO code for the performance upgrade, wasn't it?
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[wreckwriter]

Didn't mean anything, was just the RPO code for the performance upgrade, wasn't it?
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I was always told it stood for Zora, as in Zora Duntov. I believe it was his idea.

[The Commodore]

I was always told it stood for Zora, as in Zora Duntov. I believe it was his idea.

What about the Z71, IROC-Z, Z51, and ZR1?

['02 ws6]

Oh ok, I misunderstood your question haha. I've heard that one a long time ago, but didn't think much of it. Maybe so now that I've heard it twice.
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[G8+6=fun]

Here is a good write up on it.
http://camaros.us/first-gen-camaros/z28-1st-gen/2008/camaro-z28-history-first-gen/

[netmand]

You have HSRK but not HHRK.

[wreckwriter]

I like the Zora explanation better.

[G8GT721]

SS - Thrown on every Chevy to make your car feel that much more "Super Special"! I had to say it after your post Tom! :)
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kinda like Pontiac GXP

[learjet60]

STB = Shock Tower Braces?

I see it mentioned in Pedders suspension threads.

[G8GT721]

STB = Shock Tower Braces?

I see it mentioned in Pedders suspension threads.

almost it's Strut Tower Brace

TT = Twin Turbo

[pistonbone]

Kr?
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[13 QTR]

Kr?
BlackBerry8130/4.5.0.160 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/106

knock reading

[GeorgeInNePa]

Kr?
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knock reading

Knock Retard

When the knock sensor detects spark knock, the computer retards the timing.

You can track the K R on devices like the Dashhawk.

[Crazy Paul]

Knock Retard

Term may also be used when your house mate walks in on you while you're servicing your g/f.


:)

[GeorgeInNePa]

Term may also be used when your house mate walks in on you while you're servicing your g/f.


:)

I snorted then lol-ed at that!

[goldz28]

I did not see the NE OTR and there are some other CAI acronyms I don't know what they mean.

[G8GT721]

^^
NE - New Era Performance
OTR- Over the Radiator
IAT- Intake/Inlet Air Temp

[goldz28]

I thought I saw a OTA or something like that.

[aussie1378]

Ok guys and gals, When I first started coming to the G8 forums I was completely lost for a while because I had NO idea what half of the stuff you guys were talking about was. I have been into bikes for the last 10 years so I slowly learned it all after putting two and two together and sometimes coming out with 3.

So the reason for this thread is to explain all the acronyms that we associate with cars. Please add the ones you can think of and I will put them on this list. (oh and I found most of these on the net) lol :okay: This list is to be used as a KEY for those looking for a meaning. CAI kicked my butt for a while but I ended up figuring it out on my own. Many people don't want to look stupid (me included) so here's a list.
Common GRRRR8 acronyms:
ECM = engine control module
TCM = transmission control module
BCM = body control module
PCM = powertrain control module
HSRK = Heat Soak Reduction Kit
CAI = Cold Air Intake
LP Mod = Charlies Lower Panel Mod

Generics!
4WD/AWD = 4 Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive
ABS = Anti-Lock Braking System
AFC = Air Fuel Controller
AFM = Active Fuel Management
AS = Active Steer BHP = Brake Horsepower
BOV = Blow Off Valve
CATS = Computer Active Technology System
CBV = Compressor Bypass Valve
CDI = Compact Diesel Injection
CC = cubic centimeters
CE = Classic Edition
CI = cubic inches
CSL = Coupe Sport Lightweight
CVT = Continuously Variable Transmission
DA = Density Altitude
DAC = Downhill Assist Control
DBC = Dynamic Brake Control
DE = Deluxe Edition
DINO = Non synthetic oil short for dinosaur as it came out of the ground...
DOD = Displacement on Demand (same as AFM)
DOHC = Double/Dual Overhead CamShaft
DP = Downpipe
DSC = Dynamic Stability Control
DSG = Direct Shift Gearbox
DVC = Dynamic Vehicle Control
EBA = Electronic Brake Assist
EBD = Electronic Brake-force Distrubution
ECT = Electronically Controlled Transmission
ECU = Electronic/Engine Control Unit
ESP = Electonic Stability Program
ETCS-i = Electronic Throttle Control System w/intelligence
FF = Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive
FI = Forced Induction or Fuel Injected
FIPK = Fuel Injection Performance Kit (K&N CAI)
FMIC = Front Mount Intercooler
FPR = Fuel Pressure Regulator
FR = Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
GT = Grand Touring, GT Series in Racing
HAC = Hill-Start Assist Control
I(as in I-4) = Inline Cylinders
IVT = Infinitely Variable Transmission
L = Limited
LCV = Lightweight Concept Vehicle
LE = Limited Edition
LM = Le Mans
LSD= Limited Slip Differential
LTH = Long Tube Headers
M = MotorSport
MAF/MAS = Mass Airflow Sensor
MR = Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
N/A = Naturally Aspirated
NMU = Nitrous Management Unit
PASM = Porsche Active Suspension Management
PSM = Porsche Stability Management
PTM = Porsche Traction Management
R = Racing, Rally version
R/T = Road/Track
RAHC = Rear Adjustable Height Control
RR = Rear Engine, Rear Wheel Drive
RS = Rally Sport
RWHP = Rear-Wheel Horsepower
S/C = Supercharged
SE = Special Edition
SMG = Sequential Manual Gearbox
SMIC = Side Mount Intercooler
SOHC = Single Overhead Camshaft
SRS = Supplemental Restraint Systems
SSG = Sport Sequential Gearbox
SUV = Sport Utility Vehicle
T/C = Turbocharged
TB = Throttle Body
TCS = Traction Control System
TDC = Top Dead Center
BDC = Bottom Dead Center
ATDC = After Top Dead Center
BTDC = Before Top Dead Center
TDI = Turbo Diesel Injection/ Trendline
TDI* = Toyota Direct Ignition*
THS = Toyota Hybrid System
Torsen LSCD = Torsen Limited Slip Center Differential
TM= Torque Management
TQ = Torque
TP = Testpipe
V(as in V6) = V-Engine Type
V(As in 16V) = Valve
VCD = Viscous Coupling Differential
VHPD = Very High Performance Derivative
VIM = Vehicle In Motion
VIN = Vehicle Identification Number
VIP = Vehicle Intrusion Protection
VSC = Vehicle Skid Control
VTEC = Valve Timing Electronic Control
VVT-i = Variable Valve Timing w/intelligence
VVTL-i = Variable Valve Timing and Lift w/intelligence
W(as in W16) = W-Engine Type
WHP = Wheel Horsepower
WOT = Wide Open Throttle
WRC = World Rally Champ/Car

GREAT info thanks very much , Chewy