New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech - LS1 & Internet Acronyms - Defined

Here is the alphabetical listing of all commonly used acronyms on this site. If you see any that are missing, please post here and I'll consider adding them.

Click HERE --> http://www.ls1tech.com/acronyms.html

looks good tony, not sure if there is any others to add onto that



Gray

Added a few more, and a logo at the top. This will be a working list, keep them coming.

What is fmu? I see it a lot in the forced induction forum.

I believe it is Fuel Management Unit, FMU like FAST and things like that

:) :eyes: :) :jest:

what about DSM --I have seen that one in the street racing forums, what's it mean???

DSM = Diamond Star Motors, also known as Mitsubishi.

DSM = Diamond Star Motors, also known as Mitsubishi.

Thanks for posting that nine! I was pretty good with the internet acronyms, but you answered quite a few of my car related ones.

Thanks again

Ant

I'm new to the site and really impressed with this forum. I have a 1997 C5 in which i will be taking the LS1 and putting it in a kit car i've been working on. I want to pump up the power to maybe 500 hp. Can anyone recommend a site or reputable place in the South East? What type of modification would you recommend? I want to drive this car mainly for the street and limited track use. Thanks! Freytag

What does STS mean? I know it has something to do with turbos.

What does STS mean? I know it has something to do with turbos.

STS makes a rear mounted turbo system.

http://www.jlturbo.com/

Also referring to turbos what does BOV mean?

Also referring to turbos what does BOV mean?

BOV= BLOW OFF VALVE

you can put RS for rally sport

some might think they are gay but I loved them when I was young!

What about Zr1?

What about Zr1?


The ZR-1 got its model designation from the "ZR-1'' option package, which added $27,016-$31,683 to the standard Corvette hardtop's list price -- making it the most expensive auto option in Chevy history.


taken from... http://www.suntimes.com/output/auto/car-news-clas12.html just in case your interested. Good article.

Ben

What does DA mean? I now it is something really simple, but I just can't think of it.

density altitude

I have added an Automotive Glossary (http://www.lswon.com/modules/wordbook/) to my website to make it easy for people to search the following:


General Automotive Terms
RPO Codes
OBDII codes


If you can't find what you're looking for, or you think theres something that should belong in the glossary, you can submit an entry, and I'll have it posted for you as soon as possible.

Your website is very helpful :cheers:

What does AOD mean??? is it Automatic Over Drive?

SAP=Sports appearance package

what do people mean when they say comp. TA?

It could be one of two things:

a) BF Goodrich Comp T/A (http://www.bfgoodrich.com.au/html/tires.racing/Comp+TA.html)

b) Limited edition package on 95-97 trans ams (I think)

STF = shit talkers finest!!

Whats H/C???

Nevermind Heads and Cam. Thanks anyways.

AOD is the name of one of Ford's Automatic OverDrive transmissions

What is the difference in a LS1 and a LSX

What about WU6 Firehawk code?

I drove a 93' LX "Mustake" for 9 years with all the bolt-ons you could add. I just bought an 02' T/A WS6 M6 and I can't tell you what an improvement it is. I was wondering where to start with some do-it-yourself mods. Any suggestions?

I drove a 93' LX "Mustake" for 9 years with all the bolt-ons you could add. I just bought an 02' T/A WS6 M6 and I can't tell you what an improvement it is. I was wondering where to start with some do-it-yourself mods. Any suggestions?
search page would be a good place to go

about the LS1 and LSX, im not sure what you mean, but the the "LSX" is an intake manifold made by FAST, three piece design and larger airflow with about an $800 price tag, not worth the money for the extra what 4-5HP over the LS6 manifold with goes for about $400, and the LS6 manifold comes stock on the 01 and 02 fbody models, the LS1 manifold has a smaller runners and has a provision for EGR the LS6 and LSX do not, but some companies will make a hole for the EGR

or are you asking about engine designation where people write "LSx" which only means the LS-series motors: LS1, LS2, LS6, LS7

hopefully that explained it

What about WU6 Firehawk code?
its the RPO code stating that your car is in fact a Firehawk
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1740897&postcount=19

i didnt see these on the list
ECLB= extended cab long bed
CCSB= crew cab short bed
OBS= old body style (refers to 88-98 trucks)
NBS= new body style (refers to 99+ trucks)
GMS= granatelli motorsports

what is iirc?

what is iirc?

iirc = "if I remember correctly...."

what about TLC? i see it on for alot of older cars for sale :confused:

tender loving care

ETC = Electronic Throttle Control

I thought this was a sticky :confused:

what does bump and ttt mean.

what does bump and ttt mean.

to the thread starters first post (ttt)- and bump = bump it up to the top

what is CPE and LPM?
i see it in newspaper car ads, like for sale: 2000 Chevy Camaro Z28 CPE

to the thread starters first post (ttt)- and bump = bump it up to the top


ttt is Topic To Top, exact same thing as bump. ;)

how 'bout SEG...

PTV? Piston to Valve Clearance?

what is CPE and LPM?
i see it in newspaper car ads, like for sale: 2000 Chevy Camaro Z28 CPE
CPE = "Coupe"
LPM = the color "Light Pewter Metallic"

This list is great, I'm not used to the LSx specific terms. Whoever would have imagined PCM = ECM = ECU?? :jest:

Some more to add:
BPV - Bypass Valve (turbo related)
DV - Diverter Valve (synonym for BPV)
GMPP - General Motors Performance Parts

DCR and SCR

Dynamic Compression Ratio and Static Compression Ratio... litterally just spent about 8 hours figuring out the difference between the two... and figuring out that DCR and SCR ment that lmao

CID ~ (CUBIC INCH DISPLACEMENT) ~ WFO ~ (WIDE F-CKIN OPEN) ~ FTA ~ (F-CK THE ARMY) ~ WAG ~ (WILD ASS GUESS) ~ WTF ~ (WHAT THE F-CK) ~ & SO ON & SO ON ! ~ KS ~ (KISS ASS) ! :smokin2: ~ OH YEAH, THERES ALSO ~ HBS ~(HOT BALLS SYNDROME) :engarde:

heh- I don't see one for ricer. :usa:

what does IMO mean.

what does IMO mean.
In My Opinion

thanks. ^^

DSM = Diamond Star Motors, also known as Mitsubishi.

It actually refers to a joint effort between Mitsubishi and Chrysler to build cars. This joint venture ended up producing the Eagle Talon, Mitsubishi Eclipse, and Plymouth Laser. DSM cars were assembled in Normal, Illinois. The '94-and-up Mitsubishi Galant is also assembled at the DSM plant in IL. Diamond-Star Motors was officially dissolved in 1993 after the design and production tooling for the 1994 and 1995 cars was complete. Mitsubishi Motors continues to operate the plant formerly responsible for DSM cars under sole ownership. Suprised nobody picked up on this.

^^^ this is true, but some people still refer to even the new Mitsubishi's as DSM

what about FTW I see that alot

"for the win"
and ftl
"for the lose"

what about FTRA?

what about FTRA?
http://www.ls1tech.com/acronyms.html

got it now. didnt see it las time read to fast.

how about rs = rally sport and iroc = international race of champions

What exactly is SSU?

What exactly is SSU?
Seat Stays Up
its what the racers lounge used to be. The lounge itself had so much traffic that the owners of 'Tech decided to branch the lounge off into it's own off-topic forum. www.seatstaysup.com

SSU is awesome. Definetly check it out. It's much more organized than the racer's lounge was and you can post a lot more stuff there.

heres the perfect link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NIFOC#N

Ok, have one of my own. What is <3 ?

Ok, have one of my own. What is <3 ?
its a heart, sideways

its a heart, sideways

So that's what that is? :gay:

what does sig stand for?

what does sig stand for?

your signature, it appears at the bottom of every post you make.

FTW? I'm an idiot I know.

FTW? I'm an idiot I know.
For The Win

There are a few different ones that are generally used. One is GTFO (Get the Fuck out).

For The Win

Ahhh I see. I was going to ask the same question. I was taught quite some time ago that FTW meant "fuck the world". I guess only old timers like the one that learned me know this. I'm surprised I found the answer here on page 4 :)

What exactly is PRC?

PRC=Precision Race Components. The line of cylinder heads built/prepped/ported/assembled by Texas Speed & Performance.

ATM... it's not Automated Teller Machine, it's something the best GF's do for you :D

SIIHP needs to be added :devil:

Also SIIHP needs to be added. :devil:

Iirc?

Iirc?
If I Recall Correctly

What about OEM?

original equipment manufacturer

EDIT: hello from plano. :judge:

to follow up on the DSM 1 - usually refering to the engine design found in 1st and 2nd gen eclipse's, talon's, and laser's(only 1st gen). my license plates read DSM4DNR :devil: lol

heh- I don't see one for ricer. :usa:
RCR or FAG

What's H/C/I stand for? Got the H & C I think.

Heads/Cam/Intake

If you see any that are missing, please post here and I'll consider adding them.

AIR=Air Injection Reaction/Reactor
Sorry Anal Smog Tech

What does RPO stand for?

Regular Production Option

ATM... it's not Automated Teller Machine, it's something the best GF's do for you :D

Nuthin like the ole Ass To Mouth jones on the backside. :judge:

??????? ??? what does that mean? why can I not write f t w in my posts

??? = For The Win
what the fuck is up with these fucking ? marks, if i can't use f.t.w. any-fucking-more im just going to fucking say fuck all the god damn fucking time, because thats fucking better to fucking see.

Theres an entire topic on "for the win" floating around here somewhere.

...or are you referring to the other meaning "fuck the world"?

nice job

nice job

I don't get it... :confused:

holy crap! Its auto-speak! I know some, but damn, its a completely separate language! This list should be printed off and kept for reference! WoW!

Some transmission stuff

MVB- Manual Valve Body
RMVB- Reverse Manual Valve Body

What does DA mean? I now it is something really simple, but I just can't think of it.I had this same question and it wasnt on the list.

DA= Dual Action

density altitude
NO its actually DA = Density Altitude when talking about a drag strip.

How about BAP?

Barometric air pressure, I think... :eyes:

Blower...turbo or supercharger? or both?

I feel so stupid. I've been on here long enough. I should know this. I guess I need to start hanging around the F.I. sections more

B4C = Police Cruiser Package

Police Cruiser Package = ??? HD Sway bars? Stiffer Susp? HP #?

SS = Performance Package

Performance Package = ??? HP? Tq?

What are the specs for these and other packages?

WS6?
Z28?

How do they differ from stock base model?

what about ffhp. jrp wrote it in this context "He had flowed and spec'd my own FFHP/TEA heads a while back so i was very interested to see the comparison"

ICM = Ignition Control Module.
LT1 = Generation II GM small block V8.

how about DoD? read it in reference to the new camaro and the LS3.

what about "bump" and TTT

ttt and bump is something that someone posts to "bump" that thread to the top of the list of threads. ie. to the top: ttt

What's a H/C car?

how about DoD? read it in reference to the new camaro and the LS3.

DoD refers to "displacement on demand" which is a fuel saving implement offered on GM vehicles which shuts down some cylinders while cruising at constant speed.

What's a H/C car?

Heads/Cam

What about OEM?

how about DIY?

how about DIY?

Do It Yourself

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer... basically company x makes a part, lets say a starter. They sell it to other companies, usually not directly to public. Then whatever companies they sell it to relabel the part as their brand.

DIY = do it yourself, ie instead of taking your car to get the oil changed, do it yourself at home

What is FTW?

/\ See page three of this thread. For The Win.

What is an ORY? I know that its somthing about exhaust.

How about pm used in correspondence

Man i wish i had your knowledge about cars, i only have basic knowledge not down to every freaking bolt lol

What is an ORY? I know that its somthing about exhaust.

ORY= Off Road Y-pipe. Which means its has no catalytic converters and its not legal for use on the street.......

Jeremy

ATX = Automatic Transmission
MTX = Manual Transmission

I don't use those but I've seen them confuse people. 'TX' is used for 'Transmit' or 'Transmission' in electronic terms and not common in cars.

what does it mean when someone say can you pm it to me

Nm im guessing it private message

Nm im guessing it private message

yup......

i'm wondering what maggie is i see it around alot????

i'm wondering what maggie is i see it around alot????


Magnacharger

wow this is really helpful. thanks guys.

Think you much.

IBTL?
always comes with the dancing lock?
"i bet they lock" maybe? lol idk

IBTL?
always comes with the dancing lock?
"i bet they lock" maybe? lol idk
In before the lock.



So H/C/I means heads, cam, intake

what about H/C/I/E ??

In before the lock.



So H/C/I means heads, cam, intake

what about H/C/I/E ??
I guess its HCI plus exhaust.

What's the deal with MS3/MS4 , and T-rex?

MS3 and MS4 are 'Magic Stick' cams available from Texas Speed www.texas-speed.com

and T-rex is a cam available from Thunder Racing www.thunderracing.com

Theyre reallllly big cams that are just big enough for stock heads

I just noticed this thread.. it's like car-shorthand..lol

Great list!

What about IIRC?

-SS

didnt see dod in the acronyms new to the site and wondering what it means by the way just picked up 09 g8gt today

didnt see dod in the acronyms new to the site and wondering what it means by the way just picked up 09 g8gt today

dod= displacement on demand. New system to cut out cylinders for better fuel milage.

Does help thanks!

bfh? like bfh mod...

What about the LQ9? Is that the Iron block truck version of the LS1?

Hvac?

heating, ventilation, air conditioning

bfh? like bfh mod...

Big F'ing hammer mod, if no one answered for you yet

heating, ventilation, air conditioning

well thank you sir!

TTY- Torque To Yield
For head bolts

What the hell does FTW mean??? "F^ck the world"?

what the hell does ftw mean??? "f^ck the world"?

ftw=
for the win
find the wiener
f*** tiny women
fondle two walnuts
fuzzy twat wiskers


lol innappropriate i know but its 2 am and im tryin to sober up

I thought it might be "for the win" but that seemed pretty weak. It is very inappropriate that you are up drunk at 2 in the morning and I was not invited!

thanks! some good info.

For the love of christ! Ftw is asked 6 different times in the 8 pages of this thread!! Fawking read before asking the same damn questions!

so any know what FTW means?

What about COT. I've seen it in the tuning section.

I have googled it and nothing has come of my search, its got something to do with the rear tire housing just dont know what? I have come up with bfh=beat fender housing is that it?

How about LT1? Did not see that

I have googled it and nothing has come of my search, its got something to do with the rear tire housing just dont know what? I have come up with bfh=beat fender housing is that it?

I thought bfh was big f^cking hammer ???

As in "whats my ASC number for a WS6"

how about fead (Front Engine Accessory Drive)

F-Bomb?

ASR = Anti-slip regulation. Also known as traction control. :)

FTW = For the win

DSM = Diamond Star Motors, also known as Mitsubishi.

and Dodge, it was a collaboration of Dodge and Mitsubishi.

That's really helpful! Thanks

What does STS mean? I know it has something to do with turbos.

http://ststurbo.com/

STS is a company.

MIL, malfunction indicator light(check eng light)

what about MAF?

What does CETA stand for.. I know which piece it is just not sure what it stands for. Did a google search and got about 20 random results, none having anything to do with cars. Searched this thread and didn't see it up there

what about MAF?

Mass Airflow Sensor

What does CETA stand for.. I know which piece it is just not sure what it stands for. Did a google search and got about 20 random results, none having anything to do with cars. Searched this thread and didn't see it up there

http://ls1tech.com/forums/multimedia-exchange/1485090-ls1-lt1-trans-am-ceta.html

How about LT1? Did not see that

dear god please do not be serious

What does IBM mean!

Link to list does not work. Just saying.

What does CETA stand for.. I know which piece it is just not sure what it stands for. Did a google search and got about 20 random results, none having anything to do with cars. Searched this thread and didn't see it up there

CETA stands for Commemorative Edition Trans Am. Its the yellow/black cars, they have the lower rear bumper painted black from the factory, hence why people call it the "CETA mod" when you paint the lower rear bumper.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd218/lopedawg4id/TransAm/Collector-Edition.jpg

Link to list does not work. Just saying.

Yep, dead link...