Term / Abbr |
Meaning |
Notes |
200SX |
1995-98 Nissan 200SX SE-R |
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AFR |
Air to Fuel Ratio |
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AD22VF |
ID found on calipers of largest stock front brakes. |
"Big Brakes" Nismo B13 Upgrade Kit |
BTDC |
Before Top Dead Center |
Commonly used in the context of ignition timing. |
CAI |
Cold Air Intake |
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CARB |
California Air Resources Board |
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CAT |
Catalytic Converter |
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Classic |
1991-94 Nissan Sentra SE-R |
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DMV |
Department of Motor Vehicles |
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DOHC |
Dual Over-Head Cam |
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DOT |
Department of transporation |
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ECU |
Engine Control Unit/Electronic Control Unit |
Main vehicle computer. Controls ingition, fuel injectors, etc. |
EFI |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
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EGR |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (valve) |
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ET |
Elapsed Time |
Time to complete quarter mile in drag racing. |
FSM |
Factory Service Manual |
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G20 |
1991-96, 1999+ Infiniti G20 |
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HS |
HotShot |
Header supplier |
JWT |
Jim Wolf Technology |
Aftermarket ECU tuner, parts manufacturing and sales |
MAF |
Mass Air Flow sensor |
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NOS |
Nitrous oxide |
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NX |
1991-93 Nissan NX2000 |
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NX2K |
1991-93 Nissan NX2000 |
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OBD |
On Board Diagnostics |
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OBDII |
On Board Diagnostics Revision 2 |
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OE |
Original Equipment |
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OEM |
Original Equipment from the Manufacturer |
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POP |
Performance Optimized Program |
JWT product line name |
SCC |
Sport Compact Car magazine |
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SCCA |
Sports Car Club of America |
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SOHC |
Single Overhead Cam |
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SS |
Stainless Steel |
Usually used in reference to exhaust components and brake lines. |
ST |
Suspension Techniques |
Suspension parts manufacturer |
STB |
Strut Tower Brace |
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TB |
Throttle Body |
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TPS |
Throttle Position Sensor |
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TSB |
Technical Service Bulletin |
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WOT |
Wide Open Throttle |
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