KS - Knock Sensor
TB - Throttle Body
MAF - Mass Air Flow sensor
WOT - Wide Open Throttle
IIRC - If I recall correctly
IMO or
IMHO - In My (Honest) Opinion
00VI - Stock intake manifold on 2000-2001 Model year Maxima VQ30DE-K (5th Gen)
DEK - refers to VQ30DE-K (kaisen for improved). VQ30 that was equipped with the variable intake manifold (00vi) and slightly more aggresive exhaust cams. Emissions equipment similar to the 1999 model year 4th gen.
A/F - Air fuel ratio
Dyno - Machine that measures power that a car actually makes to the wheels
AFC - Air flow converter (*NOT* a/f controller) this adjusts the signal the MAF sends to allow for changes in fuel. Other versions can manage the changeover point of a VI (variable intake).
MEVI - Variable intake manifold available on Japanese market Cefiro's.
FSTB - Front strut tower brace
RSB - Rear sway bar
RSTB - Rear strut tower brace
TB - Throttle body
HAI - Hot air intake, draws engine bay air NOT cool air from fender.
Coilovers - Complete (or nearly) suspension setup that includes springs and dampers and can be adjusted in different ways depending on the model. D2 Racing Sport, JIC, KSport, Cattman, Boss Chen are all examples. Ground Controls are a sleeve type coilover (does not include damper).
JDM - Japanese Domestic Marker, NOTHING on our Maximas is JDM - Only Cefiro's.
R/T - Reaction time, time it takes from the light illuminating to the car moving.
ET - Total time it takes to go from standstill to a 1/4 mile.
Trap - Speed at which the car passes through the 1/4 mile mark.
DR Mod - Drop resistor mod. Causes disconnection of the stock drop resistor (ideally at WOT) which allows for maximum line pressure between gear changes, thus giving a harder shift.
VB Mod - Valve Body Modification. Enables firmer shifts mechanically rather than electronically like the DR Mod. Is the preferred option as line pressure can be modified to suit different line pressures to soften/harden shifts according to drivers tastes.
FPR - Fuel pressure regulator
VQ35DE - Stock engine in '04+ Maxima (6th Gen). Fits very nice in 4th gen engine bay (is actually lighter). Requires (even) more work than fitting a DE-K.
LSD or VLSD - (Viscous) Limited-Slip Differential. Haven't seen one in a Maxima, only in Cefiro's? VLSD tranny codes are RE4F04V and non LSD tranny codes are RE4F04A.
OEM - Original equipment manufacturer, in most cases a Nissan-made part (can also be MEETING OEM tolerances or specifications).
CEL - Check engine light (also SES, sevice engine soon)
PM - Private message
PSI - Measurement of pressure (eg: boost, tire pressure)
UDP - Underdrive pulley, usually in smaller diameter and always less weight than the stock unit, thought to reduce rotational weight on the engine and free up power, no SOLID evidence on gains with UDP alone.
Stickies - MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE FORUM
EGR - Exhaust gas recirculation
PCV - Positive crankcase ventilation
FI - Forced induction, eg: Turbo, Supercharged.
N/A - Naturally aspirated, non-boosted.
EU - Emanage Ultimate
EB - Emanage Blue
V1 - Stillen Supercharger Kit
V2 - Stillen Supercharger Kit
ECU - Engine Control Unit - The brains of the car. Can be upgraded via JWT or TS. The upgrade has been somewhat frowned upon since e-Manage Ultimate.
TCU - Transmission Control Unit - Controls when the tranny shifts and how hard. Only on AUTOMATIC cars.
IACV - Idle Air Control Valve - Small device attached to the stock intake manifold that controls the small amount of air flow required during idle to maintain a smooth idle.
Tranny Cooler - Transmission Cooler - An intelligent choice for aftermarketed automatic Maximas. A must for any automatic 3.5, FI, or NOS Maxima.
FTW - For the win
FTL - For the lose
CAI- Cold Air Intake
FMU - Fuel Management Unit
USIM - United States Intake Manifold (The stock manifold on the A32 Maxima (4th gen only))
FSM - Factory service manual
ABS - Anti-lock brake system, system that “pulses” master cylinder faster than you could ever pump the brakes with your foot.
CV Joint - Constant Velocity Joint, the joints on an axle.
CV Boot - Rubber boot surrounding above.
RMS - Rear Main Seal
VSS - Vehicle Speed Sensor
VCS - Vacuum Control Solenoid
