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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:48 PM
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I can't be the only one that can't find what some of the acronyms mean. Is there a list anywhere on what the various acronyms are?

Best guess on a few:
I/p - instrument panel?
ecm - electronic control module ?
ppl - need to find what that is
ccw - think I saw that one referenced
DVM - digital volt meter?
WDO?

That just the first few I've run into and I'm sure there will be more. Anyone have a list somewhere?
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Abbreviations used on the Forum:
WTF= Wide Open Throttle
IMHO= In My Humble Opinion
SOTP=Seat Of The Pants
RWHP=Rear Wheel Horsepower
CHP=Crankshaft Horsepower
FWHP=CHP=Flywheel Horsepower
LT header= Long tube header
LMAO= Laughing my A$$ off
WOT - Wide Open Throttle
IBTL - In Before The Lock
TIA - Thanks In Advance
CIA - Cold Air Intake
POS = Piece of S#@*
Slim = Airhead GF
GF =Girlfriend
Rustang = Metal bodied Ford product's that are common pests.
vert= convertible
A4= Auto 4 speed
M6= Manual 6
ttt= To The Top
TB = Throttle Body
AFPR = Adjustable fuel pressure regulator

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