definitions for newbies
04-24-02, 04:23 PM
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definitions for newbies
Let's make a list for the new guys
FB, FC, FD---these refer to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation cars (taken from the VIN number)
BPU (Basic performance upgrades) i.e. intake, exhaust, etc.
G, GS, GSL, GSL-SE---trim levels for 1st gen (FB) cars (79-85)
SE, GXL, GTU, GTUs, Turbo II (TII), AE (anniversary edition) ---trim levels for 2nd generation cars (86-91)
R1, R2---sport and touring packages for 3rd genertaion car (93-95)
just a few off top of my head...help me out guys, i gotta go to work!
FB, FC, FD---these refer to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation cars (taken from the VIN number)
BPU (Basic performance upgrades) i.e. intake, exhaust, etc.
G, GS, GSL, GSL-SE---trim levels for 1st gen (FB) cars (79-85)
SE, GXL, GTU, GTUs, Turbo II (TII), AE (anniversary edition) ---trim levels for 2nd generation cars (86-91)
R1, R2---sport and touring packages for 3rd genertaion car (93-95)
just a few off top of my head...help me out guys, i gotta go to work!
04-24-02, 04:40 PM
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Re: definitions for newbies
Originally posted by BoostedRotors
FB, FC, FD---these refer to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation cars (taken from the VIN number)
FB, FC, FD---these refer to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation cars (taken from the VIN number)
BPU (Basic performance upgrades) i.e. intake, exhaust, etc.
G, GS, GSL, GSL-SE---trim levels for 1st gen (FB) cars (79-85)
Was here really a "G" model?  I always thought it was S/GS/GSL/GSL-SE?
SE, GXL, GTU, GTUs, Turbo II (TII), AE (anniversary edition) ---trim levels for 2nd generation cars (86-91)
R1, R2---sport and touring packages for 3rd genertaion car (93-95)
You might as well add PEP/PEG and all the little acronyms for colors - BB, CYM, MB...
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04-24-02, 04:54 PM
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Re: Re: definitions for newbies
Originally posted by RETed
Just a slight sode note, the "FB" moniker has kinda stuck. The Japanese enthusiasts call all 1st gen's "SA22C." Don't argue with me on it - this is just how it is. Shorten to "SA"...
Just a slight sode note, the "FB" moniker has kinda stuck. The Japanese enthusiasts call all 1st gen's "SA22C." Don't argue with me on it - this is just how it is. Shorten to "SA"...
SA: 79-80
FB: 81-85
Both 1Gens, different VIN nicknames.
However, I do agree that this thread is beating a dead horse.
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Oh, I know about the VIN's, but tell a Japan guy "FB", and he'll give you a weird look...they know "FC" and "FD", but they call ALL their 1st gens over there "SA's."
-Ted
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Originally posted by RETed
Oh, I know about the VIN's, but tell a Japan guy "FB", and he'll give you a weird look...they know "FC" and "FD", but they call ALL their 1st gens over there "SA's."
-Ted
Oh, I know about the VIN's, but tell a Japan guy "FB", and he'll give you a weird look...they know "FC" and "FD", but they call ALL their 1st gens over there "SA's."
-Ted
and also although i am not japanese,i will definitely give a weird look when i heard the term FB.
and from my old turbo 2, a 87 one, some of the parts number/code actually has FB on them...and on the same part of my current FC (89), the part is label FC
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04-25-02, 12:21 AM
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I just see a lot of new guys asking what various terms meant so i figured we could make em a little compilation to search. I could be wrong about G, it may very well be S, which would actually make more sense Stop being so technical Ted!
I could be wrong about G, it may very well be S, which would actually make more sense Stop being so technical Ted!
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Originally posted by turbosmoke
dibt firget BOV blow off valve, and VTEC (very terrible engine control)
dibt firget BOV blow off valve, and VTEC (very terrible engine control)
that's very funny but i totally disagree on that
04-25-02, 09:43 AM
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ACV - Air control Valve
TPS - Throttle posistion sensor
CAS - Crank Angle Sensor
EGT - Exhaust Gas Temp.
WOT - Wide open throttle
A/F - Air / Fuel mixture in the engine
IC - Intercooler
TMIC - Top mount intercool
FMIC - Front mount intercooler
SMIC - Stock mount intercooler
ABS - Anti Lock brakes
Mazduh - Mazda
EGR - Exhaust gas recirculation
PD - Pulsation Dampener
PS - Power Steering
TID - Turbo inlet duct
Turbo
WG - Waste gate
Turbine - Part of turbo in the exhaust stream
Compressor - Part of turbo that forces air into engine
James
TPS - Throttle posistion sensor
CAS - Crank Angle Sensor
EGT - Exhaust Gas Temp.
WOT - Wide open throttle
A/F - Air / Fuel mixture in the engine
IC - Intercooler
TMIC - Top mount intercool
FMIC - Front mount intercooler
SMIC - Stock mount intercooler
ABS - Anti Lock brakes
Mazduh - Mazda
EGR - Exhaust gas recirculation
PD - Pulsation Dampener
PS - Power Steering
TID - Turbo inlet duct
Turbo
WG - Waste gate
Turbine - Part of turbo in the exhaust stream
Compressor - Part of turbo that forces air into engine
James
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