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Whats up. I'm still new to the tuner thing, and figured I'd post some of the stuff I learned since starting to
modify my ride. This is a very incomplete list and feel free to add more stuff to this thread or email me
so I can edit this post (for errors or additional info), maybe this will be useful for someone.
I know I could have used some of this info when I started! This is all I can think of for now...


-Civic Specific-
Engine Codes: (7gen)
D17A1 = DX/LX 1.7L SOHC
D17A2 = EX 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E
D17A6 = HX 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E lean-burn
D17A7 = GX 1.7L SOHC

RSX Engine codes:
K20A2 RSX Type-S

EM - Chassis Code (7Gen)

By Generation:
7th Gen - 2001+
6th Gen - 1996-2000
5th Gen - 1992-1995
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Abbreviations:

-General-
JDM - Japanese Domestic Market
OEM - Original Equiptment Manufacturer
J-Spec - Japanese Specification
SI - Sport Inspired (?)
RS - Rally Sport
RS - Rally Sport
GS - Gran Sport
LS - Luxury Sport
GS-R - Gran Sport Racing
Type R - Racing
Type S - Sport
FIPK - Fuel Injection Performance Kit

-Lighting-
HID - High Intensity Discharge

-Interior-
SS - Short Shifter

-Engine-
VTEC- variable valve timing and lift electronic control system
CVT - continuously variable transmission (HX models)
SOHC- Single Overhead Cam
DOHC- Dual Overhead Cam
ULEV- Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
LEV- Low Emission Vehicle
SRI - Short Ram [air] Intake
CAI - Cold Air Intake

-Import Scene-
HT- Honda Tuning Magazine
HIN- Hot Import Nights
SCC - Sport Compact Car Magazine

-Exaust-
Cat-Back - Catalytic Converter back
TCS - Twin Canister System (DC SPORTS)

-Exterior-
Altezza/Euro Tails - Aftermarket clear lens Tail lights
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-JAPANESE RACING TEAMS/COMPANIES-
MUGEN - Japanese Engine maker & racing team that specializes in Honda
SPOON SPORTS - Japanese Parts maker & racing team that specializes in Honda

-Forum Terminology-
RICE - Cars with many parts that add no performance or of bad taste
TUNERS - Us!
NAWZ - Nitrous
Vic - Civic
Teg - Integra
ITR - Integra Type-R

-Wheels & Tires-
Tire Size Example:
215/40/17ZR
[215] is the Section Width from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters
[40] height of the sidewall or aspect ratio (percentage of section width)
[17] Wheel diameter

Speed Rating:
Q Up to 100mph
S Up to 112mph
T Up to 118mph
U Up to 124mph
H Up to 130mph
V Up to 149mph
W Up to 168mph
Y Up to 186mph
Z 149mph and over

///SOURCES///

Spoon Sports - http://www.spoon.jp/eng/
Mugen - http://www.kingmotorsports.com/mugen/background/
Tire / Wheels - http://www.discounttiredirect.com/discount_help.html (Recommended!)
Honda Tuning - http://www.hondatuningmagazine.com/
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SOHC - sing over head cam
DOHC - dual over head cam
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D17A1 = DX/LX 1.7L SOHC
D17A2 = EX 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E
D17A6 = HX 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E lean-burn
D17A7 = GX 1.7L SOHC
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hey thanks for the info .... i know a bit about cars and alot of that info was useful much love to you for all the help! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
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SI - Sport <font color=white style="background-color: 3E3E3E;">Injected</font ft>
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FWD "tranny" = transaxle
RWD "tranny" = transmission
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i all ways wondered if Type R was R for Racing and Type S is for Sport?? sounds fake??
anyone know??
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whats rs stand for?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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whats rs stand for?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
RS = Really Slow?

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whats rs stand for?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
RS = Really Slow?[hr]
Rally Sport

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If I remember correctly ...

RS - Rally Sport
GS - Gran Sport
LS - Luxury Sport
GSR - Gran Sport Racing
Type R - Racing
Type S - Sport

Anyone wanna fill these in ... ? :

Type SH
DX, LX, EX, HX
GT(Sport)
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whats rs stand for?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
RS = Really Slow?[hr]
Rally Sport[hr]
the civic is in rally racing??
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[hr]Originally posted by: ink
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whats rs stand for?[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
RS = Really Slow?[hr]
Rally Sport[hr]
the civic is in rally racing??
[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG][hr]
no, but sadly, it still means rally sport...

SE= special edition
AKA= Also known as
NAFTA= North American Free Trade Agreement
USA= United States of America
BOB= Bombs over Bahgdad
abbrev.= abbreviation
NAPA= National Auto Parts Association
LOTR= Lord of the Rings
CF= Carbon Fiber
Pb= Lead
Mb= Molybdenum
DNA= Deoxyribonucleic Acid
YMCA= Young Male's Christian Association
YWCA= " Women's " "
ep hatch= 2002+ civic si hatchback
n00b= a new member
Blvd= Boulevard

man, I'm bored... maybe I should go to bed...

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What about the Australian GLi ?? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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Variable valve timing and lift=VVTL=Toyota and Lexus
VVTL-i= same but w/ intelligence. also toyota and lexus

And GT=Grand Touring
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Not that many people care, but there are more 7th Gen Civic trim levels than just EX, HX, LX, DX. There's also GX and Hybrid. Just FYI to those who didn't know.
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Not that many people care, but there are more 7th Gen Civic trim levels than just EX, HX, LX, DX. There's also GX and Hybrid. Just FYI to those who didn't know.[hr]
what about the SI, Type R, and the VTi.. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
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D17A1 = DX/LX 1.7L SOHC
D17A2 = EX 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E
D17A6 = HX 1.7L SOHC VTEC-E lean-burn
D17A7 = GX 1.7L SOHC[hr]
What about heads A3 to A5??? JDM??? do not exist??
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FIPK - Forced induction performance kit ? (can never remember if that's right or not)
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FIPK - Forced induction performance kit ? (can never remember if that's right or not)[hr]
its fuel injection performance kit
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since when did a civic come out with an RS model, The integra is the only honda/acura that comes in an RS, I haven't seen an integra in any rally's but, I have seen them in Touring races but, that's the Type R. There just names, not anything to classify them in.
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I added in the corrections you guys posted to my first message, thanks! Anyone got more stuff to add? Maybe this
can become a sticky or something if we get lots of posts? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]

Anyone have the chassis codes for the previous two generations of Civics?



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Not that many people care, but there are more 7th Gen Civic trim levels than just EX, HX, LX, DX. There's also GX and Hybrid. Just FYI to those who didn't know.[hr]
what about the SI, Type R, and the VTi.. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG][hr]

and CX and HF
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Not that many people care, but there are more 7th Gen Civic trim levels than just EX, HX, LX, DX. There's also GX and Hybrid. Just FYI to those who didn't know.[hr]
what about the SI, Type R, and the VTi.. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG][hr]

and CX and HF[hr]
do they have a CX & HF in a 7th Gen?.. i'm pretty sure they don't..[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
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SI - Sport <font color=white style="background-color: 3E3E3E;">Injected</font ft>[hr]
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Yeah, AzN - you're right. I'm almost positive it's "Sport Inspired".
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The Si is the VTi
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Hold on, VTEC-E? I thought there were only three types; regular VTEC (EX), lean burn VTEC (HX), and i-VTEC (RSX-S.) Could someone clarify?
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