Glossary “stall speed” Definition:
Maximum possible engine and torque converter impeller speed, measured in RPM, with the turbine held stationary and the engine is at WOT.
stall
Glossary “stall” Definition:
1). A work area. 2). To come to a stop because the engine failed. 3). The disruption of air flow around the air foil. 4). A condition where the engine is operating and the transmission is in gear, but the drive wheels are not turning because the turbine of the torque converter is not moving.
staking punch
Glossary “staking punch” Definition:
A chisel-like punch used to create a large dimple in metal. This dimple prevents the nut from self-adjusting.
staking
Glossary “staking” Definition:
1). Securing a part, such as a bearing, in place by exerting pressure around the opening by punching or peening. 2). To punch or chisel an indentation into two touching parts so that one of the parts cannot turn against the other.
stainless steel (SS)
Glossary “stainless steel (SS)” Definition:
Steel alloy that is highly resistant to rust and corrosion.
staging lights
Glossary “staging lights” Definition:
The light beams used in drag racing to guide the front wheels of a car into proper position.
staging lane
Glossary “staging lane” Definition:
Lanes within the staging area where cars are grouped according to class.
staging area
Glossary “staging area” Definition:
The area between the pits and starting line in drag racing where the cars are lined up.
staggered timing camshaft
Glossary “staggered timing camshaft” Definition:
A camshaft ground so as to provide a longer duration for the cylinders farthest away from the main intake track to equalize the amount of fuel mixture reaching all of the cylinders.
staged turbos
Glossary “staged turbos” Definition:
Turbochargers in series, one feeding the other.
stage
Glossary “stage” Definition:
To place a competition vehicle in a proper starting position.
stacks
Glossary “stacks” Definition:
Term used for velocity stacks.
stacked pattern
Glossary “stacked pattern” Definition:
Term used for raster pattern.
stabilizing ball joint
Glossary “stabilizing ball joint” Definition:
Term used for non-load-carrying ball joint.
stabilizer bar
Glossary “stabilizer bar” Definition:
A long, spring-steel bar attached to the cross member and interconnects the lower control arms that twists like a torsion bar during turns to transmit cornering forces from one side of the vehicle to the other to help equalize wheel loads and prevent excessive leaning.
stabilizer
Glossary “stabilizer” Definition:
A device that uses the torsional resistance of a steel bar to reduce the roll of a vehicle and prevent too great a difference in the spring action at the two front wheels.
stabilize bar link
Glossary “stabilize bar link” Definition:
Device that connects the lower control arm to the stabilizer bar.
stabilize
Glossary “stabilize” Definition:
To keep from fluctuating. To make constant or firm.
stab
Glossary “stab” Definition:
Acronym form of Stabilizer, or a term used to describe an attempt to install a transmission.
Sta
Glossary “Sta” Definition:
Acronym form of Station.