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Chrome Steel

A steel alloy that contains chromium.

Chromemoly

See chrome moly.

Chromies

A term used for chrome-plated wheels.

Chromium

1. A basic element, Cr. 2. A metal used in alloys to provide a durable and hard surface. 3. An alloy used to plate metal to provide a shining surface.

Chromoly

See chrome moly.

Chrondek

The trade name of a popular brand of racing timing equipment.

Chryco

A term often used for Chrysler Corporation.

Chute

1. A fast, straight stretch of track on an oval track or road course. 2. A parachute, as used to slow drag and lake cars. 3. The starting position for a dragster.

CI

[1] Computer controlled distributorless ignition [2] An acronym for cubic inch

CID

[1] Cylinder identification [2] cubic inch displacement [3] cylinder identification device

Circle Burning

An oval race track.

Circlip

A split-steel snap ring that fits into a groove, to hold various parts in place.

Circuit

1. A complete path for an electric current from the source, through a resistance, and back to the power source. 2. A race course.

Circuit Board

A generic term used for printed circuit board.

Circuit Breaker

An electrical switch-like protective device that automatically opens to interrupt the circuit if current exceeds its rated limit.

Circuit Loading

The unintentional and undesirable interaction of the probe and oscilloscope with the circuit being tested, distorting the signal

CIS

An acronym for continuous injection system.

CIS-E

An acronym for continuous injection system-electronic.

CKP

Crankshaft position sensor.

Cl

Chlorine An element with the atomic number of 17