What's the best way/cost-efficient way to gain more low-end torque? I love that low-end grunt, but mods like intake seems to decrease it.....


Any suggestions?

way would be to go turbo or supercharger, not too cost effective though.

aftermarket clutch/flywheel? better tires?

http://www.clutchmasters.com/shop/?page=shop%2Fflypage&MakeID=120&FromYear=2004&MakeModelID=33009&AppID=5261

Clutchmasters has a couple stages out for the tC

drop a v-8 in there

Put smaller rims on. Yes, I meant smaller.

I think you meant lighter wheels....

But to be honest, with my limited experience with driving the tC (limited) and the stock tires (extensive) - wheels are expensive, especially light weight ones.

I would say ditch the potenzas and grab a set of parada spec-2's or AVS ES100's. Either of them will stick like crazy and you should BARELY be able to get any wheel slippage at take-off.

Oh, and the other way to increase low-end torque (and I mean this, not being sarcastic).. unless you are a professional driver - GO TO A PROFESSIONAL DRIVING SCHOOL. The 0-60 times you read in motor trend and the like are (usually) very qualified, very excellent drivers who are extremely proficient with a manual.

Learing the best launch and also getting the stickiest tires is the best way. No question about it. And neither will void any warranty. ANd some insurance companies might recognize some driving schools for a discount on your premium.

lose some weight :lol:

I think you meant lighter wheels....

That is another way, but since he specified most cost effective way to increase acceleration, I meant smaller. Smaller will raise your final drive ratio. Traction will be a problem if he's a crappy driver, and top speed gets worse, not better, but acceleration will be improved if he can get the smaller wheels/tires to hook up.

larger throttle body and intake manifold.....when ever alphawerks decides to release them

The 0-60 times you read in motor trend and the like are (usually) very qualified, very excellent drivers who are extremely proficient with a manual.

I understand the drivers are professional but that doesn't mean they get the best track times. 90% of the time, people who actually own the car get better times (0-60 & 1/4 mile)

the professional drivers normally drive the cars for a few hours before they test them. owners of the car drive it everyday, they know about little things to do and what not to do.

unless you can't drive manual at all, going to a driving school is worthless. use that money on performance parts.

driving schools are only good for learning autox, not launching or straight line performance.