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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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What are the best things to do to a auto 2008 tC to improve hp and torque?
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 04:55 PM
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S/C,
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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S/C?
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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supercharger is def. best for a AUTO, or if you don't want your warranty, DEZOD turbo kit
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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i'm suprised no one made the joke of saying "manual tranny swap" yet
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:51 PM
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1.
2. Don't make multiple posts basically asking the same question.
3. again
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:26 AM
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basically the same things you would do to a manual...
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 02:32 AM
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minus the clutch, flywheel, lsd, clutch line, short shifter, shifter bushings, yea same as a manual...
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:25 AM
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yeah everything but those
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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Well it would all depend on what you plans are....but joining the hit Parade.

Intake, Header, Exhaust...Springs, Sway/Strut Bar...the list can go on and on but all depends on ya' budget and preferences.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Well since we can't get the LSD in our auto's I would reccomend the s/c..to much power and you will lose all your traction
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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I thought that TT had the Simple Kit build for A/T tC or am I just confused and misinformed?
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Either that question was a joke, or someone hurt his feelings
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by insanezane
basically the same things you would do to a manual...
Actually this answer is correct since the OP asked about HP & torque... none of the things davedave listed will actually improve HP or torque (but will improve a stick's acceleration) ...

sorry for being technical
Old Apr 30, 2008 | 04:05 AM
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