Thread: Raising Low-End Torque

Just starting to consider mods. I've searched around a bit and I know a couple of suggestions from friends, but I want to solidify my choices. What are some good ways of increasing torque in the lower RPM's? I don't really travel into the higher regions of the power-band, so I'm basically looking for some more low end grunt. I can only put about $200 into this, so that leaves a lot of things out of the question. Also, something that will improve throttle response at a standstill or low RPM's? There seems to be a bit of delay (not really significant at all, but I like the more direct response of some of my buddies' cars). Thanks in advance for any help. (I also apologize for any wrong usage of terminology, new to this.)

With that budget I wouldn't bother doing anything except regular maintenance. New plugs, wires, air filter, fuel filter and maybe dump half a bottle of seafoam in your gas tank

Okay so recently my budget changed from $200 to $400. I also now have a short ram intake. If I get colder plugs and a colder t-stat, would I be able to run a smaller pulley? If so, what size? Would that leave enough money for headers or is there anything else necessary beforehand? Sorry for all the questions, I'm kind of in a mental noob mod-frenzy at the moment.