I recently got a daily driver car. I have my 06 Grand Touring (automatic)
aside. I want to start taking this car out to the track and drag strips. I am new to builds. I have searched google but did not know exactly what to look for.

My question is, what is needed for a strong engine build?
Nothing was done to the car yet.

Like loading the torque converter for launches, etc. I know it's bad for the car but I was told that is how people launch in automatics on drags.

What parts exactly make the engine stronger?

I don't know if forged pistons and new rod is the way to go for a non F/I car.

 

This is your first problem.

 

I didn't ask what you felt about the convertible. I recently ordered the hardtop from smoothline to replace it as maintenance on the convertible rotors was crap.
Also going to have a roll cage when I get into more serious driving.

Definitely not trying to create a thread with a debate whether or not manuals are better then autos. I couldn't care less either. It's all about preference.

 

In before all the fighting and degrading comments. All you need to know is doing an adanced search will tell u everthing u need to know.

 

Sigh lots of noob questions lately.

2006 you want to do non f/i do you wana do an all motor high comp build or just bolt-ons