[Colingrover5]

Is it possible to make the turbo on my car bigger so i can push more hp.

 

[DrivenDaily]

Yes.

So long as your pockets are deep enough, too.

You'll also need to reprogram the ECM and upgrade the transmission to handle it.

 

[repairman54]

And custom forged pistons...

 

[cp-the-nerd]

Just buy the Trifecta Performance tune for the 1.5T. If you want way more power trade it in for a Malibu 2.0T or buy an actual performance car.

 

[Colingrover5]

How much would it be if i wanted to build the car?

 

[cp-the-nerd]

For a bigger turbo, intercooler, and custom tune? I'm thinking $4,000 and it would be an unreliable timebomb because the motor isn't designed to handle that sort of modification and neither is the light-duty 6T40 transmission.

For all the necessary support mods like a transmission swap and engine upgrades I'd guess around double that first estimate. It would still be significantly less reliable than a stock 2.0T model. Also, a heavily modified car tanks the resale value.

 

[Colingrover5]

it would just be better to get a Chevy ss wouldn’t it

 

[SilverSport]

or a Malibu with the 2.0T...and then add the Trifecta...and then...

Bill

 

[campb292]

I wouldn't mod anything on the 1.5T. It is already a small displacement engine that is essentially modded with a turbo from the factory. I also wouldn't look to the 2.0T to increase performance at the expense of reliability. Performance doesn't need to mean reduced reliability. If seeking more performance I'd look to a car designed for performance.

 

[Darkstarlc]

Is it possible to make the turbo on my car bigger so i can push more hp.

I did the trifected tune paired with a K and N intake intake, along with running premium fuel. It made a huge difference in the performance. I did it around 60K miles and I now have a 120 and the car still runs great great.