I don't think anyone makes a turbo kit for the 3rd gen 2.0. That means you would have to fabricate everything to include tuning. Not practical.

1st Gen 2.0 and 2.4 owners can upgrade to a turbo because they have Turbokits - who make complete kits (turbo/intercooler, intake, plumbing, tuning, etc). It's roughly $6K+ to do it right - and that is with an established kit. Fabricating on your own would probably cost more.

 

Just to entertain this idea: If you really want a 2.0L Turbo, you're probably better off swapping in the engine and DCT(2021+)/manual from a wrecked Veloster N than trying to upgrade the stock 2.0L NA and an IVT. Or buying them used from a junkyard/LKQ. While swapping it, you could slap a bigger turbo on, alongside upgrading internals while it's out of the car. The IVT is definitely not going to be very happy with more power on it and I highly doubt anyone does "upgrades" for an IVT. There's a reason they didn't put it in the GT.

Curiosity sake, Why not buy a higher mileage GT for cheap(er than a new one and no warranty to ruin) and swap in a bigger turbo, forged internals, etc if you like working on/improving your own stuff? The LXS loses out on the independent rear suspension the GT has, and I do not think it can't be added without effort as I believe the GT has a different floor pan & subframe to accommodate(per another ForteForum user), alongside the nicer interior, larger aftermarket performance part availability and better looking body.

 

What if I take a gt engine and 7 speed dct tranny it would be cheaper basically the same process but the tranny should fit with the oem mounts

 

I think it would be easier to repair the wrecked Hyundai Elantra N then to install the 2.0T/DCT/Manual combo into a Forte. Your going to need the ECM, TCM, BCM, and wiring harnesses from the Elantra N - and the steering wheel ("N" Button and launch control) and probably the Instrument Panel.

The Elantra N is a different - larger - body then the 2019 Forte.

 

Veloster N, not the Elantra N, but I agree. I chose Veloster as it's a bit smaller and more likely to have parts that fit without even further effort. I'm not saying it would be easy in the ever so slightest but it would probably be more reliable. It's already built for 275 hp, no internal upgrades needed and if you can get the electronics to work together, no tune needed theoretically if you're using the TCM and BCM from the VN(though you'd need work to get the Fortes electronics like brakes and other electronics to function). It's overall a rather weird idea, but to each their own on what they want to sink their time and money into. If you're going to be silly, at least go full send within the limits of the car. You're not fitting an LS without a sawzall, welder and a shoe horn.

Either way, the LXS loses out on some of the GTs features, particularly the independent rear suspension and overall better suspension. It would likely get out-paced in corners by a slightly modified GT(heck maybe even stock) and if the IVT is still there then acceleration and top speed are out the window too. That being said, the FE had a manual transmission in 2019 and I think 2020/2021 so the IVT could probably be replaced with that. Not sure if it would handle the turbo still, but it would at least be faster for a moment before it blows up.

 

I’d understand pursuing a swap if it was an early 2000s car that was worth nothing and you had money to throw towards a bespoke custom build. But on a current gen you’re just wasting money when you could trade up for like 3 grand and run a tune, wheras a swap would put you into probably over 10 grand, and you’d likely lose a ton of OEM systems/functionality to do it. I traded from an EX (LXS) in Canada to a GT Limited. Payments went from 80 per week to 100 per week. That’s a decent bottle of wine less per week lol.