Available upgrades — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3

What is a hybrid turbo?

A hybrid turbo uses a turbocharger architecture adapted for to accommodate modified internal components. Depending on the stage, the modification may involve the compressor wheel, the turbine wheel, the housings, the thrust bearing system and balancing.

The aim is d to adapt the compression capacity and air flow rate d. However, a hybrid turbo is not defined solely by the appearance of its impeller: the geometry, the machining of the housings and the overall coherence of the unit are crucial.

MFS compressor wheel: standard or ‘ Performance ’?

MFS stands for ‘Milled From Solid’, meaning a wheel machined from a solid block. This manufacturing process alone does not guarantee an increase in air flow rate d. A standard MFS wheel can retain a geometry equivalent to that d of the original.

An MFS impeller Performance can be given a geometry adapted to the modification: profile, blade height or width, diameter and specific configuration. Only the modifications documented for for each stage should be taken into account.

A standard MFS impeller can be just as efficient as an MFS impeller Performance. It is not its appearance that determines its performance, but its geometry and its ability to move more d'air. A higher flow rate can contribute to power output with a correctly adapted engine set-up, without in itself guaranteeing a gain.

Why does the geometry of the blades influence the air flow rate d?

The compressor impeller draws in and then compresses the air admitted by the engine. Its diameter, profile, height, width and blade arrangement influence its aerodynamic behaviour and the amount d of air it can move under certain conditions.

The result also depends on the compressor housing, the impeller and the turbine housing, the boost pressure and the engine management system. A larger impeller does not automatically guarantee better performance and may alter the response time as well as the range d of optimal operation.

Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbo

The 360° bearing thrust ring, present on the three documented stages, helps to distribute the axial forces exerted on the rotating assembly. It does not protect the turbocharger against a lack of lubrication, contamination or incorrect installation.

High-speed balancing is carried out at 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench. This process aims to limit vibrations and mechanical stresses on the rotor, without compensating for any issues external to the turbocharger.

Engine remapping and preparation

Operating d a hybrid turbo may require adjustments to the engine mapping and boost pressure management. The wastegate must be adjusted when remapping the ECU.

Depending on the level of tuning, the fuel injection, exhaust system, intake air cooling d, clutch or gearbox may also require checking or adjustment. Fitting the turbo does not automatically guarantee a power gain without appropriate engine configuration.

Turbo part numbers

OEM part numbers

Manufacturer’s part numbers

Compatible vehicles and assignments

Additional technical specifications

Fitting advice

How do you identify the correct turbo?

Check the part number marked on the original turbo d and compare it with the OEM and manufacturer part numbers in this data sheet. Also check the make, model, generation, body style, engine type, power output at hp, production period and engine code where available.

An identical engine specification does not always guarantee compatibility, as there may be several different set-ups for for the same vehicle.

If you have any doubts about fitting, please contact us with the part number clearly visible on your original turbocharger d.