Available tuning packages — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3

What is a hybrid turbo?

A hybrid turbo retains an architecture suited to the vehicle whilst incorporating internal modifications. Depending on the upgrade stage, these may involve the compressor wheel, the turbine wheel, the housings, the thrust bearing or the balancing.

The aim is d to adapt the compression capacity and the air flow rate d. However, a hybrid turbo is not defined solely by the appearance of its impeller: the geometry of the components 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 technology primarily describes a manufacturing process and does not, on its own, guarantee an increase in air flow rate d.

A standard MFS impeller may retain a geometry close to the original. A Performance MFS impeller may feature a geometry adapted to the tuning, particularly in terms of its profile, the height or width of its blades, or even its diameter, provided these modifications are documented.

A standard MFS impeller can be just as glossy 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. The impeller described here is made of forged aluminium, lighter, larger and taller than the d'original one; the specifications indicate a 15 per cent higher compression capacity.

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

The compressor impeller draws in and then compresses the air sent to the engine. Its diameter, profile, height, width and the arrangement of its blades directly influence its aerodynamic behaviour.

A suitably designed geometry can move more air d under certain conditions, but the result also depends on the casings, the turbine wheel, the boost pressure and the engine tuning. A larger wheel therefore does not automatically guarantee better performance and may alter the response time.

Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbo

The 360° bearing stop, present on all three documented stages, helps to distribute the axial forces around the shaft. It does not, however, replace d the need for proper lubrication or d correct installation.

The assembly is balanced at high speed, up to 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 faults d'installation or d'oil supply.

Engine remapping and preparation

The engine management system must be adapted for to make the most of the characteristics of this hybrid turbo. The wastegate must be adjusted during the ECU reprogramming.

Depending on the level of tuning, the fuel injection, exhaust system, cooling, boost pressure and transmission must also be checked or adjusted. The hybrid turbo alone does not guarantee a power increase without a coherent engine configuration.

Turbo specifications

OEM part number

Manufacturer part numbers

Compatible vehicles and applications

No specific fitment details by make, model, generation or production period are documented in the available information. Compatibility must be confirmed using the original turbo part number d.

Additional technical specifications

Fitting instructions

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.

If in doubt, please contact us with the full part number taken from your turbocharger.