Available upgrades — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3

What is a hybrid turbo?

A hybrid turbo is based on a turbocharger architecture adapted for to accommodate internal components that differ from the original d configuration. Depending on the upgrade, modifications may involve the compressor wheel, the housings, the turbine wheel, the thrust bearing or the balancing.

The aim is d to adapt the compression capacity and air flow d to a specific engine set-up. A hybrid turbo is therefore not defined solely by the appearance of its compressor wheel, but by the consistency of its geometry and the mechanical modifications carried out.

MFS compressor wheel: standard or Performance?

MFS stands for ‘Milled From Solid’, meaning a wheel machined from a solid block. This designation describes its manufacturing process, but does not in itself guarantee an increase in airflow d'. The data for this modification indicate a high-flow aluminium MFS impeller, which is lighter, larger and taller than the d'original' impeller.

A standard MFS wheel can retain a geometry equivalent to the original. An MFS wheel Performance may, depending on its design, feature a diameter, profile or blade configuration suited to the purpose of the modification.

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. A higher flow rate may be accompanied by an increase in power when the engine tuning is correctly adapted, without this alone guaranteeing a result.

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 influence the aerodynamic behaviour of the compressor.

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 does not automatically guarantee better performance and may alter the turbo’s response time.

Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbo

The 360° bearing stop, featured on all three documented stages, distributes axial forces over a wide surface area. However, it does not replace d'proper lubrication or d'correct installation.

Each modification undergoes d ‘high-speed balancing at 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench’. This process aims to minimise vibrations and mechanical stresses on the rotor, without compensating for inadequate lubrication, contamination of the system or incorrect installation.

Engine remapping and tuning

The engine management system must be adapted for to make full use of the characteristics d of a hybrid turbocharger. The wastegate must be adjusted whilst remapping the ECU.

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

Turbo specifications

OEM comparison part numbers

Manufacturer’s part numbers

Compatible vehicles and applications

Additional technical specifications

Fitting advice

How do you identify the correct turbo?

Check the part number marked on the original turbo d, then compare it with the OEM and manufacturer part numbers in this datasheet.. 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 version.

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