Available configurations — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3

What is a hybrid turbo?

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

dThe aim is to adapt the turbocharger’s compression capacity and air flow rate d. A hybrid turbo is therefore not defined solely by the appearance of its compressor wheel, but by the consistency of its geometry and all its components.

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 d. A standard MFS wheel may retain a geometry equivalent to that dof the original.

An MFS wheel Performance can feature a geometry specific to the tuning package. On this product, the wheel shown is made of forged aluminium; it is lighter, larger and taller than the d’original, with a claimed 15 per cent higher compression capacity. Stages 2 and 3 are fitted with a version oversized.

A standard MFS impeller can be just as shiny as an MFS Performance. It is not its appearance that determines its performance, but its geometry and its ability to move more d’air. A higher airflow can contribute to power output with a suitably tuned engine, though it does not in itself guarantee results.

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

The compressor wheel draws in and then compresses the air sent to the engine. Its diameter, profile, height, width and the arrangement of its blades influence its aerodynamic behaviour. A suitable geometry can move more dair within certain operating ranges.

The result also depends on the housings, the turbine wheel, the boost pressure and the engine tuning. A larger turbine wheel does not automatically guarantee better performance and may alter the response time as well as the range dof optimal operation.

Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbo

The 360° bearing stop, featured on all three stages, distributes axial forces over a wide surface area. It helps the bearing system adapt to the stresses of the engine modification without making the turbocharger insensitive to assembly or lubrication faults.

Each stage undergo dhigh-speed balancing at 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench. This process aims to minimise vibrations and mechanical stresses on the rotor.

Engine remapping and preparation

Appropriate engine management is required for to make the most of the hybrid turbo’s characteristics. Map settings, boost pressure and wastegate adjustment must be checked when remapping the ECU.

Depending on the configuration, the injection d, exhaust dand cooling systems may also require checking or adjustment. The transmission and other vehicle components must remain consistent with the desired level of tuning.

Turbo specifications

Comparison part number

Manufacturer’s part numbers

Compatible vehicles and applications

Additional technical specifications

Installation advice

How do you identify the correct turbo?

Check the part number marked on the original turbo d, the manufacturer’s part numbers, the make, model, generation, body style, engine type, power output hp, the installation period and the engine code.. An identical engine type does not always guarantee compatibility.

If in doubt, please contact us with the part number clearly visible on your original turbo dand the vehicle’s precise details.