Available upgrades — 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 housings, the turbine wheel, 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 their mechanical adaptation are crucial.

MFS compressor wheel: standard or Performance?

MFS stands for ‘Milled From Solid’, meaning a wheel machined from a solid block. The wheel documented here is made from forged aluminium. This manufacturing process alone does not guarantee a higher air flow rate d.

A standard MFS impeller may retain a geometry close to the original. An MFS impeller intended for modification Performance may have a different geometry – for example, in terms of the profile, height, width or diameter of the blades – where such modifications are planned.

A standard MFS impeller can be just as shiny 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 original specification d'indicates for that the MFS impeller used a design that is lighter, larger and taller than the original, with 15 per cent additional compression.

Why does the blade geometry affect 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 blade arrangement influence its aerodynamic behaviour and the amount d of air displaced under certain conditions.

The result also depends on the casings, the turbine section, the boost pressure and the engine management system. A larger impeller therefore does not automatically guarantee a better result 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 stop present on all three stages helps to distribute axial forces. It does not eliminate the need d for proper lubrication or d for correct installation.

Each unit is balanced at high speed, up to 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 or incorrect installation.

Engine remapping and tuning

The engine ECU must be adapted for to make full use of the hybrid turbo’s characteristics. Depending on the level of tuning, the fuel injection, exhaust system, cooling, boost pressure and the transmission may also need to be checked or adjusted. The wastegate must be adjusted during reprogramming. The turbo alone does not guarantee a power gain.

Turbo specifications

OEM part numbers

Manufacturer reference

Compatible vehicles and assignments

Additional technical specifications

Installation advice

How do you identify the correct turbo?

Check the turbo part number d the original, OEM and manufacturer part numbers, as well as the model, generation, body style, engine type, power output, mountingYear and the vehicle’s engine code. An identical engine type does not always guarantee compatibility.

If in doubt, please contact us with the part number from your original turbo d.