Available tuning options — 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 modified internal components. Depending on the upgrade, the modifications may involve the compressor wheel, the housings, the turbine wheel, the thrust bearing 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 characteristics of its impeller: its geometry, its integration into the housings and the balance of the assembly as a whole 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 airflow d. A standard MFS wheel can retain a geometry equivalent to that d of the original.

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. For this product, the high-flow MFS impeller is described as lighter, larger and taller than the d original, with a claimed 15 per cent increase in compression.

Why does the blade geometry 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 blade arrangement all influence its aerodynamic behaviour. The result also depends on the casings, the turbine, the boost pressure and the engine tuning. A larger impeller therefore does not automatically guarantee a better result in all conditions.

Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbocharger

The documented 360° thrust bearing distributes axial forces over a wide surface area. The rotor is balanced at high speed, up to 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench, in order to minimise vibrations and mechanical stresses. This balancing does not protect against d'incorrect installation or d'inadequate lubrication.

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 during remapping. Depending on the modification, the fuel injection, exhaust system, cooling system, intake and transmission may also require checking or adjustment. No power gain is automatic without a coherent configuration.

Turbo specifications

Manufacturer’s part numbers

OEM part numbers

Compatible vehicles and applications

Additional technical specifications

Fitting advice

How do you identify the correct turbo?

Check the part number of the original turbo d, the OEM and manufacturer part numbers, the model, generation, engine type, power output, mountingYear and engine code where available. An identical engine type does not always guarantee compatibility.

If in doubt, please contact us with the part number clearly visible on your original turbocharger d.