This hybrid turbocharger, designed for the Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCi 200 hp, combines a plug & play system with an internal modification programme available in three stages.. Each configuration is fitted with a high-flow MFS compressor wheel Performance, a 360° bearing stop and high-speed balancing.
The documented specification applies to the Ford Ranger 3.2 TDCi 20V with 200 hp from 2011 onwards. The choice of tuning stage must take into account the engine configuration and the intended use.
Available tuning packages — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 2+
Stage 1
Compressor wheel: MFS high-flow Performance
Dimensions: 39.57 / 56.03 mm
Vane configuration: 11+0
Bearing stop: 360°
Balancing: high-speed at 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR bench
This set-up utilises an MFS Performance impeller designed for dapt the compressor’s air flow rate d, whilst maintaining a documented d ‘Installation without modification ’ configuration.
Stage 2
Compressor impeller: MFS high-flow oversized Performance
Dimensions: 47.50 / 60.01 mm
Blade configuration: 11+0
d intake housing: re-profiled for accommodate the impeller oversized
Bearing stop: 360°
Balancing: high-speed at 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench
The oversized impeller and the reprofiling of the d intake housing allow d the air passage d to be adapted to this geometry. This modification may alter the flow rate and behaviour of the turbocharger depending on the associated tuning.
Stage 2+
Compressor wheel: MFS high-flow oversized Performance
Dimensions: 50.20 / 65.00 mm
Blade configuration: 11+0
Housing d'intake: re-profiled for ' accommodate the impeller oversized
Bearing stop: 360°
Balancing: high-speed at 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench
This configuration utilises a larger-diameter impeller and an intake casing d, adapted. Such a modification can increase air flow capacity d, but it may also alter response time and optimal operating conditions.
What is a hybrid turbo?
A hybrid turbo retains a turbocharger architecture designed for to accommodate modified internal components. Depending on the upgrade stage, modifications may involve the diameter and geometry of the compressor wheel, machining of the housing, the thrust bearing system or the balancing of the rotor.
The aim is d to adapt the compression capacity and air flow rate d. However, a hybrid turbo is not defined solely by the appearance of its impeller: the consistency between the impeller, the housings, the balancing and the engine tuning remains 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 air flow d'. A standard MFS wheel may retain a geometry equivalent to that d'of the original, whilst an MFS Performance wheel may adopt a geometry, a profile, diameter or blade configuration suited to the tuning objective. 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 airflow rate can contribute to power output with the right engine tuning, though it does not in itself guarantee a gain.
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 blade arrangement influence its aerodynamic behaviour. A suitable geometry can move more d air under certain conditions, but the result also depends on the compressor housing, 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.
Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbocharger
The 360° stop, documented at each production stage, helps to distribute the rotor’s axial forces. High-speed balancing at 150,000 revolutions per minute on a Cimat VSR test bench aims to limit vibrations and mechanical stresses. However, it does not compensate for incorrect installation, nor insufficient lubrication, nor the presence d of a foreign object.
Engine remapping and tuning
Adjustments to the engine management system may be necessary for to make the most of the hybrid turbo’s characteristics. The mapping, boost pressure, fuel injection, exhaust, intake air cooling d as well as the transmission must be checked depending on the level of tuning. The wastegate must be adjusted during installation and when remapping the ECU. The turbo alone does not guarantee a power gain.
Turbo part numbers
OEM part numbers
1717629
1720418
1762066
1857660
BK3Q6K682AB
BK3Q6K682AC
BK3Q6K682RB
BK3Q6K682RC
Manufacturer’s part numbers
798166-0007
798166-5007S
812971-0002
812971-0006
812971-5002S
812971-5006S
Compatible vehicles and roles
Ford
Ranger — 200 hp
3.2 TDCi 20V — from 2011, end date unspecified
Engine code: not specified
Additional technical specifications
Product type: Hybrid Turbo
Engine: 3.2 TDCi 20V
displacement: 3.2 l
Fuel: Diesel
Power: 200 hp
Production period: from 2011
Installation: plug & play, no modifications required
Fitting instructions
⚠️ WARNING — IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLATION
Identify and rectify the cause of the previous fault. Carefully check the lubrication circuit, as well as the oil supply and return d. Check that the pipes are clean, the inlet and that there are no foreign objects. Prime the system in accordance with the applicable recommendations and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. A lubrication fault that is not rectified may lead to further turbocharger failure.
How do you identify the correct turbo?
Check the part number marked on the turbo d the original, OEM and manufacturer part numbers, as well as the make, model, engine type, power output,Year and engine code. An identical engine type does not always guarantee compatibility between two turbochargers.
⚠️ Check your turbo’s part numbers
Before ordering, compare the part number marked on your original turbo d with the part numbers listed in this data sheet. An identical engine specification does not always guarantee compatibility.
If in doubt, contact our team with the full part number taken from your turbocharger.
