Available upgrades — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 2+

What is a hybrid turbo?

A hybrid turbo utilises a turbocharger architecture adapted for to accommodate modified internal components. Depending on the modification, changes may relate to the compressor wheel, its dimensions, the geometry of the blades, the housings, the turbine wheel, the thrust bearing or the balancing.

The aim is dto adapt the compression capacity and air flow rate d. A hybrid turbo is therefore not defined solely by the appearance of its compressor wheel.

MFS compressor wheel: standard or Performance?

MFS stands for ‘Milled From Solid’: the impeller is machined from a solid block. This manufacturing process alone does not guarantee an increase in d’air flow. A standard MFS impeller may retain a geometry equivalent to that d’of the original.

A standard MFS impeller can be just as polished 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. With appropriate engine tuning, a higher flow rate can contribute to the development dof greater power, without in itself guaranteeing a gain.

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

The compressor impeller draws in and then compresses the incoming air. 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 mapping. A larger impeller does not automatically guarantee a better result and may alter the response time.

Reliability and balancing of the hybrid turbocharger

The documented 360° thrust bearing distributes axial forces around the bearing. The rotor is balanced at high speed, up to 150,000 rpm on a Cimat VSR test bench, to minimise vibrations and mechanical stresses. However, this balancing does not compensate for incorrect installation or inadequate lubrication.

Engine remapping and preparation

The engine management system must be adapted for to make full use of the hybrid turbo’s characteristics. This involves adjusting the mapping, boost pressure, injection, exhaust, air cooling dintake and, depending on the vehicle, the clutch or transmission must be checked. The wastegate must be adjusted during the fitting and tuning of the ECU.

Turbo part numbers

OEM part numbers

Manufacturer’s part numbers

Compatible vehicles and assignments

Additional technical specifications

Fitting advice

How do you identify the correct turbo?

Check the turbo’s part number d, the original OEM and manufacturer part numbers, as well as the make, model, generation, body style, engine type, power output, years of manufacture and 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 turbocharger.