A Clever Solution | 400HP 3-Cylinder G16E-GTS

The Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla are already cult favourites, and now they’re about to get even faster.

In this interview, Ben from ARTEC Performance reveals the 18-month R&D journey behind their fully emissions-compliant bolt-on turbo kit for Toyota’s GR platform. This isn't a generic setup, every component is purpose-built to retain OEM fitment, support factory ECU control, and maintain legal emissions systems. That means you keep your sensors, your catalytic converter, and your conscience clean while chasing 400+ hp.

You’ll hear how ARTEC engineered their own turbine housings, compressor covers, and manifold solution to suit Garrett G25 rotating assemblies, why packaging and emissions compliance required more than just off-the-shelf parts, and what makes the G16E-GTS engine one of the most exciting new tuning platforms in years.

Whether you’re building a street-legal time attack car or want to keep your road car emissions-friendly while unlocking serious power, this bolt-on system is worth a closer look.
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - GR Yaris & Corolla: Why This Platform Matters
0:22 - What Makes the 3-Cylinder G16E-GTS So Good
0:51 - Shared Powertrain Across the GR Family
1:12 - Engine Design Highlights
1:44 - ARTEC’s Product Development Strategy
2:21 - Why Emissions Compliance Matters
2:39 - How Most Kits Break Emissions Rules
3:13 - Maintaining Sensor & ECU Compatibility
3:29 - A Fully Bolt-On, Emissions-Legal Turbo Kit
3:50 - ARTEC’s Long-Term Test Car & Setup
4:16 - 400hp on a Stock Intake System
4:25 - Stock vs ARTEC Power Numbers
4:41 - Turbo Geometry and Packaging Challenges
5:20 - Turbine and Compressor Options for Versatility
5:48 - Using Garrett G25 Turbo Cores
6:22 - Tailoring Housing to the G16E Engine
6:48 - Fine-Tuning A/R and Boost Control
7:00 - Release Timeline and First Shipments
7:30 - Pricing Expectations and What’s Included
7:45 - Summary and Final Thoughts
8:01 - BUILD.TUNE.DRIVE.