If you want the most aggressive exhaust note you can bolt onto a 2013-2015 Veloster Turbo and you're not concerned with keeping things quiet, the ISR Performance RC Series cat-back is built around exactly that goal. It's a stainless steel, no-muffler, straight-through system designed to chase maximum power gains and a striking look, with only a single resonator standing between you and a genuinely loud car. This is not a daily-driver exhaust, and ISR doesn't pretend otherwise.
What It Is
The ISR RC Series is a stainless steel cat-back exhaust for the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. It uses a no-muffler, straight-through design with a single bottle resonator, a velocity merge dual exit, and 4 inch burnt blue tips. The whole system is a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory cat-back, and it ships with the gaskets and hardware needed to install it.
What It Does
Deleting the muffler and running the exhaust gas straight through removes the restriction that quiets and slows a factory system, which is where the power gains and the aggressive tone both come from. The single bottle resonator is there to take the edge off, limiting the high-frequency rasp that a fully open system tends to produce. The result is a loud, aggressive note that holds up under throttle rather than just droning.
Straight-Through, No-Muffler Design
A straight-through design means the pipe runs uninterrupted from front to back, with no muffler chambers to absorb sound and slow flow. That's what makes this system loud, and it's also what frees up the most power compared to a muffled cat-back. The single resonator is the only sound control in the system, so it does the work of keeping the tone aggressive without tipping fully into rasp. If you're new to no-muffler systems, rasp is the harsh, buzzy high-frequency drone that open exhausts can make at certain RPM, and the resonator here is specifically there to keep it in check.
Tone and Appearance
The system terminates in a velocity merge dual exit capped with 4 inch burnt blue tips, so the visual matches the volume. The burnt blue finish is a deliberate look rather than a coating that fades in, and the dual exit gives the back of the car a more aggressive presence than a single-tip factory setup. This is an exhaust built to be seen as well as heard.
Fitment and Compatibility
This system is designed specifically for the following vehicle:
- 2013-2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
It is a direct bolt-on replacement for the factory cat-back on these cars. It is not designed for the naturally aspirated Veloster or for model years outside the 2013-2015 Turbo range.
Who This Is For
This exhaust fits a specific owner. If you want the most aggressive tone available for the Veloster Turbo and you care about both sound and the look of the dual burnt blue tips, this is built for that. If you're chasing power gains from a cat-back and you want a straight-through system rather than a muffled one, this delivers the flow without the restriction. If you want a direct bolt-on you can install with basic hand tools and the included hardware, this is a straightforward swap.
This is not the right exhaust if your Veloster Turbo is a daily driver and you want to keep cabin drone and overall volume manageable. ISR states plainly that it isn't intended for a daily driver, and a no-muffler system will be loud at idle, at cruise, and under load. If quiet is a priority, a muffled cat-back is the better choice. Check your local noise ordinances before installing if you drive the car on public roads.
What's in the Box
- 1x Resonated front pipe
- 1x Mid pipe
- 1x Dual exit tail section
- 1x Brake cable relocation bracket
- 3x Exhaust hanger bushings
- 3x 2-bolt 3 inch exhaust gaskets
- 6x Bolts
- 6x Nuts
Installation Notes
This is a direct bolt-on system with no welding required, and the gaskets and hardware needed to complete the install are included in the box. A brake cable relocation bracket is also supplied to clear the new piping. Professional installation on a lift makes the job easier and faster, but a careful builder with jack stands, basic hand tools, and the included hardware can handle it. As with any cat-back, let the exhaust cool fully before working on it, and check all connections for leaks after the first heat cycle.
Product Details
Brand: ISR Performance
Product: RC Series Cat-Back Exhaust
Vehicle Fitment: 2013-2015 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
System Type: Cat-back, no-muffler straight-through
Material: Stainless steel
Mid-Section: 3 inch single resonated
Muffler: Delete (none)
Exit: Velocity merge dual exit
Tips: 4 inch burnt blue
Installation: Direct bolt-on, gaskets and hardware included, brake cable relocation bracket included
Key Benefits: Maximum-aggression exhaust tone, straight-through design for power gains, stainless steel construction, dual 4 inch burnt blue tips for a striking look, direct bolt-on fitment with all hardware included