Justin Todd’s silver Hyundai Veloster N, front three-quarter view.

Built by Justin: Hyundai Veloster N

Acceleron Automotive owner Justin Todd completed this Hyundai Veloster N build himself. These photos share a look at the car and the hands-on work behind it.

The car

Justin Todd’s silver Hyundai Veloster N, front three-quarter view.
Justin’s silver Hyundai Veloster N, photographed from the front three-quarter angle.

Build highlights

Justin’s modification record lists the following components and supporting work on his Veloster N:

  • Turbo, fueling and calibration: Elantra N turbocharger, LAP3 Stage 3.0 calibration on a spare ECU, 2.0T LF high-pressure fuel pump and HKS M45XL spark plugs.
  • Intake and charge air: Forge induction kit and turbo inlet adaptor, custom charge pipe and Boomba V2 blow-off valve.
  • Cooling: CSF stepped-core intercooler and SXTH Element side-mount oil cooler.
  • Oil management: ADD W1 V3 baffled catch can and flow meter.
  • Exhaust: SPELAB electric exhaust cutout.
  • Brakes and interior: Brake Performance replacement rotors and premium semi-metallic pads, plus an Alcantara armrest and manual shift knob.
  • Supporting maintenance: Coolant drain, flush and refill, along with replacement exhaust manifold, turbo oil-line and rocker-cover gaskets.

This is a showcase of Justin’s personal build, not an installation guide or a parts-fitment recommendation.

A closer look at the work

The gallery below brings together selected details and progress photos from the build. It is a collection of moments from the project, rather than a step-by-step sequence.

Exposed camshafts and turbocharger area during Justin Todd’s Veloster N build.
Engine work in progress, with the camshafts and surrounding components exposed.
Close-up of a turbocharger from Justin Todd’s Veloster N build photo collection.
A close-up of the turbocharger from the build photo collection.
Under-car exhaust detail from Justin Todd’s Veloster N build photo collection.
An under-car view of the exhaust.
Engine-bay progress photo from Justin Todd’s Hyundai Veloster N build.
An engine-bay progress photo from the project.
Front-mounted intercooler during Justin Todd’s Hyundai Veloster N build, with the front bumper removed.
Cooling work in progress, with the front-mounted intercooler visible before the bumper is refitted.
Metal inlet beside a black Forge-branded silicone inlet from Justin Todd’s Veloster N build.
A side-by-side look at the metal inlet and Forge silicone inlet from the build.
Installed manual shift knob and center console in Justin Todd’s Hyundai Veloster N.
The installed manual shift knob adds a finished interior detail to Justin’s build.

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