Which replacement exhaust?

[peterdpps]

My XK8 is in on Thursday to have the JEC tailpipes fitted. A friend has them on his convertible and they just increase the 'burble' a little. Nothing too raucous. The car was in on monday but they didnt have any clamps to replace the rather rusty ones in situ. Would probably be a good idea if these clamps came with the kit as the old ones are unlikely to be saved.

[MarkyM]

This is a straight through system with only two silencers

http://www.jaguarxp.com/jagxp/XK8_Exhaust_page.htm

I have the MK-I and the MK-II is an improvement in both torque and BHP)

With the exchange rate and even shipping i'm confident that no other system comes close for power and increased (but meaninglyful/subtle) noise

No affiliation

Mark

[binghama]

peter I searched high and low for similar clamps..jag ones are about £8 ea there is one called super clamp but the supplier didnt have the right size..I just used U bolts..seems to be ok

[charlock]

Can anyone post a video or sound clip of the club system?

[BestGear]

you would'nt notice much difference

Do you have a 8 or an R?

I have them on my R, and they are intrusive at 1800-2000rpm...with fairly loud cabin boom.

I have dynomat'ed the boot and back shelf and it has helped considerably, but it is still there.

At the end of the day, if its noise you want then they certainly add that... inside and out.

David

[charlock]

Just had JEC pipes fitted to my XKR coupe last Wednesday. Takes a little getting used to after the near silence of before.

Definitely boomy at 1800-2000rpm with anything other than light throttle opening. Overall, a nice noise but I might try a little dynomat too.

From inside, at high revs, the supercharger is still the main noise. In mid-range, there's a nice V8 sound. At idle, not a lot of difference.

It feels faster but that could just be because I keep putting my foot down to have a listen again!

From outside, a nice burble at idle and a nice reflected sound with the windows down.

Tailpipes fit and fill the early rear valance beautifully.

After quite a delay while a new batch was made, I'm pleased I waited.

[charlock]

Getting on for a year with the JEC exhaust and still loving it. I thought an update might be worthwhile. I reckon the boom is getting a little softer with use or perhaps I've just got used to it.

At full throttle under load (e.g. accelerating hard on the motorway), it gives a fab deep rumble - when one of your Ferrari-driving crew going to Le Mans comments that it sounds v. good and with multiple thumbs up in the tunnels I guess it must be about right

Still a delightfully quiet and smooth cruiser when desired though.

[mike020150]

The Club pipes do make a nice noise, don't they? They certainly sounded the best when we ran the exhaust competition at the XK8 seminar. Mike.

[Del_Boy]

The Club pipes do make a nice noise, don't they? They certainly sounded the best when we ran the exhaust competition at the XK8 seminar. Mike.

You have Not heard my MacLeod MK II X-Pipe yet Mike
Has he Nik

Turn Up Your Speakers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PeqTzvkzWw



Derek
http://www.minagallery.com/merchant2/gr ... xpipe1.jpg

[Nik]

You have Not heard my MacLeod MK II X-Pipe yet Mike
Has he Nik

Turn Up Your Speakers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PeqTzvkzWw



Derek


Hi Guys ,

I can vouch for Derek's X PIPE system , sounds awesome , fabulous fit and finish , one day I'll have one myself , seems to be one of the only exhausts on the market that has been optimised for BOTH sound and performance ,

Best Wishes ,

Nik

[MarkyM]

I've got the Mk1 Cats Roar and it is 'awesome' (as our American cousins would say!). I've had it since 2006 and it was he first one Bill McLeod exported. All in inc shipping and import duty I believe it came to £1400

I assume the MkII can also be spec'd in the 3 seperate noise levels as well

Snarl
Growl
Roar

Now that they are sold by Jaguar XP shipping may be a little cheaper, however it works out to $2050 here which is £1280+shipping (but inc the 3% surcharge imposed by your credit card company)

http://www.minagallery.com/jagxp/XK8_Exhaust_page.htm

Regards

Mark

[Del_Boy]

Hi Nik,

Could you please get a copy of the post that I put up on the XKEC forum re the new MKll X-Pipe prices

Thanks

Derek

[Del_Boy]

I've got the Mk1 Cats Roar and it is 'awesome' (as our American cousins would say!). I've had it since 2006 and it was he first one Bill McLeod exported. All in inc shipping and import duty I believe it came to £1400

I assume the MkII can also be spec'd in the 3 seperate noise levels as well

Snarl
Growl
Roar

Now that they are sold by Jaguar XP shipping may be a little cheaper, however it works out to $2050 here which is £1280+shipping (but inc the 3% surcharge imposed by your credit card company)

http://www.minagallery.com/jagxp/XK8_Exhaust_page.htm

Regards

Mark

Yes Mark you are correct re noise levels, But Bill also does a euro version Now ????

I have the "Growl" which is the same as the one on Bill's youtube vid ..

You can also get straight though pipes to replace the rear box's, if you like it loud !!!!

Derek

[Del_Boy]

Hi Nik,

Could you please get a copy of the post that I put up on the XKEC forum re the new MKll X-Pipe prices

Thanks

Derek

Thanks Nik

Guys see below..

Note all prices are in U S Dollars $
$250 discount for JEC members Who quote me (Del Boy) when ordering
To order contact Bill MacLeod at wmacleod@cox.net

MacLeod Performance Exhaust System Pricing

Mk II X-Pipe Exhaust System, Standard version, polished, with "Growl" mufflers, (As fitted to my XKR)

XK8 or XKR, 1996 to 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2450

"Euro" version of above -- does not include "Euro Silencers", straight pipe sections only . . . . . . . . . 2575

The above systems include polished stainless steel double wall resonated oval tips. All systems are now polished and come complete with everything necessary for installation: gaskets, clamps, mounting brackets, nuts, bolts, All hardware is the highest quality stainless steel except the special heat treated socket head (Allen Head) catalytic converter flange attachment bolts (4.0 S/C and all 4.2 engines).

The following parts are offered as accessories. Some owners like to attach an extra pair of tips to additional mufflers to allow a very quick changeover. An extra pair of double bolt band clamps would also be required to keep the mufflers and tips attached to each other. The same would apply to keep a set of tips attached to the straight pipe muffler substitutes.

Straight Pipe muffler substitutes, polished -- (pair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Mufflers, polished,

"Snarl" (quietest) or "Growl" (middle) -- pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385

"Roar" (loudest) -- pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

"Euro Silencers" -- 24 inch, will fit Euro systems only -- pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

Exhaust Tips, T304 stainless steel, polished, double wall, resonated, mandrel bent stubs, each. . . . . . . . 95

Clamps, stainless steel,

Double bolt 3 inch band clamps with gasket seal -- each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Single bolt 1 inch band clamps (for 4.0 XK8 Catalytic Converter pipe stubs) – each . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Note for early model 4.0 naturally aspirated cars: the first version of the rear-most hanger attached to the aft end of the last muffler (behind the rear wheels) is an oblong rubber hanger with a hole in each end. The top hole slips over an outward facing rod bolted to the side of the boot/trunk. A rod welded to the back of the muffler case slips into the lower hole.

This must be upgraded to the later version bracket. The new version is a triangular horizontal metal bracket that bolts to the side of the boot/trunk in place of the rod. A round rubber “donut” bolts to the bottom of this bracket. The new donut has a longitudinal (fore/aft) hole through the center instead of the early horizontal (side to side) hole. These triangular brackets are available from a dealer for about $100 pair, or, I have an improved version with metric “RivNuts” and black powder coating for $80 pair. The right and left sides are different.

Check to see if your car has the early oblong rubber hanger, or the later version with the triangular horizontal bracket.

Shipping and packing:
USA--$150

Canada--$175

UK and Europe--$325

Australia--$360

New Zealand--$425

Regards

Derek

[ozzytom]

Hi guys-IM BACK ( Australia's out of my system-at last!), anyway, i took my XKR down under and with my first tax rebate ripped the "well over strangled zorst" off and had a 2.5 inch cat back pipes, cross over for balance before axle and highly polished back boxes,with twin tips both sides. The sound and smile this put on my face was worth every cent and more!! Ausies are mad on making their cars individual and are very hands on. The exhaust shop i used was recomended but they just make up to suit ,ADVISING me NOT to go over 2.5 inch for best sound,boy ,how right they are.All this for Aus$1500.
My advise, go to a shop that can make a s/steel exhaust up to your requirement,not even a Jag specialist as too many see the ££ sign with these cars. Cruising around was still quiet ,but tromp the beast and ,OH ! what a sound and surge. View my ex car at carsales.com.au ( type in Jaguar/XKR/Canberra ), its $50000 ! 1999. : :