XJR Exhaust options.
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XJR Exhaust options.
(forgive in advance if this has been thoroughly covered in another thread...maybe I just haven't ran across it in my search)
2014 XJR-LWB.
Just picked up a few days ago, love everything... except the exhaust note.
Aside from Mina, and RSC, what aftermarket systems are available for these cars? I've listened to a few videos of both of those, and still didn't care for the sound. Too much tin and rattle for me.
Assume that the low volume is what keeps the major outfits (Borla, Corsa etc...) from developing systems for these cars. Would consider a custom, stick built, exhaust from local reputable shop, but wondering if I'd get into a big headache throwing codes if I went that route. Might make the wipers quit working or something. LOL!
What have been your experiences, thoughts?
Thanks,
Matt
Katy, Texas
2014 XJR-LWB
Stratus Gray, with Ivory two-tone.
2014 XJR-LWB.
Just picked up a few days ago, love everything... except the exhaust note.
Aside from Mina, and RSC, what aftermarket systems are available for these cars? I've listened to a few videos of both of those, and still didn't care for the sound. Too much tin and rattle for me.
Assume that the low volume is what keeps the major outfits (Borla, Corsa etc...) from developing systems for these cars. Would consider a custom, stick built, exhaust from local reputable shop, but wondering if I'd get into a big headache throwing codes if I went that route. Might make the wipers quit working or something. LOL!
What have been your experiences, thoughts?
Thanks,
Matt
Katy, Texas
2014 XJR-LWB
Stratus Gray, with Ivory two-tone.
#2
Unfortunately, the 5.0 engine sounds a bit tinny and rattley to my ears also, and all the exhaust systems I've heard just make it worse. It just doesn't have the deep growl of the old 4.2s. So I decided to focus on enhancing the supercharger whine instead. Cone filters did the trick. Now when I fly down the street all you hear is the screaming supercharger. Any old car can be loud...not every car can have that whine!
Last edited by XJ8JR; 08-07-2018 at 12:03 PM.
#3
This is true, and new filters are top of my list. That's the first thing I did on my V-series, was upgrade to an air raid intake to get that whine.
Agree, the exhaust note I'm used to hearing, is going to be hard to achieve with a 5.0, but I think it could be a little better than what I've got now.
Agree, the exhaust note I'm used to hearing, is going to be hard to achieve with a 5.0, but I think it could be a little better than what I've got now.
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One guy on here did cutouts right before the rear mufflers. It was my favorite sound out of all the options (Arden is another but its $$$$). Ive used cutouts on my SRT and it sounded fantastic, and an NA 6.1 is not comparable to a 5.0 FI, but i think its a legitimate option, since it can be as loud or as quiet as you want.
I will try to find the video of it. It might have been on an XF 5.0 SC, but it would have the same sound.
I will try to find the video of it. It might have been on an XF 5.0 SC, but it would have the same sound.
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Matt,
This thread from the X150 Forum (XK/XKR) about the 5.0L SC Performance Active Exhaust might give you some ideas.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...xhaust-192443/
Stuart
This thread from the X150 Forum (XK/XKR) about the 5.0L SC Performance Active Exhaust might give you some ideas.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...xhaust-192443/
Stuart
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(forgive in advance if this has been thoroughly covered in another thread...maybe I just haven't ran across it in my search)
2014 XJR-LWB.
Just picked up a few days ago, love everything... except the exhaust note.
Aside from Mina, and RSC, what aftermarket systems are available for these cars? I've listened to a few videos of both of those, and still didn't care for the sound. Too much tin and rattle for me.
Assume that the low volume is what keeps the major outfits (Borla, Corsa etc...) from developing systems for these cars. Would consider a custom, stick built, exhaust from local reputable shop, but wondering if I'd get into a big headache throwing codes if I went that route. Might make the wipers quit working or something. LOL!
What have been your experiences, thoughts?
Thanks,
Matt
Katy, Texas
2014 XJR-LWB
Stratus Gray, with Ivory two-tone.
2014 XJR-LWB.
Just picked up a few days ago, love everything... except the exhaust note.
Aside from Mina, and RSC, what aftermarket systems are available for these cars? I've listened to a few videos of both of those, and still didn't care for the sound. Too much tin and rattle for me.
Assume that the low volume is what keeps the major outfits (Borla, Corsa etc...) from developing systems for these cars. Would consider a custom, stick built, exhaust from local reputable shop, but wondering if I'd get into a big headache throwing codes if I went that route. Might make the wipers quit working or something. LOL!
What have been your experiences, thoughts?
Thanks,
Matt
Katy, Texas
2014 XJR-LWB
Stratus Gray, with Ivory two-tone.
Curious if you found anything. I'm looking for something similar. May do a rear muffler delete like I did on my 300 SRT. Thoughts? Videos?
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Well, this past Saturday I removed the two stock resonators, that are between the cats and mufflers, and replaced them with a standard X-pipe. It didn't deepen the sound any, but you do get a little more pronounced burble at startup and when accelerating. Still has that high, tinny, euro sound though, and some very mild drone when motoring around town.
Not sure if I like it yet, and might have the stock resonators welded back in. I just don't know. Switching to a different muffler might be the next option if you're looking for more of a deep, low, rumble... like I am.
Not sure if I like it yet, and might have the stock resonators welded back in. I just don't know. Switching to a different muffler might be the next option if you're looking for more of a deep, low, rumble... like I am.
#12
Well, this past Saturday I removed the two stock resonators, that are between the cats and mufflers, and replaced them with a standard X-pipe. It didn't deepen the sound any, but you do get a little more pronounced burble at startup and when accelerating. Still has that high, tinny, euro sound though, and some very mild drone when motoring around town.
Not sure if I like it yet, and might have the stock resonators welded back in. I just don't know. Switching to a different muffler might be the next option if you're looking for more of a deep, low, rumble... like I am.
Not sure if I like it yet, and might have the stock resonators welded back in. I just don't know. Switching to a different muffler might be the next option if you're looking for more of a deep, low, rumble... like I am.
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No, I've not heard any other clips yet, nor have I come across much on my digging here in the forums. I'm sure there are more threads on the topic to discover though, if we dig through the previous gen models. And of course combing through YouTube.
While I know it's never going to sound like the SBC exhaust note that I'm used to, it should still be possible to get more of a low-rumble out of it. I mean, as a 5.0 block, I ought to be able to make it sound like Mustang (God forbid), if that was something I wanted to do. Right?
Before any of y'all throw rocks at me, I'm not purposefully trying to make my Jag sound like a Mustang. That was just a 5.0 point of reference.
While I know it's never going to sound like the SBC exhaust note that I'm used to, it should still be possible to get more of a low-rumble out of it. I mean, as a 5.0 block, I ought to be able to make it sound like Mustang (God forbid), if that was something I wanted to do. Right?
Before any of y'all throw rocks at me, I'm not purposefully trying to make my Jag sound like a Mustang. That was just a 5.0 point of reference.
Last edited by Matt Cox; 08-22-2018 at 09:19 AM.
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No, I've not heard any other clips yet, nor have I come across much on my digging here in the forums. I'm sure there are more threads on the topic to discover though, if we dig through the previous gen models. And of course combing through YouTube.
While I know it's never going to sound like the SBC exhaust note that I'm used to, it should still be possible to get more of a low-rumble out of it. I mean, as a 5.0 block, I ought to be able to make it sound like Mustang (God forbid), if that was something I wanted to do. Right?
Before any of y'all throw rocks at me, I'm not purposefully trying to make my Jag sound like a Mustang. That was just a 5.0 point of reference.
While I know it's never going to sound like the SBC exhaust note that I'm used to, it should still be possible to get more of a low-rumble out of it. I mean, as a 5.0 block, I ought to be able to make it sound like Mustang (God forbid), if that was something I wanted to do. Right?
Before any of y'all throw rocks at me, I'm not purposefully trying to make my Jag sound like a Mustang. That was just a 5.0 point of reference.
#16
New Mina Gallery Exhaust
Hey Guys, Here are some photos and videos I took when I installed my new exhaust a few days ago. The Mina exhaust looks and sounds great. Much deeper sound and super easy to install. If you notice in the Mina video the deeper tone makes my phone resonate a lot more.
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When you tried putting up the link, did you use the "Link" button?
Then you should be able to put the URL of the YouTube video in.
I did that with mine and it worked like a champ! Can't wait to hear the video!
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JagSupersport (08-28-2018)
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UPDATE: So far I've removed both stock resonators, and replaced with a 2½" X-pipe, then replaced the stock mufflers with Borla ProXS models.
The Borla muffs give the exact sound I was looking for. However, there is a bit of drone in the cabin when driving around town. At highway cruise speed it is nearly tame as stock. I might put back one of the stock resonators, ahead of the Xpipe, to quell the drone. Very happy with the exhaust note of the Borla ProXS. I also had the stock tips replaced with slightly larger ones that fill the notches in the rear bumper.
Clip below if I can get it to load.
The Borla muffs give the exact sound I was looking for. However, there is a bit of drone in the cabin when driving around town. At highway cruise speed it is nearly tame as stock. I might put back one of the stock resonators, ahead of the Xpipe, to quell the drone. Very happy with the exhaust note of the Borla ProXS. I also had the stock tips replaced with slightly larger ones that fill the notches in the rear bumper.
Clip below if I can get it to load.
Last edited by Matt Cox; 08-28-2018 at 11:21 AM.