Anyone had an experience with this company the craftsmanship looks to be of substantial quality and it comes in at a very reasonable price.

Going off the pics it looks to be the quad tipped rear box and mid pipe with x-pipe

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201955876736

 

Know nothing about them, but remember those pipes are bent for a 5.0 car, your 4.2 is a bit different.

 

The exhaust is from the cat back so you get the mid pipe and rear box .that makes exceptional value.

If one was looking to retain their mid pipe for some reason yes you're correct it wouldn't be straight swap out

 

x pipe will "alter" the sound of your car and I am told has a native quieting effect if that's what you want... 200 cell cat or decats will keep the same sound, but give more to it.

 

Currently have 100 cell cats with x-pipe in place of resonator with xkr rear box (2 out of 4 valves shut)

The problem with the 100 cells is they are quite loud have a nasty bark

The other problem with xkr rear box is the tail pipes are very small

If I could have my time again I would most likely pick up this particular topgear exhaust system and run either 300 or 400 cats

 

What I was trying to say, is that if you look at the picture you posted, the pipes from the x-pipe to the muffler box are not mirror images of each other. The left pipe has a large bend in it, I think to get around the ediff. Your 4.2 pipes are much straighter, and close to mirror images of each other.

 

Thank you for bring that up

Going off a few pics 4.2 vs 5.0 it appears the hangers on the actual mid pipe section would have to be relocated so an exhaust designed for a 5.0 could fit the 4.2 mounting brackets , apart from that I can't see any further issues .

 

Maybe these images will help show what I was describing for the difference in the exhaust piping for the 4.2 and 5.0 cars.



This is a back box from a 4.2L, note how close and mirror image the pipes are at the top of the photo.



This is a back box from a 5.0L, note how different the pipes are at the top of the photo.

 

Is that your car?
What size tires and spacers do you have on the rear?

 

Q&C mine was the black XK on the right

Running 295 width tyres on 20'' Senta rims. At the time of the pic I'm pretty sure I had the eibach rear springs in (now removed due harsh ride)

In terms of spacers I've never been a huge fan your a lot better off going a wider rim

 

Alright I will take your advice and put 295 on next week on my Kalminos wheels and post a pick.

 

305s would look a treat !!

However unsure how'd it go with 9.5" rim
(Maybe some one can chime in)

 

Kj I understand what your saying however the top gear exhaust comes with a new rear box and mid pipe so whether there is a bend in the muffler it won't make a difference

 

Ok, fair enough. If you decide to go with that system, let us know if it only requires changing a couple of hangers to get a system designed for a 5.0L to fit a 4.2L car.
Or, maybe they also have an equivalent 4.2L system?

 

Split at birth

 

I wonder if that inlet pipe kick isn't to clear something for the E diff?

I also think it's a pity that they don't have some video clips and decibel readings for their exhaust vs. stock. Throwing a lot of money after a couple crappy pictures...

 

Think so. Which makes me suspect there might be fitting problems trying to put it in a 4.2L car. Probably won't know until someone tries it.

 

Snide72 did it here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post1483933

 

I have 305 Sport Cup 2s on 10.5 rims with no clearance issues, I probably should have gone with an 11" rim but what I have now fits fine.

 

Little bit different scenario, as he had a 5.0L back box adapted to fit the rest of a 4.2L exhaust (took some re-piping to get them to connect).
The question is: can you take a complete 5.0L designed system and put it on a 4.2L car?
My guess is not without some re-piping.