XK8 exhaust without center muffler
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Dale and Brian, the links are direct page directs to photobucket files. Its not embedded or anything fancy.
Here is the 'baseline' video.
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t=MVI_0673.flv
Here is the 'baseline' video.
http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t=MVI_0673.flv
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Did a little reading on the X-pipe, and apparently, that's what I should have done instead of going straight back on each side. It intermixes the gases, and tone, so that one side doesn't just hear the 4 cylinders on that one bank.
So, ordered the Magnaflow x-pipe, and going to have it installed next week. Let's see, another $85 for the X-pipe, and another $25 for the weld...this project is adding up. (but will be soo worth it in the end)
So, ordered the Magnaflow x-pipe, and going to have it installed next week. Let's see, another $85 for the X-pipe, and another $25 for the weld...this project is adding up. (but will be soo worth it in the end)
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Did a little reading on the X-pipe, and apparently, that's what I should have done instead of going straight back on each side. It intermixes the gases, and tone, so that one side doesn't just hear the 4 cylinders on that one bank.
So, ordered the Magnaflow x-pipe, and going to have it installed next week. Let's see, another $85 for the X-pipe, and another $25 for the weld...this project is adding up. (but will be soo worth it in the end)
So, ordered the Magnaflow x-pipe, and going to have it installed next week. Let's see, another $85 for the X-pipe, and another $25 for the weld...this project is adding up. (but will be soo worth it in the end)
No muffler in the middle and X pipe should be perfect..
I did this on my Maser, did wonders for the sound and also helped performance wise.
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Yes my configuration has the 4 mufflers in the rear. According to Jaguarohio this setup is the same as the XJ V12 exhaust setup. This is the way the exhaust was/is when I purchased the car.
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Not sure about the R's diameter pipe, I'll say yes w/o confirmation.
I drove around the last couple days with the top down, around town and up to 50mph on some side streets...the low tone is very nice to hear on take off from the stoplight. I really like this sound. The x-pipe should balance out the exhaust pulses, but hoping it doesn't lower the volume any. As its just barely, faintly noticable, that would be disappointing.
I drove around the last couple days with the top down, around town and up to 50mph on some side streets...the low tone is very nice to hear on take off from the stoplight. I really like this sound. The x-pipe should balance out the exhaust pulses, but hoping it doesn't lower the volume any. As its just barely, faintly noticable, that would be disappointing.
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I think our pipes are 2.25 also, because the 'connector' pipe (used where the center muffler was) is bigger, I think the 2.5 is the standard size for most exhausts though. I ordered the x-pipe in the 2.5" so my muffler guy can simply cut his existing tubes and insert w/ little trouble.
As for the droning question at highway speeds...none. I wish you could hear it.
As for the droning question at highway speeds...none. I wish you could hear it.
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govatos: Here is what my exhaust looks like without the center muffler. This setup gives you a true duel exhaust.
This setup produces a nice kitty growl starting around 3500 rpms. No loud drone or resonation at any speed, only when you step on the go peddle.
Looking from rear of car to front of car at resonators
This setup produces a nice kitty growl starting around 3500 rpms. No loud drone or resonation at any speed, only when you step on the go peddle.
Looking from rear of car to front of car at resonators
Last edited by daviddrift; 05-10-2010 at 09:36 PM.
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My x-pipe comes in tomorrow, install on Friday, and I'll try a vid w/ sound from inside the car if you like...top down even. Just let me know, I can try anything. Or, I'll give it the 'girl' test - take a girl for a ride and ask her if she thinks it was loud or even if the the rumble was annoying after its over.
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I think the tone will lower and so won't the volume of the sound. Might be just like having the center muffler back.
Not sure if I read it here but engine exhaust pluses should be smooth out. Not ever having the X pipe or the center muffler installed I'm looking forward to your report since you had the muffler and had it removed.
I don't want to pay for the pipe and the extra muffler shop charges to find out (at this point in time) so "Write a good report"
Not sure if I read it here but engine exhaust pluses should be smooth out. Not ever having the X pipe or the center muffler installed I'm looking forward to your report since you had the muffler and had it removed.
I don't want to pay for the pipe and the extra muffler shop charges to find out (at this point in time) so "Write a good report"