Electric exhaust cut out install with pics!
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Electric exhaust cut out install with pics!
We finished the install of the electric exhaust cut outs on my XJR.
All I can say is "WOW!" I love the sound with them fully open and closed it sounds just like my original "civilized" XJR. I haven't played with them partially open yet because they need to cure a bit to allow them to seal.
I will post a video with sound as soon as I can.
See my post here for pics of the entire job: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ut-outs-71960/
Vector
All I can say is "WOW!" I love the sound with them fully open and closed it sounds just like my original "civilized" XJR. I haven't played with them partially open yet because they need to cure a bit to allow them to seal.
I will post a video with sound as soon as I can.
See my post here for pics of the entire job: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ut-outs-71960/
Vector
Last edited by Vector; 11-08-2012 at 12:49 PM.
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A quick head'sup on the job - the thicker lines that look a matter of 3 inches from hot exhaust gas a fuel in/fuel return lines, and the thinner ones are brake fluid, neither of which like being heated.....I just see 'bomb'.....
I'll suggest at least a very good heat shield fabricating over that area.
I'll suggest at least a very good heat shield fabricating over that area.
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A quick head'sup on the job - the thicker lines that look a matter of 3 inches from hot exhaust gas a fuel in/fuel return lines, and the thinner ones are brake fluid, neither of which like being heated.....I just see 'bomb'.....
I'll suggest at least a very good heat shield fabricating over that area.
I'll suggest at least a very good heat shield fabricating over that area.
About the cost - $400 for the cut outs and about 4-6 hours to fabricate and install, whatever your local labor rate may be.
Also, I just came back from a run around town, these are awesome!
Vector
Last edited by Vector; 04-23-2012 at 06:14 PM.
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I'm looking forward to seeing/hearing the video too! Make sure it is done from both inside and outside the car so we can hear what it is like, and how it sounds when driving.
No doubt Sean B will roll his eyes and begin looking for a blunt object to smack me in the face with when he reads this, but I am very interested in installing a similar system on my XJ8.
No doubt Sean B will roll his eyes and begin looking for a blunt object to smack me in the face with when he reads this, but I am very interested in installing a similar system on my XJ8.
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When mine are open it literally shakes the seats. Closed it sounds like any stock XJR.
My wife says she has never seen me smile so much while driving any of my cars.
Vector
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I know it is an old thread, but I also know you are still around .
I had my car on the lifter last week to prepare for cutouts in the same fashion as you did, thanks for all the pics.
However, the guy suggested to have a H-pipe welded up, somewhere before the cutouts where both pipes are spreading.
He told me such H-pipe will increase the rumble "american" style, where an x-pipe should give more of a whine.
Did you (or anyone else) ever consider this?
Do you think it will add anything to what you already have, especially at partial open position?
Thanks,
Eric
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Vector,
I know it is an old thread, but I also know you are still around .
I had my car on the lifter last week to prepare for cutouts in the same fashion as you did, thanks for all the pics.
However, the guy suggested to have a H-pipe welded up, somewhere before the cutouts where both pipes are spreading.
He told me such H-pipe will increase the rumble "american" style, where an x-pipe should give more of a whine.
Did you (or anyone else) ever consider this?
Do you think it will add anything to what you already have, especially at partial open position?
Thanks,
Eric
I know it is an old thread, but I also know you are still around .
I had my car on the lifter last week to prepare for cutouts in the same fashion as you did, thanks for all the pics.
However, the guy suggested to have a H-pipe welded up, somewhere before the cutouts where both pipes are spreading.
He told me such H-pipe will increase the rumble "american" style, where an x-pipe should give more of a whine.
Did you (or anyone else) ever consider this?
Do you think it will add anything to what you already have, especially at partial open position?
Thanks,
Eric
But.....it wouldn't be that difficult to do and probably not cost much "while you are in there" so you may want to give it a go.
And for everyone asking for a video - it would really be pointless since you can change the sound with a slight bump of the switch - too much range of sound to try to capture on video/audio. It goes from "OEM quiet" to "race car loud" and anything in between!
Take my word for it - do it! You will love it!
I added a few pics from the install just in case the other site with all the installer's pics ever goes away:
Vector
Last edited by Vector; 02-19-2017 at 07:03 PM.
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My feeling is that it is not necessary, I am very pleased with the sound from partial thru full open.
But.....it wouldn't be that difficult to do and probably not cost much "while you are in there" so you may want to give it a go.
And for everyone asking for a video - it would really be pointless since you can change the sound with a slight bump of the switch - too much range of sound to try to capture on video/audio. It goes from "OEM quiet" to "race car loud" and anything in between!
Take my word for it - do it! You will love it!
Alden
But.....it wouldn't be that difficult to do and probably not cost much "while you are in there" so you may want to give it a go.
And for everyone asking for a video - it would really be pointless since you can change the sound with a slight bump of the switch - too much range of sound to try to capture on video/audio. It goes from "OEM quiet" to "race car loud" and anything in between!
Take my word for it - do it! You will love it!
Alden
Thanks a lot, now first need to fix my suspension ...
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And, believe me, you don't want them open all the way very often. I am talking seat shaking, neighbors calling the law, scaring dogs and granny two blocks away loud!
Some of the most complaints from the Ferrari guys are generated by their vacuum operated cut outs that seem to malfunction over time.
Just bump the toggle or hold it down for wide open.
KISS - easy peasy!
Vector
Last edited by Vector; 02-19-2017 at 07:04 PM.
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