First dumb-ass question
#1
07-02-2021, 09:14 AM
First dumb-*** question
OK.
My first dumb-*** question.
Coming from a motorcycling background the first thing one usually does with any bike is replace the exhaust system with a lighter (stainless or titanium) better designed version that releases horsepower and torque and sheds a lot of unwanted weight. Match that up with the intake with free-flowing filters or a modified airbox and re-map the ECU to suit. I've never had a car in my whole life that I would have thought of doing this to but I see that there are many different companies (from small bespoke independents to big brands like Quicksilver) who sell aftermarket exhausts for the XJ series. There are also a host of Supercharger intake pipes which allege to release power and add a bit more aural character to the 'whine'.
I'm not an old age executive who bought this car to drive around in silence and absolute serenity. Neither am I a boy racer who doesn't care about being too loud and annoying the whole neighbourhood. TBO I thought this engine would be a bit louder and throatier - it does seem to be stifled somewhat in standard form.
What is the general openion of Supercharged V8 owners on this subject. Does it split opinions?
What are the accepted brand/makes of exhaust that people recommend the highest for performance/value for money?
Thanks in advance.
My first dumb-*** question.
Coming from a motorcycling background the first thing one usually does with any bike is replace the exhaust system with a lighter (stainless or titanium) better designed version that releases horsepower and torque and sheds a lot of unwanted weight. Match that up with the intake with free-flowing filters or a modified airbox and re-map the ECU to suit. I've never had a car in my whole life that I would have thought of doing this to but I see that there are many different companies (from small bespoke independents to big brands like Quicksilver) who sell aftermarket exhausts for the XJ series. There are also a host of Supercharger intake pipes which allege to release power and add a bit more aural character to the 'whine'.
I'm not an old age executive who bought this car to drive around in silence and absolute serenity. Neither am I a boy racer who doesn't care about being too loud and annoying the whole neighbourhood. TBO I thought this engine would be a bit louder and throatier - it does seem to be stifled somewhat in standard form.
What is the general openion of Supercharged V8 owners on this subject. Does it split opinions?
What are the accepted brand/makes of exhaust that people recommend the highest for performance/value for money?
Thanks in advance.
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07-02-2021, 12:17 PM
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Well, you've hit the nail on the head and posted in the wrong forum...lol. You need to be here...https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/
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