Muffler Delete
#21
Zidjan,
I just installed the Mina exhaust on my XKR. You'll have a tough time getting the resonator sections out without either a lift or cutting the pipe that goes over the axle. To refresh: in order, you have the cats, then I guess you could call it the combined "center muffler", then the two resonators, then the two mufflers, and lastly the tips. The Mina exhaust attaches to the "center muffler" but does not replace it.
The sound is very subtle at first, but as I have added miles, it is starting to mellow a bit deeper. I'm not getting any drone. I would drive it for a month or two, then decide if you want any more sound. Then replace the "center muffler" with either a X or H pipe.
I just installed the Mina exhaust on my XKR. You'll have a tough time getting the resonator sections out without either a lift or cutting the pipe that goes over the axle. To refresh: in order, you have the cats, then I guess you could call it the combined "center muffler", then the two resonators, then the two mufflers, and lastly the tips. The Mina exhaust attaches to the "center muffler" but does not replace it.
The sound is very subtle at first, but as I have added miles, it is starting to mellow a bit deeper. I'm not getting any drone. I would drive it for a month or two, then decide if you want any more sound. Then replace the "center muffler" with either a X or H pipe.
Do you feel any difference in power or responsiveness besides the sound?
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Is this the Adamesh kit you installed?
jaguar xk8 and xkr sports exhaust | performance part
Seems pretty reasonable, even with overseas shipping.
Why do you think there is not drone with this kit as opposed to the Mina rear delete?
jaguar xk8 and xkr sports exhaust | performance part
Seems pretty reasonable, even with overseas shipping.
Why do you think there is not drone with this kit as opposed to the Mina rear delete?
#26
Is this the Adamesh kit you installed?
jaguar xk8 and xkr sports exhaust | performance part
Seems pretty reasonable, even with overseas shipping.
Why do you think there is not drone with this kit as opposed to the Mina rear delete?
jaguar xk8 and xkr sports exhaust | performance part
Seems pretty reasonable, even with overseas shipping.
Why do you think there is not drone with this kit as opposed to the Mina rear delete?
R
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Madbrad (08-29-2015)
#27
Mina
The Mina rear can delete I think is a good value. I choose the large round tips. I did notice the drone at highway speeds. Sounds to me like rear diff carrier bearings going bad. My fix was to add insulation ( u won't believe the difference overall) like a Dynamat product. I used an off brand. I then replaced the Mina tips with longer large round tips which further reduced the drone. I think the small 2 inch open up to the large tip changes the dynamics , tones. Overall well worth it. The car sounds great for minimal effort and $$ Rich
Any downsides to replacing rear mufflers with something like the following?
Jaguar XK8 & XKR Mina Gallery Performance Muffler Delete Kit - Mina Gallery Inc
Seems like a fairly inexpensive way to have some fun.
Thanks.
Steve
Jaguar XK8 & XKR Mina Gallery Performance Muffler Delete Kit - Mina Gallery Inc
Seems like a fairly inexpensive way to have some fun.
Thanks.
Steve
#28
The Mina rear can delete I think is a good value. I choose the large round tips. I did notice the drone at highway speeds. Sounds to me like rear diff carrier bearings going bad. My fix was to add insulation ( u won't believe the difference overall) like a Dynamat product. I used an off brand. I then replaced the Mina tips with longer large round tips which further reduced the drone. I think the small 2 inch open up to the large tip changes the dynamics , tones. Overall well worth it. The car sounds great for minimal effort and $$ Rich
R
#29
Insulation
Hi Ralphy, the insulation I purchased through e bay at app $ 1.00 per foot. Installed on my xk8 as well as one of my pickups. The Jag, app 90 percent of the trunk where I could, spare tire area, inside quarter panels, back of gas tank, under carpet rear seat area as well as area convertible top sits from the interior of the vehicle. As I said, would not believe the road noise difference.
Rich
Rich
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ralphy (08-31-2015)
#30
Hi Ralphy, the insulation I purchased through e bay at app $ 1.00 per foot. Installed on my xk8 as well as one of my pickups. The Jag, app 90 percent of the trunk where I could, spare tire area, inside quarter panels, back of gas tank, under carpet rear seat area as well as area convertible top sits from the interior of the vehicle. As I said, would not believe the road noise difference.
Rich
Rich
thanks for that, I’ll start measuring up today!
R
#31
I'm pretty sure the previous owner(RIP Ralphy) of my car had the rear mufflers deleted and some make up pieces put in. I got the old rear sections/mufflers, tips etc when I bought the car.
It sounds great.
He did buy a bit of Adamesh gear but I didn't find an invoice for an exhaust system.
I can take a video on the phone, of it idling and maybe some driving up the drive and under some throttle whilst stationary.Can't really get out for a while with someone to video it under load out on the road.
And some pics from underneath maybe.
Let me know if anyone wants any of that.
Pete
It sounds great.
He did buy a bit of Adamesh gear but I didn't find an invoice for an exhaust system.
I can take a video on the phone, of it idling and maybe some driving up the drive and under some throttle whilst stationary.Can't really get out for a while with someone to video it under load out on the road.
And some pics from underneath maybe.
Let me know if anyone wants any of that.
Pete
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