We are aften asked what the difference in sound will be if you replace just the rear section of the XK8 / R exhaust system with straight through pipes in stainless steel.
One of our customers Brian has kindly provided videos of the 'Before' and 'After' sounds. Quite a diference as you will see in the two videos below.

Before

After

To enquire further about the the sports rear pipes and indeed replacing some or all of your XK8 / R Exhaust System, then pleasee CLICK HERE to Contact Dave Roche.

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Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts

Jaguar XK8 XKR Rear Sports Link Exhaust Pipes - No Silencers

When I purchased my 2001 XK8 Jaguar in 2007 then 6 years old, I was tempted to buy one of the latest XK8 / XKR stainless steel exhaust systems thinking serious exhaust corrosion especially in Scotland would be imminent. It’s now May 2012 and the mild grade stainless steel is still holding together – when will it ever corrode out and I’ll have to replace it ? Jaguar appear to have got their exhaust system quality right at last !. However, the oldest XK8's are 16 years old and time is taking it's toll with systems starting to fail necessitating replacing all or some of the exhaust system.

I have had a Triumph Stag and Jensen Interceptor in the past and the sound from these V8 systems is intoxicating ! Lets face it, the original XK8 / XKR exhausts make the car sound too quiet and don’t exploit in sound the great power of the engine.

We are now selling the latest in full stainless steel performance exhausts but with my car until the middle silencer and over axle silencers fail, I am very tempted to try a rear sports exhaust system which are reasonably priced at around just £165 + shipping and VAT. I have heard the system on other cars and it gives the car a real sporting sound. They are easy to fit, just remove the old rear boxes and replace with the straight through system. The flush-fit appearance of the two oval stainless steel tail tips fit and fill the original cut-outs perfectly. The exhausts sections are available for both the 4.0 and 4.2 litre XK8 and XKR models. Fuel economy is apparently the same however I must admit I think there will be an increased tendancy to use your right foot to get the impressive growl !.

The stainless steel systems we now stock are a direct replacement for the rear boxes so if you did need to get replacement over axle and middle sections then we can supply. If you want to order, please advise if your car is a 1996 to 2001 or car or post 2001 as the brackets are different.

When I get a chance in-between sending XK8 / R and other Jaguar Parts to customers, this will be the next priority job on my XK8 Parts and job list !.

If you want to hear the impressive sound of the rear pipes on an XK8 from one of our happy customers in Italy, then CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to Contact Dave if you want to order

Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts

Jaguar XK8 XKR Sports Big Bore Exhaust System

This is a great special offer to purchase a complete Jaguar XK8 / XKR stainless steel sports exhaust system to unleash the growl in your the V8 engine and at a fantastic price  compared to other systems on the market.

If required the system can be purchased is sections starting with the rear straight through pipes at £195 or the rear pipes together with over axle pipes at just £295. The price of whole system is just £499 including UK VAT. Packing and shipping at competitive rates. At this great price it makes sense to change the whole system including the centre middle box section which are now starting to fail as the cars get older.

We can also supply a standard replacement Jaguar XK8 or XKR exhaust system or larger bore performance systems in stainless steel if required. CLICK HERE.

Worldwide Mail Order Service Available.

To order CLICK HERE to contact Dave @ XK8 & XKR Parts

Jaguar XK8 and XKR Parts

Here is some great feedback and a short video from one of our valued customer's Dario based in Northern Italy who has an immaculate 1997 low mileage XK8 (26K Miles !!).

17.11.10 - Last monday I received the package. Everything OK. Last night I installed both sides. Thank you very much for the great service. The sound is fantastic. It is perfect, not too loud, but deep and throaty for greater sportiness. Now I really enjoy driving my XK8. Best wishes, Dario.

See the video below of Dario's car with the Sports Rear Pipes and hear the great sound.

PLEASE NOTE - these rear pipes made in high quality stainless steel are half the cost of replacing the standard Jaguar rear pipes and you get a fantastic sound too ! CONTACT DAVE NOW TO ORDER A SET.

XK8 and XKR Parts

The standard XK8 / XKR exhaust system has been criticised for being too quiet, but in practice the quality mild steel system has lasted well in service. However with early cars now over 14 years old, it will be time to consider renewing the exhausts system. Problem is, the cost to replace the standard system would be in excess of £700 using original Jaguar XK8 / XKR parts.

XK8 Parts Review Blue Flame Stainless Exhaust with XKR Spa Trim

A much more cost-effective and exciting proposition is to purchase a fantastic sounding performance XK8 / XKR exhaust system made from lifetime lasting 304 grade stainless steel from a reputable supplier such as Blueflame based in the UK. Having reviewed several systems, we believe Blueflame offers the best value for XK8 and XKR owners with prices starting from just £580 + VAT for the full Cat back system.

Blue Flame Exhausts for Jaguar offer products that are:

* Designed from scratch by in-house performance technicians
* Designed to give genuine performance gains
* Designed to interface with further performance upgrades
* Designed to sound sporty without being intrusive
* Designed using the finest 304 grade stainless steel
* Designed using mandrel tube bending equipment for continuous unrestricted gas flow
* Designed using free flow silencers for maximum power and torque
* Designed and manufactured in the UK
* Designed for life

There are two types of end pipe trims for the XK8 and XKR models; the SPA trim which is oval in shape and straight through finish or the ASSEN trim which is again oval but with a concave interior finish. Both look impressive and coupled with the fantastic sound will turn heads and make you feel you are driving a real sports supercar.

To enquire further about the Blueflame XK8 / XKR range and / or purchase a system click here for the Jaguarpartsdb.com performance exhaust section.

To review the standard Jaguar XK8 and XKR exhaust parts range, click here.

WATCH THE BLUE FLAME SYSTEM IN ACTION ON AN XKR

WATCH THE BLUE FLAME SYSTEM IN ACTION ON AN XK8

You may also be interested in our post on replacing just the rear XK8 or XKR tail pipe parts with a straight through stainless steel rear exhaust pipes which also give a great sound improvement but for less cost. Click here for details.

XK8 and XKR Parts