XLR8 Exhaust Failure
#41
other than accidentally scraping on intense angled driveways, my Rv6 is great! although, I havent gotten down and dirty and looked at the exhaust in quite awhile; i'm sure I'd hear something if something were broken
#42
Case in point: The Exedy clutch kit is really the much cheaper LUK kit repackaged. Look at the closeup pics of the clutch plate on rockauto. They're the same #!
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#43
FWIW, the welds on my v2 J-pipe were works of art, even my friend who helped me do the install raved about them.
#45
Their J-pipe is top notch and I've never seen anything bad about them here. But with exhaust, if you have a good performance muffler shop in your area that might be better than going aftermarket. I ended up spending way more than expected when the supposedly quiet (for aftermarket) exhaust had terrible drone.
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#48
I'm late to the party, but have been doing a lot of research on exhausts over the past few months. Strictly from an audible perspective, my top choices were as follows:
After reading through this thread, I definitely have some concerns, but would love to hear if this situation was rectified? It's been over 3 years now and I would love to know the outcome. Additionally, can anyone confirm if XLR8 cat-backs exhausts have been discontinued? I heard rumbling that they're no longer available and their website also says that it is out of stock. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
1) XLR8 (non-resonated)
2) EndlessRPM (non-resonated)
3) ATLP (non-resonated)
I like XLR8's burbly aggressive tone EndlessRPM's Magnaflow sound quality is pretty decent, but I'm worried about drone. However, I like the lifetime warranty aspect . Nothing against Heeltoe, but I'm just not the biggest fan of the smoother Euro sound. 2) EndlessRPM (non-resonated)
3) ATLP (non-resonated)
After reading through this thread, I definitely have some concerns, but would love to hear if this situation was rectified? It's been over 3 years now and I would love to know the outcome. Additionally, can anyone confirm if XLR8 cat-backs exhausts have been discontinued? I heard rumbling that they're no longer available and their website also says that it is out of stock. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
#49
They all sound about the same (including RV6), which is awful. And they all have drone. It's very difficult to get a J-series engine to sound good with a typical exhaust system design.
I went through great lengths to design my own system because EVERY aftermarket system that's been marketed for J-series applications sucks the big one.
Nevermind the vehicle in these videos, it's still a J-series and the exhaust system has the same layout as a TL, just a few inches shorter overall. There is absolutely ZERO drone with
this system and it almost sounds stock at idle, exhaust for a trace of throatyness. If you want to make the trip wusty, I'll take you for a ride in my car.
I went through great lengths to design my own system because EVERY aftermarket system that's been marketed for J-series applications sucks the big one.
Nevermind the vehicle in these videos, it's still a J-series and the exhaust system has the same layout as a TL, just a few inches shorter overall. There is absolutely ZERO drone with
this system and it almost sounds stock at idle, exhaust for a trace of throatyness. If you want to make the trip wusty, I'll take you for a ride in my car.
Last edited by Euro-R_Spec_TSX; 04-06-2021 at 04:50 PM.
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#50
I'm late to the party, but have been doing a lot of research on exhausts over the past few months. Strictly from an audible perspective, my top choices were as follows:
After reading through this thread, I definitely have some concerns, but would love to hear if this situation was rectified? It's been over 3 years now and I would love to know the outcome. Additionally, can anyone confirm if XLR8 cat-backs exhausts have been discontinued? I heard rumbling that they're no longer available and their website also says that it is out of stock. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
1) XLR8 (non-resonated)
2) EndlessRPM (non-resonated)
3) ATLP (non-resonated)
I like XLR8's burbly aggressive tone EndlessRPM's Magnaflow sound quality is pretty decent, but I'm worried about drone. However, I like the lifetime warranty aspect . Nothing against Heeltoe, but I'm just not the biggest fan of the smoother Euro sound.2) EndlessRPM (non-resonated)
3) ATLP (non-resonated)
After reading through this thread, I definitely have some concerns, but would love to hear if this situation was rectified? It's been over 3 years now and I would love to know the outcome. Additionally, can anyone confirm if XLR8 cat-backs exhausts have been discontinued? I heard rumbling that they're no longer available and their website also says that it is out of stock. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
#52
They all sound about the same (including RV6), which is awful. And they all have drone. It's very difficult to get a J-series engine to sound good with a typical exhaust system design.
I went through great lengths to design my own system because EVERY aftermarket system that's been marketed for J-series applications sucks the big one.
Nevermind the vehicle in these videos, it's still a J-series and the exhaust system has the same layout as a TL, just a few inches shorter overall. There is absolutely ZERO drone with
this system and it almost sounds stock at idle, exhaust for a trace of throatyness. If you want to make the trip wusty, I'll take you for a ride in my car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixF2ENaIg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZh8H58iLI
I went through great lengths to design my own system because EVERY aftermarket system that's been marketed for J-series applications sucks the big one.
Nevermind the vehicle in these videos, it's still a J-series and the exhaust system has the same layout as a TL, just a few inches shorter overall. There is absolutely ZERO drone with
this system and it almost sounds stock at idle, exhaust for a trace of throatyness. If you want to make the trip wusty, I'll take you for a ride in my car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixF2ENaIg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZh8H58iLI
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#55
I bought XLR8 system just over a year ago and it sounds great. But there is there awful metallic rattle only on cold starts that persist the colder it is outside. I was told from the guy who did the install that it looks like a shoddy weld. It usually only rattles for half a second and then goes away. Annoying but it hasn't motivated me to try to fix it.
Def wouldn't pay their asking price again.
Def wouldn't pay their asking price again.
Last edited by 1black_seven; 04-09-2021 at 08:47 PM.
#56
Probably why I haven’t gotten my J Pipe that I ordered 2 months ago today still.
#57
I would just cancel it and go ATLP personally. You could call XLR8, but last time I asked it wasn't looking promising that Billy Boat was going to continue to make their exhausts
#58
At this time we do not have these in production. Unfortunately I cannot give you a date when they will be availalbe.
Billy Boat
President
Billy Boat Exhaust
125 Infield Court
Mooresville, NC 28117
(704) 660-1955
#59
They all sound about the same (including RV6), which is awful. And they all have drone. It's very difficult to get a J-series engine to sound good with a typical exhaust system design.
I went through great lengths to design my own system because EVERY aftermarket system that's been marketed for J-series applications sucks the big one.
Nevermind the vehicle in these videos, it's still a J-series and the exhaust system has the same layout as a TL, just a few inches shorter overall. There is absolutely ZERO drone with
this system and it almost sounds stock at idle, exhaust for a trace of throatyness. If you want to make the trip wusty, I'll take you for a ride in my car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixF2ENaIg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZh8H58iLI
I went through great lengths to design my own system because EVERY aftermarket system that's been marketed for J-series applications sucks the big one.
Nevermind the vehicle in these videos, it's still a J-series and the exhaust system has the same layout as a TL, just a few inches shorter overall. There is absolutely ZERO drone with
this system and it almost sounds stock at idle, exhaust for a trace of throatyness. If you want to make the trip wusty, I'll take you for a ride in my car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixF2ENaIg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYZh8H58iLI
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