Unleash the V8 Growl part 3. Fitting and testing Adamesh Stage 1 exhaust

We fit, and do a short road test, of Adamesh Stage 1 exhaust system, fitted to my 1996 Jaguar XK8 V8
This multipart Video saga follows the entire journey of fitting an Adamesh stage 1 & 2 exhaust to my 1996 Jaguar XK8 called Purdey. Part 1 covered the decision process (Why I chose to buy this system) and an unboxing of the parts supplied. And the last part will be a before and after comparison and overview of the experience and results.
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• Unleash the V8 Growl. ...
In this episode we remove the old rear boxes and tailpipes (After some effort!) We take a look at how 25 year old Original equipment exhaust parts have fared. And we go inside the silencer with an inspection camera.
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[@frothe42]

I must say the Adamesh stage 1 exhaust made a huge difference, sounds much, much better than the standard factory exhaust. Well done!

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it Fredrick👍

[@dansater2509]

I just paid $200 at my local muffler shop for a rear muffler delete. Same result as a stage one setup. Sounds great!

[@ToTheGarage]

Well done Dan👍

[@craigs9798]

Thank you for the videos John! You inspired me to order the Stage 1 with quad tips from Adamesh for my 2004 XK8. Cruising the Rockies will sound great this year!

[@stevepitts7998]

We'll need some photos of that Craig!!!

[@ToTheGarage]

Ooo, you are making me Jealous Craig. The Lincolnshire Wolds are not 'quite' as tall.

[@oaktree3278]

Brilliant, im a convert, bought my XKR three years ago and put stage one and two on and never looked back. These beasts need to breath and roar!😁

[@ToTheGarage]

Couldn't agree more

[@gerardbooth40]

As ever, a masterclass in good workshop practice. Purdey now worthy of the moniker, ‘growler’. Thanks John, looking forward to the next instalment. In other news, my XK8 is still in the workshop awaiting final metalwork and respray. Can’t wait to get her back again.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Gerard. Hope your baby returns soon🤞

[@oldjaaag9804]

Thank you so much for taking the trouble for not only fitting the Stage 1 kit on its own but for testing it too, when your intention from the outset was to fit Stage 2 as well - really helpful for those of us who are not yet sure what route we want to go down, much obliged!!

[@ToTheGarage]

No problem 👍 And thanks for taking the time to comment. It is appreciated.

[@thomasfredericks3180]

Thanks for all u do for us and or love for jags........Tom

[@skelejp9982]

WoW John, Sounds Amazing ! Well done on the Video , the instal & showing so many different Sound set ups !

[@ToTheGarage]

Many thanks! Skele

[@stevebass3992]

Great video John. I initially bought stage one but got a bit of a drone at about 50mph but also wanted it louder so then bought stage two which fixed the drone and gives a fantastic sound as you know.

[@ToTheGarage]

Nice 👍. I cant wait to get back to that stage 2 goodness.

[@gordcampbell4712]

Excellent comparison clips. Well thought out John. Thank you.

[@ToTheGarage]

Very welcome

[@thomasfredericks3180]

Sounds great john and look really much bettr

[@hm15705]

Thank you John for this very good video!

[@ToTheGarage]

You are very welcome

[@fastamv.9896]

That sounds darn good. I bought the Adamesh over axle rear system for my 2004 XKR coupe many years ago, it sounded awesome. I do wish I hadn't wasted my money buying the quad tail pipe tips though, they started rusting quiet badly within a month. I now have a 2007 XKR convertible and am considering the Elite rear system which I think sounds even better than the Adamesh.

[@ToTheGarage]

Go for. it FAST AMV👍

[@ChristianACW]

The stage 1 makes a fine sound - growls a little bit more but not too much. I think I like it 🙂 Did I say, I love the stealth power of the standard-XK8? Hmmm... maybe I'll need to think again 😉 Thanks for the perfect comparison!

[@ToTheGarage]

Its not the cheapest mod Christian but neither is it extravagant. And like all my favourite mods, its completely reversible. Just keep the old silencers😁. Go for it👍

[@ChristianACW]

​@@ToTheGarage I'm afraid, my biggest problem would be the strict Autrian legislation concerning noise emissions... 🤫 but there are a lot of things I have to do on my car, before I can think of an exhaust-mod anyway: gearboxfluid change (next week), tyre upgrade to P Zero (maybe this summer), dashboard conversion (maybe next year)... but always having some mods / improvements to look forward to is part of the joy, isn't it 😊

[@rileyvansuetendael629]

Awesome! Thanks so much John. I cannot wait for my set to come in

[@ToTheGarage]

Have fun!

[@jussipitkonen2713]

Thanks again John for very well made and informative video, you have good sence of what viewer wiches to see. I wonder if fitting only stage 2 would make a similar "sound effect" (quite adequate to me), but would give extra benefit of "deleting" the flat over axel section (better power and economy). Or would there be a reason not to do that ? Doing both stages 1&2 might make too much noise to my fellow people. I must confess, that after 1 year of watching every (?) TTG video, I got the courage to get my own convertible XK8 in last August. She's rust free, has got chain tensioners and now also leaky roof hydraulics renewed, but some smaller jobs to do still.. She's staying indoors over freezing Nordic winter for few more months.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you so much for the kind words Jussi. I am toying with the idea of trying a stage 2 without Stage 1 just for the experiment. I don't know what would happen with sound levels but was. you say it would give the performance benefits. However it wouldn't look very pretty🤔 I will certainly be eventually going to stage 1 &2 as I have done it on my previous car and the sound plus the extra push is addictive😁 keep that cat wrapped up👍

[@stun9771]

Looks fine...but I think the rear hanger would probably benefit from the arm having the bend, where it engages in the rubber, bent to a greater degree, and maybe, just to ensure it maintains position, a weld putting on the bracket to the exhaust itself...

[@josephguastella8037]

Sounds Great 💨

[@ToTheGarage]

thanks Joseph

[@ODRModurol]

John, another great video. Love the sound of that V8, regards Damian

[@ToTheGarage]

You and me both my friend👍

[@maljagster2866]

I had the Adamesh Stage 1 on my 2001 XK8 convertible but there was a nasty drone around 40 to 50 mph. Eventually had it returned to XKR standard and still looking for a better sound without the drone. Would be very interested in Stage 2 section only comparison.

[@ToTheGarage]

Always remember that its rare for a well fitted exhaust to resonate or boom. Particularly one with no fabricated boxes, Its usually, the sound the exhaust makes causing a body panel or a loose component to vibrate in sympathy with it. However if it is just an exhaust note that you don't like at particular revs, then absolutely, exploring other permutations is exactly what you should do. The switch from just stage 1 to just stage 2 might give you that? not done it myself though.

[@ccuk]

Great sound comparisons John. I love the use of the sound meter. I am glad you have not got any boom. I suspect mine is the rear bumper - soon to be sorted.

[@ToTheGarage]

You will cure it 👍👍. I think as soon as folks recognise that the exhaust causes parts of the car to boom and resonate, rather than itself booming (except in very rare cases). then its just a matter of tracking it down or trial and error before they find and resolve the culprit. Im enjoying your videos by the way👍

[@ccuk]

@@ToTheGarage Thanks for the compliment John. I have taken a lot of inspiration from you. 😀

[@ccuk]

@@ToTheGarage I have not completely cured it but it is about 10% of what I started with. I am wondering if the supercharged engine creates a slightly different frequency. It seems that there are many varied experiences ranging from no boom at all to unbearable sounds coming from various places. Mine was certainly all coming from behind me.

[@carlplz00001]

Perfect. Good change 👌🏼

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you 🙌

[@JIMWSMITH]

Soooo much better...

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Jim

[@patromer0126]

Hi John, in you stage 2 video you mentioned that you used a generic rubber. Could you please show the link where you got. Thank you for your knowledge 🙏

[@ToTheGarage]

No problem Pedro. Try this amzn.to/3e7sw0y

[@pu2396]

Nice sound! Great video. So exhaust just eliminates the 4 rear boxes with straight pipes?

[@ToTheGarage]

Yes and it eliminates the squashed section of pipe over the axle.

[@patromer0126]

Just enjoying your knowledge. Love the sound. Maybe I can get my mechanic to help me.

[@ToTheGarage]

Go for it!

[@marcdimond240]

Very thorough job, John, thanks for taking the time. I would love to see how quad tips work with the oval recess in the bodywork. Anyone?

[@ToTheGarage]

Great suggestion MARC Dimond if anyone wants to send me a couple of pictures of their Adamesh quad tip install. I will gladly share them with the rest of our subscribers. I have an XK8 show in the works that I can add some images to👍 [e-mail]

[@richardsmith9509]

Hey John, sounds terrific !!!! Do you really want this to be even LOUDER????

[@ToTheGarage]

Oh Yeah😁

[@richardsmith9509]

@@ToTheGarage Wild man !!!!!!

[@thomasfredericks3180]

Would it be ok to throw the old pipes and mfflers out ya think.

[@doug686]

Nice one John. Previous owner fitted what I believe to be a stage one setup in my XKR4.0. It's very boomy/reverberates in the cabin around 50-60mph. Might that be resolved with some sound deadening in the boot or is it likely to just be a crap install?!

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Doug. Could be a poor install or solid rather than soft rubber mount, or tail pipe not clear of the bodywork. or rear wings have been welded and the sound deadening pads not replaced or the Harmonic damper above the tail pipes is missing. (See Secrets of the XK8 ep 85 out tomorrow)

[@doug686]

@@ToTheGarage Thanks John, that's really helpful - the car has indeed had the rear arches done - sounds like a few things I'll need to check next time I head out to the garage!

[@oscarfergus]

When do we get Stage 2 exhaust video please?

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Michael. One side is on and Unfortunately my actual job calls!😁 so at least a week but its on the way👍

[@thomasfredericks3180]

Hey john i did this same thing to my02 xkr and it looks great on yours the same as on mine,now i want to remove the small resanatoers and hope fully get a bit more sound out od it,what do you think?

[@ToTheGarage]

Stage 2 kit will achieve this and is highly recommended.

[@thomasfredericks3180]

@@ToTheGarage do you think it is advisable to scap the old mufflers and pipes,dont wanna hold on to stuff i donr need,thanks john

[@barrytucker1561]

I am very tempted to do a stage 1 Adamesh mod but I am concerned about "drone" at motorway/freeway speeds. My wife and I take long driving holidays ( in what I think is the best GT car ever ). I normally cruise at about 70 mph ( 112 kph ) and enjoy listening to the stereo. Is there any significant difference in interior noise at 70 mph with a stage 1 kit ?

[@ToTheGarage]

Its not significantly louder as long as the engine is cruising rather than pulling. When pulling you can hear it more.

[@drewframson7495]

Does the kit include new rubber exhaust hangers? I'd want to install new ones?

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Drew. No it does not include the hanger rubbers

[@jagvette1]

It amuses me they put "UK Driver" when everyone who is doing this know left from right and it is always when sitting in the car, they don't use a different engine or body for left or right hand drive :).

[@ToTheGarage]

Made me smile too! Better than offside & Nearside though😁

[@jagvette1]

@@ToTheGarage On the 60's Jaguars they say Offside and nearside (but of course here across the pond it's wrong , but they do also put "right" and "left " on them to help the Americans.

[@gkewley42]

Buy her a set of decent wheels. Those are far too boring looking for such a awesomely sleek car. They look like they are off of a 2005 Hyundai 4x4.

[@ToTheGarage]

I disagree. I really like the flute. Strong, good size and relatively easy to clean. 20 inch BBS Detroits would look even better I will admit, but they are so easy to damage