Naturally Aspirated Vehicles
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Item Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mounting rubber |
| 2 | Rear muffler |
| 3 | Outlet pipe |
| 4 | Finisher |
| 5 | Mounting rubber |
| 6 | Semi-active muffler valve |
| 7 | Inlet pipe |
| 8 | Center to rear section joint clamps |
| 9 | Mounting rubber |
The rear section has two inlet and outlet pipes welded to a muffler. A polished stainless steel finisher is installed on each of the outlet pipes. Three suspension rubbers connect hangers on the muffler to hangers and a bracket on the underside of the body.
The muffler consists of upper and lower shells, which contain inlet pipes connected to SAM (semi active muffler) valves, and perforated inner pipes supported in five baffle plates. The inner pipes connect to the outlet pipes.
The SAM valves vary the tone of the exhaust to give a more sporty sound at higher engine speeds. The SAM valves are normally closed, spring loaded check valves.
The SAM valves are non serviceable and the muffler is replaced as a complete assembly.