Rinehart vs. Samson Mufflers

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Dec 12, 2011 | 12:28 PM

SBW Cycles

Thread Starter

Cruiser

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 246

Likes: 3

From: New Jersey

Rinehart vs. Samson Mufflers

Hey guys. My wife currently suggested I get new mufflers for my 04 FLHT. I currently am running Samson rolled ovals with true dual headers. Bike runs great and sounds great but am thinking about getting Rinehart 3.5. Trying to decide if I should make the switch. Would I gain any additional HP?

Dec 12, 2011 | 12:33 PM

tphillips

Road Warrior

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,355

Likes: 32

From: Houston, Texas

My understanding in talking with some friends who are more knowledgeable, when I was looking to put slip ons on the bike, is that your proposed modification would NOT increase HP but actually may rob the bike of a little low end torque. That is what I was TOLD.

On a related topic, IMHO, the setup you have sounds better than the Rineharts added on. Just an opinion... I had that set up on another bike and loved the sound and purr produced by the Samsons.

Dec 12, 2011 | 02:10 PM

murph

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 4,295

Likes: 22

From: Fort Pierce, Florida

I like the 4" Rineharts. Nice low rumble when idling or at constant speed, but will wake up your neighbors two streets over if you ramp it. JMHO

Dec 12, 2011 | 02:37 PM

hougz79

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 1,255

Likes: 1

From: Superior, WI

Rinehart's hands down. The 3.5" seem to have less issues with the "rattle" than the 4" do. Other than that, they are great products that sound great. There is a reason they sell so many of them, because they are a great sounding pipe.