hooker stepped tune exhaust

hello, i have a 1994 softail 80ci. with hooker long stagered exhaust i put on the end of last year. rejetted s&s bike runs great. took a 300 mile trip and killed my ears. i was wondering if anybody could help me decide what to do . question is >>what is the difference between the hooker muffler insert and the tuning core and do i need to buy the instalation tool also. i just want to deepen the sound a bit should i buy the muffler baffle insert or put my cycle shack muffler pipes back on. please help thanks have a great day,,,0to9

The muffler insert is a baffle designed to reduce noise and increase back pressure. The tuning core is designed to add a little back pressure to help get around any reversion problems.

The core insertion tool is needed.

Noise

And you always have the ear-plugs option. I wear ear-plugs on any trip over ten miles. (I know a few HEARING-IMPAIRED bikers)

Hooker step tuned exhaust

These are great performing pipes but known to be loud. Another option is to try one of the baffle replacements that Big City Thunder offers. They are supposed to give you more sound than stock and less than straight. At the same time they are supposed to retain or improve performance compaired to a straight pipe. I don't know anyone that has tried them yet but I'm interested. Check www.bigcitythunder.com for info.

Hooker Stepped Tuned Exhaust

I have Hooker stepped tuned exhaust also. They are the short slashers for my softail deuce. They are very very loud; I wanted loud, but not this loud. Also some midrange torque has been lost. Hooker recommended that I install the slash cut baffle to cut down on the loudness and increase the back pressure that is needed. Other than that, the overall performance and style is great.