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06-11-2005, 04:16 PM
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That thing will blow some air! Someone had a set of 5 Nathan's on their truck. It was posted a loooong time ago. Wonder what that sounded like. 
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06-11-2005, 04:30 PM
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Would'nt point them downward you would end up jumping Sh*t!  |
06-11-2005, 04:38 PM
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This is not a pic, but will tell you something about it:
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Originally posted by unaslob:
an intersting BTW... on train horns.. if you are going to install a REAL train horn, as in one that came off a train, depending on the horn, that is a FEDERAL offense, and it carries a 10,000 dollar fine!! I know, b/c I had to look into it.
I bought a Nathan K-5-H, very large, very loud 5 chime horn, it accepts a 1/2 pipe for air. I purchased a 135PSI 25 gallon aircompressor for it. ran a 12 foot 1/2 inch pipe to it with a ball valve at the compressor end... now the horn can operate to 140PSI, with custom ear plugs and noise canceling flight headset... I can still only get it upto about 100PSI without being physically hurt. it is incredible.. it can be heard over 5 miles away!!! there are a number of companies that make 'train horns' but they are not off of a locomotive or ever intended for one.
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06-20-2005, 10:35 PM
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Alright, I finally got mine installed and working correctly. These things kick ASS!  The sound vibrates the whole truck.
A few things:
You'll need a 3 gallon tank minimum. I bought a 3 gal and its good for a couple good beeps. Anything smaller and it will empty out too quick.
Get some high pressure line. Mine blew a hole the first time running up the tank. I ended up with 2 10' braided stainless hoses from home depot that are good for 1400psi. The SS will help with the heat in the engine bay, rubbing on whatever, etc.
So far they are a lot of fun. I scared the **** out of two kids who thought they'd be funny and play chicken with me. Those kids jumped to the sidewalk and wiped the smiles off their faces REAL quick! Now the fun begins....
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06-21-2005, 01:32 AM
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Very nice Dan. I think I heard it all the way over here... Oh hold on, that might be mine.
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06-21-2005, 02:35 AM
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Pics please. You too, Dennis.
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06-21-2005, 10:21 AM
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I'll post some pics later tonite.
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06-21-2005, 08:53 PM
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now this is a set of horns!!!
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06-22-2005, 02:55 AM
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I'll post some pics later tonite.
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Huh? Must be something wrong with my monitor.  
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06-22-2005, 03:24 AM
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DAN how loud are the horns in dbs? I know the real wheels is 130 or 135 dbs? Can you post a link to where you got the horns?
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06-22-2005, 09:27 AM
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Yeah Ken, I know!  I'll do it tonite. Got busy last nite and forgot.
J - They are the LiteGlow train horns. The website says 142db @ 120psi, but the box the horns came in said 152db @120 psi. The compressor/tank combo that came with the kit is a POS and broke. I bought a Viair compressor and a 3 gallon Firestone air tank which pressurizes to 150psi. So depending on which db rating listed, and adding an additional 30psi, they're probably about 150-160db.
I bought the kit from Sound Innovators in Miami. The Viair from a local guy, and the tank from http://www.TruckSpring.com |
06-22-2005, 09:45 AM
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J - They are the LiteGlow train horns. The website says 142db @ 120psi, but the box the horns came in said 152db @120 psi. The compressor/tank combo that came with the kit is a POS and broke. I bought a Viair compressor and a 3 gallon Firestone air tank which pressurizes to 150psi. So depending on which db rating listed, and adding an additional 30psi, they're probably about 150-160db.
I bought the kit from Sound Innovators in Miami. The Viair from a local guy, and the tank from http://www.TruckSpring.com
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Dan,
Would you suggest to only buy the TRAIN HORN (by itself) and get the cables, compressor, and tank separately or do I still need to get the COMPLETE TRAIN HORN SYSTEM.
How much more did the viair compressor and the tank (together) cost you?
Does the train horns mount to the firewall, with utilizing one of the hood latch bolts to secure it? How is it mounted? Is everything under the hood? (compressor and tank)
I listened to the MP3 file, and the sound bite on the website you listed. Now that you have them and heard them in person, do they sound exactly like a train horn?
Thanks
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06-23-2005, 09:29 AM
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If I were to do it again, I would buy the horn itself and get the tank & compressor separate. The compressor/tank that comes with the "complete kit" kinda sucks. Its noisy, like one of those portable compressors that plug into a cigarette lighter.
The compressor with pressure swich cost me $160. Its a Viair 280C. Much quieter and has rubber mounts. It also has a remote air intake and filter.
The tank was $42 here: http://www.truckspring.com/airspring...oduct/9127.asp I got the 3 port but ended up plugging the center one. So figure on $200 for the tank & compressor.
I bought some angle iron and added to the mounting bracket. I have it attached to the firewall with 2 self tapping screws. The horn juuuust fits in there so even if it came loose it wouldnt go anywhere. Its that close.
The compressor & tank are in the jack compartment in the bed. There's no way the tank is fitting under the hood. The compressor probably could, but I wanted them close to one another. There appears to be room to mount everything under the truck just above the rear axle, but take some measurements beforehand to be sure.
I'd say they are very close to a train horn. They don't pack the same punch as a real locomotive horn, but the sound & tone is defintely there. The real ones have a large diameter feed and use a ****load of air. Way more than would be practical to get working on an H2. BIG tank, etc.
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06-23-2005, 09:31 AM
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Hey, I don't have that little storage area. Besides, I don't thing the 5 gallon tank I have will fit there. Is that 1/4 inch line? It looks larger.
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06-23-2005, 01:11 PM
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Yes, 1/4" line.
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06-23-2005, 01:39 PM
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Daniel his horn it sounds like a train..
I can see his red tail lights, my ears are in pai..een..oh and...I can see Daniel waving goodbye...
God, It looks like Daniel..and my eardrums in my eye.... |
06-23-2005, 07:08 PM
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