Train horns

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Sorry Buddy I think I was getting a little sleepy. I'm going to do more detail measurements myself today. Taking digital camera so I can post those pics as well. I have to go to the shop and pick My girl up for a weekend of driving to test out the new supercharger and try to burn one tank of gas up as fast as I can and maybe get it out of My system. I may get tossed for street racing so I hope I can have My daughter call one of You guys to come and bail Me out. I'll pay You back immediately. They have never had anything to do with the law and would be scared to death. I told them just leave Me in there I'll do My time. It was funny to them at first untill they saw I wasn't laughing and then they got scared that I meant it. I told them never been in a jail may be one of the last unique experiences I will ever get to have. Nice thing is I know the Judge and the Chief so I probably would not get left in there even if I wanted to.
Seriously I will have more detailed numbers when I get back late today. have Pics also.
TAZ
TAZ

Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
I got some preleminary numbers on train horns.
These are numbers as to the area they would take up and the weight.
10" tall
19" wide
17.5' long
3 horns
They weigh 20 LBs.
Will have more info Thursday night
TAZ

Sheez Taz, I might have to pass on these. I don't know where I can mount them if they are 17 1/2 feet long. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[KenP]

Originally posted by DennisAJC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H2 Rocks:
A friend of mine found a train horn in the junkyard. He hooked it to the air in his shop and BLEW MY F&*NG HEAD OFF !!!

They're super duper loud, especially up close.

Roxie,

Imagine if I honked that on our way up Lion's Back!!!

Oh I so want one now. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Damn Dennis, that's gold! Get it on video!

BTW, this is the set the stranger up north is installing that I'm not allowed to get. The trumpets are spun brass with a cast iron manifold. The longest trumpet is about 19".

I'm not going to talk about it anymore until this secret agent, I mean this person posts pics.
Listen with the volumn UP!
http://www.liteglow.com/sounds/MOV01819.mp3

[DennisAJC]

Just bad spelling.

[Dan]

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

[Dan]

Actually, they look more like Nathans. K3LA's maybe.

I ordered a better compressor & tank today. I'll keep you all posted as to how they do.

[Dan]

I'll post some pics later tonite.

[Dan]

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.

They are definitely loud though and the fun factor is high.

[Dan]

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[ROX]

Originally posted by DennisAJC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Damn Dennis, that's gold! Get it on video!

BTW, this is the set the stranger up north is installing that I'm not allowed to get. The trumpets are spun brass with a cast iron manifold. The longest trumpet is about 19".

I'm not going to talk about it anymore until this secret agent, I mean this person posts pics.

Yes......Yes........Thanks Ken.......Thanks </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I guess you a-holes can follow copilot up this time! See if she doesn't serve Sweet Revenge Canadian Ass Beef with a side of "Kenny come Lately?" for dinner!

[Dan]

[ROX]

Originally posted by DennisAJC:
I'm getting this one installed in time for Moab.

It's about a gajillion times louder than Dans.

Looks more like a porno-graph than a horn!

[tower]

You do that and I promise I will serve ****ty Canadian Ass Beef at the BBQ!
Or I could call it Sweet Revenge Canadian ****ty Ass Beef. Either way it'll be YOUR ass!

LMMFAO!!!

[DennisAJC]

Very nice Dan. I think I heard it all the way over here... Oh hold on, that might be mine.

[DennisAJC]

Dan,

Moab?????

You can be a Deity on top of Mt. Olympus(Lion's) sounding your(Soon to be mine)horn.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

I will be going to the shop Thursday. Had planned to go sooner but, some other businesss stuff came up. I hope to have Pics, measurements, and cost. There may be a limited number but, that has not been determined yet. Just making an estimate I do not see how they can fit under hood. may be wrong though. We have been doing other things and not trying to figure horn install. We figure We'll make it work reguardless. We have to polish them also so they are going to be a last thing done type deal. I hope to have all the info I can collect at least posted Friday.
OH Co-pilot You are correct it will require selfcontrol as to when You use them. I will use them carefully but, in My situation it is for WOW at the shows. Drawing attention to My Girl.
Very good addition to this discussion though, OH most logical one.
TAZ

[md_sailor]

You Guys have got to see this bad boy.
http://getdieselpower.com/my01dmax_files/horn/index.htm

[KenP]

Deep Throat emerges! Maybe you need a different name!

[PARAGON]

I believe those will mount nicely in the void just above the skid plate and below/behind the radiator.

No need for mine to be polished.

[Dan]

[tower]

Tazzer,

I may want in, but I need more info. If I need to give up ground clearance, no-can-do. I had a 2 compressor, 5 horn, tank-free set-up in the Tahoe, which I can replicate in the H2 for around $70. I'll wait for more info from you. Thanks, Bro'. Mighty thoughtful of you!