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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Train Horn

I'm in the hunt for a good train horn. I'm not sure if i want to go for a kit or piece it together. I'm on a budget of around $300. I would also like to have something to air up tires or run air tools.

I have heard Viair makes good stuff. Ive also had these sites recommended to me before.
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I'm looking for any suggestions guys, as well as pics of your setup.

Also, can someone please explain CFM and how it effects the performance of a train horn setup?
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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yeah i was in the same boat...i decided to go with hornblasters it seemed like they had the most experience and from what i was reading all seem to regret purchasing elsewhere.

-my conductors special 540 is on its way!
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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cool. keep us posted. love to hear what you think of it performance and installation wise.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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I got a $330.00 ticket for those...Was quite amusing though. Honked them at some girls strutting up the street shaking their butts and they cringed...Didn't see the cop sitting along the tracks 200yds up on the other side of the street watching traffic. He spilled his coffee or coke, and was pretty upset that his pants were wet. I almost got my truck towed because he so p!ssed off and I couldn't stop laughing. Train horns are funny, but they are expen$ive if you get a ticket.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Ill definitely have to be careful with them. I only plan on using it for idiots on the road and offroad amusement
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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cfm doesn't have a lot to do with the horns themselves... it deals more with the compressor, and how fast it will refill your tank...

with air horns you probably won't be able to go tankless...they just eat too much air.


if you're serious about it, save up for a little while and get some real air chimes.

Nathan P3: turn your speakers down!
YouTube - Runbys with a Nathan P-3 and scaring some kids on the road.


Also, dont mount them on something that rattles.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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ive been thinking about the same thing and was prolly gona go with a vair setup and custom plumb some horns.
 
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Old May 15, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasRebel
cfm doesn't have a lot to do with the horns themselves... it deals more with the compressor, and how fast it will refill your tank...

with air horns you probably won't be able to go tankless...they just eat too much air.


if you're serious about it, save up for a little while and get some real air chimes.

Nathan P3: turn your speakers down!
YouTube - Runbys with a Nathan P-3 and scaring some kids on the road.


Also, dont mount them on something that rattles.

*raises hand* nathan p3 for sale here.. make offers.. its just taking up room.

vlair compressor and 5gallon tank to supply it also included.
 
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one other question guys.

What size tank and compressor would i need to have onboard air to fill tires and run small air tools for a short time?
 
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i'd say a 5 gallon tank...you never know what you'll end up doing and how much air you will draw...the larger size is nice
 
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If you plan on running air tools you want alot bigger than a air horn compressor. You would want a backup compressor for a semi. One of the non stop models.
 
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Originally Posted by ChargersFanInCO
I got a $330.00 ticket for those...Was quite amusing though. Honked them at some girls strutting up the street shaking their butts and they cringed...Didn't see the cop sitting along the tracks 200yds up on the other side of the street watching traffic. He spilled his coffee or coke, and was pretty upset that his pants were wet. I almost got my truck towed because he so p!ssed off and I couldn't stop laughing. Train horns are funny, but they are expen$ive if you get a ticket.
Now that's funny.
 
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Originally Posted by clintusaf
one other question guys.

What size tank and compressor would i need to have onboard air to fill tires and run small air tools for a short time?

does anyone on here have this type of setup to fill tires and such?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Jason at Airhorns of Texas is a great guy. I have had no problems with any of his products. Quick shipping and he will answer any question you might have.
 
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okay. i think i'll give him a call.
 
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