Any suggestions on the factory Horn upgrades?
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My finger still does most of my behind the wheel communication. 
Went to the junk yard yesterday, found this stuff
The horns are huge; the diaphragm is almost 5", the opening of the horn 4", they are made by Auto-Lite. I think it was a late 40's/early 50's Chrysler, hard to tell as it was so stripped, the part #’s are HAB 60 & HAB 61
but something I did not think of wile I was there is they may be 6 volt
they sound great hooked to a 12v battery charger but the amp meter pegs out they so they are not getting a full 12v, the wiring going to them was huge, may be another 6v clue. The way horns work I don’t think I can wire then in series, they may not be usable
Also snagged a Mercedes horn (not pictured) similar in style to the Toyota one but larger, but it does not appear to work, need to drill the rivets apart and see what is going on in there.
The lights are from two Datson 280's, it is an under hood light that can be used in place or the lamp can be popped off cord unrolled and used elsewhere, need new switches, sand blast, paint and wire and bolted in.
I was looking for a tranny cooler from a toyota to use as a PS cooler but could not find any of any good size
The horns are huge; the diaphragm is almost 5", the opening of the horn 4", they are made by Auto-Lite. I think it was a late 40's/early 50's Chrysler, hard to tell as it was so stripped, the part #’s are HAB 60 & HAB 61
but something I did not think of wile I was there is they may be 6 volt
they sound great hooked to a 12v battery charger but the amp meter pegs out they so they are not getting a full 12v, the wiring going to them was huge, may be another 6v clue. The way horns work I don’t think I can wire then in series, they may not be usable Also snagged a Mercedes horn (not pictured) similar in style to the Toyota one but larger, but it does not appear to work, need to drill the rivets apart and see what is going on in there.
The lights are from two Datson 280's, it is an under hood light that can be used in place or the lamp can be popped off cord unrolled and used elsewhere, need new switches, sand blast, paint and wire and bolted in.
I was looking for a tranny cooler from a toyota to use as a PS cooler but could not find any of any good size
NorCalDoug
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I just installed the Fiamms today.
Didn't take pics...really, there's not much to see.
Installation was very easy -- basically plug-n-play.
The OEM horn set up uses a single hot wire to connect to the OEM horn. The Faimms can be set up to use one hot or a hot and ground. Instructions are provided for both. I used the OEM mounts, but did need to lower the position of the horn a bit so that they wouldn't get smacked by the hood when closing it.
The sound is MUCH improved and quite a bit louder. I did a side by side comparison with the Fiamms and OEM horns (the wife's LX was parked next to mine).
I installed a high and low tone.
Didn't take pics...really, there's not much to see.
Installation was very easy -- basically plug-n-play.
The OEM horn set up uses a single hot wire to connect to the OEM horn. The Faimms can be set up to use one hot or a hot and ground. Instructions are provided for both. I used the OEM mounts, but did need to lower the position of the horn a bit so that they wouldn't get smacked by the hood when closing it.
The sound is MUCH improved and quite a bit louder. I did a side by side comparison with the Fiamms and OEM horns (the wife's LX was parked next to mine).
I installed a high and low tone.
TX_TLC said:I am still VERY happy with my FIAMM...just yesterday had a teeny popper try to change lanes on top of me...I gave her a medium length blast....and I got flipped off...
I got to lay on mine coming in this morning. Got pull into by a non-blinker using merger, that just assumed I'd slam on the breaks to let him over. Since there was a middle turn lane available, I swerved over into it and laid on the horn right behind his door panel. Fortunately his window was down, so I was assured he got the full affect. He might of even shat his pants.
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You need to get yourself some Locomotive Horns if you really want to be heard
Here's a short vid of my HB conductor special hornset installed on the daily beater
HornBlaster Horn Test
And here's a shop test vid of my new K3LA horns that's I'll be installing soon
K3 Shop Test
I can't wait to get this bad boy installed
Looking for an even bigger set to put on my LC
Rick
Here's a short vid of my HB conductor special hornset installed on the daily beater
HornBlaster Horn Test
And here's a shop test vid of my new K3LA horns that's I'll be installing soon
K3 Shop Test
I can't wait to get this bad boy installed
Looking for an even bigger set to put on my LC
Rick
That is F-ing hilarious!!!
What air source will you be using to power them?
Where would one buy a set of those?
What air source will you be using to power them?
Where would one buy a set of those?
Boston Mangler said:
I have a 5 Gallon tank and 200psi air compressor (limited to 150psi to work with the horns)
Since manufactures of authentic Locomotive Horns such as Leslie and Nathan/AirChime will not sell to the public (only rail companies and licensed engineers), your best bet is to either get them from a collector or EBay
I got my K3LA's for $400 shipped
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Installed 3 air horns month ago, before and after pics use same old factory bracket just removed the old ones (OEM)
use same old factory bracket just removed the old ones (OEM)
I can see this be much fun on the freeways and roads of San Diego
Did you know that "San Diego" is spanish for "Worlds Worst Drivers!"
Did you know that "San Diego" is spanish for "Worlds Worst Drivers!"
98 SNAKE EATER said:I have a 5 Gallon tank and 200psi air compressor (limited to 150psi to work with the horns)
Since manufactures of authentic Locomotive Horns such as Leslie and Nathan/AirChime will not sell to the public (only rail companies and licensed engineers), your best bet is to either get them from a collector or EBay
I got my K3LA's for $400 shipped
Ooooooh, that looks devilishly fun!
Cruiser Jimmy
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LX,
Try the Arena Horns from Japan. You can get the Bullet train version which is mighty loud.
Try the Arena Horns from Japan. You can get the Bullet train version which is mighty loud.
The Fiamms from Harbor Freight:
44759-0VGA $9.99
AM-80 LOW FREQUENCY FREEWAY BLASTER HORN
44760-0VGA $9.99
AM-80 HIGH FREQUENCY FREEWAY BLASTER HORN
$27.97 including UPS Ground charges
EASY EASY EASY
Cheapest Christmas present my 80 has ever gotten. Times are tight
44759-0VGA $9.99
AM-80 LOW FREQUENCY FREEWAY BLASTER HORN
44760-0VGA $9.99
AM-80 HIGH FREQUENCY FREEWAY BLASTER HORN
$27.97 including UPS Ground charges
EASY EASY EASY
Cheapest Christmas present my 80 has ever gotten. Times are tight
98 SNAKE EATER said:
gonna have to tie that to the iginiton soem how, would suck to set the alarm off with that thing tied to it.
re_guderian
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98 SNAKE EATER said:I can't wait to get this bad boy installed
The question is "Where"? Where the heck to you mount something that big? Roof?
RavenTai said:
gonna have to tie that to the iginiton soem how, would suck to set the alarm off with that thing tied to it.
Actually, I plan on adding a window timer module so I can control the horns with the stock alarm
re_guderian said:
I'll be mounting it in the stock spare tire location and relocating the spare to a swing out rack that I have yet to weld up
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