Looking for information for a bolt on air compressor for a 2004 1/2, it needs to push 150 psi for train horns?

Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

 

Harbor Freight has one for around $60. but you really need a tank as well to hold enough volume to make the horns work properly. You can also go to the web sites advertising train air horns and use one of theirs but they're usually more expensive.

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt...sor-66399.html

If you already have the horns, contact a place like this...

http://trainhorns.net/

and ask if they will sell the tank seperately. Most usually will.

 

I am looking for one to hook to my motor so I will not have to worry about running an inverter or something like that!!!

 

This place sells complete kits.

http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/compressors.htm

 

Which "train" horn are you installing?

I have a Nathan AirChime K3LA, 5 gallons of air, 175psi, manual valve, and an Air Zenith OB2 compressor. No inverter needed since it's all 12VDC.

Kilby makes one for the 3rd gen's ('03 - '06) and Extreme Outback makes one for the newer Cummins 6.7L engines and has kits for all gas and diesel engines.

I plan on doing the Extreme Outback install this summer ..... expect a write up.




Kris

 

I've got an Air-zenith as well. 12 volts DC, 100% duty cycle at 200 psi. Its an impressive pump.

 

I just ordered one of these to replace the comp on my PacBrake system.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...12149358651031

 

klienn air for now until i decide to jump in with both feet!!! They are some good horns for the price

 

brad, you have to check out HMX-1 set up. Kris has a SWEEEET set up and going to do a killer engine driven compressor.

 

LOL, thanks Chris!

This is what mine sound like now. I plan on a bigger tank with the new compressor, so I'm looking to get more honk time:









Please, please, PLEASE ..... do NOT waste your cash on the Kleinn. They're an okay horn at best, the warranty isn't what it should be compared to other horns I've seen, and you can't get replacement parts (diaphragms and cushions) if you need them.

Spend a couple bucks more and get a complete kit from HornBlasters, or start with a "horn only" kit like this one (I highly recommend this one):

http://www.hornblasters.com/products...train-horn-kit

Then you just add the tank and compressor kit to it and you'll be set.




-Kris

 

Oh, and I recommend you call them and speak with Garrett.

Make sure you tell him I sent you his way, he might give you a bit of a deal.

 

i already have the horns on my truck for two years and have not had any trouble yet !!! just wanting to upgrade the compresser and tank to get longer and louder!!!

 

Longer honk time is one thing, but don't push more pressure to them to get them louder. They won't handle it well and you could tear up the internals.



-Kris

 

Well they say they are rated for 165 psi I am only pushing 100 psi right now I was wanting to go to about 145 or 150 and a bigger tank!

 

I'm using the cheap Harbor Freight pump, seems the same quality as everything else on the market, but for way less money. I found my horn on Craigslist (nice metal one, dual trumpet) and a tank laying around from a friend. I am into my setup about $100 and it works great. A lot cheaper than the kits on the internet.